Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue date: July 2004

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

Pyrethrum Insect Dust

 

 

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

COMPANY DETAILS:

 

Kendon Chemical & MNFG. Co. Pty Ltd

71 McClure Street

Thornbury, Vic, 3071

Phone: 03 9497 2822

Fax: 03 9499 7225

 

 

PRODUCT DETAILS

 

Product Name: Pyrethrum Insect Dust

Synonyms: Pyrethrin based insecticide.

Manufacturer's Product Code(s):  A130

 

Use: A powder insecticide especially suited for use on vegetables, ornamentals, in domestic use, in stored potatoes, dust bins and compost heaps fopr the control of insect pests. The piperonyl butoxide ingredient enhances the activity of the permethrin (synergist).

 

UN Number: Not applicable

Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable

Dangerous Goods Class: Not applicable

Subsidiary risk: Not applicable

Packing Group: Not applicable

Hazchem Code: Not applicable

 

 

 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE NAME                                                                           Proportion            CAS Number

 

PYRETHRUM                                                                                        2.2%                       8003-34-7

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE                                                                     12.5%                     51-03-6

TALC (magnesium silicate hydrate mineral)                                    >60%                      14807-96-6

 

 

 

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia

 

Hazard Category: Irritant

 

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

Swallowed:

May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach.

 

Eye:

Will cause irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, stinging and blurred vision. Depending upon duration of exposure, eye damage may occur.

 

Skin:

Will cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; Redness, itchiness, and possible dermatitis.

 

Inhaled:

May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: Dizziness, headache and possible confusion.

 

Chronic:

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may lead to dermatitis.

 

 

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Swallowed:

If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of milk. Seek medical assistance immediately

 

Eye:

If dust enters the eyes, immediately, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. If irritation persists transport to hospital or doctor.

 

Skin:

If material contacts the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water and soap if available. If irritation persists transport to hospital or doctor.

 

Inhaled:

Move victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing. Open all doors, windows and/or vents.

 

First Aid Facilities:

Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities nearby.

 

Advice to Doctor:

Treat symptomatically. Contact Poisons Information Centre 13 1126.

 

 

 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire situation.

If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area.

 

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Not an explosion hazard.

 

Hazardous Decompostion Products: Decomposes on heating emitting soot, smoke, decomposition products and carbon monoxide. Fire Fighting Procedures Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if exposed to products of decomposition. Full protective clothing is also recommended.

 

 

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spillage: Ventilate  the area.  Remove all unnecessary personnel from spill area. Wear protective equipment. Sweep or shovel up, avoid spreading the dust.  Prevent the powder from entering into drains and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for disposal.

 

 

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from sources of heat,from oxidizing agents and from food. Keep containers closed, when not using the product. Store in original packages as approved by manufacturer.

 

 

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Standards

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PYRETHRUM

(Worksafe Australia)                                                           5 mg/m³ [TWA]

 

(American Conference of Govt. Industrial Hygienists) 5 mg/m³ [TWA]

                                                                                                A4 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.

 

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE                                                 No Exposure Standard available

 

POLYETHANOXY-9-NONYL PHENOL:                       No Exposure Standard available

 

 

Engineering Controls

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Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. In most circumstances natural ventilation systems are adequate unless the material is heated, reacted or otherwise changed in some type of chemical reaction, then the use of a local exhaust ventilation system is recommended.

 

 

Personal Protection Equipment

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Avoid skin, eye and inhalation contact.

CLOTHING: PVC or natural rubber apron.

GLOVES: PVC or natural rubber.

EYES: Chemical goggles, faceshield or safety glasses with side shields to protect eyes.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing dusts. If natural or local exhaust ventilation is not adequate, select and use a dust respirator in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716.

If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply.

 

 

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:                           Fine beige powder

Boiling Point                           Not applicable

Melting Point:                         Not applicable

Vapour Pressure:                   Not available

Specific Gravity:                     2.7        approx

Flash Point:                            Not Applicable

Flammability Limits:              Not Applicable

Solubility in Water:                The active ingredient is soluble in water.

                                               The carrier (talc) is insoluble in water.

 

 

 

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

The active ingredients are stable under normal conditions of use.

 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, flames, and incompatibles.

 

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong alkalis, acids, oxidizing agents.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: The active ingredient will emit smoke and  fumes  when heated to decomposition. May form carbon monoxide

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

 

 

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Pyrethrum (as 100%):

 

Acute Oral Toxicity LD₅₀  (rat)      =          3500 mg/kg

Acute Skin Toxicity LD₅₀ (rabbit) =           >19000 mg/kg

 

Piperonyl Butoxide (as 100%):

 

Acute Oral Toxicity LD₅₀  (rat)      =          6150 mg/kg

Acute Skin Toxicity LD₅₀ (rabbit) =           1880 mg/kg

 

 

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This substance may be harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid contaminating waterways.

 

Pyrethrins degrade quickly on exposure to sunlight and are not persistent in soil or water.

 

Piperonyl Butoxide is also degradable in soils and water and is basically immobile in most soils.

- Aquatic Toxicity: Fish            LC50 (Carassius Auratus)       : 4.2 mg/L

                                    LC50 (Rainbow Trout)  : 6.1 mg/L

- Aquatic Toxicity:        LC50 (Daphnia Magna)           : 2.95 mg/L after 24 hrs

 

 

 

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal: In accordance with the Local, State & Federal EPA waste regulations.

Advise irritant  nature. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to an approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.

 

The unclean container must also be handled as hazardous waste until cleaned.

 

 

 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) 6th Edition; or according to the UN, IACO(IATA) [by air) or IMO(IMDG) [by sea].

 

 

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Workplace Hazardous Substance

HAZARD CATEGORY:   IRRITANT

 

RISK PHRASES

R36/38  Irritating to eyes and skin.

 

SAFETY PHRASES

S2  Keep out of reach of children.

S13  Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

S24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

S37/39  Wear gloves and eye/face protection.

S26 After contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice.

S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.

 

Not a Dangerous Good.

Not a Scheduled  Poison.

 

NICNAS - Aust. Inventory of Chemical Substances: All ingredients are on the AICS.

 

 

 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Contact Point

Technical Department                                     After Hours

03 9497 2822                                                  mobile: 0418-530-461

 

Disclaimer

The information herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It descibes the safety requirements for this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Since methods and conditions are beyond our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of, or reliance on, this information in inappropriate contexts.

 

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