Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : March 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU29
Product Name : PAYBACK Plant Growth Regulator
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name PAYBACK Plant Growth Regulator
Product Code 5218
Product Use To reduce vegetative growth in mango, stone fruit and apple trees.
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/Telex Tel: (07) 3867 9100 Fax: (07) 3867 9110
Number
Product Type Plant Growth Regulator
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
Paclobutrazol technical 76738-62-0 250 g/L
Non hazardous components Remainder
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Give a glass of water.
Obtain medical advice.
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
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 immediately.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
Hazardous If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of carbon, oxides
Combustion Products of nitrogen and hydrogen chloride.
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn in confined spaces.
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.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : March 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU29
Product Name : PAYBACK Plant Growth Regulator
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Environmental Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Use earthen bunds or absorbent bunding to prevent spreading of spillage.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standard for this product has been set, however, an exposure standard
has been recommended by the supplier for paclobutrazol at 10 mg/m3.
Respiratory Protection Do not inhale spray mist.
Personal Protective It is good practice to wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
When preparing product for use wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or
Equipment
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White suspension
Odour Odourless
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Solubility of paclobutrazol is 35 mg/L @ 25掳C
Specific Gravity 1.07
(H2O=1)
Vapour Pressure 0.001 mPa @ 20掳C
Volatile Component Water, 64%
Partition co-efficient, Kow Log P is 3.2
n-octanol/water
Flammability Non combustible material.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Hazardous Reaction None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation May cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure include: nausea, vomiting and abdominal pains.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation.
Eye The concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes.
Chronic Effects Regular exposure may result in adverse effects on the liver.
Chronic studies in rats and dogs have shown liver effects (increased liver
weights) in animals fed 12.5 and 75 mg/kg/day respectively.
Mutagenicity Data indicates no mutagenic effects.
Carcinogenicity Data indicates no carcinogenic effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) (male) 2000 mg/kg for paclobutrazol
LD50 (rat) (female) 1300 mg/kg for paclobutrazol
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >1000 mg/kg for paclobutrazol
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) (male) 4.79 mg/l for paclobutrazol
LC50 (rat) (4hr) (female) 3.13 mg/l for paclobutrazol
Inhalation
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : March 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU29
Product Name : PAYBACK Plant Growth Regulator
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for paclobutrazol for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 1.4 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, August 2003).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence / Average field half life of paclobutrazol is 180 - 365 days.
Degradability
Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for the active ingredient, paclobutrazol.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 27.8 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (48 hr) for daphnia magna is 33.2 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other The following data is for the active ingredient, paclobutrazol.
Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for mallard duck is >7900 mg/kg
Organisms
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >100 碌g/bee.
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.
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
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Storage and Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Poisons Schedule S5
Hazard Category Irritant
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : March 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU29
Product Name : PAYBACK Plant Growth Regulator
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions Highlighted First Issue
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