Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name : POLO Low Volatile Ester Herbicide
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name POLO Low Volatile Ester Herbicide
Product Code 0568
Product Type Group I Herbicide
Company Name Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Address Unit 15/16 Metroplex Avenue Murarrie
Queensland 4172 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 498
Telephone/Fax Tel:
(07) 3909 2000
Number
Fax:
(07) 3909 2010
Recommended Use For selective control of certain weeds in agricultural crops as listed in the
Directions for Use table on the label.
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. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classification
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Risk Phrase(s) R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety Phrase(s) S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S6
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
MCPA (present as the 94-74-6 500 g/L
2-ethyl hexyl ester)
Heavy aromatic solvent 64742-94-5 10-30 %
naphtha
Other ingredients Balance
(considered
non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion 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.
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
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least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
If vomiting occurs, solvent present may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride or phosgene if involved in fires or
exposed to extreme heat.
Combustion
Products
Special Protective Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Decomposition >150掳C
Temp.
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.
Dispose of at a landfill in accordance with local regulations.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
Environmental This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
Use earthen bunds or absorbent bunding to prevent spreading of spillage.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
chemical or used containers.
Handling
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Storage
Other Information Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants
such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other
susceptible crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Sprayed weeds may become more palatable to stock and a higher intake of some
weeds may result in stock poisoning and death from causes such as nitrate
poisoning. Care should be taken especially where capeweed, Paterson's curse
and variegated thistles predominate in the pasture.
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standards have been set for this product or the active
ingredients.
Standards
The manufacturer of the solvent has recommended an occupational exposure
limit of 100 mg/m3; 17ppm TWA, as total hydrocarbon.
Engineering Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Controls
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.
Hygiene Measures After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water.
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After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or
business must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st
Concerning Special
September, 2005 all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear, brown liquid
Odour Characteristic solvent odour
Decomposition >150掳C
Temperature
Boiling Point 182-202掳C (for solvent present)
Solubility in Water Forms an emulsion in water.
Specific Gravity 1.040
Vapour Pressure 0.267 mPa @ 18掳C (for MCPA 2EHE)
Vapour Density >1 (for solvent present)
(Air=1)
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is >3.0 for MCPA 2-EHE (pH<7, hydrolyses rapidly at pH>7)
Partition Coefficient
Flash Point 92掳C
Flammability Combustible.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hydrolyses at pH >7.
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation When applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray mist.
High vapour concentrations of the solvent while handling the concentrate are
irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches and
dizziness, and may have other central nervous system effects.
Ingestion Ingestion of the concentrate in relatively large amounts can result in
headache, nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of MCPA in
harmful amounts.
Eye May irritate the eyes.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause damage to the eye.
Chronic Effects Chronic Overexposure: Repeated absorption of relatively large amounts of MCPA
presents a risk to the liver and kidneys.
Reproductive Data indicates no reproductive effects.
Data indicates no teratogenic effects.
Toxicity
Mutagenicity The weight of evidence indicates that MCPA does not present a mutagenic risk.
Carcinogenicity The weight of the evidence is that MCPA is not carcinogenic.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1300 mg/kg for MCPA 2EHE
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for MCPA 2EHE
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >4.5 mg/l for MCPA 2EHE
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Mild eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
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Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for MCPA for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 1.1 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, September
2006).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the
containers which have held this product.
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Acute Toxicity - Fish MCPA 2EHE has very low water solubility (0.1 mg/l) and rapidly hydrolyses in
natural waters. The following data is for the hydrolysis product: MCPA acid
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 50 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for fathead minnow is >3.2 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) for daphnia is >190 mg/l for MCPA acid.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is >2250 mg/kg
Not toxic to bees.
Other Organisms
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 (ChemClear庐).
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 not recycling, puncture or shred and bury containers in local authority
landfill.
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.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment.
Replace cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or
storage.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
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
Poisons Schedule S6
Packaging & POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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Hazard Category Harmful
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
Revisions The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
Product is not a Marine Pollutant.
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