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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Farmoz Pty Ltd, Suite 1, Level 4, Building B Telephone (02)9431 7800 (24 hours)
207 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW 2068 Fax (02)9431 7700
ACN 050 328 973
Substance: Fluroxypyr is an aryloxyalkanoic acid derivative.
Trade Name: Farmoz Flagship 200 Herbicide
Product Use: Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: March, 2003
Revision Date: November, 2003
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA ((mg///m33) STEL ((mg///m33)
TWA (m g m 3)) STEL (m g m 3))
Conc,,,%
IIIngrrediiientts
n gre d e nts CAS No
CAS No Conc %
CAS No Conc % TWA mg m
ng ed en s STEL mg m
Fluroxypyr methylheptyl ester 81406-37-3 30 not set not set
Aromatic hydrocarbons 64742-94-5 58 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5
day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should
not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is
used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Risk Phrases: Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
Safety Phrases: Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overviiew
Emergency Overv ew
Physical Description & colour: Brown to black liquid.
Odour: Mild solvent odour.
Major Health Hazards: Fluroxypyr MHE is not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, has no dermal irritation in rabbits,
and shows mild ocular irritation in rabbits. No significant risk factors have been found for this product.
Pottenttiiall Healltth Effffectts
Po en a Hea h E ec s
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to
cause any discomfort or irritation.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However product may be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort
which should disappear once contact ceases.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly
irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort which should disappear once product is
removed.
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Ingestion:
Short term exposure: This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term.
Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5
minutes or until chemical is removed. If in doubt obtain medical advice.
Eye Contact: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing
water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more
than a few minutes.
Ingestion: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product is classified as a C1 combustible product. There is a slight risk of an
explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may
occur upon application of direct water stream on hot liquids. Vapours from this product are heavier than air and may
accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. They may also flash
back considerable distances.
Fire decomposition products from this product are likely to be toxic and corrosive if inhaled. Take appropriate
protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Preferred extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear a splash suit complete with
self contained breathing apparatus.
Flash point: 67掳C (PMCC)
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: C1
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a
minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Stop leak
if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too
large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or
waterways. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and
dispose of promptly. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material
enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused
material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label
prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing
before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: Note that his product is combustible and therefore, for Storage, meets the definition of Dangerous Goods in
some states. We suggest you consult your state's Dangerous Goods laws in order to clarify your obligations regarding
the storage of this product.
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Make sure that containers of this product are kept tightly closed. Keep containers of this product in a well ventilated
area. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" in
Section 10. Some liquid preparations settle or separate on standing and may require stirring before use. Check
packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Exposure Limits
Exposure limits have not been established by NOHSC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Fluroxypyr methylheptyl ester is set at 0.2mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 20mg/kg/day.
ADI means Acceptable Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI
List, Dec 2002.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection: Eye protection is not normally necessary when this product is being used. However, if in doubt,
wear suitable protective glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin
protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you
wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when handling this product.
Protective Material Types: There is no specific recommendation for any particular protective material type.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Brown to black liquid.
Odour: Mild solvent odour.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Volatiles: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
135 x 10-3 mPa at 20掳C (Fluroxypyr methylheptyl ester).
Vapour Pressure:
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: 0.98 at 20掳C
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable. (Active ingredient has solubility of about 1mg/L at 25掳C).
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: -1.24 (pH unknown) (log P octanol/water)
Autoignition temp: No data.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30掳C. Containers should be
kept dry.
Incompatibilities: strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen and
its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas. Hydrogen
chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Hydrogen fluoride gas and other compounds of fluorine. Water. Carbon
monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of
judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death. Hydrogen cyanide poisoning signs and symptoms are
weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, coma, convulsions, and death. Death results from respiratory
arrest. Hydrogen cyanide gas acts very rapidly; symptoms and death can both occur quickly.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute toxicity. Fluroxypyr MHE has low acute toxicity. The rat oral LD50 is >5000 mg/kg, the rabbit
dermal LD50 is >2000 mg/kg, and the rat inhalation LC50 is >1.0 mg/l, the maximum attainable concentration.
Fluroxypyr MHE is not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, has no dermal irritation in rabbits, and shows mild ocular
irritation in rabbits.
