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Product Name TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Product Name
5188
Product Code
Group 3A Insecticide
Product Type
Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Company Name
Unit 15/16 Metroplex Avenue Murarrie
Address
Queensland 4172 Australia
1800 033 498 (24hr Australia)
Emergency Tel.
Tel: +61 7 3909 2000
Telephone/Fax
Fax: +61 7 3909 2010
Number
Controls insect pests and mites of apricots, bananas, barley, canola, citrus,
Recommended Use
clover, cotton, cucurbits, faba beans, field peas, grapes, lucerne, lucerne
seed crops, lupins, navy beans, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, poppies,
subterranean clover, sugarcane, tomatoes and wheat as specified in the
Directions for Use table on the label.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Hazard
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
Classification
DANGEROUS GOODS.
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Risk Phrase(s)
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R25 Toxic if swallowed.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Safety Phrase(s)
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Poisons Schedule S6
Other Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Liquid
Chemical
Characterization
Name CAS Proportion
Ingredients
Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 250 g/L
Liquid 64742-94-5 640 g/L
Hydrocarbon
Other ingredients Balance
(considered
non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
Inhalation
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention immediately.
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Ingestion
Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
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.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department
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Product Name TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
of Health and Ageing via the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule. These
instructions are suitable for ingestion of spray solution and small amounts of
concentrate; however, if SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS of the concentrate have been
swallowed (more than about half of one teaspoon) AND if medical assistance is
more than 30 minutes away, the induction of vomiting should be CONSIDERED,
preferably based on MEDICAL ADVICE if a physician can be contacted by phone.
All care must be taken to prevent vomit from being inhaled. Do not give
anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
Eye
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
Treat symptomatically.
Advice to Doctor
If vomiting occurs, solvent present may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
Exposure to bifenthrin can result in sensations of tingling especially in the
face. The effects are transient and generally disappear in one to two days.
Topical application of vitamin E cream is effective in reducing discomfort.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Suitable
Extinguishing Media
If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of carbon,
Hazards from
oxides of nitrogen and possibly minor quantities of hydrogen chloride or
Combustion
hydrogen fluoride.
Products
Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
Special Protective
especially in confined spaces.
Equipment for fire
fighters
2X
Hazchem Code
STOP FIRE WATER FROM ENTERING DRAINS OR WATER BODIES.
Other Information
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such
Spills & Disposal
as vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Personal Protection
Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
Clean-up Methods -
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
If large liquid spills occur, attempt to recover as much spilt material from
sumps and bunded areas before absorbing remaining material into vermiculite or
other absorbent.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area, as
Conditions for Safe
cool as possible.
Storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
The manufacturer of the solvent has recommended an occupational exposure limit
National Exposure
of 100 mg/m3; 17ppm TWA, as total hydrocarbon.
Standards
No exposure standards have been set for this product.
Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Engineering
Controls
When opening the container, preparing product for use and using the prepared
Personal Protective
product, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent
Equipment
clothing), a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles.
Re-entry period: Do not enter treated area until spray has dried.
After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
Hygiene Measures
thoroughly with soap and water.
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Product Name TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or
Requirements
business must have training in the application of the materials.
Concerning Special
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
Form
Clear straw to brown coloured liquid.
Appearance
Forms an emulsion in water.
Solubility in Water
0.97
Specific Gravity
0.024 mPa @ 25掳C
Vapour Pressure
66%
Volatile Component
Kow Log P is >6
Octanol/Water
Partition Coefficient
69掳C
Flash Point
Combustible liquid C1.
Flammability
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability
Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Hazardous
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Breathing in high concentrations of vapour can produce central nervous system
Inhalation
depression, which can lead to loss of coordination, impaired judgement and if
exposure is prolonged, unconsciousness.
Breathing in high concentrations of aerosols of this material may have the
effects noted above and, in addition, cause nausea and irritation of the nose,
throat and respiratory tract. Acute effects on the central nervous system are
possible.
Possible symptoms of exposure include: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and
Ingestion
central nervous system depression.
Will irritate the skin.
Skin
Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin sensitisation.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of bifenthrin
in harmful amounts.
Exposure to bifenthrin can result in sensations of tingling especially in the
face. The effects are transient and generally disappear in one to two days.
Topical application of vitamin E cream is effective in reducing discomfort.
May irritate the eyes.
Eye
Based on available data, repeated exposures are not anticipated to cause
Chronic Effects
additional significant adverse effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 54.3 mg/kg for bifenthrin
LD50 (rat) >2000mg/kg
Acute Toxicity -
Dermal
Prolonged and repeated skin contact may result in skin sensitisation.
Skin Sensitisation
Skin contact may produce skin sensations such as numbing, burning and
tingling. These sensations are reversible and usually subside within 24
hours.
The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for bifenthrin for a human is
Other Information
0.01 mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based
on the NOEL of 1 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 Office of Chemical Safety,
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Product Name TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
'ADI List', September 2007).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Strongly bound to soil.
Persistence /
Degradability
Dangerous to bees.
Other Precautions
Should not be applied while bees are actively foraging.
Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used
containers.
Marine pollutant.
Environ. Protection
The following is data for the active ingredient, bifenthrin.
Acute Toxicity - Fish
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 0.00015 mg/l.
EC50 (48hr) for daphnia magna is 0.00016 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity -
Daphnia
The following data is for the active ingredient, bifenthrin.
Acute Toxicity -
LD50 for bobwhite quail is 1800 mg/kg
Other Organisms
Toxic to bees.
LD50 (contact) 0.015 碌g/bee.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Product Disposal
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).
Do not use this container for any other purpose.
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.
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
3352
U.N. Number
PYRETHROID PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC - (contains Bifenthrin)
Proper Shipping
Name
6.1
DG Class
2X
Hazchem Code
3.8.6.1
Packaging Method
III
Packing Group
Considered dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Storage and
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
35
IERG Number
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
S6
Poisons Schedule
POISON
Packaging &
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
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Product Name TALSTAR庐 250 EC Insecticide/Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Toxic,Irritant
Hazard Category
All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
AICS (Australia)
of Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
02/04/2008
Date of preparation
or last revision of
MSDS
Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
Contact
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Person/Point
First Issue
Revisions
Highlighted
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Other Information
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