Product Name: Farmoz Victory 750 SG 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: Clopyralid is a pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative.
Farmoz Victory 750 SG Herbicide
Trade Name:
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: Xn, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of
ASCC.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: R36, R58. Irritating to eyes. May cause long term adverse effects in the environment.
Safety Phrases: S22, S36, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. 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: Off-white granulated solid.
Odour: No odour.
Major Health Hazards: irritating to eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short term exposure: Long term inhalation of high amounts of any nuisance dust may overload lung clearance
mechanism. 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.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
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 mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort
which should disappear once contact ceases.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and
watering which may become copious. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be
irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
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.
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 Victory 750 SG Herbicide
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Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Clopyralid * 1702-17-6 750g/kg not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
* Clopyralid is present in this product as the potassium salt.
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The ASCC 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 may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no
longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated 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: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Gently brush away excess solids. Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. 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.
Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, do NOT induce vomiting; 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, if scattered, may form flammable or explosive dust clouds in air.
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: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. Do not scatter spilled
material with high pressure water jets.
Flash point: Clopyralid does not ignite before melting with decomposition at 280-290掳C
Upper Flammability Limit: No data.
Lower Flammability Limit: No data.
Autoignition temperature: No data.
Flammability Class: Not combustible.
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. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Eye/face protective equipment should
comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in cleanup
area, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled
containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Consider vacuuming if appropriate. 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.
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Product Name: Farmoz Victory 750 SG 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 schedule 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 "Incompatibilities" 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)
ASCC Exposure limits
Exposure limits have not been established by ASCC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Clopyralid is set at 0.5mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 50mg/kg/day. ADI means
Acceptable Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, Dec
2005.
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 dusts 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 and that normally no special skin
protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products 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: rubber,
PVC.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being
used, we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
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: Off-white granulated solid.
Odour: No odour.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Decomposes 280-290掳C
Volatiles: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
Vapour Pressure: Clopyralid 1.36mPa at 25掳C
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: No data. Bulk density 0.72 Loose); 0.79 (compacted)
Water Solubility: Clopyralid 7.8g/L in distilled water. 118g/L at pH 5; 143g/L at pH 7; 157g/L at
pH 9. All at 20掳C.
pH: 6.9 (1% aqueous dispersion)
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: No data.
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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.
Conditions to Avoid: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: 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 in reducing
atmospheres. 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
Local Effects:
Target Organs: none known
Clopyralid: LD50 Oral, Rat 3738 (male)-2675 (female) mg/kg LD50 Dermal, Rat = >2000mg/k
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: For a similar material, Clopyralid acid, in animals, effects have
been reported on the following organs: heart, kidney, and liver.
CANCER INFORMATION: A similar material, Clopyralid acid, did not cause cancer in laboratory animals.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): A similar material, Clopyralid acid, caused birth defects in test animals, but only
at greatly exaggerated doses that were severely toxic to the mothers. No birth defects were observed in animals given
Clopyralid at doses several times greater than those expected during normal exposure.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: For a similar material Clopyralid acid, in laboratory animal studies, effects on
reproduction have been seen only at doses that produced significant toxicity to the parent.
MUTAGENICITY: For a similar material, Clopyralid acid, in-vitro and animal genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Risk Phrases
Clopyralid Conc>=10%: Xi; R41
Note that in this product, Clopyralid is present as the potassium salt, reducing its irritation potential.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product may cause long term effects to the environment. This product is biodegradable. It will not accumulate in
the soil or water or cause long term problems.
Birds: LD50 mallard: 1465mg/kg LD50 bobwhite quail: >2000mg/kg
Fish: LC50 rainbow trout: 103.5mg/L LC50 bluegill sunfish: 125mg/L
Bees: LD50 non toxic
Worms: LD50 (Worms) >1000mg/kg
Environmental fate:
Animals. In rats, following oral administration, there is rapid and almost quantitative unchanged elimination in the
urine.
Plants: Clopyralid is not metabolised by plants.
Soil/Environment: In soil, microbial degradation occurs. Slow degradation occurs in sterile soil. The major product is
carbon dioxide; only traces of other metabolites have been recorded. Aerobic soil degradation depends on initial
concentration, soil temperature and soil moisture. Based largely or completely on information for Clopyralid acid,
Clopyralid is weakly sorbed (Mean Koc ~5 mL/g) indicating potential for mobility.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: There are many pieces of legislation covering waste disposal and they differ in each state and territory, so
each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked. The Hierarchy of
Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and only if all else fails
should disposal be considered. Note that properties of a product may change in use, so that the following suggestions
may not always be appropriate. The following may help you in properly addressing this matter for this product. 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.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: Farmoz Victory 750 SG Herbicide
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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 compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredient: Clopyralid, 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
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
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
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 ASCC 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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