Material Safety Data Sheet

Infosafe No. 3NU9B Issue Date : June 2007 ISSUED by NUFARM
Product Name : ESTERCIDE 800 Herbicide


1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIE Product Name ESTERCIDE 800 Herbicide
Product Code 0400
Product Type Group I Herbicide
Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Victoria 3026 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 498 (24hr Australia)
Telephone/Fax Tel: +61 3 9282-1000
Fax: +61 3 9282-1001
Number
Recommended Use For the control of broadleafed weeds before direct drilling or sowing of
cereals and pastures; and in cereal crops (not oats), pastures, sugar cane and
non-agricultural areas as per the Directions for Use table on the label.
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do
not apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for
application. Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be
much less severe.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classification
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods
Code.
Risk Phrase(s) R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety Phrase(s) S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and
show this container or label.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S5

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
2,4-D (present as the 94-75-7 800 g/L
ethyl ester)
Other ingredients 10-30 %
(non-hazardous)
Liquid Hydrocarbons 64742-94-5 10-30 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Aust). Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful
placement of the patient.
The above first aid instructions are mandated by the Commonwealth Department
of Health and Ageing via the National Drugs and Poisons Schedule. These
instructions are suitable for ingestion of spray solution and small amounts of
concentrate; however, if SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS of the concentrate have been
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swallowed (more than about one tablespoon) AND if medical assistance is more
than 30 minutes away, the induction of vomiting should be CONSIDERED,
preferably based on MEDICAL ADVICE if a physician can be contacted by phone.
All care must be taken to prevent vomit from being inhaled. Do not give
anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) on 13 11 26.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
If vomiting occurs, solvent present may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Although material is not flammable, the concentrate is combustible.
May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride or phosgene if involved in fires or
Combustion
exposed to extreme heat.
Products
Special Protective Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn if material is involved in fires
especially in confined spaces.
Equipment for fire
fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such
as vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
On-site disposal of concentrate is not acceptable.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.
Clean-up Methods - Place damaged containers in recovery bins (if available) and return to
manufacturer.
Large Spillages
If large liquid spills occur, attempt to recover as much spilt material from
sumps and bunded areas before absorbing remaining material into vermiculite or
other absorbent.
Environmental This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and
desirable vegetation.
Precautions
Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
pesticide or used containers.
Handling
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Storage
Other Information Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible crops or plants
such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, flowers, vines, fruit trees or other
susceptible crop plants may result from direct application or drift.
Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standard for this product has been set, however, an exposure
standard has been set for 2,4-D at 10 mg/m3.
Standards
The manufacturer of the solvent has recommended an occupational exposure
limit of 100 mg/m3; 17ppm TWA, as total hydrocarbon.
Engineering Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
Local exhaust ventilation may be required in confined spaces.
Controls
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat,
Equipment
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elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles.
Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or
business must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st
Concerning Special
September, 2005 all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear brown liquid
Odour Typical solvent odour
Boiling Point 296??C (2,4-D ethyl ester); 179 - 219??C (solvent)
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Specific Gravity 1.219
Vapour Pressure 145 mPa @ 20??C for 2,4-D ethyl ester; 83 mPa @ 20??C for solvent.
Vapour Density >1
(Air=1)
Octanol/Water Kow Log P is 3.2 (pH 1-10)
Partition Coefficient
Flash Point 47??C; firepoint 122??C.
Flammability Combustible liquid C1 as firepoint >100??C
Auto-Ignition >400??C for solvent
Temperature
Flammable Limits - 0.6% for solvent
Lower
Flammable Limits - 7.0% for solvent
Upper
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents, may react violently.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation When applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray mist.
High vapour concentrations of the solvent while handling the concentrate are
irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches and
dizziness, and may have other central nervous system effects.
Ingestion Ingestion of the concentrate in relatively large amounts can result in
headache, nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of 2,4-D in
harmful amounts.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin sensitisation.
Eye May irritate the eyes.
Chronic Effects Chronic Overexposure: Repeated absorption of relatively large amounts of 2,4- presents a risk to the liver and kidneys.
Reproductive Data indicates no reproductive effects.
Data indicates no teratogenic effects.
Toxicity
Mutagenicity The weight of evidence indicates that 2,4-D does not present a mutagenic risk.
Carcinogenicity The weight of the evidence is that 2,4-D is not carcinogenic.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 720 - 982 mg/kg for a similar 2,4-D formulation
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg for a similar 2,4-D formulation
Dermal
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Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat) (4hr) >5.4 mg/l for a similar 2,4-D formulation
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Not an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.
Skin Sensitisation Prolonged and repeated skin contact may result in skin sensitisation.
Other Information The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for 2,4-D for a human is 0.01
mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on
the NOEL of 1 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long
term exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive
species. (Ref: Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, September
2006).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Known Harmful The product is a marine pollutant for sea transport.
Effects on the
Environment
Environ. Protection Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information.
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (96 hr) for carp is 1 mg/l for 2,4-D ethyl ester
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (3hr) for daphnia pulex is >10 mg/l.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Moderately toxic to birds.
Not toxic to bees.
Other Organisms
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a
need to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemClear?).
Container Disposal Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the
container for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and
dispose of in landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol,
triple rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container
for collection in the program.
Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment.
Replace cap, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or
storage.
If not recycling, puncture or shred and bury containers in local authority
landfill.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit
specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable
vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Storage and Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Transport
UN Number (Sea 3082
Transport)
IMO Class/Packing Class 9; Packing Group III
Group
IMO Proper ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains 2,4-D Ethyl Ester)
Shipping Name
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule S5
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Packaging & CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Labelling
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Hazard Category Harmful,Irritant
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory
of Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: +61 3 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
See flashpoint and flammability information, section 9.
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid