Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 3NUH0 Issue Date : December 2007 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Product Name : SPOTLIGHT PLUS庐 HERBICIDE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name SPOTLIGHT PLUS庐 HERBICIDE
Product Code 0592
Product Type Group G 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 (24hr Australia)
Telephone/Fax Tel: +61 7 3909 2000
Fax: +61 7 3909 2010
Number
Recommended Use For use as a standalone treatment for desuckering of grapevines; and in tank
mixtures with knockdown herbicides for the improvement in the control of
marshmallow and certain other broadleaf weeds prior to establishment of
horticultural or row crops, fallows or forest plantations, in commercial,
industrial and public service areas, around buildings and yards, in
treefruits, nuts and grapevines as per 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) R38 Irritating to skin.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrase(s) S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Other Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Carfentrazone-ethyl 128639-02-1 60 g/L
Polyether modified 0-10 %
trisiloxane
Alkylbenzene sulfonate, 0-10 %
calcium salt
Other ingredients >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 Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
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
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placement of the patient.
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.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from If involved in a fire, it may emit hydrogen chloride, phosgene and hydrogen
fluoride.
Combustion
Products
Special Protective Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Other Information STOP 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.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Environmental This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Do NOT spray in high winds.
Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
Handling
pesticide or used containers.
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area, as
cool as possible.
Storage
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
Tank Cleaning See label for detailed information on cleaning of spray equipment.
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
Mix only as much herbicide solution as needed at the time. Do not store the
sprayer for any extended period of time, especially overnight, with spray
solution remaining in the tank, spray lines, spray boom plumbing or spray
nozzles or strainers. See label for more information.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standards have been set for this product or the active
ingredients.
Standards
Engineering Controls Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
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 rubber 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.
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Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or
business must have training in the application of the materials.
Concerning Special
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Yellow orange liquid.
Solubility in Water Forms an emulsion in water.
Specific Gravity 0.931
Vapour Pressure 0.016 mPa @ 25掳C for carfentrazone ethyl
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is 3.36 for carfentrazone-ethyl
Partition Coefficient
Flash Point 61掳C; Firepoint >100掳C
Flammability Combustible liquid C1.
Auto-Ignition 356掳C
Temperature
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
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS
are followed.
Information
Inhalation Sprays and mists may cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory
tract.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure to the concentrate include: nausea, vomiting and
abdominal pains.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
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 (female rat) 5143 mg/kg for carfentrazone-ethyl
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >4000 mg/kg for carfentrazone-ethyl
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5 mg/l
Inhalation
Skin Irritation The product is a skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation This product is a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for carfentrazone-ethyl for a
human is 0.03 mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This
is based on the NOEL of 3 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
Persistence / Average soil half life of carfentrazone ethyl is <1.5 days.
In water, half life for carfentrazone ethyl is 8.3 days at pH5.
Degradability
Bioaccumulative Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) for carfentrazone ethyl is 159.
Potential
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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 The following is data for the active ingredient, carfentrazone-ethyl.
Not toxic to fish. LC50 (96 hr) for various species is 1.6 - 43 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (96hr) for daphnia is 9.8 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - EC50 for a similar product is 0.45 mg/l.
Algae
Acute Toxicity - Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for quail is >1000 mg/kg
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 >35 (oral); >100 (contact) 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
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; Packing Group III
Group
IMO Marine Marine Pollutant
Pollutant
IMO Proper ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Contains Carfentrazone-ethyl)
Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Hazard Category Irritant
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
of Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation 06/12/2007
or last revision of
MSDS
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Product Name : SPOTLIGHT PLUS庐 HERBICIDE
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions First Issue
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Other Information 庐 Registered trademark of FMC Australasia Pty Ltd
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