MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET “CALYFIX 2,4-D SL” - Kaap Agri

“Calyfix 2,4-D SL” MSDS Page 2 of 5Version : 14. FIRST AID MEASURESEye contact:Skin contact:Inhalation:Ingestion:Flush eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if possible. Getmedical attention.Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Washcontaminated clothing before re-use.Remove patient to fresh air.Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do notinduce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. In the case of vomiting, avoidcontamination of respiratory passages.Advice to doctors / physician: Treat symptomatically.Antidote:There is no known antidote.5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESFlash Point: Not available.Extinguishing Media: Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).Fire and Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable. Minimise the use of water to prevent environmentalcontamination.Hazardous Products of Combustion: Carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride.Fire Fighting Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus. De-contaminate equipment after use.6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPersonal Precautions: Use personal protection equipment (full overall, boots, rubber gloves, eye protection).Environmental PrecautionsSmall Quantities: Absorb with sand, soil or other absorbent material. Wash the spill area with detergent andwater. Minimise the use of water to prevent environmental contamination.Large Quantities: Contain spillage with dykes, sand bags or other types of barriers. Remove heavilycontaminated soil and place in clearly marked containers for disposal. Dispose of in an approvedmanner. Wash the spill area with detergent and water.Leaking containers should be placed in leak-proof drums and transported for repacking orreprocessingRefer to Section 13 for disposal of spilled material.7. HANDLING AND STORAGEGood industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed at all times when handling thisproduct.Handling:Avoid contact with eyes.Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product.

“Calyfix 2,4-D SL” MSDS Page 3 of 5Version : 1Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling or contact with this product.Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water bodies when disposing of equipment rinse water.Refer to Section 13 for disposal of rinse water.Observe all safeguards on the label as to cleaning and destruction of the container.Storage:Minimum Storage Temperature: Do not allow to freeze.Maximum Storage Temperature: 32 ºCNo not store with food, feed, seed, fertiliser and drinking water.Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.Store only in the original labelled container.Minimum Shelf Life: 2 years.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIONEngineering Controls:Eye Protection:Skin Protection:Respiratory Protection:Have eye wash facilities available at locations where eye contact can occur.Wear goggles or eye protection when handling the concentrate.For repeat or prolonged exposure wear chemical resistant gloves.No special requirement when used as recommended.9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCTThese are typical data based on tests but may vary from sample to sample. These typical values should not beconstrued as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.ColourOff-whiteFormSoluble ConcentrateOdourNoneFlash PointNot applicable.Density 1.0 – 1.1SolubilityWater : Completely solublepH 7.0 – 7.410. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStability:Stable under normal conditions.Hazardous Decomposition: See Section 5.Materials to Avoid / Reactivity:11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONThis section is intended for use by toxicologists and health professionals.Data obtained on this and similar products and components are summarised below.Acute Oral Toxicity: Rat, LD50: > 2 000 mg/kg body weightAcute Dermal Toxicity: Rat, LD50: > 2 000 mg/kg body weightSkin Irritation: Rabbit, OECD 404 Test: Mild irritation can occur.

“Calyfix 2,4-D SL” MSDS Page 4 of 5Version : 1Eye Irritation: Rabbit, OECD 405 Test: Moderate to severe eye irritation can occur.Skin Sensitization: Guinea Pig, Buehler Test: Mild to no skin sensitisation.Mutagenicity (Active ingredient / Formulation): Not mutagenic.Carcinogenicity: Not carcinogenic.Toxicity to Reproduction and/or Fertility: Not a reproductive toxin at recommended use rates.Developmental Toxicity / Teratology: Not a developmental toxin at recommended use rates.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONThis section is intended for use by ecotoxicologists and environmental specialists.Data obtained on this and similar products and components are summarised below.Aquatic Toxicity, Algae:Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum): Acute toxicity, 72 hours, static, ErC50 (growth rate): 33 mg/lAquatic Toxicity, Fish:Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): Acute toxicity (a.i.), 96 hours, static, LC50: 263 mg/lRainbow Trout: Acute toxicity (a.i.), 96 hours, static, LC50: 320 mg/lAquatic Toxicity, Invertebrates:Water Flea (Daphnia magna), Na salt; 48 hours, static, LC50: 40 mg/lArthropod ToxicityHoney bee (Apis mellifera): Contact, 48 hours, LD50: 94 µg/bee.Regarded as non-toxic to bees.Avian ToxicityBobwhite Quail (Colinus virginianus): Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC 50: > 5 000 mg/kg dietMallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos): Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC 50: > 5 000 mg/kg dietPractically non-toxic to birds.Bioaccumulation: Bioaccumulation is not expected due to high solubility and low octanol-H 2 0 partition coefficient.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSProductRecycle if appropriate equipment and/or facilities are available.Burn only in controlled high temperature incinerator.Dispose of as hazardous industrial waste.Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations.ContainersTriple or pressure rinse empty containers.Pour rinse water into spray tank; spray on target area.Store for collection by approved waste disposal service.Dispose of as non hazardous industrial waste.Do not use containers for any other purpose.Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONThis is for information only. Apply appropriate local regulations.

“Calyfix 2,4-D SL” MSDS Page 5 of 5Version : 115. REGULATORY INFORMATIONRSA: Registration Number L 8301, Act Number 36 of 1947.Classification:Group Ia (Red, Extremely Toxic)Group Ib (Red, Toxic)Group II (Yellow, Hazardous)Group III (Blue, Caution)Group IV (Green)The information presented is not necessarily exhaustive but is regarded as representative. These data are presented ingood faith and are believed to be correct. No representation as to the completeness or accuracy of these data is made.No responsibility for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information willbe accepted. In the event of any uncertainty, consult the supplier before use.