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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Farmoz Pty Ltd, Suite 1, Level 4, Building B Telephone (02)9431 7800 (24 hours)
207 Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW 2068 Fax (02)9431 7700
ACN 050 328 973
Substance: Imazalil is an azole derivative.
Farmoz Imazagard 500 EC
Trade Name:
Product Use: Agricultural fungicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: May, 2005
Revision Date: July, 2005
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Note: This product range is classed as a MARINE POLLUTANT only, so the Dangerous Goods classification which
follows is for MARINE transport only. Not classed as a Dangerous Good for Storage or Road and Rail transport.
Risk Phrases: R41, R20/22, R50/53. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Very
toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: S2, S13, S20, S23, S25, S26, S38, S61, S36/37/39. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away
from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe mists. Avoid contact with
eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information
Centre. n case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid release to the environment. Refer
to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: Class 9 (ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.)
UN Number: 3082
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Orange-brown liquid.
Odour: No odour.
Major Health Hazards: Test animals have experienced symptoms such as excitation of hair follicles (goose
pimples), muscle incoordination, reduced arterial tension, tremors, and vomiting. Contact dermatitis has been noted in
some cases in sensitive individuals. May cause serious damage to eyes, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this
product is harmful, but symptoms are not available.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is a severe eye irritant.
Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms
such as swelling of eyelids and blurred vision may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should
disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment is likely to cause permanent
damage.
Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product
is harmful, but symptoms are not available. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems
Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC.
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NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Imazalil 35554-44-0 50 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5
day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should
not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is
used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: If symptoms of poisoning become evident, contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor at
once. Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be beneficial if
administered by trained personnel, preferably on a doctor's advice. DO NOT allow victim to move about
unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary oedema can be delayed up to 48 hours after exposure.
Skin Contact: Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5
minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes or until
the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the
unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information
Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product is classified as a C1 combustible product. There is no risk of an
explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption
may occur upon application of direct water stream on hot liquids.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Preferred extinguishing media are foam, water fog. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred
medium for large fires. Ensure that no spillage enters drains or water courses.
Fire Fighting: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear a splash suit complete with
self contained breathing apparatus.
Flash point: No Data130掳C (Closed cup)
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: C1
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full
protective chemically resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing
apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective
equipment. No special recommendations for clothing materials, although PVC is suggested. Eye/face protective
equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists
are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. It should be fitted with a type G
cartridge, suitable for agricultural chemicals.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill
is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains
or waterways. Because of the environmentally hazardous nature of this product, special care should be taken to
restrict release to waterways or drains. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers
for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. Refer
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to product label for specific instructions. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant
quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers,
spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label,
instructions on the label prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly
launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending
contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this schedule of poison. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Exposure Limits
Exposure limits have not been established by NOHSC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Imazalil is set at 0.03mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 2.5mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable
Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, Dec 2004.
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles must be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect
your eyes may lead to severe harm to them or to general health. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be
available in an area close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful but may be irritating. We suggest
that you routinely avoid contact with this product and that you wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when
skin contact is likely.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: PVC.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should be provided near to where this product is being
used.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Orange-brown liquid.
Odour: No odour.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures. Imazalil melts at 51-54掳C
Volatiles: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: No data.
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: 1.12 at 20掳C
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable. Imazalil 0.018 g/100 mL (temperature not stated)
pH: 7.12
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: Imazalil 4.03 (log P octanol/water)
Autoignition temp: No data.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
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Conditions to Avoid: Protect this product from light. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-
ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: strong acids, strong bases.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen and
its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas. Hydrogen
chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Water. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness,
nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma
and death.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute toxicity: Imazalil is moderately toxic by ingestion, with a reported oral LD50 of 227 to 343 mg/kg in
rats. The LD50 in dogs is greater than 640 mg/kg. The reported dermal LD50 is 4200 to 4880 mg/kg in rats, indicating
slight toxicity. Test animals have experienced symptoms such as excitation of hair follicles (goose pimples), muscle
incoordination, reduced arterial tension, tremors, and vomiting. Contact dermatitis has been noted in some cases in
sensitive individuals.
Chronic toxicity: Rats fed Imazalil nitrate at dietary levels of up to 0.4 mg/kg/day for 14 weeks were not affected in
appearance, behaviour, survival, food consumption, urinalysis, or tissue composition. There were slight liver, body
weight, and bilirubin changes at higher doses. Groups of rats fed up to 0.4 mg/kg/day for 6, 12, and 24 months did not
show compound or dose related effects on body weight gain, food consumption, appearance, behaviour, or survival.
