Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : January 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU0S
Product Name : PRIMABUFF Bio-Degradable Adjuvant
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name PRIMABUFF Bio-Degradable Adjuvant
Product Code 3338
Product Use A bio-degradable wetter-spreader containing a pH indicator for use as a
penetration, buffering and compatibility aid with alkaline sensitive pesticides,
herbicides and foliar fertilizers.
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
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
Phosphoric Acid derivatives 375.1 g/L
Surfactants (nonyl phenol 9016-45-9 266.2 g/L
ethoxylate type)
Water Balance
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
Ingestion If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting.
Give a glass of water.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
If vomiting occurs, give more water to drink to assist dilution.
Seek medical advice immediately.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes.
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.
Other Information Contain fire water.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Product Name : PRIMABUFF Bio-Degradable Adjuvant
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such as
vermiculite).
Collect in sealed open top containers for disposal.
Environmental Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area, as cool as
possible.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits NOHSC has set the following exposure standard for phosphoric acid : TLV (TWA) 1
mg/m3, STEL 3 mg/m3.
Eye Protection Eye protection is recommended.
Wear a faceshield or goggles.
Personal Protective When using the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist
and a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves.
Equipment
Eng. Controls No special ventilation required.
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 Red Liquid
Odour No Odour
Melting Point ~0掳C
Solubility in Water Soluble in water.
Boiling Point ~100掳C (water)
Specific Gravity 1.21 - 1.27
(H2O=1)
pH Value 2.0 - 2.5
Volatile Component Water component
Flash Point Non Flammable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Materials to Avoid Avoid contact of the concentrate with strong alkalis and alkaline materials such
as lime.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation May cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure include: severe pain and burning of the mouth and
oesophagus, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Skin Prolonged skin contact, especially with the concentrate, will cause irritation or
lesions.
Eye The concentrate will cause severe irritation and possible damage unless washed off
immediately.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1530 mg/kg for phosphoric acid derivative
Eye Irritation The product is an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation The product is a skin irritant.
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Product Name : PRIMABUFF Bio-Degradable Adjuvant
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Container Disposal 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
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 R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
Poisons Schedule S5
Hazard Category Irritant
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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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