Product Name: Farmoz Linurex 500 SC Selective Herbicide
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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: Linuron is a urea derived herbicide.
Farmoz Linurex 500 SC Selective Herbicide
Trade Name:
Product Use: Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: August, 2004
Revision Date: June, 2008
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC Australia.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: R40, R52. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Safety Phrases: S20. When using, do not eat or drink.
SUSDP Classification: S6
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Pale to dark brown coloured liquid.
Odour: Characteristic odour.
Major Health Hazards: Linuron is harmful by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 1200 to 1500 mg/kg in
rats, and 2250 mg/kg in rabbits. The reported dermal LD50 in rabbits is greater than 5000 mg/kg. It has been reported
to be a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, and an eye irritant in rabbits, but not a skin irritant in rabbits. The 4-hour
inhalation LC50 is 6.15 mg/L, which indicates slight toxicity by this route. May cause irreversible effects.
Potential Health Effects
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this
product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Possible risk of causing skin sensitivity.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product may be irritating to eyes, but is
unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. This product, while believed to be not
harmful, is likely to cause headache and gastric disturbance such as nausea and vomiting if ingested in significant
quantities. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term.
Carcinogen Status:
ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
See section 11 for further discussion of carcinogenic studies.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Product Name: Farmoz Linurex 500 SC Selective Herbicide
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Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA ((mg///m33) STEL ((mg///m33)
TWA (m g m 3)) STEL (m g m 3))
IIIngrrediiientts
n gre d e nts CAS No Conc,,,%
Conc %
CAS No
ng ed en s CAS No Conc % TWA mg m STEL mg m
Linuron 330-55-2 50 not set not set
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 6 60 120
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: No first aid measures normally required. However, if inhalation has occurred, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about
30 minutes, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5
minutes or until chemical is removed. If in doubt obtain medical advice.
Eye Contact: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing
water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more
than a few minutes.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, wash mouth with water and give some water to drink. If
symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong heating.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Will not burn until water component is driven off.
Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Autoignition temperature: Does not burn.
Flammability Class: Does not burn.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a
minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC, butyl
rubber. 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. Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any
doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned below (section 8). Otherwise, not normally necessary.
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. 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 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.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: Farmoz Linurex 500 SC Selective Herbicide
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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 class of poison. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" in Section 10.
Some liquid preparations settle or separate on standing and may require stirring before use. 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
Ethylene glycol 60 120
The ADI for Linuron is set at 0.01mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 1.25mg/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: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being
used.
Skin Protection: You should avoid contact even with mild skin irritants. Therefore you should wear suitable
impervious elbow-length gloves and facial protection when handling this product. See below for suitable material
types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber,
PVC, butyl rubber.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above. Otherwise, not normally necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Pale to dark brown coloured liquid.
Odour: Characteristic odour.
Boiling Point: Approximately 100掳C at 100kPa.
Freezing/Melting Point: Approximately 0掳C.
Volatiles: Water component.
Vapour Pressure: 2.37 kPa at 20掳C (water vapour pressure).
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: Approx 1.2 at 20掳C
Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: Does not burn.
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: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: No particular Incompatibilities.
Fire Decomposition: This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong
heating. 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. Hydrogen
cyanide poisoning signs and symptoms are weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, coma, convulsions,
and death. Death results from respiratory arrest. Hydrogen cyanide gas acts very rapidly; symptoms and death can
both occur quickly.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute toxicity: Linuron is harmful by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 1200 to 1500 mg/kg in
rats, and 2250 mg/kg in rabbits. The reported dermal LD50 in rabbits is greater than 5000 mg/kg. It has been reported
to be a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, and an eye irritant in rabbits, but not a skin irritant in rabbits. The 4-hour
inhalation LC50 is 6.15 mg/L, which indicates slight toxicity by this route.
Chronic toxicity: Skin sensitization was seen in guinea pigs repeatedly exposed. Alterations in red blood cells were
seen in rats given 2.75 mg/kg/day over 2 years. Anaemia was seen in dogs at doses above 6.25 mg/kg/day.
