MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Motsa Herbicide
Not yet classified. Only under approved experimental use.
The Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled under stricter regulations than what is
necessary.
Hazardous according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
(NOHSC). Risk Phrases: R20 鈥? Harmful by inhalation, R22 鈥? Harmful if swallowed.
Company: Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 21 081 096 255
Address: 501 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone Number: (02) 9904-6499 (Mon鈥揊ri 8am鈥?5pm EST)
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 024 973 (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
IDENTIFICATION
MotsaTM Herbicide
Product Name:
Correct Shipping Name: None
Other names: None
UN Number: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Subsidiary Risk Class: None allocated
Poison Schedule: None allocated (treat as S6)
Manufacturer's Product Code: None
Use: Herbicide
Physical Description/Properties
Form: Liquid
Colour: Light brown
Odour: Solvent odour
Melting point (掳C): Not determined
Boiling point (掳C): Not determined
Relative Density: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: Not determined
Solubility in water (at 25 掳C): Not determined
Partition coefficient: Not determined
Other Properties
Chemical Characterisation: Clethodim cyclohexanedione oxime
Haloxyfop-R methyl ester aryloxyphenoxypropionate
Ingredients Supplied below are approximate quantities of solvent and other ingredients.
Chemical entity CAS number Proportion
Clethodim 99129-21-2 200 g/L
Haloxyfop-R methyl ester 72619-32-0 50 g/L
Aromatic solvent - < 700 g/L
Other ingredients deemed not to be
- < 100 g/L
hazardous
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute
Data generated is derived from the product, Verdict (active ingredient, haloxyfop-R methyl ester):
Swallowed: Oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg.
If the concentration enters the lungs, lung damage may occur
due to chemical pneumonia caused by solvents.
Eye: Solvent vapour may irritate eyes. Concentrate in eye may
cause moderate to severe irritation and possible corneal
injury.
Skin: Dermal LD50 (rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg.
Prolonged or repeated contact with the concentrate may
cause mild irritation, drying or flaking of the skin. The
prepared spray mix is not expected to be irritating to the skin.
Inhaled: 4 hour LC50 (rat) is 4.7 mg/L for a similar formulation.
Prolonged exposure to solvent vapours from the concentrate
may cause eye and respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness
and narcotic effects. Under normal application conditions,
exposure to the spray mix is very low and spray mist inhaled
is unlikely to cause health effects.
Data generated is derived from the product, Select (active ingredient, clethodim):
Swallowed: Oral LD50 rats: male 3610 mg/kg and female 2920 mg/kg
Slightly toxic.
Eye: Irritating to eyes. This product is a moderate eye irritant and
could cause prolonged (weeks) impairment of your vision.
The degree of the injury will depend on the amount of material
that gets into the eye and the speed and thoroughness of the
first aid treatment. Signs and symptoms may include pain,
tears, swelling, redness and blurred vision.
Rabbit Eye irritation: corneal involvement or irritation clearing
in 7 days or less
Skin: Dermal LD50 rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg
Mildly irritating to skin. Moderate irritation at 72 hours
(moderate erythema). This material was not a skin sensitiser
in the Buehler Guinea Pig Sensitisation Test.
Inhaled: Rat 4-hour inhalation LC50: > 5.4 mg/L
Little inhalation hazard if used in the correct manner.
Chronic
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. Possible chronic health
effects from exposure to Motsa are based on the active ingredients.
Clethodim: compound-related effects, noted at high doses in subchronic toxicity studies conducted in
mice, rats and dogs were decreased body weights, increased liver size (increased liver weights and
hypertrophy) and anaemia (decreased haemoglobin, hematocrit or erythrocyte counts). In chronic
studies with the mouse, rat and dog similar effects have been noted. No reproductive toxicity has been
observed; developmental toxicity was observed only at maternally toxic levels. Clethodim does not
present any genetic hazard to intact animal systems.
Haloxyfop-R methyl: repeated oral exposure caused liver toxicity in rats and mice. Rats administered
haloxyfop in long-term carcinogenicity studies showed no increase in tumours. A slight increase in
liver tumours was reported in female mice, but this result has been judged to be irrelevant to humans.
Studies in rats and rabbits have indicated that haloxyfop does not cause birth defects or interfere with
reproduction. Haloxyfop does not cause genetic change and does not accumulate in the body. The
ingredients are not listed as carcinogenic in NOHSC鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for
Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment鈥? (May 1995).
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First Aid
General: Consult The National Poisons Information Centre (Tel: 13 11 26) or a doctor in every
case of suspected chemical poisoning. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if a patient is
unconscious or convulsing regardless of cause of injury. If breathing difficulties occur seek
medical attention immediately.
Swallowed: If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre or doctor immediately.
Skin: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with
soap and water.
Eyes: Irrigate eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Inhaled: Remove patient from contaminated area to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration, if not
breathing.
