Material Safety Data Sheet - DKT

1 Page:1 Material Safety data Sheet4ofInfosafe 2004 ISSUED by NUFARMI ssue Date :Roundup PowerMAXP roduct Name :Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANYP roduct NameRoundup PowerMAXP roduct Code0574 Product UseNon selective herbicide for the control of many annual and perenial NameNUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)Address103-105 Pipe Road Laverton NorthVictoria 3026 AustraliaEmergency 1800 033 498 Telephone/TelexNumberTel: (03) 9282-1000 Fax: (03) 9282-1001 Product TypeGroup M HerbicideOther InformationThis MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of theconcentrated product.

2 The physical properties and some of the assessments do notapply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much less COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSC hemicalCharacterizationLiquidIngredients NameCASP roportion540 g/L1071-83-6 Glyphosate (present as thepotassium salt)~10 %w/vSurfactantBalanceWater3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Irritating to skin. Other InformationPoisons Schedule 54. FIRST AID MEASURESI nhalationRemove affected person to fresh air until swallowed do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show thiscontainer or label or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Aust).

3 Make every effort to prevent vomit from entering the lungs by careful placement ofthe patient. Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person. Give a glass of affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at least15 minutes. Seek medical Aid FacilitiesIf poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26(Australia).Advice to DoctorTreat FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESE xtinguishing MediaIf involved in a fire, the product will not burn.

4 Choose extinguishing media tosuit the burning Material . Water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry :2 Material Safety data Sheet4ofInfosafe 2004 ISSUED by NUFARMI ssue Date :Roundup PowerMAXP roduct Name :Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSCH azardousCombustion ProductsKeep upwind. This product, or spray solutions of this product, react with galvanised steel orunlined steel (except stainless steel) containers and tanks, to produce hydrogengas which may form a highly flammable or explosive gas mixture. If involved in a major fire, could evolve oxides of nitrogen or EquipmentBreathable air apparatus may have to be worn if Material is involved in firesespecially in confined ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESS pills & DisposalContain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such asvermiculite).

5 Collect in sealed open top containers for disposal. Final clean-up with degreasing agent or detergent is from entering drains, waterways or HANDLING AND STORAGEH andlingFor personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene advice, refer Section in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area out ofdirect sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed, fertilisers EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTIONE xposure LimitsNo exposure standard has been established for this ProtectiveEquipmentWhen opening the container, preparing the spray and using the prepared spray, wearcotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and awashable hat, nitrile or elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or ControlsNo special ventilation MeasuresAfter each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and Safety equipment.

6 After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and facethoroughly with soap and water. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESA ppearanceDark blue viscous liquidOdourNo odourMelting PointN/ASolubility in WaterSoluble in Point>105 CSpecific Gravity(H2O=1) @ 20 CVapour PressureN/AVapour Density(Air=1)N/AVolatile ComponentN/AFlash PointNoneFlammabilityNon combustible TemperatureN/AFlammable LimitsLELN/AExplosion PropertiesN/A10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYPage:3 Material Safety data Sheet4ofInfosafe 2004 ISSUED by NUFARMI ssue Date :Roundup PowerMAXP roduct Name :Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSCH azardousPolymerizationHazardous polymerisation is not to AvoidCorrosive to mild steel, galvanised steel and zinc.

7 Non corrosive to stainless steel, polyethylene and plastics. Do not mix, store or apply the product or spray solutions of the product ingalvanised steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers or Reaction11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONT oxicologyInformationNo harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this MSDS applying the product as a spray avoid breathing in spray mists. May cause irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory concentrate is of low toxicity if swallowed. Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are notexpected to cause injury.

8 Possible symptoms of exposure include: nausea, vomiting and gastrointerestinaldiscomfort and diarrhoea. Ingestion of a large quantity of the undiluted product may result in hypotensionand pulmonary concentrated product may cause slight irritation on contact. Prolonged contact is likely to result in concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes. Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause damage to the EffectsNo information available, no chronic effects Toxicity - OralLD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg for a similar formulation Acute Toxicity -DermalLD50 (rabbits) >5000 mg/kg for a similar formulation Eye IrritationSlight irritantSkin IrritationSlight InformationThe Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for glyphosate for a human is , set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure.

9 This is based on theNOEL of 30 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long termexposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref:Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing, 'ADI List', TGA, August 2003).12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONK nown HarmfulEffects on theEnvironmentHarmful to fish and other aquatic organisms (mainly due to the surfactant).Other PrecautionsDo not spray in high winds. Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this ProtectionGlyphosate is a non-selective contact herbicide. Spray drift can cause /DegradabilityAdsorption studies indicate that glyphosate has very low mobility.

10 Average field half life of glyphosate is 47 Toxicity - FishThe following is data for a similar product. LC50 (96 hr) for bluegill sunfish is - 14 mg/l. LC50 (96 hr) for rainbow trout is - 26 mg/l. LC50 (96 hr) for fathead minnow is mg/l. TL50 (96hr) carp is ppmPage:4 Material Safety data Sheet4ofInfosafe 2004 ISSUED by NUFARMI ssue Date :Roundup PowerMAXP roduct Name :Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSCA cute Toxicity - OtherOrganismsThe following data is for the active ingredient, glyphosate. Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD50 for bobwhite quail is >3850 mg/kg Bees: Not toxic to bees.