Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 3NUBB Issue Date : May 2006 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Product Name : ROVRAL Liquid Seed Treatment
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name ROVRAL Liquid Seed Treatment
Product Code 5730
Product Type Group B Fungicide
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 Fax: (07) 3909 2010
Number
Recommended Use For control of brown leaf spot and the suppression of hypocotyl rot, in the
first four weeks after emergence, in lupins and for the control of hypocotyl
rot in potatoes 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.
Risk Phrase(s) R40(3) Possible risk of irreversible effects.
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.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S5
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Liquid Hydrocarbons 64742-56-9 316 g/L
Iprodione 36734-19-7 250 g/L
Other ingredients 30-60 %
(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.
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
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
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
If vomiting occurs, solvent present may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from If involved in a fire, it will emit oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen and
possibly hydrogen chloride.
Combustion
Products
Speical Protective Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water
the product is combustible.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
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.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
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
Seed treated with this product must not be used for animal or human
consumption or be allowed to contaminate seed intended for animal or human
consumption.
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 Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standard for this product has been set, however, an exposure
standard has been set for mineral oil at 5 mg/m3.
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 goggles.
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 Liquid
Appearance Dark blue viscous suspension
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Specific Gravity 1.018
Vapour Pressure 5 x 10-4 mPa @ 25掳C for iprodione
Volatile Component 33% (water)
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is 3.0 (pH3 to pH5 for iprodione)
Partition Coefficient
Flammability Non combustible material.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Hydrolyses at pH >7.
Incompatible Avoid contact of the concentrate with strong acids and bases.
Materials
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory tract if mists or aerosols are
inhaled.
Ingestion Low toxicity.
However, swallowing large amounts of concentrate may cause nausea and
vomiting.
If aspirated into the lung, e.g. from vomiting, the presence of solvent may
result in chemical pneumonitis or other lung damage.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation.
Eye The concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes.
Carcinogenicity Worksafe Australia has classified iprodione 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) >2000 mg/kg for iprodione
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for iprodione
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.16 mg/l for iprodione
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Not an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Not a skin irritant.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for iprodione for a human is 0.04
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 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, September
2005).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence / Half life in soil is typically 20 - 80 days.
Degradability
Known Harmful The product is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not feed treated seed, or otherwise expose, to wild and domestic birds.
Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for the active ingredient, iprodione.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 4.1 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for bluegill sunfish is 3.7 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) is 0.25 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is >2000 mg/kg
LD50 for mallard duck is 10400 mg/kg
Other Organisms
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >400 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).
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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
Storage and Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
UN Number (Sea 3082
Transport)
IMO Class/Packing Class 9
Group
IMO Marine Marine Pollutant
Pollutant
IMO Proper ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains iprodione)
Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule S5
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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
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