SDS - Nufarm Pulse Penetrant - 230201

Safety Data Sheet

PULSE PENETRANT Infosafe No.: NU0GN ISSUED Date : 01/02/2023 ISSUED by: NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED.

Section 1 - Identification

Product Identifier PULSE PENETRANT

Product Code 3337

Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. ()

Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North Victoria 3026 AUSTRALIA

Telephone/Fax Number

Emergency Phone Number (24hr Australia)

Emergency Contact Name

E-mail Address

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use A non-ionic wetter/spreader/penetrant for use as a spray additive for improved penetration of several agricultural pesticides as per the directions for use table on the label.

Section 2 - Hazard(s) Identification

GHS classification of the substance/mixture Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) Acute toxicity: Category 4 - Inhalation Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 2

Signal Word (s) WARNING

Hazard Statement (s) H332 Harmful if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Pictogram (s) Exclamation mark, Environment

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Precautionary Statement – Prevention P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Precautionary Statement – Response P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage.

Precautionary Statement – Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Section 3 - Composition and Information on Ingredients

Ingredients

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation If inhaled, remove affected person from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention.

Skin Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms develop seek medical attention.

Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eyes continuously with running water. Remove contact lenses. Continue flushing for several minutes until all contaminants are washed out completely. If symptoms develop and/or persist seek medical attention.

First Aid Facilities Eyewash and normal washroom facilities.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

Other Information For advice in an emergency, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126) or a doctor at once.

Section 5 - Firefighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not use water jet.

Hazards from Combustion Products Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes, smoke and gases including oxides of silicon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical This product will burn if exposed to fire. Do not direct a solid stream of water into hot, burning pools; this may cause frothing and increase fire intensity.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters Fire fighters should wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full protective clothing to prevent exposure to vapours or fumes. Water spray may be used to cool down heat-exposed containers. Fight fire from safe location. This product should be prevented from entering drains and watercourses.

Hazchem Code •3Z

Decomposition Temperature Not available

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Emergency Procedures Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing to prevent exposure. Extinguish or remove all sources of ignition and stop leak if safe to do so. Increase ventilation. Evacuate all unprotected personnel. If possible contain the spill. Place inert absorbent, non-combustible material onto spillage. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect the material and place into suitable labelled containers for subsequent recycling or disposal. Dispose of waste according to the applicable local and national regulations. If contamination of sewers or waterways occurs inform the local water and waste management authorities in accordance with local regulations.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use. Avoid inhalation of vapours and mists, and skin or eye contact. Use only in a well ventilated area. Keep containers sealed when not in use. Prevent the build up of mists or vapours in the work atmosphere. Do not use near ignition sources. Do not pressurise, cut, heat or weld containers as they may contain hazardous residues. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene by washing hands prior to eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, foodstuffs, clothing and incompatible materials such as oxidising agents. Keep containers closed when not in use, securely sealed and protected against physical damage. Inspect regularly for deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Have appropriate fire extinguishers available in and near the storage area. Take precautions against static electricity discharges. Use proper grounding procedures. Ensure that storage conditions comply with applicable local and national regulations. For information on the design of the storeroom, reference should be made to Australian Standard AS1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

Storage Regulations Classified as a Class 2 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) for the purpose of storage and handling, in accordance with the requirements of AS1940 2017.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Occupational exposure limit values No exposure standards have been established for the mixture. However, over-exposure to some chemicals may result in enhancement of pre-existing adverse medical conditions and/or allergic reactions and should be kept to the least possible levels.

Biological Monitoring No biological limits allocated.

Control Banding Not available

Engineering Controls This substance is hazardous and should be used with a local exhaust ventilation system, drawing vapours away from workers' breathing zone. A flame-proof exhaust ventilation system is required. If the engineering controls are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of vapours/mists below the exposure standards, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Refer to relevant regulations for further information concerning ventilation requirements.

Respiratory Protection If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then an approved respirator with a replaceable vapor/mist filter should be used. Refer to relevant regulations for further information concerning respiratory protective requirements. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715, Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protective Devices, in order to make any necessary changes for individual circumstances.

Eye and Face Protection Safety glasses with side shields, chemical goggles or full-face shield as appropriate should be used. Final choice of appropriate eye/face protection will vary according to individual circumstances. Eye protection devices should conform to relevant regulations. Eye protection should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 (series) - Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications.

Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material such as PVC. Final choice of appropriate gloves will vary according to individual circumstances. i.e. methods of handling or according to risk assessments undertaken. Occupational protective gloves should conform to relevant regulations. Reference should be made to AS/NZS 2161.1: Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance.

Thermal Hazards No further relevant information available.

Body Protection Suitable protective workwear, e.g. cotton overalls buttoned at neck and wrist is recommended. Chemical resistant apron is recommended where large quantities are handled.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity Reacts with incompatible materials.

Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.

Possibility of hazardous reactions No hazardous reactions known.

Conditions to Avoid Heat, open flames and other sources of ignition.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes, smoke and gases including oxides of silicon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity Toxicity data for material given below.

Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg

Acute Toxicity - Dermal LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg

Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Rat, saturated vapour static, 6hrs: no deaths Aerosol LC50: 2 mg/L/4h

Ingestion Ingestion of this product may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and vomiting.

Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of product vapours can cause irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory system.

Skin May be irritating to skin. The symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling.

Eye May be irritating to eyes. The symptoms may include redness, itching and tearing.

Respiratory Sensitisation Not expected to be a respiratory sensitiser.

Skin Sensitisation Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard. This material was not mutagenic in an Ames bacterial assay or in three mammalian test systems including the Chinese hamster ovary (CHO)/HGPRT gene mutation assay, a micronucleus cytogenetic assay in mice, and an in vitro mammalian cytogenetic test.

Carcinogenicity Not considered to be a carcinogenic hazard.

Reproductive Toxicity Not considered to be toxic to reproduction.

STOT - Single Exposure Not expected to cause toxicity to a specific target organ.

STOT - Repeated Exposure Not expected to cause toxicity to a specific target organ.

In a repeated skin application study with rats, this material caused moderate skin irritation which resolved during a post-application recovery period. There was no evidence for percutaneous cumulative or specific organ toxicity.

Findings from a 14-day dietary feeding study with rats show that the high dosage repeated ingestion of this material causes adverse effects on the male and female reproductive tracts. Additional effects seen in this dietary study were increased liver weight, altered blood cytology/chemistry, and thyroid enlargement (primarily hypertrophy, with some hyperplasia). Evidence of partial or complete recovery was found over a 28-day recovery period.

Findings from a repeat 9-day aerosol inhalation toxicity study with rats show a no-observable effect level (NOEL) of less than 0.025mg/l. Symptoms of toxicity included rales, gasping, ocular opacity, prostration, hypothermia, reduced body weight gain and food consumption, changes in clinical pathology, decreased thymus weight, and microscopic lesions in the nasal cavity. It is not anticipated that the use of aqueous dilutions of this product would result in this type of aerosol exposure.

Aspiration Hazard Not expected to be an aspiration hazard.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. The available ecological data is given below.

Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable.

Mobility Not available

Environmental Fate Not available

Bioaccumulative Potential Not available

Environmental Protection Do not discharge this material into waterways, drains and sewers.

Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (rainbow trout): 2.1 mg/l/96h.

Hazardous to the Ozone Layer This product is not expected to deplete the ozone layer.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal Considerations Dispose of waste according to applicable local and national regulations. Labels should not be removed from containers until they have been cleaned. Advise flammable nature. Empty containers may contain flammable residues. Do not cut, puncture or weld on or near containers. Contaminated containers must not be treated as household waste. Containers should be cleaned by appropriate methods and then re-used or disposed of by landfill or incineration as appropriate. Do not incinerate closed containers. Wastes including emptied containers are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Do not allow into drains or watercourses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected. To minimise personal exposure, refer to Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

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 and Methods Do not use this container for any other purpose. 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. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. Triple or preferably pressure rinse inner bladder or containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank.

Section 14 - Transport Information

Transport Information Road and Rail Transport (ADG Code): This product complies with the requirements of Special Provision AU01 and is therefore exempted from being classified as Dangerous Goods according to the ADG Code.

Note: Special Provision AU01: Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the descriptions of UN 3077 or UN 3082 are not subject to this Code when transported by road or rail in: packagings that do not incorporate a receptacle exceeding 500 kg(L); or IBCs.

Marine Transport (IMO/IMDG): Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea. Class/Division: 9 UN No: 3082 Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Contains Polysiloxane Derivative) MARINE POLLUTANT Packing Group: III EMS: F-A, S-F Special Provisions: 274, 335, 969

Air Transport (ICAO/IATA): Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air. Class/Division: 9 UN No: 3082 Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Contains Polysiloxane Derivative) Packing Group: III Label: Miscellaneous Packaging Instructions (passenger & cargo): 964 Packaging Instructions (cargo only): 964 Special provisions: A97, A158, A197, A215

ADG U.N. Number None Allocated

ADG Proper Shipping Name None Allocated

ADG Transport Hazard Class None Allocated

Hazchem Code •3Z

Special Precautions for User Not available

IMDG Marine pollutant Yes

Transport in Bulk For bulk shipments as Class 9, use UN 3082, HazChem code •3Z.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Regulatory Information Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety Regulations, Australia. Not classified as a Scheduled Poison according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). Australia: WHS regulations - Schedule 11: classification not listed.

Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled

Montreal Protocol Not listed

Stockholm Convention Not listed

Rotterdam Convention Not listed

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Not available

APVMA product number: 57279. This product is registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

Basel Convention Not listed

Section 16 - Any Other Relevant Information

Date of Preparation SDS Reviewed: February 2023 Supersedes: January 2019

Version Number 4.0

Literature References Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice. Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons. Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail. Work Health and Safety Regulations, Schedule 10: Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals. Code of Practice for Supply Diversion into Illicit Drug Manufacture. National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern. Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Chemicals Act. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations. International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants. Adopted biological exposure determinants, American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (7th revised edition). Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.

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