Reproductive effects: In a three-generation study, no reproductive effects were observed at doses of 12.5
mg/kg/day. These data suggest that reproductive effects are unlikely in humans at expected exposure levels.
Teratogenic effects: Pregnant rabbits fed high doses of Linuron during the sensitive period of pregnancy had normal
offspring at doses of up to 25 mg/kg/day, even though maternal weight gain was reduced. In rats, doses of 6.25
mg/kg/day did not produce teratogenic effects. These data suggest that Linuron is not likely to cause birth defects.
Mutagenic effects: Linuron caused mutations in one microbial assay. But in several other mutagenicity and
genotoxicity assays, including the Ames assay, E. coli culture assay, Chinese hamster ovary cell culture assay, and
whole animal studies, Linuron showed no mutagenic or genotoxic activity. Thus, it appears that Linuron is either
nonmutagenic or slightly mutagenic.
Carcinogenic effects: Several animal studies of mice, rats, and dogs have shown that it produces non-malignant
liver and testicular tumours. In these studies, doses of 72.5 mg/kg/day in rats caused testicular adenomas and 180
mg/kg/day in mice caused hepatocellular adenoma. These data are not sufficient to determine Linuron's
carcinogenicity to humans.
Organ toxicity: Rats and dogs fed Linuron for 2 years had detectable residues of Linuron in their blood, fat, kidney,
and spleen, but these did not seem to be associated with adverse effects.
Fate in humans and animals: In rats, Linuron breaks down completely after passing through the liver. It is thus
unlikely to bioaccumulate in mammalian systems.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is harmful to aquatic organisms.
Effects on birds: Linuron is slightly toxic to birds; the reported 5- to 8-day dietary LC50 values are greater than 5000
ppm in Japanese quail, 3000 ppm in mallard ducks, and 3500 ppm in pheasants.
Effects on aquatic organisms: Linuron is harmful to fish and aquatic invertebrate species. The reported LC50 for
Linuron in trout and bluegill is 16 mg/L. The median threshold levels, i.e. levels at which adverse, sub lethal effects
were apparent in 50% of the test animals, are greater than 40 mg/L in crawfish and tadpoles exposed over a 48-hour
period.
Effects on other organisms: Linuron is nontoxic to bees.
Environmental Fate:
Breakdown in soil and groundwater: Linuron is moderately persistent in soils, with a field half-life of 30 to 150 days
in various soils and under various conditions. A representative field half-life is estimated to be approximately 60 days.
Microbial degradation is the major process by which Linuron is lost from soils; photodegradation and volatilization are
not important contributors to its breakdown. The metabolites of Linuron (3,4-dichloroaniline and carbon dioxide) are
less toxic than Linuron. Linuron is moderately bound to soil, and is soluble in water. Losses may occur through
transport of Linuron in runoff water and on suspended colloidal matter. Linuron has been found at very low
concentrations in well and groundwater samples in some US states.
Breakdown in water: Linuron is slightly to moderately soluble in water, and is not readily broken down in water.
Breakdown in vegetation: Linuron is more readily absorbed by roots from soil application, than by leaves from foliar
application. The rate at which it is absorbed, translocated, and subsequently broken down (or metabolized) differs
with various plant species.
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Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Product Name: Farmoz Linurex 500 SC Selective Herbicide
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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. Special help is available for the disposal of Agricultural Chemicals. The product
label will give general advice regarding disposal of small quantities, and how to cleanse containers. However, for help
with the collection of unwanted rural chemicals, contact ChemClear 1800 008 182 http://www.chemclear.com.au/ and
for help with the disposal of empty drums, contact DrumMuster http://www.drummuster.com.au/ where you will find
contact details for your area.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
The following ingredients: Ethylene glycol, Linuron are mentioned in the SUSDP.
Section 16 - Other Information
Much of the Information in this MSDS came from Extoxnet, a Pesticide Information Project of Cooperative Extension
Offices of Cornell University, Oregon State University, the University of Idaho, and the University of California at Davis
and the Institute for Environmental Toxicology, Michigan State University.
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 Number Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency
services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
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 Fax: (02)9431 7700 and ask for the technical manager.
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 ASCC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2001(2003)]
Copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, June, 2008.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532
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