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# SDS - BASF Maxtima Fungicide - 241112

> Safety Data Sheet

Safety data sheet
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BASF Safety data sheet
Date / Revised: 07.09.2023 Version: 3.0
Product: Maxtima® Fungicide
(30725290/SDS_CPA_AU/EN)
Date of print: 12.11.2024

1. Substance/preparation and manufacturer/supplier identification

Product name:
Maxtima® Fungicide

Use: crop protection product, fungicide

Manufacturer/supplier:
BASF Australia Limited ()
Level 23, 40 City Road, Southbank
Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA

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

2. Hazard identification

Classification of the substance and mixture:
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic: Cat.1

Label elements and precautionary statement:
Pictogram:
[Pictogram of environment hazard]

Signal Word:
Warning

Hazard Statement:
H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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.

Precautionary Statements (Response):
P391 Collect spillage.

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):
P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

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

May produce an allergic reaction. Contains:
(2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, mixture of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1)

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical nature
Substance nature: mixture
crop protection product, fungicide

Hazardous ingredients

1H-1,2,4-Triazole-1-ethanol, α-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-α-methyl
Content (W/W): 34.93 %
CAS Number: 1417782-03-6
Skin Sens.: Cat. 1
Aquatic Acute: Cat. 1
Aquatic Chronic: Cat. 1
M-factor acute: 1
M-factor chronic: 1

Benzenesulfonic acid, hydroxy-, polymer with formaldehyde, phenol and urea, sodium salt
Content (W/W):  480 minutes of permeation time according to EN ISO 374-1): E.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), butyl rubber (0.7 mm) etc.

Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).

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.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: liquid, suspension
Colour: cream, almost white
Odour: odourless
Odour threshold: not applicable, odour not perceivable
pH value: approx. 6 - 8 (20 °C)
Melting point: approx. 0 °C (Information applies to the solvent.)
Boiling point: approx. 95 °C
Flash point: No flash point - Measurement made up to the boiling point.
Evaporation rate: not applicable
Flammability (solid/gas): not applicable
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.
Ignition temperature: 652 °C
Thermal decomposition: 160 °C , 20 J/g (onset temperature)
300 °C , 90 kJ/kg (onset temperature)
Not a substance liable to self-decomposition according to UN transport regulations, class 4.1.
Explosion hazard: not explosive
Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating
Vapour pressure: approx. 23.4 hPa (20 °C) (Information applies to the solvent.)
Density: approx. 1.15 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Relative vapour density (air): not applicable
Solubility in water: dispersible
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): not applicable
Viscosity, dynamic: approx. 98 mPa.s (20 °C, 100 1/s)

Other Information:
If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section.

10. Stability and Reactivity

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

Thermal decomposition: 160 °C, 20 J/g (onset temperature)
Thermal decomposition: 300 °C, 90 kJ/kg (onset temperature)
Thermal decomposition: Not a substance liable to self-decomposition according to UN transport regulations, class 4.1.

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.

Chemical stability:
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

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

11. Toxicological Information

Routes of exposure

Acute oral toxicity
Experimental/calculated data:
LD50rat (oral): > 2,000 mg/kg
No mortality was observed.

Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 5.48 mg/l 4 h
No mortality was observed.

Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 rat (dermal): > 5,000 mg/kg
No mortality was observed.

Assessment of acute toxicity
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation.

Symptoms
Information, i.e. additional information on symptoms and effects may be included in the GHS labeling phrases available in Section 2 and in the Toxicological assessments available in Section 11. (Further) symptoms and / or effects are not known so far

Irritation
Assessment of irritating effects:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Not irritating to eyes and skin.
Experimental/calculated data:
Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: non-irritant
Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: non-irritant

Respiratory/Skin sensitization
Assessment of sensitization:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. No sensitizing effect.
Experimental/calculated data:
Mouse Local Lymph Node Assay (LLNA) mouse: Non-sensitizing.

Germ cell mutagenicity
Assessment of mutagenicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.
Information on: bronopol
Assessment of mutagenicity:
The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. The substance was mutagenic in various cell culture test systems; however, these results could not be confirmed in tests with mammals.

Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. The results of various animal studies gave no indication of a carcinogenic effect.

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)
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.
Information on: (2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole
Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:
Repeated oral exposure to large quantities may affect certain organs. Liver Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Information on: mixture of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1)
Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:
After repeated exposure the prominent effect is local irritation. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Information on: bronopol
Assessment of repeated dose toxicity:
After repeated exposure the prominent effect is local irritation.

Aspiration hazard
not applicable

Other relevant toxicity information
Misuse can be harmful to health.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to aquatic life.
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) 1.14 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 (48 h) 2.56 mg/l, Daphnia magna
Aquatic plants:
EC50 (72 h) 29.32 mg/l, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
EC10 (72 h) 1.82 mg/l, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Information on: (2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole
Chronic toxicity to fish:
No observed effect concentration (36 d) 0.027 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio
Information on: (2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole
Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:
No observed effect concentration (21 d), 0.01 mg/l, Daphnia magna

Mobility
Assessment transport between environmental compartments:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.
Information on: (2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole
Assessment transport between environmental compartments:
Following exposure to soil, adsorption to solid soil particles is probable, therefore contamination of groundwater is not expected.

Persistence and degradability
Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O):
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Bioaccumulation potential
Assessment bioaccumulation potential:
The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.
Information on: (2RS)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol; mefentrifluconazole
Bioaccumulation potential:
Bioconcentration factor: 385
Does not accumulate in organisms.

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

13. Disposal Considerations

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner as the substance/product.

14. Transport Information

Domestic transport:
UN number or ID number: UN 3082
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (MEFENTRIFLUCONAZOLE)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for user: None known
Further information
Hazchem Code:3Z
IERG Number:47

Sea transport
IMDG
UN number or ID number: UN 3082
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (MEFENTRIFLUCONAZOLE)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Marine pollutant: YES
Special precautions for user: EmS: F-A; S-F

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
UN number or ID number: UN 3082
UN proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (MEFENTRIFLUCONAZOLE)
Transport hazard class(es): 9, EHSM
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: yes
Special precautions for user: None known

Further information
Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the description of UN 3077 or UN 3082 are not subjected to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code when transported by road or rail in packagings not exceeding 500 kg(L) or IBCs.

15. Regulatory Information

Other regulations
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP): Schedule 5
APVMA Approval No.: 90440
Registration status:
AICIS, AU
Contains non-registered, non-listed substance., Individual registration may be required., Please contact your BASF representative.

16. 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.
