Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : November 2004 ISSUED by CRPCARE
Infosafe No. 3NU4K
Product Name : Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Product Code 0077
Product Use A low odour formulation for the control of broadleaved weeds in fallow
before direct drilling or sowing of cereals and pastures; and in cereal
crops, pastures, sugar cane, peanuts and non-agricultural areas as per
the Directions of Use table on the label.
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 I Herbicide
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
2,4-D present as triethanolamine 625 g/L
and diethanolamine salts
lignosulphonate derivative 0-2 %
Water Balance
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Other Information Poisons Schedule 5
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.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department of
Health and Aged Care 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 one tablespoon for an adult person) 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.
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 if irritation develops or persists.
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Product Name : Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
No specific antidote.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to
suit the burning material.
None required but use water spray to cool containers or personnel threatened by
fire.
Hazardous May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride or phosgene if involved in fires or
Combustion Products exposed to extreme heat.
Protective Equipment Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
Other Information Hazchem code has not been assigned.
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 in sealed open top containers for disposal.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
Dispose of at a landfill in accordance with local regulations.
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
Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
Use earthen bunds or absorbent bunding to prevent spreading of spillage.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do NOT spray in high winds.
Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
pesticide or used containers.
No special precautions are necessary when handling sealed containers.
For personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene advice, refer Section 8.
Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool well ventilated area out of
direct sunlight.
Do not store near oxidisers.
Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers or
foodstuffs.
Other Information Equipment that has been used for this chemical should not be used for the
application of other materials to sensitive plants, unless it has been well washed
out with hot soapy water or 1% solution of ammonia, followed by several clear
water rinses.
Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants such
as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other susceptible
crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standard for this product has been set, however, an exposure standard
has been set for 2,4-D at 10 mg/m3.
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Product Name : Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Respiratory Protection Do not inhale spray mist.
Personal Protective When preparing spray, wear PVC or rubber apron, elbow length PVC gloves and face
shield.
Equipment
When using the prepared spray, wear face shield.
Eng. Controls Natural ventilation is sufficient when handling concentrate and preparing spray
solution.
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Dark brown liquid.
Melting Point <0掳C
Solubility in Water Soluble in water.
Boiling Point >100掳C (for water)
Specific Gravity 1.293
(H2O=1)
Vapour Pressure 2,4-D amine salts are non volatile.
Volatile Component 25%
Flash Point Non flammable
Ignition Temperature N/A
Explosion Properties N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
Materials to Avoid Reaction of the concentrate or spray mix with acids will precipitate solid 2,4-D
and largely de-activate the product and cause blockages in spray equipment.
Hazardous Reaction Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS are
followed.
Information
Inhalation The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
expected from handling the concentrate.
The concentrate is considered harmful by inhalation by Worksafe Australia.
A moderate hazard exists from inhalation of spray and care should be taken to
avoid inhalation of spray mists.
Ingestion Not a likely route of exposure.
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
However, swallowing of large amounts may cause injury.
Ingestion of the product in relatively large amounts can result in headache,
nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation.
Prolonged contact of the concentrate with skin will result in absorption of some
2,4-D which can be harmful.
Eye The concentrate will cause irritation of the eyes.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause damage to the eye.
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Product Name : Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Chronic Effects Chronic Overexposure: Repeated absorption of relatively large amounts of 2,4-D
presents a risk to the liver and kidneys.
Carcinogenicity The weight of the evidence is that 2,4-D is not carcinogenic.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 639 - 764 mg/kg for 2,4-dichlorphenoxyacetic acid
LD50 (rat) 949 mg/kg for a similar 2,4-D salt
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit) >2000 mg/kg
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) 3.5 mg/l for a similar 2,4-D salt
Inhalation
Skin Irritation Not a skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Product is not a skin sensitiser.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for 2,4-D for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the
NOEL of 1.0 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 2004).
In trials using 2,4-D as a drug, studies on volunteers have shown that doses of
between 5 and 36 mg/kg body weight do not cause any acute toxic effects.
Formulated 2,4-D products can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation (spray mist)
and through the skin. Studies of users (sprayers) has shown that absorption
through the skin is the most common route. When used with good agricultural
spraying practice and good personal hygiene, absorption of 2,4-D is very low.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful 2,4-D products do not appear to pose any threat to birds.
2,4-D products do not appear to pose any threat to fish or other aquatic
Effects on the
organisms other than in very high concentrations.
Environment
Mobility Rapid degradation in soil presents significant downward movement under normal
conditions.
Persistence / Half life in soil is typically 7 days.
Loss from soil is principally by microbial degradation.
Degradability
Acute Toxicity - Fish Not toxic to fish.
LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is 100 mg/l for 2,4-D dimethylamine salt
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (48 hr) for 2,4-D is >100 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Other Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is >500 mg/kg
Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD50 94 碌g/bee.
Organisms
Sewage Treatment Not inhibitory in sewage system, 2,4-D is rapidly biodegraded.
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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Product Name : Zephyr 625 2,4-D Low Odour Herbicide
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
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.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment. Replace
cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
It is good practice to separate this product from food, food related materials,
animal feedstuffs, seed or fertilisers during transport.
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
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.
IMDG UN No Not a marine pollutant.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrase S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
Poisons Schedule S5
Hazard Category Harmful
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
Revisions Highlighted First Issue
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