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Safety Data Sheet

SDS - BASF Serifel - 220504

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Applies to Serifel Biological Fungicide

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Safety data sheet

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  1. Substance/preparation and manufacturer/supplier identification

Serifel® Biofungicide

Use: Biological beneficial agent

Manufacturer/supplier: BASF Australia Limited () Level 12, 28 Freshwater Place Southbank Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA Telefax number:

Emergency information: BASF Emergency Advice Number: (24h) [within Australia] BASF Emergency Advice Number: + 61 3 8855 6666 [outside Australia]

  1. Hazard identification

Classification of the substance and mixture: No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product.

Label elements and precautionary statement: Precautionary Statement: P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.

The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria.

Other hazards which do not result in classification: See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.

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If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

Micro-organisms may have the potential to provoke sensitising reactions. Safety data sheet available on request. Warning! Hazardous respirable dust may be formed when used. Do not breathe dust.

  1. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical nature Substance nature: mixture Contains: biological beneficial organism, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MBI600 does not contain: Genetically modified organism

  1. First-Aid Measures

General advice: Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air.

On skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water

On contact with eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

On ingestion: Rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water.

Note to physician: Symptoms: (Further) symptoms and / or effects are not known so far Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

  1. Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, dry powder, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: carbon dioxide

Specific hazards: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, silica compounds, metal oxides The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

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Special protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information: Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.

  1. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods for cleaning up or taking up: For small amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of. For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up. Avoid raising dust. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations.

  1. Handling and Storage

Handling No special measures necessary if stored and handled correctly. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift.

Protection against fire and explosion: No special precautions necessary. The substance/product is non-combustible. Product is not explosive.

Storage Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Further information on storage conditions: Keep away from heat. Protect against moisture. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Store protected against freezing.

Protect from temperatures below: 2 °C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored below indicated temperature for extended periods of time. Protect from temperatures above: 25 °C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time.

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  1. Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with occupational exposure limits

anatase, -0; TWA value 10 mg/m3 (AU NOEL), Inhalable dust This value is for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica. TWA value 10 mg/m3 (ACGIHTLV), Inhalable particles TWA value 3 mg/m3 (ACGIHTLV), Respirable particles TWA value 10 mg/m3 (AU NOEL), Inhalable dust Where no specific exposure standard has been assigned and the substance is both of inherently low toxicity and free from toxic impurities, exposure to dusts should be maintained below 10 mg/m3, measured as inhalable dust (8-hour TWA).

Kaolin, -7; TWA value 2 mg/m3 (ACGIHTLV), Respirable fraction The value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica. TWA value 10 mg/m3 (AU NOEL), Inhalable dust This value is for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica. TWA value 10 mg/m3 (OEL (AU)), Inhalable dust

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: Breathing protection if dusts are formed.

Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves

Eye protection: Required when there is a risk of eye contact.

Body protection: Standard work clothes and shoes.

General safety and hygiene measures: The statements on personal protective equipment in the instructions for use apply when handling crop-protection agents in final-consumer packing. Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Store work clothing separately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

  1. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: solid Colour: white to light beige Odour: musty

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Odour threshold: Not determined due to potential health hazard by inhalation. pH value: approx. 4 - 8 (20 °C) Melting point: The product has not been tested. Boiling point: The product has not been tested. Flash point: not applicable, the product is a solid Evaporation rate: not applicable Flammability (solid/gas): Based on the structure or composition there is no indication of flammability Lower explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product and our knowledge of its composition we do not expect any hazard as long as the product is used appropriately and in accordance with the intended use. Upper explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product and our knowledge of its composition we do not expect any hazard as long as the product is used appropriately and in accordance with the intended use. Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Self ignition: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as self-igniting. Self heating ability: It is not a substance capable of spontaneous heating. Explosion hazard: Product is not explosive, however a dust explosion could result from an air / dust mixture. Fire promoting properties: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing. Vapour pressure: not applicable Bulk density: 200 - 1,200 kg/m3

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Relative vapour density (air): not applicable Solubility in water: dispersible Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): not applicable Viscosity, dynamic: not applicable, the product is a solid

  1. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: See SDS section 7 - Handling and storage.

Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Substances to avoid: strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

  1. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity

Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact.

Experimental/calculated data: LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 425) LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 5.23 mg/l (OECD Guideline 403) LD50 rat (dermal): > 5,050 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402)

Irritation

Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the skin. Not irritating to the eyes.

Experimental/calculated data: Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: (OECD Guideline 404)

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Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: (OECD Guideline 405)

Respiratory/Skin sensitization

Assessment of sensitization: There is no evidence of a skin-sensitizing potential.

Experimental/calculated data: Buehler test guinea pig:

Germ cell mutagenicity

Assessment of mutagenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Mutagenicity tests revealed no genotoxic potential.

Carcinogenicity

Assessment of carcinogenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Reproductive toxicity

Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.

Developmental toxicity

Assessment of teratogenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses that were not toxic to the parental animals.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure):

Assessment of STOT single: Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure. Remarks: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. No substance-specific organtoxicity was observed after repeated administration to animals.

Aspiration hazard

No aspiration hazard expected.

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The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Other relevant toxicity information Misuse can be harmful to health.

  1. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

Toxicity to fish: LC50 (96 h) > 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss

Aquatic invertebrates: LC50 (48 h) > 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna

Aquatic plants: EC50 (72 h) > 100 mg/l (growth rate), Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata

Mobility

Assessment transport between environmental compartments: not applicable

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): not applicable

Bioaccumulation potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential: not applicable

Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice: Do not discharge product into the environment without control.

  1. Disposal Considerations

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.

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Contaminated packaging: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner as the substance/product.

  1. Transport Information

Domestic transport: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

  1. Regulatory Information

Other regulations

If other regulatory information applies that is not already provided elsewhere in this safety data sheet, then it is described in this subsection.

Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP): Not Scheduled APVMA Approval No: 82600

  1. Other Information

Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.

The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. This safety data sheet is neither a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) nor technical data sheet and shall not be mistaken for a specification agreement. Identified uses in this safety data sheet do neither represent an agreement on the corresponding contractual quality of the substance/mixture nor a contractually designated use. It is the responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.