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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Chlru5020
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
INHALATION: Inhalation of chlorpyrifos form the
concentrate is unlikely to present a problem due to its PRODUCT: Country Chlorpyrifos 500
low vapour pressure. However, the spray can present a toxic problem if inhaled in relatively large quantities. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Avoid inhaling mists. Inhalation of spray can lead to cholinesterase inhibition, manifesting as dizziness, headaches, nausea, salivation, vomiting, twitching or USE: Pesticide
SYSTEMIC (other target organ): Chlorpyrifos primarily
affects the nervous system through inhibition of 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
cholinesterase, an enzyme required for proper nerve INGREDIENTS:
functioning. The hydrocarbon liquid may cause narcosis and central nervous system depression
CANCER INFORMATION: The ingredients are not
listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe’s document “Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment” (May 1995). Proportion (% weight per weight): VHIGH >60, HIGH 30-60, MED TERATOLOGY (Birth defects): No evidence of in
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS:
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: No evidence of in
Hazardous according to work safe
Australia.
4. FIRST AID:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section
includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or this material is not handled in the recommended Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety POISONING SYMPTOMS: These are typical
organophosphate pesticides – nausea, diarrhoea, EYE: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at
dripping nose and mouth, excessive salivation, least 15 minutes, holding eye open and taking care to stomach cramps, excessive sweating, trembling, loss rinse under eyelids as well. If irritation persist seek of muscle coordination, muscle twitches, weakness, mental confusion, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, SKIN: Wash off skin immediately with soap and plenty
of water. Remove all contaminated clothing and shoes. If poisoning occurs seek immediate medical EYE: The concentrate will cause moderate irritation
attention and if more than 15 minutes from medical attention, give one Atropine tablet (0.5mg) every 5 SKIN: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause
defatting of the skin which could lead o secondary INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water. Do not
dermatitis. The rate of absorption of chlorpyrifos induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and seek through the skin is low, hence the product is only moderately toxic by this route. Chlorpyrifos is not INHALATION: Move affected person to fresh air and
keep until recovered. If poisoning occurs seek INGESTION: The concentrate is considered very toxic
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www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Chlru5020
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Chlorpyrifos is a
For quantities greater than 50L seek advice cholinesterase inhibitor. Atropine by ingestion or Atrovent / Ipratropium by airway puff are preferred disposal. Contain in a secure location until antidotes. Oximes such as 2 PAM/protopam may be therapeutic if used early, but only if used in 7. Decontaminate spill area with hydrate lime conjunction with atropine. Do not give andrenergic scattered over the spill prior to rinsing off with phenothiazines or reserpine alkaloids or oils. Treat pulmonary pneumonitis and bronchopneumonia 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
secondary to pulmonary oedema. This product contains a petroleum based solvent and so the PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
benefits of inducing vomiting must be balances STORAGE: Store in a cool dry place away from direct
against the possible of chemical pneumonitis if sunlight. Store away from food and food stuffs for inhaled. If lavage is performed, endotracheal or animal or human consumption. Store in its original 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL
PROTECTION:
FLASH POINT: 660C (Aromatic solvent)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 0.9 – 6.0 % for the solvent.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry
For Aromatic hydrocarbon, the supplier recommends an occupational exposure limit of 100 ppm (TWA) as FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapours from
this product are heavier than air and may accumulate in sumps, pits and other low-lying spaces, forming ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Natural ventilation only
potentially explosive mixtures. They may also flash except in confined spaces where a local exhaust fan should be provided while handling the concentrate. FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: When fighting fires
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
involving significant quantities of this product, wear COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
safety boots, non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat WORKERS: Eye washing and shower facilities
goggles and self-contained breathing apparatus. All EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Face and eye protection
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
should be worn. For help in selecting suitable equipment consult AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337. ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS:
In case of spills it is important to take all steps SKIN PROTECTION: Wear chemical resistant PVC or
nitrile gloves. Wear cotton overalls and washable cotton hat. Wear boots. For help in selecting suitable gloves consult AS 2161. For help in selecting suitable clothing consult AS 2919. For help in selecting boots 2. Wear full-length clothing and PVC gloves. 3. Reposition any leaking containers so as to RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid inhaling spray
4. Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material mist. For help in selecting suitable equipment consult 5. Shovel the absorbed spill into drums and top with APPLICATIONS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS:
6. Disposal of the absorbent material will depend on After handling this product always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a contaminated clothing and other protective equipment MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Pale amber liquid.
Acute percantanous LD50 (rabbits): >2000mg/kg pH: neutral
ODOUR: Solvent odour
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Forms emulsions
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.997
BOILING POINT: 1830C
CORROSIVNESS: Not Corrosive
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: This product is unlikely to spontaneously
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid materials like Strong
DO NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are Acids, strong bases, and strong oxidising agents. DO NOT contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of phosphorus. Hydrogen chloride gas, chlorides and 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of empty, used
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product is
(a) Triple rinsing with water. Add the rinsings to the tank mix or dispose of rinsate in a disposal pit 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
away from desirable plants and roots, and watercourses. On-site disposal of undiluted The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of chlorpyrifos for humans is 0.003 mg/kg/day, set for the (b) Breaking, crushing or puncturing the containers to public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the NOEL of 0.03 mg/kg/day, the level determined to (c) Disposing of in a local authority, bury landfill site show no effect during long term exposure for the most that does not burn its refuse. If there is no local sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. authority landfill readily available in your area, bury the containers under at least 50cm of soil at a 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
licensed/approved disposal site. DO NOT burn ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:
Chlorpyrifos is moderately persistent in soils. The half-life of chlorpyrifos in soil is usually between 60 to 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
120 days. Chlorpyrifos may be toxic to some plants, such as lettuce. Residuals remain on plant surfaces SHIPPING NAME: ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS
for approximately 10 to 14 days. Data indicate that PESTICIDES, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (CONTAINS this insecticide and its soil metabolites can DANGEROUS GOODS: 6.1
ECOTOXICOLOGY:
HAZCHEM: 3WE
Toxicity to mammals: (for similar product composition) UN No: 3018
Class 6.1 Poisonous Substances shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 3 (Flammable Liquids where the Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Chlru5020 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Poisonous reliance upon the information in this safety data sheet. No Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic expressed or implied warranties are given other than those implied mandatory by Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation. Peroxides where the Poisonous Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances where the Please read all labels carefully before use. Poisonous Substances are cyanides and the Corrosive are acids), Foods stuff and food stuff Contact Point:
empties. They may however be loaded in the same Emergency Services
vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes, 2.1 (Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non- Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Poisonous Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids, except where the
flammable liquid is nitromethane), 4.1 (Flammable
Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible
Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances),
5.1 (Oxidising Agents except where the Poisonous
Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic
Peroxides except where the Poisonous Substances
are Fire Risk Substances), 7 (Radioactive
Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances except where
the Poisonous Substances are cyanides and the
Corrosives are acids), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods).
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

POISON SCHEDULE: S6
RISK PHRASES:
R24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S44 If you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons information centre immediately (show the label where possible) S62 if swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice immediately and show this container and label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:

All information in this data sheet is provided in good faith and is
believed to be correct. Each user should consider the information in
this safety data sheet within the context of their particular
application as Accensi Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control
conditions under which this product may be used. Accensi Pty Ltd
will not be responsible for any damages arising out of the use or

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