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1 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 1 of 6 1. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and Supplier. Product name: Recommended Use: Company details: Telephone: Facsimile: Emergency telephone: Asulox A selective weedkiller for the control of docks and bracken. Bayer New Zealand Limited, 3 Argus Place, Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand Orica SH&E Shared services (24hr) 2. Hazards Identification. Hazard classification: Classification and type: Risk & Safety Phrases: Classified as hazardous according to the criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations HSNO Class 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.8B, 9.1C, 9.2D This product may cause skin irritation. This product may cause eye irritation. This product may cause reproductive/development damage from repeated oral exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Harmful to soil environment. R36, R38, R52, R62, 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients. Pure substance: Chemical identity of pure substance: Common name: Chemical Identity of Ingredients: Methyl ((4-aminophenyhl)sulphonyl) carbamate, monosodium salt asulam Mixture: Ingredient CAS No. Content (%w/v) Asulam as sodium salt in aqueous solution Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous % 60% Page 1 of 6

2 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 2 of 6 4. First Aid Measures: Description of necessary first aid measures: In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact the National Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals Information Centre, PO Box 913, Dunedin. Phone , 0800 POISON. Workplace facilities: Hygiene Practices: Poisoning symptoms: No specific facilities required. Standard emergency equipment must be available. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of concentration or spray mist. When mixing or applying, wear protective clothing, including face shield, impervious gloves and footwear. If clothing becomes contaminated with product, remove clothing immediately. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke while using. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water before meals and after work. Wash protective clothing daily after work. No case of human poisoning due to this product is on record. Eye: If product gets in eyes wash it out immediately with water. Skin: Inhaled: If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Move person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures. Fire Hazard Properties: May give rise to dangerous fumes (carbon and nitrogen oxides hydrochloric gas) if strongly heated. Extinguishing media: Recommended Protective clothing: Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, dry powders. When fighting a major fire wear an air-supplied respirator. Wear protective equipment. Page 2 of 6

3 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 3 of 6 6. Accidental Release Measures. Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Procedure for spill: Emergency Procedures: Ensure suitable personal protection during removal of spillages. This means wearing eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and overalls. Washings must be prevented from entering surface water drains or waterways. Keep all bystanders away. Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust and vapour cartridge, full length clothing and PVC gloves. Contaminated material must be disposed of in accordance with all local authority requirements. For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure approved landfill site. For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established. Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water practicable. Procedure for Disposal: a)triple rinsing or preferably pressure rinsing containers with water. Add the rinsings to the spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. b) Burning of empty containers if circumstances, especially wind direction, permit is an alternative method. Do not burn unless in a suitable incinerator. c) Product or unused spray mix should be disposed of according to label instructions. 7. Handling and Storage. Handling Practices: Conditions for Safe Storage and Store Sire Requirements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of concentrate or spray mist. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash face and hands before eating, drinking or smoking. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and protect from sunlight. Avoid temperatures below 0 C or above 30 C. Packaging: Store in original container, tightly closed, away from foodstuffs. Page 3 of 6

4 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 4 of 6 8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection Engineering measures: Respiratory protection: Eye protection: Other protective equipment: Hygiene measures: Use in well ventilated areas. Where insufficient ventilation,use suitable respiratory protection. Wear suitable protective gloves (e.g. Polyvinyl chloride PVC). After contamination with product change the gloves immediately. Chemical goggles/face protection. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid inhaling aerosols and vapours. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Store work clothes and street clothes separately. Wash hand before breaks and at the end of work. Change contaminated protective clothing. Keep away from food, drinks and tobacco. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Colour: Vapour pressure: Specific gravity: Solubility in water: Solubility in organic solvents: ph: Flash point: Boiling point: OTHER PROPERTIES Dust explosion class: Corrosive: Clear liquid Brownish-yellow Negligible 20 C Asulam 20 C Sodium salt >600 Acetone 340mg/l, Methanol 280mg/l and Hydrocarbons <20mg/l Approx. 9.0 Non flammable Decomposes above 144 C Non-explosive Non-corrosive, alkaline 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability of the Substance: Conditions to Avoid: Materials to Avoid: Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization Stable under standard conditions. Page 4 of 6

5 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 5 of Toxicological Information Acute oral toxicity: Acute dermal toxicity: Skin irritation: Eye irritation: Other information LD 50 : rat >12.5ml/kg LD 50 : rat >2ml/kg Irritant to skin irritant to eyes May cause sensitization by skin contact. 12. Ecological Information Acute fish toxicity: LC 50 for three species of fish were in excess of 5,000 ppm. 13. Disposal Considerations. LD 50 of the formulation to a range of birds was in excess of 10ml/kg with dietary feeding trials showing LD in excess of 75,000ppm. Product Disposal: Container Disposal: Dispose of this product only by using according to the label, or at an approved landfill or other approved facility. Triple rinse the empty container adding rinseate to the spray tank. Recycle if possible. If allowed under local authority, burn if circumstances, especially wind direction permit, otherwise crush and bury in an approved local authority facility. Do not use container for any other purpose. 14. Transportation Information. Rail/Road (RID/ADR) Sea (IMDG-Code) Air (ICAO/IATA) UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S, (asulam) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X. UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S, (asulam) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X. Marine Pollutant for Marine Transport Only. UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S, (asulam) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X. Page 5 of 6

6 Date of Issue: 24 August 2005 Page 6 of Regulatory Information. HSNO Approval Number: HSR HSNO Controls (inc. Tracking): See for controls. Approved Handlers required: Approved Handlers not required. ACVM Registration: P 1487 ACVM Controls: See for registration conditions. 16. Other Information. 6.3B May cause skin irritation. 6.4A May cause eye irritation. 6.8B May cause reproductive/development damage from repeated oral exposure. 9.1C Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. 9.2D Harmful to soil environment. R36 Irritating to eyes. R38 Irritating to skin. R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms. R62 Possible risk to impaired fertility. Registered trademark of Bayer. The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe products in terms of their safety requirements. The above details do not imply any guarantee concerning composition, properties or performance of the product. Page 6 of 6

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CONFIDOR SUPRA SAFETY DATA SHEET. Date of Issue: 23 May 2006 Date of Previsous Issue: 24 August Page 1 of 6 1. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and Supplier. Product name: Other product names: Application: ERMA approval: Company: Telephone: Facsimile: Emergency telephone: Confidor Supra Confidor Supra