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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: Trifluralin is a 2,6-dinitroaniline derivative
Trade Name: Farmoz Trilogy Xtra
Product Use: Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: November, 2006
Revision Date: November, 2006
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, but is a C1 Combustible liquid
and, for storage, meets the definition of a Dangerous Good.
Risk Phrases: R22, R36/38. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases: S20, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: Orange coloured liquid.
Odour: Characteristic hydrocarbon odour.
Major Health Hazards: Pure Trifluralin is practically nontoxic to test animals by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes of
exposure. The oral LD50 for technical Trifluralin in rats is greater than 10,000 mg/kg, in mice is greater than 5000
mg/kg, and in dogs, rabbits, and chickens, is greater than 2000 mg/kg.
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 product is unlikely to
cause any discomfort or irritation.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However 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. However 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.
Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. This
product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term.
Carcinogen Status:
NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
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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
Trifluralin 1582-09-8 50 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: 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: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water until the product is
removed or until a few minutes after irritation has ceased, 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 - 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. 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 are likely to be toxic and corrosive if inhaled. Take appropriate
protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Preferred extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Combustible but does not meet the definition of a 鈥渇lammable liquid鈥?.
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.
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
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. 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.
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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: 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. 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
Exposure limits have not been established by NOHSC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Trifluralin is set at 0.02mg/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, June
2004.
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: 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 coloured liquid.
Odour: Characteristic hydrocarbon odour.
Boiling Point: Not available.
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: 1.06 - 1.10 at 20掳C
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable.
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 - 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: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30掳C. Keep away from sources
of sparks or ignition. Protect this product from light.
Incompatibilities: strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidising agents.
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
fluoride gas and other compounds of fluorine. 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 is unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Toxicity: Acute toxicity: Pure Trifluralin is practically nontoxic to test animals by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes
of exposure. The oral LD50 for technical Trifluralin in rats is greater than 10,000 mg/kg, in mice is greater than 5000
mg/kg, and in dogs, rabbits, and chickens, is greater than 2000 mg/kg. However, certain formulated products that
contain Trifluralin may be more toxic than the technical material itself. The dermal LD50 for technical Trifluralin in
rabbits is greater than 2000 mg/kg. The 1-hour inhalation LC50 for technical Trifluralin in rats is greater than 2.8 mg/L.
Nausea and severe gastrointestinal discomfort may occur after eating Trifluralin. Trifluralin does not cause skin
irritation. When applied to the eyes of rabbits, Trifluralin produced slight irritation, which cleared within 7 days. Skin
sensitization (allergies) may occur in some individuals. Inhalation may cause irritation of the lining of the mouth,
throat, or lungs.
Chronic toxicity: Prolonged or repeated skin contact with Trifluralin may cause allergic dermatitis. The administration
of 25 mg/kg/day to dogs for 2 years resulted in no observed toxicity. In another study of beagle dogs, toxic effects
were observed at 18.75 mg/kg/day. These included decreased red blood cell counts and increases in
methaemoglobin, total serum lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Trifluralin has been shown to cause liver and
kidney damage in other studies of chronic oral exposure in animals.
Reproductive effects: The reproductive capacity of rats fed dietary concentrations of Trifluralin as high as 10
mg/kg/day was unimpaired through four successive generations. Trifluralin administered to pregnant rabbits at doses
as high as 100 mg/kg/day, and to rats at doses as high as 225 mg/kg/day, produced no adverse effect on either the
mothers or offspring. Loss of appetite and weight loss followed by miscarriages were observed when pregnant rabbits
were fed high doses of 224 or 500 mg/kg/day. Foetal weight decreased and there was an increase in the number of
foetal runts at the 500 mg/kg/day dosage. It is unlikely effects on reproduction will be produced in humans at expected
exposure levels.
Teratogenic effects: No abnormalities were observed the offspring of rats fed doses as high as 10 mg/kg/day for four
generations. Studies in the rat and rabbit show no evidence that Trifluralin is teratogenic. The highest doses tested in
these studies were 1000 mg/kg/day in rats and 500 mg/kg/day in rabbits. Trifluralin does not appear to be teratogenic.
Mutagenic effects: No evidence of mutagenicity was observed when Trifluralin was tested in live animals, and in
assays using bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.
Carcinogenic effects: In a 2-year study of rats fed 325 mg/kg/day, the highest dose tested, malignant tumours
developed in the kidneys, bladder, and thyroid. However, more data are needed to characterize its carcinogenicity.
Organ toxicity: Liver, kidney, and thyroid damage appear to be the main toxic effects in chronic animal studies.
Fate in humans and animals: Trifluralin is not readily absorbed into the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract;
80% of single oral doses administered to rats and dogs was excreted in the faeces.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Effects on birds: Trifluralin is practically nontoxic to birds. The LD50 in bobwhite quail is greater than 2000 mg/kg, as
it is in female mallards and pheasants. These values are for the technical product.
Effects on aquatic organisms: Trifluralin is very highly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. The 96-hour LC50
is 0.02 to 0.06 mg/L in rainbow trout, and 0.05 to 0.07 mg/L in bluegill sunfish. The 96-hour LC50 in channel catfish is
approximately 1.4 to 3.4 mg/L. Variables such as temperature, pH, life stage, or size may affect the toxicity of the
compound. Trifluralin is highly toxic to Daphnia, a species of small freshwater crustacean, with a 48-hour LC50 of 0.5
to 0.6 mg/L. The compound shows a moderate tendency to accumulate in aquatic organisms.
Effects on other organisms: At exposure levels well above permissible application rates (100 mg/kg), Trifluralin has
been shown to be toxic to earthworms. However, permitted application rates will result in soil residues of
approximately 1 ppm Trifluralin, a level that had no adverse effects on earthworms. It is nontoxic to bees.
Environmental Fate:
Breakdown in soil and groundwater: Trifluralin is of moderate to high persistence in the soil environment,
depending on conditions. Trifluralin is subject to degradation by soil microorganisms. Trifluralin remaining on the soil
surface after application may be decomposed by UV light or may volatilize. Reported half-lives of Trifluralin in the soil
vary from 45 to 60 days to 6 to 8 months. After 6 months to 1 year, 80 to 90% of its activity will be gone. It is strongly
adsorbed on soils and nearly insoluble in water. Because adsorption is highest in soils high in organic matter or clay
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content and adsorbed herbicide is inactive, higher application rates may be required for effective weed control on
such soils. Trifluralin has been detected in nearly 1% of the 5590 wells tested. However, it has been detected at very
low concentrations, typically ranging from 0.002碌g/L to 15碌g/L.
Breakdown in water: Trifluralin is nearly insoluble in water. It will probably be found adsorbed to soil sediments and
particulates in the water column.
Breakdown in vegetation: Trifluralin inhibits the growth of roots and shoots when it is absorbed by newly germinated
weed seedlings. Trifluralin residues in crop plants will occur only in root tissues which are in direct contact with
contaminated soil. Trifluralin is not translocated into the leaves, seeds, or fruit of most plants. On most crops,
Trifluralin applied to the leaves has no effect, but on certain crops, such as tobacco and summer squash, leaf
distortion may occur.
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.
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; Liquid hydrocarbon, Trifluralin are 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)]
Copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, November, 2006.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532
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