POQUER 120 EC - MSDS - Makhteshim-Agan SA (Pty) Ltd

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETPOQUER 120 EC1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/ UNDERTAKINGProduct nameChemical descriptionUse: Poquer 120 EC: Clethodim: (±) -2-[(E) -3-chloroallyloxyimino]propyl]-5-[2-(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxycyhex-2-enone.: HerbicideCompany identification: Makhteshim-Agan SA (Pty) Ltd21 Viben StreetBrankenfell7560Emergency telephoneNumber : + 27 82 807 7102: + 27 21 982 14602) COMPOSTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSSubstance name value(s) CAS No: EC No Index No ClassificationClethodim 12-14 % 99129-21-2 ---- --------- ----------Naphtha solvent heavy petroleum: 31-34% 64742-94-5 265-198-5 649-424-00-3 Xn; R653) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONHuman Health Hazards: Harmful by inhalation. May cause lung damage if swallowed.Environmental hazards: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects inthe aquatic environment.4) FIRST-AID MEASURESEffects and symptomsFirst-aid measuresInhalationIngestionSkin contact: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult: artificial respiration, getmedical attention.: Wash out mouth with plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to anunconscious person. Get medical attention.: Remove contaminated clothing and shoe. Wash away remainder withplenty of water.Eye contact : wash out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open for at least 15minutes. Get medical attention.Note to physician: NO specific antidote known. Treat symptomatically and give supportivetherapy.Protection of first-aiders : Use appropriate protection (see section 8)5) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESExtinguishing mediaHazardous decomposition productsProtection of fire-fighters: For small fire: dry chemical powder, water spray carbon dioxide.For large fire: foam, water fog, water spray.: sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2…), carbon oxides (CO, CO2): Self-contained breathing apparatus and total protection required inenclosed areas

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETPOQUER 120 EC6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPersonal precautionsEnvironmental precautionsAfter spillage: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/ face protection.: Do not empty into drains. Do not discharge into the environment.: Absord in sand or other inert material. Collect spills and put it intoappropriated container. Disposed of this material and its container athazardous or special waste collection point.7) HANDLING AND STORAGEHandlingStorage: Ventilation required: Keep in original containers. Store in dry, well-ventilated area.Precautions in handling and storage : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIONEngineering measuresIndustrial hygiene: Ventilation required: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. When using, do not eat, drink orsmoke. Wash clothing before re-using.Personal protection- Respiratory protection : No special respiratory protection equipment is recommended underNormal conditions of use with adequate ventilation.- Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing, wear safety boots.- Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves- Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glassesOccupational Exposure Limits: No data available.9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPhysical state: LiquidColour: AmberOdour: AromaticpH: 4.9 (% emulsion)Density (g/ml) : 0.938 @ 20 ºCViscosity : 52.5 e-6 m2/s @ 40 ºCVapour pressure (mPa) : 400 (Naphtha)Log P octanol/ water: 4.18 @ pH 7 (Clethodim)Flammability: Not flammableExplosion properties: Not explosiveOxidation properties: Not oxidizing.Oxidation properties: Not oxidizing

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETPOQUER 120 EC10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStabilityHazardous decompositionProductsMaterials to avoid: Stable under normal conditions: Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2…) carbon oxides (CO, CO2): Oxidizing agents, acids, alkali11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONToxicity informationRat oral LD50 [mg/kg}: > 2000 mg/kgRat dermal LD50 [mg/kg]: > 2000 mg/kgRat inhalation LC50 [mg/kg] : > 4.01.Dermal irritation (rabbit): Mildly irritantEyes Irritation (rabbits): Mildly irritantSensitization: Non sensitizer.CarcinogenicityMutagenicityReproductive toxicity: Clethodim: Not classified.: Clethodim: not mutagenic: clethodim: Not considered to be toxic for the reproductive system.12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION96 H-LC50 – Rainbow trout [mg/l] : 6748 H-EC50 – Daphnia magna [mg/l] : 101.6472 H-EC50 Algae [mg/l] : 3.87LD50 Birds [mg/kg] : Mallard duck >6000Bees LD50 ([µg/Bee]Persistence and degradability: Not toxic to bees: Clethodim: soil: The product is not persistent.Half-life time (t1/2) 1-3 daysClethodim: Water.: Half-life time (t1/2) 28-310 days.Date of issue: 13/07/2005 Version: Page 3 of

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETPOQUER 120 EC13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSDisposal: Dispose of in a pesticide approval landfill, or in a chemical incineratorequipped with scrubbers. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.14) TRANSPORT INFORMATIONGeneral information: Not classified.15) REGULATORY INFORMATIONEU Classification: According to Commission Directive 67/548/ EEC, 1999/45/EC and itsamendmentsR Phrase(s)S Phrase(s): R20 – Harmful by inhalation.R52/53 – Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverseeffects in the aquatic environment.R65 – Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.: S02 – Keep out of the reach of children.S13 – Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.S36/37/39 – wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/faceprotection.S46 – If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show thiscontainer or label.S57 – Use appropriate containment to avoid environmentalcontamination.S61 – Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.16) OTHER INFORMATIONDISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which arebelieved to be reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express orimplied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use ordisposal of the product are beyond our control and maybe beyond our knowledge. For this andother reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damageor expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal ofthe product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product isused as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable