Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 3NUBY Issue Date : December 2006 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Product Name : SENATOR 200 SC Insecticide
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name SENATOR 200 SC Insecticide
Product Code 1152
Product Type Group 4A Insecticide
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 the control of various insect pests of cotton, fruit, vegetables and
ornamentals 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 Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Imidacloprid 138261-41-3 200 g/L
Glycerine 56-81-5 10-30 %
Other ingredients 0-10 %
(considered
non-hazardous)
Water Balance
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.
Seek medical advice immediately.
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.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Has a nicotine like effect.
Check blood pressure and pulse rate frequently, as bradycardia and hypotonia
are possible. Provide supportive measures for respiratory function and
cardiac action. Give artificial respiration if signs of paralysis appear.
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Additional therapeutic measures involve elimination of the substance from the
body or acceleration of its excretion (gastric lavage, saline laxatives,
activated charcoal).
Contra-indications:
Absorption promoting agents such as alcoholic beverages and milk.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide
and nitrogen oxides 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
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water
the product is combustible.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Other Information Contain fire water.
Prevent fire water from entering drains or water bodies.
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.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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 NOHSC has set the following exposure standard for glycerine : TLV (TWA) 10
mg/m3, STEL -.
Standards
Engineering Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Controls
Personal Protective It is good practice to wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
Equipment
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat,
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 Beige liquid suspension
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Specific Gravity 1.108
Vapour Pressure 9 x 10-7 mPa @ 25掳C (imidacloprid)
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is 0.57 @ 21掳C (imidacloprid)
Partition Coefficient
Flammability Not flammable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation Inhalation of sprays or mists may result in effects described under ingestion.
Ingestion Swallowing large quantities may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain,
lethargy, depressed muscular tone, muscular cramps, respiratory disturbances
and trembling.
Skin May irritate the skin.
Eye May irritate the eyes.
Chronic Effects Based on available data, repeated exposures are not anticipated to cause
additional significant adverse effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) >5,000 mg/kg for the formulated product
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2,000 mg/kg for the formulated product
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.33 mg/l for the formulated product.
No toxic signs, pre-terminal deaths or post mortem abnormalities were
Inhalation
observed.
Eye Irritation Mild eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for imidacloprid for a human is
0.06 mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based
on the NOEL of 6 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, June 2006).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other Precautions Do not spray on vegetation where honeybees are foraging.
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 The following is data for the active ingredient, imidacloprid.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 211 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (48hr) for daphnia magna is 85 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (48hr) for pseudokirchneriella subcaptia >100 mg/l.
Algae
Acute Toxicity - LD50 for japanese quail is 31 mg/kg
LD50 for bobwhite quail is 152 mg/kg
Other Organisms
Harmful to bees by direct contact.
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
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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
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
Outside Australia: Phone: +61 3 9282 1331 (24hrs)
Revisions The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
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