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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: Diclofop-methyl is a 2-(4-aryloxyphenoxy)propionic acid derivative.
Trade Name: Farmoz Rhino Selective Herbicide
Product Use: Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: July, 2002
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: R22, R43, R65, R36/38. Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful:
May cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases: S20, S28, S46, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of water. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this
container or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification: S6
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Light brown to dark brown liquid.
Odour: Aromatic hydrocarbon odour.
Major Health Hazards: The acute oral LD50 for Diclofop-methyl for rats ranged between 563-693 mg/kg (in sesame
oil). The acute dermal LD50 for female rats was greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The no effect level (NEL) for a 90-day
feeding to rats was 12.5 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg for a 15-month feeding to dogs. The acute percutaneous LD50 for rats
was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The acute inhalation toxicity for rats exposed to technical Diclofop-methyl was greater
than 3.83 mg/l/hour. Rats exposed to a formulated product containing Diclofop-methyl had an oral LD50 value of
greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The acute dermal LD50 for exposure to the same product was greater than 5,000 mg/kg.
The inhalation LC50 in rats for a 36%EC formulation of Diclofop-methyl over a four-hour period was 8.3 mg/l air. No
major health hazards are known.
Potential Health Effects
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
Inhalation
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition, this product may be
mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Exposure to a sensitiser, once
sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as an asthmatic condition, and in some individuals this reaction can be
extremely severe. In addition, this product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of
contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. In addition, this product is an eye
irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other
symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased.
However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage.
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Ingestion:
Short term exposure: This product is harmful if swallowed. See symptoms above.
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.
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
Diclofop-methyl 51338-27-3 37.5 not set not set
Liquid hydrocarbon secret 47 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 and is available at all times. Have this MSDS with
you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: If poisoning occurs, contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor at once. Quickly and
gently, blot or brush away excess chemical. Wash gently and thoroughly with water (use non-abrasive soap if
necessary) for 20 minutes or until chemical is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes
and leather goods (e.g. watchbands and belts). If irritation persists, repeat flushing and obtain medical advice.
Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before reuse or discard.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently blot or brush away product. 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.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information
Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product is classified as a C1 combustible product. There is a slight risk of an
explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. Violent steam generation or eruption may
occur upon application of direct water stream on hot liquids. Vapours from this product are heavier than air and may
accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming potentially explosive mixtures. They may also flash
back considerable distances.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Preferred extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear a splash suit complete with
self contained breathing apparatus.
Flash point: Not flammable.
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: C1
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Immediately call the Fire Brigade. Wear full protective clothing including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. All skin
areas should be covered. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal
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protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC. 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. Avoid using
sawdust or other combustible material. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers
for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. 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 鈥? 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: Note that his product is combustible and therefore, for Storage, meets the definition of Dangerous Goods in
some states. We suggest you consult your state's Dangerous Goods laws in order to clarify your obligations regarding
the storage of this product.
Make sure that containers of this product are kept tightly closed. Keep away from combustible materials. Make sure
that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" in Section 10. 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 ASCC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Diclofop-methyl is set at 0.002mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 0.25mg/kg/day. ADI means
Acceptable Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, January
2001.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles should be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect
your eyes may cause them harm. Emergency eye wash facilities are also recommended in an area close to where
this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and, preferably, apron. Make sure that
all skin areas are covered. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber,
PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the area where this product
is being used, we recommend that you use a respirator. It should be fitted with a type G cartridge, suitable for
agricultural chemicals.
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: Light brown to dark brown liquid.
Odour: Aromatic hydrocarbon odour.
Boiling Point: No Specific Data. Expected to be above 122掳C at 100kPa
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Volatiles: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
Vapour Pressure: No data.
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: 1.10 approx
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable.
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pH: No data.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: No data.
Section 10 鈥? 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.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30掳C. Keep away from sources
of sparks or ignition.
Incompatibilities: strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. 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 is unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute Toxicity: The acute oral LD50 for rats ranged between 563-693 mg/kg (in sesame oil). The acute
dermal LD50 for female rats was greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The no effect level (NEL) for a 90-day feeding to rats was
12.5 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg for a 15-month feeding to dogs. The acute percutaneous LD50 for rats was greater than 5,000
mg/kg. The acute inhalation toxicity for rats exposed to technical Diclofop-methyl was greater than 3.83 mg/l/hour.
Rats exposed to a formulated product containing Diclofop-methyl had an oral LD50 value of greater than 2,000 mg/kg.
