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Date of Issue: 9 September, 2003
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMPANY DETAILS: Telephone No.: (weekdays) 09 - 306 1500
Syngenta Crop Protection Limited
Tower II, Level 7, 110 Symonds Street National Poisons & Hazchem
Private Bag 92618, Information Centre : 0800 POISON
Symonds Street (0800 764 766)
AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND Emergency No. (24 Hours) 0800 734 607
IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME:
Formulation type: Emulsifiable concentrate Dangerous Goods Class/ 3
Active Ingredient: Lufenuron CGA 184699 subsidiary risk:
A7814A
Product Code No.: Hazchem Code: 3 [Y]
Chemical type: benzoylurea Packaging Group: III
UN Number: 1993 Toxic substances Schedule: S4
Marine Pollutant No
Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S
( CONTAINS CYCLOHEXANONE 20%)
USE: Insecticide, an insect growth inhibitor to control leafrollers and codling moth on Apples and Pears.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear yellow-brown liquid Flash Point: min. 24掳 Pensky martens
C
c.c.
Odour: Non specific Flammability: Flammable
Vapour pressure: No data Combustibility: Combustible
Behaviour in water: Emulsifiable
OTHER PROPERTIES
Viscosity: No data Corrosiveness: Non corrosive
Volatility: No data pH value: 3-7 (1% as emulsion)
0.92-0.96 g/cm3
Density:
INGREDIENTS -
CAS No. Content (% w/v)
lufenuron 103055-07-8 50 g/L
cyclohexanone 108-94-1 200 g/L
Ca dodecylphenyl sulfonate <40 g/L
aromatic hydrocarbons >500 g/L
ricinus oil polyglycolether 60 g/L
ingredients determined to be not hazardous up to
100%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE
Toxicity
- This product is slightly hazardous (WHO Hazard Class III)
Swallowed: LOW TOXICITY
Tests on rats indicate a low toxicity following single doses of the undiluted product.
(LD50 >3000 mg/kg)
Dermal LOW TOXICITY
absorption: Tests on rats indicate a low toxicity due to skin contact with the undiluted product.
(LD50 >4000 mg/kg)
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Inhaled: LOW TOXICITY
Tests on rats indicate an low toxicity due to inhalation of the undiluted
product.
(LC50 (4 h) >5300 mg/m3)
Irritation
Eye: STRONG IRRITANT
Skin: STRONG IRRITANT
Sensitisation - (guinea pigs) -
Skin: NON-SENSITISER
Poisoning symptoms: No case of human poisoning is on record.
CHRONIC (Active Ingredient)
Lufenuron technical has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test tube systems. No
evidence of mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic or reproductive effects were obtained.
FIRST AID
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If swallowed DO NOT
induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Begin artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Use mouth to nose rather than mouth to mouth.
Eye: Will irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes. If product gets in eyes wash it out
immediately with water.
Skin: Will irritate the skin. Avoid contact with skin. If skin contact occurs remove contaminated
clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhaled: Move person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
No specific antidote is available. If poisoning is suspected apply symptomatic therapy.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No exposure standards have been set for the components of this product.
Exposure Potential -
Re-entry Period -Under field conditions the spray should be allowed to dry on the foliage before re entry into
treated areas.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
No special requirements. Product is used outdoors.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Avoid inhaling vapour or spray mist. When opening the container and preparing the spray and using
the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-
length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap
and water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking wash hands, arms and face thoroughly
with soap and water. After each day鈥? use, wash gloves and face shield or goggles and contaminated
s
clothing.
FLAMMABILITY
This product is FLAMMABLE.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store away from sun and damp, in original tightly closed containers, in well ventilated area apart from food or
feed.
Avoid storage in temperatures below -10掳 and above 35掳
C C.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways.
Procedure for spill:
Remove heavily contaminated soil layer and bury in a safe place away from water supplies.
(1) Keep all bystanders away.
(2) Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust and vapour cartridge, full length clothing and
PVC gloves.
(3) Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.
(4) Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (e.g. sand or soil).
(5) Shovel the absorbed spill into drums.
(6) Dispose of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill.
鈥? For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number
below) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established.
(7) Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water
practicable
Dispose of empty, used containers by:
(a) Triple rinsing or preferably pressure rinsing containers with water. Add the rinsings to the spray tank. DO
NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
(b) If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point.
(c) If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no
landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for
this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
(d) Burning of empty containers if circumstances, especially wind conditions, permit is an alterative
method.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
This product is flammable. Extinguish warehouse and factory fires using fine-water spray or foam. During a fire
this product may release smoke and hazardous decomposition products. When fighting a major fire wear an
air-supplied respirator.
OTHER INFORMATION
Highly toxic to crustaceans. Slightly toxic to fish and bees.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label directions.
A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been
submitted to the Government health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and
environmental scientists.
CONTACT POINT: Business Manager - Crop Protection (09) 306 1500
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 0800 734 607
This Material Safety Data Sheet 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 in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this
company.
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