Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIE
WATKINS PRUNING PROTECTO Product Name:
Supplier: Yates, A Division of Orica New Zealand Limited
Street Address: The Gate Industrial Park, 373 Neilson St
Onehunga, Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone Number: +64 9 636 2800
Facsimile: +64 9 636 2802
Emergency Telephone: CHEMCALL 0800 243 622 (ALL HOURS)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Description: Protects and seals wounds, grafts and pruning cuts on pip and stonefruit trees, shrubs,
ornamentals and roses. Grey viscous liquid.
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Cyproconazole 2.5 g/L R22 R50/53 R63
94361-06-5
3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl 1.0 g/L R22 R36/38
carbamate
55406-53-6
Ingredients determined not to to 100% -
be hazardous
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of
Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
Subclass 6.7 Category B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens.
Subclass 6.8 Category C - Substances that produce toxic human reproductive or developmental
effects on or via lactation.
Subclass 9.1 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0 800 764766) or a doctor.
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Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
persist.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation
occurs seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards: Non-combustible material.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Water fog (or if
unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact.
Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in
properly labelled containers. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling advice: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Storage advice: Store in the original container, tightly closed and away from foodstuffs. Keep containers closed when
not in use - check regularly for leaks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
Engineering Control Measures:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using the product wear rubber gloves. Wash hands after use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Viscous liquid
Colour: Grey
Solubility: Dispersible in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.18
Flash Point (??C): N App
Boiling Point/Range (??C): >100
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pH: 9
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
Eye contact: An eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product. For the constituent Cyproconazole (1):
Oral LD50 (rat): 1020 mg/kg (male); 1333 mg/kg (female)
Dermal LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
12. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways and fishponds. For CYPROCONAZOLE (1) :
Aquatic toxicity:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
48hr LC50 (Daphnia magna): 26 mg/L
96hr LC50 (bluegill sunfish): 21 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to local government authority for disposal recommendations. Rinse empty container, puncture and recycle or
dispose of safely with domestic rubbish.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
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Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations
2001.
Subclasses: Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye.
Subclass 6.7 Category B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens.
Subclass 6.8 Category C - Substances that produce toxic human reproductive or developmental
effects on or via lactation.
Subclass 9.1 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) In: 'The Pesticide Manual'. 13th Edition. Ed. CDS Tomlin. British Crop Protection Society, 2003.
Reason(s) for Issue:
First Issue Primary MSDS
This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.This MSDS summarises to our best
knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to
safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which
the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at the
contact details on page 1. Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of
sale, a copy of which is available upon request.
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