Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : May 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU31
Product Name : TORQUE庐 Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name TORQUE庐 Miticide
Product Code 1248
Product Use For the control of certain mites in fruit, hops and ornamentals as indicated in
the Directions for Use table.
Company Name Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 061 362 347)
Address 77 Tingira Street Pinkenba
Queensland 4008 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 498
Telephone/Telex Tel: (07) 3867 9100 Fax: (07) 3867 9110
Number
Product Type Group 12A Insecticide
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. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Fenbutatin oxide 13356-08-6 550 g/L
Monoethylene Glycol 107-21-1 103 g/L
Inert ingredients 2-3 %
Water Balance
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Very toxic by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 6
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be given by a trained person.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice immediately.
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.
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.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
For exposure to Ethylene Glycol:
Remove ingested glycol by gastric lavage or emesis.
Give ethanol to prevent metabolism of ingested ethylene glycol to oxalate.
Give calcium gluconate, 10ml of 10% solution diluted in 1L of 5% glucose,
intravenously as necessary to maintain normal serum calcium levels.
Give artificial respiration with oxygen if respiration is slowed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
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Product Name : TORQUE庐 Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Hazardous If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of carbon and
oxides of tin.
Combustion Products
Emergency Action in If exposed to fire, keep container cool by spraying with water.
case of Fire
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this product
is involved.
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.
Environmental Use earthen bunds or absorbent bunding to prevent spreading of spillage.
Precautions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
pesticide or used containers.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits Name STEL TWA
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
Footnote
Monoethylene Glycol 120 60
Respiratory Protection Do not inhale spray mist.
If exposure to vapour or spray is expected, a half face respirator with cartridge
type P3 is recommended.
Personal Protective When opening the container and preparing the spray wear cotton overalls buttoned
to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield
Equipment
or goggles.
When using the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist
and a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves.
Eng. Controls Use in a well ventilated area only.
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
Concerning Special must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st September, 2005
all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Opaque white viscous liquid
Odour Mild chemical odour
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Solubility of fenbutatin oxide is 0.0127 mg/L @ 20掳C
Specific Gravity 1.14 g/ml
(H2O=1)
pH Value 10.2 (undiluted)
Vapour Pressure 3.9 x 10-8 mPa @ 20掳C for fenbutatin oxide
Volatile Component 45% (water)
Flammability Non combustible material.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Materials to Avoid Corrosive to mild steel and tin.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS are
followed.
Information
Inhalation Inhalation of vapours (from heating), mists or aerosols may produce respiratory
irritation.
Headache, low backache, drowsiness and irregular eye movements have been reported
when high concentrations of ethylene glycol have been inhaled.
Ingestion Possible symptoms of exposure include: irritation of the respiratory tract with
symptoms including coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing or shortness of
breath.
Initial symptoms following a large dose (>100ml) are those of alcohol intoxication
(without the odour of ethanol) progressing to vomiting, cyanosis, headache, muscle
tenderness, stupor, convulsions and unconsiousness. Respiratory system
involvement may occur 12-24 hours after ingestion. Symptoms may include
hyperventilation and rapid shallow breathing. From 24-72 hours, the patient may
experience a decrease in urine output, flank pain progressing to renal failure
which may be permanent.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Eye May irritate the eyes.
Chronic Effects Kidney damage has been noted in laboratory animals that have been fed excessive
doses of ethylene glycol.
Reproductive Toxicity No such effects have been observed in the absence of maternal toxicity.
Mutagenicity Data indicates no mutagenic effects.
Carcinogenicity Data indicates no carcinogenic effects.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 3000 - 4400 mg/kg for fenbutatin oxide
LD50 (rat) 4700 mg/kg for ethylene glycol
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >1000 mg/kg for fenbutatin oxide
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) <0.16 mg/l
Inhalation
Eye Irritation The product is an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation The product is a skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for fenbutatin oxide for a human is
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, 'ADI List', TGA, August 2003).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful The product is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
Effects on the
Environment
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers
which have held this product.
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Acute Toxicity - Fish The following is data for the active ingredient, fenbutatin oxide.
Toxic to fish. LC50 (96hr) for rainbow trout is 0.0066 mg/l.
LC50 (96 hr) for bluegill sunfish is 0.0048 mg/l.
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (24hr) for fenbutatin oxide is 0.05 - 0.08 mg/L.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 for fenbutatin oxide is >200 碌g/bee.
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 (ChemCollect).
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 on-site container disposal is necessary, triple rinse empty container with
water, add rinsate to the spray tank. Puncture top, sides and bottom, crush and
bury in an approved landfill or bury with at least 500 mm of soil cover away from
pasture and crop areas, water supplies and houses.
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 Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
UN Number (Sea 3082
Transport)
IMO Class/Packing Class 9
Packing Group III
Group
IMO Proper Shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Contains Fenbutatin oxide 48%)
Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrase S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S4 Keep away from living quarters.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
Poisons Schedule S6
Hazard Category Very Toxic,Irritant
Packaging & POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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Infosafe No. 3NU31
Product Name : TORQUE庐 Miticide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
16. OTHER INFORMATION
庐 Registered trademark of BASF
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
References 1. Pesticides Manual, 13th Edition, Nov 2003.
2. BASF MSDS dated 27/11/03.
Revisions Highlighted First Issue
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