The acute dermal LD50 for exposure to the same product was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 in rats for
a 36%EC formulation of Diclofop-methyl over a four-hour period was 8.3 mg/l air. Inhalation: a rate of 4,800 ml of a
5% solution in a 4 cubic meter container for four hours was studied. Deaths occurred with rabbits, but not with rats,
guinea pigs or cats at this high rate. The 4-hr LC50 for rats was 8,274 mg/m3. The acute dermal LD50 for rabbits was
reported to be 640 mg/kg. A Diclofop-methyl study on rabbits indicated no skin irritation at 24, 48 and 72 hours. Eye
irritation in rabbits was found to be zero at 3, 7, or 24 hours. Other studies have reported eye irritation in rabbits as
corneal opacity spots and conjunctival irritation in both rinsed and non-rinsed groups. Reversibility was observed in all
but one animal in each group at 7 days. A 10% solution produced corneal opacity in some of the animals that was
completely reversible in 72 hours. The acute dermal LD50 for rabbits was found to be 640 mg/kg.
Chronic Toxicity: In 2-year feeding trials the NEL for rats was 20 mg/kg diet. The 15 month NEL for dogs was 8
mg/kg diet. Repeated absorption of chlorinated diphenyl ethers has resulted in liver damage in animals. Reproductive
Effects The NEL in a three-generation study of technical Diclofop-methyl in rats was greater than 30 ppm.
Teratogenic Effects: In a rat teratology study, the teratogenic No-Observable-Effect-Level (NOEL) was 100 ppm, the
highest dose tested. A rabbit teratology study reported a teratogenic NOEL of 3 mg/kg/day, the highest dose tested,
and a NOEL for fetotoxicity of 3.0 mg/kg/day.
Mutagenic Effects: Ames assay testing revealed no mutagenic effects using four bacterial strains with and without
enzyme activation in dose ranges up to 5 milligrams. A micronucleus test in mice indicated no mutagenic effect in a
strain with known sensitivity. In a dominant lethal assay, the NOEL was greater than 100 mg/kg. No impairment in
fertility of the male mice and no difference in the number of live and dead implantations in the female animals were
noted.
Carcinogenic Effects: No information was available.
Organ Toxicity: No information was available.
Fate in Humans and Animals: Diclofop-methyl is metabolized in mammals via hydroxylation. Chlorophenoxy
compounds are absorbed across the gut wall, lung and skin. They are not significantly stored in fat and urinary
excretion is the principal route of elimination. Elimination as a conjugate is within 96 hours.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Effects on Birds: The acute oral LD50 to bobwhite quail was 4,400 mg/kg; and greater than 10,000 mg/kg for
Japanese quail. The eight-day dietary LC50 value for coturnix quail was greater than 20,000 ppm; 13,000 ppm for
bobwhite quail; and greater than 20,000 ppm for mallard ducks.
Effects on Aquatic Organisms: The 96-hour LC50 for technical Diclofop-methyl in rainbow trout was 0.35 mg/l water.
The 96-hour LC50 in rainbow trout for a formulated product was 1.38 ppm; and 2.60 ppm for carp. The 48-hour LC50 in
the crustacean Daphnia for a formulated product was 4.03 ppm.
Effects on Other Animals (Nontarget species): The LD50 for honeybees in a lab test of a formulated product indicated
it was nontoxic at the highest dose tested; 48 kg/ha.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Breakdown of Chemical in Soil and Groundwater: Under aerobic conditions, Diclofop-methyl hydrolyzes in a
matter of days in the soil to 2-[4-(2',4'-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy] propanoic acid which in turn is degraded relatively
quickly with a half-life of 10 days in sandy soils and about 30 days in sandy clay soils. Small amounts of 4-(2,4
dichlorophenoxy)phenol are also produced. Field studies of application rates up to 3.4 kg active ingredient per hectare
showed very low finite residues in soil. At harvest, small finite residues were present in the 0-7.5 cm soil level and rare
small residues were present above the 15 cm level. These studies indicate that Diclofop-methyl does not leach
downward or move laterally, and dissipates quickly in soil.
Breakdown of Chemical in Surface Water: No information was available.
Breakdown of Chemical in Vegetation: Diclofop-methyl is absorbed via the leaves and in damp soil there is slight
absorption via the roots. The compound inhibits root growth.
Section 13 鈥? 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 鈥? 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 鈥? Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are to be found in the public AICS Database.
Section 16 鈥? 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, 7th Edition
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
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.
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