Similar results were found in a dog study where animals received up to 0.5 mg/kg/day for 2 years. The liver showed
some slight effects at the higher doses, but all other measured and observed parameters were within normal limits.
Reproductive effects: In three separate three-generation rat studies at low to moderate doses of 0.4 mg/kg/day,
there was a trend to a lower number of live births at the highest dose level. No differences were noted in percent of
pregnancies or duration of pregnancy. These data suggest that Imazalil is unlikely to cause reproductive effects under
normal conditions.
Teratogenic effects: None of the rat studies mentioned above resulted in foetal abnormalities. A mouse study at
doses up to 4.8 mg/kg/day was also negative. It is unlikely that Imazalil is teratogenic.
Mutagenic effects: Dominant lethal mutagenic effects were not evident in male and female mice. Based on these
data, it appears that Imazalil is not mutagenic.
Carcinogenic effects: In a group of rats given Imazalil for 30 months at a dose of 5.0 mg/kg/day, there were no
increases in tumours compared to the controls. This suggests that Imazalil is noncarcinogenic.
Organ toxicity: Based on animal tests, Imazalil affects the nervous system and liver.
Fate in humans and animals: Imazalil is rapidly absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by rats. Following
a single dose of Imazalil sulfate, 90% was excreted in metabolized form within 96 hours. Only 3% was eliminated via
the faeces in nonmetabolized form, indicating almost complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. At least four
metabolites are formed 48 hours after administration. Accumulation in fatty tissue did not occur.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Effects on birds: Both the mallard duck and the Japanese quail are relatively insensitive to the fungicide. The 8-day
LC50 values in these birds range from about 5500 to 6300 mg/kg/day. These values indicate that the compound is
practically nontoxic to birds.
Effects on aquatic organisms: Imazalil is moderately toxic to fish. The LC50 for Imazalil in trout is 2.5 mg/L and in
the bluegill sunfish is 3.2 mg/L.
Effects on other organisms: The compound is non-toxic to bees.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.
Environmental Fate:
Breakdown in soil and groundwater: Imazalil is highly persistent in the soil environment, with a reported field half-
life of between 120 and 190 days. A representative value is estimated to be 150 days for most soils. It is soluble in
water, but strongly bound to soils, and thus unlikely to pose a risk to groundwater. In a plot where seven applications
were made at 14-day intervals, leaching was practically nonexistent and accumulation did not appear to be a problem.
Breakdown in water: In acid to neutral aqueous solutions, Imazalil is stable for at least 8 weeks at 5掳C.
Decomposition occurs at elevated temperatures and under the influence of light.
Breakdown in vegetation: One week after treated barley seed was sown in soil, about 76% of the Imazalil was in the
adjacent soil and about 29% was in the seed coat. After 3 weeks, only 6% was in the green plant parts. Under normal
storage conditions, oranges dipped in 2000 mg Imazalil/L and stored have residues (89%) present as the parent
compound. Only a small amount of Imazalil was present in the pulp, and part of this may have resulted from handling
during peeling. Studies with apples gave similar results.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Instructions concerning the disposal of this product and its containers are given on the product label.
These should be carefully followed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
Note: This product range is classed as a MARINE POLLUTANT only, so the Dangerous Goods classification which
follows is for MARINE transport only. Not classed as a Dangerous Good for Storage or Road and Rail transport.
ADG Code: 3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazchem Code: 2X
Special Provisions: SP179, SP274
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 9, Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.
Packaging Group: III
Packaging Method: 3.8.9
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight
container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire
Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances).
They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 2.1
(Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids), 4.1
(Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1
(Oxidising Agents except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic
Peroxides except where the Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are Fire Risk Substances), 6 (Toxic Substances), 7
(Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
The following ingredient: Imazalil, is mentioned in the SUSDP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
Contact Points:
Call Farmoz on (02)9431 7800 and ask for the technical manager. Fax: (02)9431 7700
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Emergency contact: 1800 024 973 (24 hours)
If ineffective: Dial Poisons Information Centre
(13 1126 from anywhere in Australia)
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the date
hereof. However, it is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgement in determining
its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Farmoz Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of
the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability whatsoever, whether with respect to negligence or
otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from or connection with the supply or use of the information in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the NOHSC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the
Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
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