813644 - Titan Ag Diuron 900, 15KG MSDS - Agsure

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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TITAN DIURON 900 WDG
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name
Titan Diuron 900 WDG
Product Code
Other Names -
Product Use
Agricultural Herbicide
Company Name
Titan Ag Pty Ltd
Address
15/16 Princes Street
Newport NSW 2106
Telephone Number 02 9999 6655
Emergency Telephone 02 9999 6655
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Hazards
Xn - Harmful
N - Dangerous for the Environment
Risk Phrases
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R48/22 - Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure if swallowed.
R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases
S2 - Keep out of reach of children.
S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S22 - Do not breathe dust.
S37 - Wear suitable gloves.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label.
S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Material Safety Data Sheets.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient (common name) CAS Number Proportion
diuron 330-54-1 90%
other ingredients deemed not to be
hazardous
proprietary 10%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
No effects expected. Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical
attention if symptoms persist.
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Ingestion
If swallowed, wash mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Do
not give anything by mouth to unconscious person. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Skin
No effects expected. Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and
water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Eyes If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with water for 15
minutes or until the product is removed. Seek medical attention if
symptoms persist.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing
Media
Hazardous Combustion
Products
Firefighting Equipment
Unusual Fire or
Explosion Hazards
Hazchem Code
For major fires call the Fire Brigade. Ensure that an escape path is
available from any fire.
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam and water fog.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if
inhaled.
Wear a Safe Work Australia approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
If involved in fire, there is no risk of an explosion.
Violent steam eruption may occur if direct water stream is applied
on hot liquids. This product, if scattered, may form flammable or
explosive dust clouds in air.
2Z
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or
water courses. Wear full protective clothing including eye/face
protection.
Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled
containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly.
Launder protective clothing before storage or re-use.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Storage
Exercise normal care in handling.
Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area,
as cool as possible. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct
sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed and do not store with seed,
fertilisers or foodstuffs. Keep away from sparks or open flames.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
(Safe Work Australia)
Engineering Controls
Diuron:
TWA: - ppm / 10 mg/mg 3
STEL: - ppm / - mg/m 3
No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this
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Respiratory Protection
Eye Protection
Skin Protection
Hygienic Practices
product. However make sure that the work environment remains
clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the
area where this product is being used, use a dust mask P3
designed for use against all particulates including highly toxic
materials.
Protective glasses or goggles and face shield.
Impervious elbow-length gloves.
Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or
consumed where this material is in use. Provide eyewash fountains
and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Granulated solid
Odour
No specific odour.
Solubility in water 36.4mg/L at 25°C
Boiling Point
Not applicable
Melting Point
158-159°C.
Vapour Pressure 1.1 x 10 -3 mPa @ 25°C
Vapour Density (Air = 1) No information available.
Specific Gravity 1.48
Volatility (% by weight) No information available.
Flash Point
No information available.
Flammable Limit – Lower No information available.
Flammable Limit – Upper No information available.
Autoignition
No information available.
Temperature
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Incompatible Materials
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Conditions to Avoid
Stable under normal storage conditions.
Strong oxidising agents
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen.
Will not occur.
Heat, flames and sparks.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Routes of Exposure
Health effects from likely
routes of exposure
Acute oral LD 50 (rat) = 3400 mg/kg
Acute dermal LD 50 (rat) < 2000mg/kg
Reproductive Effects: No reproductive toxicity.
Teratogenic Effects: No teratogenic effects.
Mutagenic Effects: No evidence of mutagenicity.
Carcinogenic Effects: No carcinogenic effects.
Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Available data shows that this product is not harmful.
Can cause mild transient discomfort.
Harmful if swallowed.
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Eye:
Skin:
Can be mildly irritating to eyes.
Available data shows that this product is not harmful.
May be mildly irritating.
Effects of Overexposure No information available.
Existing Conditions No information available.
Aggravated by Exposure
Carcinogenicity Safe Work Australia – Carcinogen Category 3
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity and Mobility
Aquatic Organisms:
LC 50 96hr (Rainbow trout) = 3.5 mg/L
LC 50 48hr (aquatic invertebrates) = 1-2 mg/L
LC 50 48hr (fish) = 4.3-42 mg/L
Diuron is moderately toxic to fish and highly toxic to aquatic
invertebrates.
Diuron is slightly toxic to birds.
Diuron is moderately to highly persistent in soils. It is relatively
stable in neutral water.
The residue half-life is from 1 month to 1 year.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods and
containers
Special precautions for
landfill or incineration
Instructions concerning the disposal of this product and its
containers are given on the product label.
Dispose according to applicable local and state government
regulations.
Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for
more information
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as a dangerous good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous goods by road or rail.
UN Number 3077
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
SOLID, N.O.S.
Dangerous Goods Class 9
Hazchem Code
2Z
Packing Group
III
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Diuron is listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
SUSDP Classification: Not allocated
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Last Revision of MSDS Rev 2.0 (10/09/2013)
Prepared by
MSDS.COM.AU Pty Ltd
www.msds.com.au
Abbreviations Used IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
STEL: Short term exposure limit
TWA: Time weighted average
Emergency Contacts
Titan Ag Pty Ltd
Titan Ag Pty Ltd – Emergency Number
Police and Fire Brigade
Poisons Information Centre
02 9999 6655
02 9999 6655
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The information contained in this material safety data sheet is provided in good faith and is
believed to be accurate at the date of issuance. Titan Ag Pty Ltd makes no representation of the
accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes
all liability for any loss or damage related to the supply or use of the information in this material
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information provided to the particular circumstances in which the product is used.
Please read instructions / label before using product.
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