Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 3NU1J Issue Date : June 2005 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Product Name : ORDRAM Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name ORDRAM Herbicide
Product Code 0648
Product Use Post-emergence herbicide for the control of grass weeds in rice.
Company Name Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Address 77 Tingira Street Pinkenba
Queensland 4008 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 498
Telephone Tel: (07) 3867 9100 Fax: (07) 3867 9110
Number/Fax
Product Type Group E Herbicide
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do
not apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for
application. Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be
much less severe.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Molinate 2212-67-1 960 g/L
Proprietary emulsifiers 60 g/L
mixture
Petroleum extract 20 g/L
bp:183 - 280C
Substance Chemical Thiocarbamate
Family
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 7 DANGEROUS POISON
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Give a glass of water.
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Aust). Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful
placement of the patient.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department
of Health and Aged Care via the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule. These
instructions are suitable for ingestion of spray solution and small amounts of
concentrate; however, if SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS of the concentrate have been
swallowed (more than about 30ml) AND if medical assistance is more than 30
minutes away, the induction of vomiting should be CONSIDERED, preferably based
on MEDICAL ADVICE if a physician can be contacted by phone. All care must be
taken to prevent vomit from being inhaled. Do not give anything by mouth to a
semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Skin If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly
with water.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
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Product Name : ORDRAM Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11
26 (Australia).
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Avoid using large volumes of water which would spread the product.
Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Hazardous Although material is not flammable, the concentrate is combustible.
If involved in a major fire, could evolve oxides of nitrogen or sulphur.
Combustion
Products
Protective Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
Equipment
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such
as vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
Dispose of at a landfill in accordance with local regulations.
Environmental This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do NOT spray in high winds.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area out of
direct sunlight.
Do not store near oxidisers.
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No biological exposure limit allocated.
No exposure standard has been established for this product.
Standards
Respiratory Do not inhale spray mist.
Protection
Eye Protection Wear chemical goggles.
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat,
Equipment
elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles.
Eng. Controls Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Hygiene Measures After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Brown liquid.
Odour Pungent organic sulphur odour.
Melting Point <0掳C
Boiling Point >150掳C
Solubility in Water Disperses in water. Not soluble.
Specific Gravity 1.06
(H2O=1)
Vapour Pressure Molinate 5.6*10-3 mmHg @ 25掳C
Volatile Component <4%
Flash Point 66掳C (CC)
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Product Name : ORDRAM Herbicide
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Flammability Combustible liquid C1.
Ignition Not known
Temperature
Flammable Limits Not known
LEL
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Hazardous Reaction Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS
are followed.
Information
Inhalation When applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray mists.
May cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Breathing vapour can result in headaches, dizziness and possible nausea.
Ingestion The concentrate is harmful if swallowed.
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
Molinate is rapidly metabolysed and excreted, mainly in the urine.
Skin May irritate the skin.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Eye The concentrate will cause irritation of the eyes.
Chronic Effects Evidence from animal studies indicate that repeated or prolonged exposure to
molinate can result in neuropathy.
Reproductive Evidence from animal studies suggests the potential for developmental toxicity
on repeated or prolonged exposure.
Toxicity
Carcinogenicity Molinate has been classified in the occupational environment as a Carcinogen
Category 3 substance. This means that the substance is not classifiable as to
carcinogenicity to humans.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 730 mg/kg for molinate
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg for molinate
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) 2.9 mg/l for molinate
Inhalation
Eye Irritation The product is an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
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Product Name : ORDRAM Herbicide
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Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for molinate for a human is 0.002
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 0.2 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long
term exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive
species. (Ref: Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, December
2004).
Other Toxicological information:
Laboratory testing in animals has shown that exposure to molinate, followed by
the ingestion of alcohol causes adverse effects, including a reduction in
blood pressure, rapid heart beat and flushing of the skin. Consumption of
alcohol during and after using this product should be avoided.
Short-term repeated exposure in rats to molinate (4-45 mg/kg bw/day) resulted
in decreased fertility in male rats. This effect was reversible upon cessation
of exposure.
Doses of 60-180 mg/kg bw/day of molinate were fed to rats and dogs for 90
days. Effects were noted in the kidneys, testes and ovaries. Molinate was
overall negative in a battery of genotoxicity assays.
In a two-year feeding study, male rats receiving 300ppm of molinate per day,
showed an increased incidence of kidney tumours. This effect was not seen in
female rats or in male or female mice at any dose level.
A developmental study in mice revealed no teratogenic effects.
Embryo/foetotoxic effects were seen only in the presence of maternal toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful Molinate products do not appear to pose any threat to fish or other aquatic
organisms other than in very high concentrations.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not spray on vegetation where honeybees are foraging.
Do not spray in high winds.
Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product.
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Persistence / Average field half life of molinate is 8 - 25 days.
Degradability
Acute Toxicity - Fish Not toxic to fish.
The following is data for the active ingredient, molinate.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 13 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for bluegill sunfish is 29 mg/l.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a
need to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemCollect).
Container Disposal Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the
container for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and
dispose of in landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol,
triple rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container
for collection in the program.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit
specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable
vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
It is good practice to separate this product from food, food related
materials, animal feedstuffs, seed or fertilisers during transport.
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
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Product Name : ORDRAM Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Storage and Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Poisons Schedule S7
Packaging & DANGEROUS POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Hazard Category Harmful,Irritant
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
of Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
References 1. National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee,
Record of Reasons, June 2004;
2. European Union Directive 67/548/EEC Annex 1 (29th ATP).
Revisions The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
Product is now a Schedule 7 - Dangerous Poison
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