--- title: SDS - Envu Ronstar Herbicide - 230927 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/1178-sds-envu-ronstar-herbicide-230927/ dateModified: 2026-11-03 09:00:42 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - Envu Ronstar Herbicide - 230927 > Safety Data Sheet SAFETY DATA SHEET **RONSTAR TURF and ORNAMENTAL HERBICIDE** | Version | Revision Date: | SDS Number: | Date of last issue: - | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1.0 | 27.09.2023 | 11276648-00001 | Date of first issue: 27.09.2023 | 1 / 16 --- **SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION** Product name : RONSTAR TURF and ORNAMENTAL HERBICIDE Product code : Article/SKU: 4207342 UVP: 05924065 Specification: 102000001758 **Manufacturer or supplier's details** Company : 2022 Environmental Science AU Pty Ltd Address : Suite 2.06, Level 2, 737 Burwood Road Hawthorn East, Australia 3123 Emergency telephone number : **Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use** Recommended use : Herbicide Restrictions on use : Not applicable --- **SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION** **GHS Classification** Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) : Category 2 (Lungs) **GHS label elements** Hazard pictograms : [Exclamation mark and Health hazard pictogram] Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. --- Precautionary statements : **Prevention:** P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. **Response:** P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. **Storage:** P405 Store locked up. **Disposal:** P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. **Other hazards which do not result in classification** Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. May form explosive dust-air mixture. --- **SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS** Substance / Mixture : Mixture Chemical nature : Granule (GR) **Components** | Chemical name | CAS-No. | Concentration (% w/w) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Attapulgite | 12174-11-7 | >= 60 -1% naphthalene | 64742-94-5 | >= 1 -= 1 -1% naphthalene | 64742-94-5 | TWA (Mist) | 5 mg/m3 | AU OEL | | | | TWA (Inhalable particulate matter) | 5 mg/m3 | ACGIH | Engineering measures : Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Minimize workplace exposure concentrations. Apply measures to prevent dust explosions. Ensure that dust-handling systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment). 5 / 16 --- **Personal protective equipment** Respiratory protection : If adequate local exhaust ventilation is not available or exposure assessment demonstrates exposures outside the recommended guidelines, use respiratory protection. Filter type : Combined particulates and organic vapour type Hand protection Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : > 480 min Glove thickness : > 0.4 mm Protective index : Class 6 Remarks : Choose gloves to protect hands against chemicals depending on the concentration and quantity of the hazardous substance and specific to place of work. For special applications, we recommend clarifying the resistance to chemicals of the aforementioned protective gloves with the glove manufacturer. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Eye protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment: Safety goggles Skin and body protection : Select appropriate protective clothing based on chemical resistance data and an assessment of the local exposure potential. Skin contact must be avoided by using impervious protective clothing (gloves, aprons, boots, etc). --- **SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES** Appearance : granular Colour : light brown Odour : characteristic, very faint Odour Threshold : No data available pH : No data available Melting point/freezing point : No data available Initial boiling point and boiling range : No data available 6 / 16 --- Flash point : Not applicable Evaporation rate : Not applicable Flammability (solid, gas) : May form explosive dust-air mixture. Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limit : No data available Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limit : No data available Vapour pressure : Not applicable Relative vapour density : Not applicable Density : No data available Bulk density : ca. 670 kg/m³ Pour density Solubility(ies) Water solubility : completely miscible Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water : Not applicable Auto-ignition temperature : No data available Decomposition temperature : The substance or mixture is not classified self-reactive. Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable Explosive properties : Not explosive Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing. Particle size : No data available --- **SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY** Reactivity : Not classified as a reactivity hazard. Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions : May form explosive dust-air mixture. 7 / 16 --- Can react with strong oxidizing agents. Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks. Avoid dust formation. Incompatible materials : Oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products : No hazardous decomposition products are known. --- **SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION** Exposure routes : Inhalation Skin contact Ingestion Eye contact **Acute toxicity** Not classified based on available information. **Product:** Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: > 2,000 mg/kg Method: Calculation method **Components:** **Attapulgite:** Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg Remarks: Based on data from similar materials **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 5,558 mg/kg Method: OECD Test Guideline 401 Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 4.688 mg/l Exposure time: 4 h Test atmosphere: dust/mist Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg Method: OECD Test Guideline 402 Assessment: The substance or mixture has no acute dermal toxicity **Octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol:** Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 1,900 mg/kg Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 3,000 mg/kg 8 / 16 --- **Skin corrosion/irritation** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Species : Rabbit Result : No skin irritation Assessment : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. **Serious eye damage/eye irritation** Not classified based on available information. **Product:** Species : Rabbit Result : No eye irritation **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Species : Rabbit Result : No eye irritation **Octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol:** Species : Rabbit Result : Irreversible effects on the eye **Respiratory or skin sensitisation** **Skin sensitisation** Not classified based on available information. **Respiratory sensitisation** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Test Type : Maximisation Test Exposure routes : Skin contact Species : Guinea pig Result : negative **Octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol:** Exposure routes : Skin contact Species : Humans Result : negative 9 / 16 --- **Chronic toxicity** **Germ cell mutagenicity** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Attapulgite:** Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay (AMES) Result: negative Test Type: In vitro sister chromatid exchange assay in mammalian cells Result: negative Test Type: DNA damage and repair, unscheduled DNA synthesis in mammalian cells (in vitro) Result: negative **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay (AMES) Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Genotoxicity in vivo : Test Type: Mutagenicity (in vivo mammalian bone-marrow cytogenetic test, chromosomal analysis) Species: Rat Application Route: inhalation (vapour) Result: negative **Carcinogenicity** Suspected of causing cancer. **Components:** **Attapulgite:** Species : Rat Application Route : inhalation (dust/mist/fume) Exposure time : 12 Months Result : positive Carcinogenicity - Assessment : Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in inhalation studies with animals. **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Species : Rat Application Route : inhalation (vapour) Exposure time : 105 weeks Result : positive Remarks : Based on data from similar materials 10 / 16 --- Carcinogenicity - Assessment : Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies **Reproductive toxicity** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Effects on foetal development : Test Type: Embryo-foetal development Species: Rat Application Route: Ingestion Result: negative **STOT - single exposure** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Assessment : May cause drowsiness or dizziness. **STOT - repeated exposure** May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. **Components:** **Attapulgite:** Exposure routes : inhalation (dust/mist/fume) Target Organs : Lungs Assessment : Shown to produce significant health effects in animals at concentrations of >0.02 to 0.2 mg/l/6h/d. **Repeated dose toxicity** **Components:** **Attapulgite:** Species : Rat LOAEL : 0.01 mg/l Application Route : inhalation (dust/mist/fume) Exposure time : 12 Months Method : OECD Test Guideline 453 **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Species : Rat NOAEL : 300 mg/kg 11 / 16 --- LOAEL : 600 mg/kg Application Route : Ingestion Exposure time : 13 Weeks Remarks : Based on data from similar materials **Aspiration toxicity** Not classified based on available information. **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** The substance or mixture is known to cause human aspiration toxicity hazards or has to be regarded as if it causes a human aspiration toxicity hazard. --- **SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION** **Ecotoxicity** **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Toxicity to fish : LL50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 2 - 5 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Test substance: Water Accommodated Fraction Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : EL50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 10 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test substance: Water Accommodated Fraction Method: OECD Test Guideline 202 Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants : NOELR (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 1 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test substance: Water Accommodated Fraction Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 EL50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): > 1 - 1 - 10 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Remarks: Based on data from similar materials Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 10 - 100 mg/l 12 / 16 --- aquatic invertebrates : Exposure time: 48 h Remarks: Based on data from similar materials Toxicity to microorganisms : IC50: 5,000 mg/l Exposure time: 16 h Remarks: Based on data from similar materials **Persistence and degradability** **Components:** **Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics, >1% naphthalene:** Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 57.95 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301F **Octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol:** Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 22 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301C **Bioaccumulative potential** No data available **Mobility in soil** No data available **Other adverse effects** No data available --- **SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS** **Disposal methods** Waste from residues : It is best to use all of the product in accordance with label directions. If it is necessary to dispose of unused product, please follow container label instructions and applicable local guidelines. Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Contaminated packaging : Follow advice on product label and/or leaflet. Empty containers retain residue and can be dangerous. Do not re-use empty containers. --- **SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION** **International Regulations** 13 / 16 --- **UNRTDG** UN number : UN 3077 Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Oxadiazon) Class : 9 Packing group : III Labels : 9 Environmentally hazardous : yes **IATA-DGR** UN/ID No. : UN 3077 Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Oxadiazon) Class : 9 Packing group : III Labels : Miscellaneous Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 956 Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 956 Environmentally hazardous : yes **IMDG-Code** UN number : UN 3077 Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Oxadiazon) Class : 9 Packing group : III Labels : 9 EmS Code : F-A, S-F Marine pollutant : yes Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable for product as supplied. **National Regulations** **ADG** UN number : UN 3077 Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Oxadiazon) Class : 9 Packing group : III Labels : 9 Hazchem Code : 2Z Environmentally hazardous : yes **Special precautions for user** The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data 14 / 16 --- Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations. --- **SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION** **Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture** Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons : Schedule 6 Prohibition/Licensing Requirements : There is no applicable prohibition, authorisation and restricted use requirements, including for carcinogens referred to in Schedule 10 of the model WHS Act and Regulations. Active substance : 2 % Oxadiazon --- **SECTION 16: ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION** **Further information** Revision Date : 27.09.2023 Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet : Internal technical data, data from raw material SDSs, OECD eChem Portal search results and European Chemicals Agency, Date format : dd.mm.yyyy **Full text of other abbreviations** ACGIH : USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) AU OEL : Australia. Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants. ACGIH / TWA : 8-hour, time-weighted average AU OEL / TWA : Exposure standard - time weighted average AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ANTT - National Agency for Transport by Land of Brazil; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; ERG - Emergency Response Guide; GHS - Globally Harmonized Sys- 15 / 16 --- tem; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; Nch - Chilean Norm; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NOM - Official Mexican Norm; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TECI - Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative; WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and shall not be considered a warranty or quality specification of any type. The information provided relates only to the specific material identified at the top of this SDS and may not be valid when the SDS material is used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Material users should review the information and recommendations in the specific context of their intended manner of handling, use, processing and storage, including an assessment of the appropriateness of the SDS material in the user's end product, if applicable. AU / EN 16 / 16