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# SDS - ICL OH2 Pre-emergent Herbicide - 240116

> Safety Data Sheet

According to EC Regulation 1907/2006 (Reach), Regulation EU No. 2015/830

# Safety Data Sheet

Last Revision Date: 16-Jan-2024
Version: 1
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## Section 1: IDENTIFICATION: PRODUCT IDENTIFIER AND CHEMICAL IDENTITY

**Product identifier**
Product Name: OH2® Ornamental Herbicide
Product ID: P70020

**Other means of identification**
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S. (Oxyfluorfen, Pendimethalin))
Safety data sheet number: P70020

**Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use**
Recommended Use: Pre-emergent herbicide.

## Section 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

**GHS Classification**
Mixture

| | |
| :--- | :--- |
| Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) | Category 2 - (H373) |
| Chronic aquatic toxicity | Category 2 - (H411) |
| Hazardous to the terrestrial environment | Category 2 - (H422) |

**Label elements**
[Diagram: GHS pictograms for health hazard and environment]

Signal word: Warning

**Hazard statements**
H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H422 - Toxic to the soil environment.

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**Precautionary Statements - Prevention**
Do not breathe dust
Avoid release to the environment

**Precautionary Statements - Response**
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
Collect spillage

**Precautionary Statements - Disposal**
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

**Other hazards which do not result in classification**
Sweep up spilled material and return to original container. Wash contaminated equipment taking care that washings do not enter sewers, drains and other waterways. Dispose of waste according to the Australian Standard AS 2507 – Storage and Handling of Pesticides. DO NOT allow spilled product to enter sewers, drains, creeks or any other waterways.

## Section 3: COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE 8

**Substance**

| Chemical name | CAS No. | EC No (EU Index No) | Weight-% | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | REACH registration number |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Oxyfluorfen (US) | 42874-03-3 | 255-983-0 | 1 - 5% | Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) | |
| Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine] (US) | 40487-42-1 | (609-042-00-X) 254-938-2 | 1 - 5% | Repr. 2 (H361d) Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) | |

95% of the other ingredients are determined not be hazardous.

## Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

**Description of first aid measures**
General advice: First aid measures should be executed by trained personnel only.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. In the case of inhalation of aerosol/mist consult a physician if necessary. Possible symptoms are coughing and/or dyspnoea. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Possible symptoms are nausea and/or vomiting. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Consult a physician if necessary.

**Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed**
Symptoms: no data available.

**Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed**
Note to physicians: Treat symptomatically.

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## Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

**Suitable Extinguishing Media**
Suitable Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Dry chemical. Foam.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes may be produced.

**Special protective actions for fire-fighters**
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Coordinate fire extinguishing measures to fire in surrounding area.

## Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

**Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures**
Personal precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid generation of dust.
For emergency responders: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.

**Environmental precautions**
Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Prevent product from entering drains. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

**Methods and material for containment and cleaning up**
Methods for containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up: Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

## Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING HOW THE CHEMICAL MAY BE SAFELY USED

**Precautions for safe handling**
Advice on safe handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use personal protection equipment.

**Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities**
Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity). Keep container closed when not in use. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight.
Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied.

## Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

**Appropriate engineering controls**
Engineering Controls: Showers, Eyewash stations, Ventilation systems

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**Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment**
When opening the container and using the product wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and rubber gloves. Wash hands after use.
Eye/face Protection: Not specified
Skin and body protection: Lightweight protective clothing.
Hand Protection: Nitrile rubber. Break though time >8h.
Environmental exposure controls: no data available.

## Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

**Information on basic physical and chemical properties**
Physical state: Solid
Appearance: Granules
Color: light yellow
Odor: Slight.

pH: No data available
Melting Point/Freezing Point: No data available
Boiling Point/Range: No data available
Flash Point: No data available
Evaporation Rate: no data available
Flammability (solid, gas): Non-flammable
Vapor Pressure: No data available
Vapour density: No data available
Water Solubility: no data available
Partition Coefficient: no data available
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Hyphen: no data available
Kinematic Viscosity: No data available
Dynamic Viscosity: no data available

**Other information**
Softening Point: no data available
Molecular Weight: no data available
VOC content: No data available
Particle Size: No data available
Particle Size Distribution: No data available

## Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Not reactive
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated.
Conditions to Avoid: For quality reasons: Keep out of reach of direct sunlight, store under dry conditions, partly used bags should be closed well.
Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous decomposition products: None known based on information supplied.