Genotoxicity studies show a lack of genotoxicity.
Reproductive and developmental toxicity. Studies show that Fluroxypyr and Fluroxypyr MHE are not teratogenic
nor will they interfere with in utero development.
Subchronic toxicity. Fluroxypyr MHE showed a NOEL of 1,000 mg/ kg/day in a 90-day rat dietary study and a 21-
day rabbit dermal study. Ninety day feeding studies with Fluroxypyr showed NOELs of 80 mg/kg/day (Wistar rats),
700 mg/kg/day (Fischer 344 rats), 1342 mg/kg/day (male mice), and 1,748 mg/kg/day (female mice). In a 4-week
dietary, range finding study with Fluroxypyr in dogs the NOEL was >50 mg/kg/day.
Chronic toxicity. NOELs found in chronic dietary studies are as follows: 150 mg/kg/day (dog), 300 mg/kg/day
(mouse), 80 mg/kg/day (Wistar rats), 100 mg/kg/day (male Fischer 344 rats), and 500 mg/kg/day (female Fischer 344
rats).
Animal metabolism. Studies show that Fluroxypyr MHE is rapidly hydrolyzed and the fate of the hydrolysis products,
Fluroxypyr and 1-methylheptanol, are independent of whether they were given as the ester or the acid. Fluroxypyr,
per se, was extensively absorbed and rapidly excreted principally unchanged in the urine. 1-Methylheptanol also was
rapidly absorbed and rapidly eliminated. Repeated administration of Fluroxypyr MHE was not associated with
accumulation in tissues. Also, the metabolism and pharmacokinetics of methylheptanol are comparable to that of the
methylheptyl portion of Fluroxypyr MHE.
Carcinogenicity. There was no evidence of carcinogenicity in an 18-month mouse feeding study and a 24-month rat
feeding study at all dosages tested. The NOELs shown in the mouse and rat oncogenicity studies were 1,000 and 320
mg/ kg/day, respectively.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is biodegradable. It will not accumulate in the soil or water or cause long term problems.
Harmful to aquatic organisms. Not toxic: birds and bees.
Mobility Soil: Moderately mobile (Fluroxypyr)
Persistence/degradability Soil:
The product is not persistent. Half-life time (t陆): 5-9 days (Fluroxypyr), < 7 days (Fluroxypyr-meptyl)
Degradation is primarily via: microorganisms (Fluroxypyr) and hydrolysis (Fluroxypyr-meptyl)
Water: DT50 = 1-3 days (Fluroxypyr-methyl)
Ecotoxicity : Fish Fluroxypyr
LC50 (96 hours) rainbow trout > 100 mg/L, golden orfe > 100 mg/L , rainbow trout > 0.9 mg/L, solubility limit
(Fluroxypyr-meptyl): golden orfe > 0.9 mg/L, solubility limit
Daphnia magna: EC50 (48 hours) > 100 mg/L (Fluroxypyr) > 0.9 mg/L, solubility limit (Fluroxypyr-meptyl)
Green algae: EC50 (96 hours) > 100 mg/L (Fluroxypyr) > 0.9 mg/L, solubility limit (Fluroxypyr-meptyl)
Birds: Bobwhite quail LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (Fluroxypyr-meptyl & Fluroxypyr)
Mallard duck LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (Fluroxypyr-meptyl & Fluroxypyr)
Bees: Oral LD50 > 100 碌g/bee (Fluroxypyr-meptyl), Contact LD50 > 100 碌g/bee (Fluroxypyr-meptyl)
Contact LD50 > 25 碌g/bee (Fluroxypyr)
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Instructions concerning the disposal of this product and its containers are given on the product label.
These should be carefully followed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
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CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Number Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
Contact Points:
Call Farmoz on (02)9431 7800 Fax: (02)9431 7700 and ask for the technical manager.
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Emergency contact: 1800 024 973 (24 hours)
If ineffective: Dial Poisons Information Centre
(13 1126 from anywhere in Australia)
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the date
hereof. However, it is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgement in determining
its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Farmoz Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of
the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability whatsoever, whether with respect to negligence or
otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from or connection with the supply or use of the information in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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