Symptoms of exposure (based on animal studies)
Symptoms include hypersensitivity, muscle fibrillation, tremor, uncoordinated gait, rapid/ irregular
respiration, excess salivation, and urinary incontinence,
Advice to Doctor
Apply basic aid and decontamination procedures. Treat symptomatically. This product contains
petroleum solvents and the main hazard is aspiration of the solvent into the lungs resulting in chemical
pneumonitis. If indicated, lavage with cuffed tube.
Antidote: Unknown.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. Possible exposure
standards are based on similar products.
Data for Verdict (active ingredient, haloxyfop-R methyl): A time weighted average (TWA)
concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established by the National
Occupational health & safety Commission for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a
blanket limit of 10 mg/m3 for dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been established. The
nature of the product Verdict makes it unlikely that this level will be approached in normal use. The
ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for haloxyfop is set at 0.0003 mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL (no-
observable-effect-level) is set at 0.03 mg/kg/day. Values taken from Australian ADI List, May 1995.
Data for Select (active ingredient, clethodim): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) 鈥? 100ppm, 435 mg/m3
TWA ACGI (liquid hydrocarbon solvent).
Engineering Control
Do not inhale vapour or spray mist. In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value
should be maintained. Values may be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust
ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne
concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protective Measures
Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. When
preparing spray and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist,
washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. If product is in eyes, wash it out
immediately with water.
After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands arms and face thoroughly with soap and
water. After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.
Flammability
Flammable. Isolate from sources of heat, naked flames or sparks.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Although no classification has been allocated treat as S6 Poison.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Avoid contact with food,
foodstuffs, fertilisers, seeds, clothing, drugs, or other household goods during transport and storage.
Keep from heat, open flames and make sure product does not come into contact with substances
under 鈥淢aterials to Avoid鈥? below. Do not store for long periods of time in direct sunlight.
Transport
Not classified as a dangerous good. This product has no UN classification.
Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Substances Regulation
This product is subject to the following regulations:
鈥? Australia Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
鈥? State/Territory Storage of Dangerous Goods Regulations
鈥? State/Territory Hazard Substances Regulations
鈥? Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
Spills and Disposals
Spills
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Wear full protective equipment including breathing apparatus.
Stop leak if safe to do so by manoeuvring the container. Decant leaking container into a clean empty
drum remote from the storage area and label. If the leaking container can be repacked, contact
Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd so that an overdrum and transport for return to a nominated
Sumitomo location can be arranged.
Do not flush to drains or sewers. Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses.
Small Spill: Absorb spill in lime, sand, earth or non-combustible absorbent material. Place material in
open top drum, clean up with small amount of an alkali detergent and water, absorb and
place in drum. Seal drum and bury in an area approved by the local waste disposal
authority. ash or wipe down protective equipment in detergent solution and dry. Wash
overalls, destroy if heavily contaminated.
Large Spill: Extinguish all sources of ignition. Wear protective clothing (see personal Protection).
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Place leaking containers into salvage drums.
Apply absorbent material such as lime, sand, earth or non-combustible material. Form a
barricade around spill and in front of drains or waterways in spill vicinity, using earth or
other available material. Prevent entry of chemical or used/damaged containers into
drains, streams or waterways.
Disposal
For end users, triple or (preferably) pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the
spray tank. Do NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. Break, crush, puncture and bury empty
containers in a local authority landfill. If not available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal
pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear or waterways vegetation and roots. Empty
containers and product should NOT be burnt.
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Fire/Explosion Hazards
Dangerous Decomposition or Combustion Products
Normal combustion forms carbon dioxide, water vapour and may produce oxides of sulfur, nitrogen
and toxic chlorine compounds. Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide.
Liquid evaporates and forms vapour (fumes) which can catch fire and burn with explosive violence.
Invisible vapour spreads easily and can be set on fire by many sources such as pilots lights, welding
equipment and electrical motors and switches. Fire hazard is greater as liquid temperature rises above
29掳C.
Evacuate immediate area. Advise Fire Brigade of nature of hazard. Wear full protective equipment,
including breathing apparatus. Remove drums from site of fire, if possible, as overheating may cause
some of the drums to explode. Cool surrounding containers with a fine water spray.
Extinguishing media: CO2, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Avoid contact of water, as toxic run-off will form. In this event, consideration should be given to
allowing the fire to burn out. Contain run-off.
Flashpoint
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
No data available
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidising agents
Further information
Special fire fighting procedures: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustacea and Environment
Do NOT contaminate ponds, waterways, irrigation channels or drains with Motsa Herbicide or used
containers.
CONTACT POINT (for non-emergency calls)
Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
Telephone Number: (02) 9904 6499
FOR EMERGENCY CALLS 鈥? AUSTRALIA WIDE 1800 024 973
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE
PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER SHOULD READ
THIS MSDS AND CONSIDER THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND
USED IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING INCONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER
INFORMATION IS NEEDED THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT
SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AUSTRALIA. THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCT AND IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH PRIOR
AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL BY SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
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Trademark of Arvesta Corporation.
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