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Section 1 鈥? Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Sipcam Pacific Australia Pty. Ltd.
A.C.N. 073 176 888
Suite 11
23 鈥? 31 Gheringhap Street
Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Substance: Trifluralin. Trifluralin is a dinitroaniline compound.
Trade Name: Triflurasip 480
Product Use: Selective pre emergent herbicide in agriculture. Label provides full
details.
Creation Date: April 2000
Revision Date: March 2004
Section 2 鈥? Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Risk Phrases: Risk Phrases are: R22. Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases: Safety Phrases are: S20. When using, do not eat or drink.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated
UN No: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description and Colour: Orange coloured liquid.
Odour: Hydrocarbon odour.
Major Health Hazards: Pure trifluralin is practically nontoxic to test animals by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes of
exposure. The oral LD50 for technical trifluralin in rats is greater than 10,000 mg/kg, in mice is greater than 5000
mg/kg, and in dogs, rabbits, and chickens, is greater than 2000 mg/kg. However, certain formulated products that
contain trifluralin may be more toxic than the technical material itself, as in the case of this product, where the main
hazards are associated with the solvent. The dermal LD50 for technical trifluralin in rabbits is greater than 2000 mg/kg.
The 1-hour inhalation LC50 for technical trifluralin in rats is greater than 2.8 mg/L. Nausea and severe gastrointestinal
discomfort may occur after eating trifluralin. Trifluralin does not cause skin irritation. When applied to the eyes of
rabbits, trifluralin produced slight irritation, which cleared within 7 days. Skin sensitisation (allergies) may occur in
some individuals. Inhalation may cause irritation of the lining of the mouth, throat, or lungs.
Potential Health Effects
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms.
For Trifluralin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact with trifluralin may cause allergic dermatitis. The administration of
25 mg/kg/day to dogs for 2 years resulted in no observed toxicity. In another study of beagle dogs, toxic effects were
observed at 18.75 mg/kg/day. These included decreased red blood cell counts and increases in methaemoglobin, total
serum lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Trifluralin has been shown to cause liver and kidney damage in other
studies of chronic oral exposure in animals.
Reproductive effects: The reproductive capacity of rats fed dietary concentrations of trifluralin as high as 10
mg/kg/day was unimpaired through four successive generations. Trifluralin administered to pregnant rabbits at doses
as high as 100 mg/kg/day, and to rats at doses as high as 225 mg/kg/day, produced no adverse effect on either the
mothers or offspring. Loss of appetite and weight loss followed by miscarriages were observed when pregnant rabbits
were fed high doses of 224 or 500 mg/kg/day. Foetal weight decreased and there was an increase in the number of
foetal runts at the 500 mg/kg/day dosage. It is unlikely effects on reproduction will be produced in humans at expected
exposure levels.
Teratogenic effects: No abnormalities were observed the offspring of rats fed doses as high as 10 mg/kg/day for four
generations. Studies in the rat and rabbit show no evidence that trifluralin is teratogenic. The highest doses tested in
these studies were 1000 mg/kg/day in rats and 500 mg/kg/day in rabbits. Trifluralin does not appear to be teratogenic.
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Mutagenic effects: No evidence of mutagenicity was observed when trifluralin was tested in live animals, and in
assays using bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.
Organ toxicity: Liver, kidney, and thyroid damage appear to be the main toxic effects in chronic animal studies.
Carcinogenic effects: In a 2-year study of rats fed 325 mg/kg/day, the highest dose tested, malignant tumors
developed in the kidneys, bladder, and thyroid. However, more data are needed to characterize its carcinogenicity.
The ingredients are not listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment鈥? (May 1995).
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 3 鈥? Composition / Information on Ingredients
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Ingredients CAS No Conc, %
Trifluralin 1582-09-8 48 not set not set
Liquid hydrocarbon secret 47.5 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
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 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
General Information:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note
the nature of this product.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about 30
minutes, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: If product gets on skin, thoroughly wash contacted areas. No further measures should normally be
required unless irritation is noticed. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: If product gets in eyes, wash material from them with running water. If they begin watering or reddening,
take special care in washing thoroughly.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Fire & Explosion Hazard: This product is classified as a C1 combustible product. There is a moderate risk of an
explosion from this product if it is involved in a fire. Firefighters should take care and appropriate precautions.
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Immediately evacuate the area of unnecessary personnel. When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this
product, wear safety boots, non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat, goggles and respirator. All skin areas should be
covered.
Flashpoint: >63掳C
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product is not flammable.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic and corrosive
mixtures in confined spaces. 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.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny
entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. As a minimum , wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Stop leak if safe
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to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or
salvage. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters
drains, advise emergency services. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
No special storage requirements. This product has no UN classification. This product is a S5 Poison. Observe all
relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of product. Containers should be kept closed in
order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the product does not
come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid".
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls and Person Protection
Exposure Standards: A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been
established by Worksafe Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3
for dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely that
this level will be approached in normal use. The ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for Trifluralin is set at 0.02mg/kg/day.
The corresponding NOEL (No-observable-effect-level) is set at 2.5mg/kg/day. Values taken from Australian ADI List,
May 1995.
Engineering Controls: 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.
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.
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product.
However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator may be preferred.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product, to prevent
irritation.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is suggested when using this product. It is always prudent to use protective
eyewear.
Clothing: Clean overalls or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective
equipment before storing or re-using.
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Description and Colour: Orange coloured liquid
Odour: Hydrocarbon odour
Boiling point: No data
Vapour pressure: No data
Melting/softening point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures
Volatile materials: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C
Flashpoint: >63掳C
Specific gravity: 1.08-1.10 at 20掳C
Solubility in water: Emulsifiable
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
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Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and
smoke. Nitrogen, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen.
Hydrogen fluoride gas and fluorides. Water.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents.
Section 11 - 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 12 - Transport Information
ADG Code: None Allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
Section 13 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
Section 15 - 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
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 AUSTRALIA
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
If ineffective: Dial 1100 (Exchange)
For emergency response: Dial 1800 033 111
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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 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. The responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a
copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the NOHSC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material
Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
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