Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 3NU8M Issue Date : April 2007 ISSUED by NUFARM
Product Name : REGALIS庐 Plant Growth Regulator
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name REGALIS庐 Plant Growth Regulator
Product Code 5855
Product Type Plant Growth Regulator
Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Victoria 3026 Australia
Emergency Tel. 24hr 1800 033 498
Telephone/Fax Tel:
(03) 9282-1000
Number
Fax:
(03) 9282-1001
Recommended Use For the bio-regulation of apple shoot growth, as specified 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 NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classification
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S5
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Solid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Prohexadione-calcium 127277-53-6 100 g/kg
Other ingredients 900 g/kg
(non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
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.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Non-flammable.
If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit carbon monoxide and
Combustion
nitrogen oxide.
Products
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Product Name : REGALIS庐 Plant Growth Regulator
Special Protective Breathable air apparatus must be worn when fighting a fire in which this
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Hazchem Code None Allocated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
Recover the product by sweeping up or vacuuming without raising dust.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Environmental Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool well ventilated area
out of direct sunlight.
Storage
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Other Information 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
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 face shield or goggles.
Re-entry period: Do not enter treated area until spray has dried.
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.
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 Solid
Appearance White to grey-brown granules
Odour Moderate spicy
Melting Point >360掳C
Boiling Point Not Available
Solubility in Water Dispersible
pH Value ~6.9 (1% aqueous solution, 20掳C)
Vapour Pressure 1.33 x 10-2 mPa (20掳C) for prohexadione-calcium
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is -2.90 for prohexadione-calcium
Partition Coefficient
Density
Flammability Not flammable.
Molecular Weight
Other Information pKa is 5.15
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Excessive heat and fire.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
expected from handling the concentrate.
Ingestion The concentrate is of low toxicity if swallowed.
Skin Not a skin irritant and not harmful by dermal exposure.
Eye May cause slight irritation to the eyes.
Chronic Effects Chronic feeding studies in animals do not indicate any cumulative toxicity and
show that the compound is neither a carcinogen nor a teratogen.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for prohexadione-calcium
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg for prohexadione-calcium
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.2 mg/l for prohexadione-calcium
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Not an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Not a skin irritant.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the
containers which have held this product.
Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for the active ingredient, prohexadione-calcium.
Not toxic to fish. LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is >100 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) is >100 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (72hr) for Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata >100 mg/l.
Algae
Acute Toxicity - Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for mallard ducks is >2000 mg/kg
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >100 碌g/bee.
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 recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or
designated collection point.
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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
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Product Name : REGALIS庐 Plant Growth Regulator
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 S5
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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.
Highlighted
Other Information 庐 Registered trademark of BASF.
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