Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
YATES SURRENDER MOSSKILLER
Product Name:
Recommended Use: Control and prevention of moss, algae, lichen and liverworts on lawns, roofs, cobblestones,
tiles and other hard surfaces.
Supplier: Yates, A Division of Orica New Zealand Limited
Street Address: The Gate Industrial Park, 373 Neilson St
Onehunga, Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone Number: +64 9 636 2800
Facsimile: +64 9 636 2802
Emergency Telephone: CHEMCALL 0800 243 622 (ALL HOURS)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.1 Category C - Substances which are acutely toxic.
Subclass 6.5 Category A - Substances that are respiratory sensitisers.
Subclass 6.5 Category B - Substances that are contact sensitisers.
Subclass 6.9 Category B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems.
Subclass 8.2 Category C - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue.
Subclass 8.3 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue.
Subclass 9.1 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
Subclass 9.3 Category B - Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Benzyl alkyl dimethyl 500 g/L R22, R34, R41
ammonium chloride
(Benzalkonium chloride)
8001-54-5
Water to 100% -
7732-18-5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0 800 764766) or a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
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persist.
Skin Contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin and
hair thoroughly with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical
assistance. For skin burns, cover with a clean, dry dressing until medical help is available.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Get to a
doctor or hospital quickly.
Medical attention Treat symptomatically. Can cause corneal burns.
and special
treatment:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazards from combustion Non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes.
products:
Precautions for fire fighters and Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective
special protective equipment: clothing if risk of exposure to products of decomposition.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Water fog (or if
unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
Hazchem Code: 2X
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures: If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
Methods and materials for Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact. Contain - prevent run off into
containment and clean up: drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal
in properly labelled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists
and aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct
sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs. Keep containers closed when not in use - check
regularly for leaks.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
Engineering controls:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin and breathing in spray mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using. Wear gloves, eye
protection and protective clothing when mixing or using. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash hands and exposed skin
thoroughly after use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Colour: Clear to Straw-coloured
Odour: Amine
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.00
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): N Av
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): N Av
Flash Point (掳C): >93
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): >100
pH: 7
Evaporation Rate: N Av
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with foodstuffs. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open
flame.
Incompatible materials: Incompatible with oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen.
products:
Hazardous reactions: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and chemical burns to the
gastrointestinal tract.
Eye contact: A severe eye irritant. Contamination of eyes can result in permanent injury.
Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in severe irritation. Corrosive to skin - may cause skin burns.
Inhalation: Breathing in mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation.
Long Term Effects:
Evidence indicates that repeated or prolonged exposure to this chemical could result in effects on the blood system, blood
and kidneys.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Avoid contaminating waterways and fishponds. Do not allow spray to drift onto aquatic
environments, other crops or desirable plants or outside the target area. Keep children,
pets, wildlife and birds off treated areas until the spray is dry.
Aquatic toxicity:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Terrestrial toxicity: Toxic to terrestrial species.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: Refer to local government authority for disposal recommendations. Rinse empty
container, puncture and recycle or dispose of safely with domestic rubbish.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
UN No: 2922
Class-primary 8 Corrosive
Subrisk 1: 6.1 Toxic
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Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 50%)
Hazchem Code: 2X
Marine Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea; DANGEROUS GOODS.
UN No: 2922
Class-primary: 8 Corrosive
Subrisk 1: 6.1 Toxic
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 50%)
Air Transport
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air; DANGEROUS GOODS.
UN No: 2922
Class-primary: 8 Corrosive
Subrisk 1: 6.1 Toxic
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 50%)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations
2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.1 Category C - Substances which are acutely toxic.
Subclass 6.5 Category A - Substances that are respiratory sensitisers.
Subclass 6.5 Category B - Substances that are contact sensitisers.
Subclass 6.9 Category B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems.
Subclass 8.2 Category C - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue.
Subclass 8.3 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue.
Subclass 9.1 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
Subclass 9.3 Category B - Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason(s) for Issue:
Change to Transport Information
Alignment to HSNO requirements
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This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.This MSDS summarises to our best
knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to
safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which
the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at the
contact details on page 1. Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of
sale, a copy of which is available upon request.
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