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## Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

**Acute toxicity**
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Eye contact: May cause redness, itching, and pain.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

Symptoms: no data available.

**Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information**
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
ATEmix (oral): 2,876.60
ATEmix (dermal): 9,520.10
Unknown acute toxicity: 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
LD50/oral: > 5.0 g/kg (rat)
LD50/dermal: > 2.0 g/kg (rabbit)

| Chemical name | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Oxyfluorfen (US) | = 5 g/kg ( Rat ) | - | - |
| Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine] (US) | = 1050 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 5000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) | = 320 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h |

See section 16 for terms and abbreviations

**Delayed and Immediate Effects as well as Chronic Effects from Short and Long-Term Exposure:**
skin corrosion/irritation: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Respiratory or skin sensitization: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Carcinogenicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Reproductive Toxicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
STOT - Single Exposure: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
STOT - Repeated Exposure: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Aspiration Hazard: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.

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## Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

**Ecotoxicity**
Ecotoxicity: Do not allow product to enter the environment uncontrolled.

| Chemical name | Algae/aquatic plants | Fish | Toxicity to microorganisms | Crustacea |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Oxyfluorfen (US) | - | LC50: =0.41mg/L (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50: =0.2mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) | - | - |
| Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine] (US) | - | LC50: =0.00019mg/L (96h, Pimephales promelas) LC50: =0.14mg/L (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50: =0.2mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) | - | - |

**Persistence and degradability**
Persistence and Degradability: no data available.

**Bioaccumulative potential**
Bioaccumulation: No information available.

**Mobility**
Mobility in soil: no data available.
Mobility: no data available.

**Other adverse effects**
Other adverse effects: No information available.

| Chemical name | EU - Endocrine Disrupters Candidate List | EU - Endocrine Disrupters - Evaluated Substances |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine] (US) | Group III Chemical | - |

## Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

**Waste Treatment Methods:**
Waste from residues/unused products: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with environmental legislation.
Contaminated packaging: Do not reuse empty containers.

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## Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

**ADG**
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport on road or rail in Australia due to Special Provision AU01.

**In New Zealand classified:**
UN Number: 3077
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(Oxyfluorfen, Pendimethalin)
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III

**IATA**
UN Number: 3077
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(Oxyfluorfen, Pendimethalin)
Transport hazard class(es): 9
Packing group: III

**IMDG**
UN Number: 3077
Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(Oxyfluorfen, Pendimethalin))
Transport hazard class(es): 9
Packing group: III
Marine Pollutant: This material meets the definition of a marine pollutant

**Bulk transport according Annex II of MARPOL and IBC Code**
no data available

## Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

**Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture**
National regulations
New Zealand: Hazardous Substances Regulations Approval Code HSR101561
Australia: See section 8 for national exposure control parameters. APVMA approval number 90587

**International Inventories:**
TSCA: This product complies with USINV
ENCS: This product complies with encs:
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances: This product does not comply with AICS

**Legend:**
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances

**International Regulations**
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Not applied
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Not applicable
The Rotterdam Convention: Not applicable

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## Section 16: ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Prepared by: Regulatory Affairs Department ()
Last Revision Date: 16-Jan-2024
Revision Note: Not applied

**Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet**
ADG: Australian Dangerous Goods code
RID: Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
PNEC: Predicted No Effect Concentration
DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level
REACh: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals
CLP: EU-GHS; Classification, Labelling and Packaging
OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit
TWA: Time Weighted Average
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
EUH phrase: CLP (EU) specific hazard statement
LD50: Lethal dose, 50%.
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50%.
SVHC: Substance of Very High Concern.

**Legend Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION**
TWA: TWA (time-weighted average)
STEL: STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Ceiling: Maximum limit value
*: Skin designation

**Disclaimer**
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

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