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Gibb-3-ene-1,10-dicarboxylicacid, 2,4a-dihydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylene-, 1,4a-lactone, (1a,2b,4aa,4bb,10b)-

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CYTOLIN? PLANT GROWTH REGULATO SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Product Name: Cytolin Plant Growth Regulator
Product Use: Can improve fruit shape/typiness in apples. For thinning in apples
when used in combination with CyLex. For thinning of Red Delicious
and Gala apples in combination with NAA. Also for promotion of lateral
growth in Red Delicious apples and cherries.
Company: Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 21 081 096 255
Address: 501 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone Number: (02) 9904-6499 (Mon?CFri 8am??5pm EST)
Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 024 973 (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Entity CAS number Proportion
Gibberellins A4 and A7 468-44-0 & 510-75-8 1.8%
6-benzyladenine 1214-39-7 1.8%
Other ingredients determined to be non-hazardous - 96.4%

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Approved Criteria Classification: This product is hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
SUSDP Classification: Not Scheduled
ADG Classification: Not a Dangerous Good

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Colour: Colourless clear
Physical description: Liquid
Odour: odourless
Major health hazards: Product is non-toxic by ingestion, skin contact or inhalation. Direct
contact with eyes or skin may cause mild irritation

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Acute Toxicity: Product is non-toxic by ingestion, skin contact or inhalation. Direct contact with eyes or skin
may cause mild irritation
Signs and Symptoms of Systemic Effects: Direct contact eyes or skin may cause mild irritation.

Eye: Non irritant
Skin: Non irritant. Not a sensitiser.
Ingestion: Not a likely route of exposure
Inhalation: Not a likely route of exposure

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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Scheduled Poisons: Poison Information Centres in each State capital city can provide additional assistance
for scheduled poisons. Telephone: 131126 (Australia).

Eye contact: Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation
persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide
symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.

Skin contact: Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation
persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide
symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.

Ingestion: Remove from source of exposure. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.

Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.

Note to physician: No known antidote, provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure ?? kidney disorders (caused by solvent
carrier).

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable and no explosive properties. Will support combustion.
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Flash Point: 108 C (226 F) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Lower Explosive Limit: 2.6%
Upper Explosive Limit: 12.5%
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Autoignition Temp: 741 F

Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate media for underlying cause of fire.
Hazardous Decomposition None known.
Products:
Hazardous reactions: N/ Materials to avoid: Oxidizers
Fire Fighting: Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Emergency Telephone Number: 1800 024 973 (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY)

Observe precautions in Section 8: Personal Protection
Stop the source of the spill if it is safe to do so. Contain the spill to prevent further contamination of the soil,
surface water, or ground water.

FOR SPILLS ON LAN CONTAINMENT: Avoid runoff into storm sewers or other bodies of water.
CLEANUP: Absorb onto sawdust or sand, and place in sealable container for disposal. Ventilate and
wash area. Dispose of product in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

FOR SPILLS IN WATE CONTAINMENT: Avoid runoff into storm sewers or other bodies of water. Isolate contaminated water.
CLEANUP: Remove contaminated water for treatment or disposal.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Name: Cytolin Sumitomo Chemical Australia Date: June 2006
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Keep out of reach of children. Keep pesticide in original container. Store below 24 C. Do not store or transport
near food or feed. Do not contaminate food or feed. Do not put into food or drink containers. Store in a cool, dry
place, out of direct sunlight.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

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EXPOSURE STANDARDS: 8hr TWA: 50 ppm total vapour and aerosol, 10 mg/m for a major component.
Use local exhaust.

EYE PROTECTION: Eye contact can be avoided by wearing protective eyewear (safety glasses or
goggles).

RESPIRATION/VENTILATION: Air purifying respirator with organic va pour filter where high vapour
concentrations are likely.

SKIN PROTECTION: Skin contact should be minimised by wearing protective clothing including
impervious (nitrile rubber or neoprene) gloves.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Colourless clear liquid
ODOUR: odourless
MELTING/FREEZING POINT: N BOILING POINT: N BULK DENSITY: 8.67 lb/gal
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.045 @ 25 C
SOLUBILITY: Miscible with water
VAPOUR DENSITY: >2
VAPOUR PRESSURE: N o
VISCOSITY: 58.0 cP @ 25 C
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pH: 3.25 (10% solution in water @20-25 C)

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizers
HAZARDOUS Hazard polymerisation will not occur.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute (Product Specific)
Eye irritation: Minimally irritating in an eye irritation test in rabbits.
Oral LD50 (rat): >5,050 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 (rabbits): >5,050 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalation toxicity: No lethality was observed in rats after a 4-hour nose-only exposure to an aerosol
concentration of 6.6 mg/L.
Irritation of the skin Produced slight redness in dermal irritation test in rabbits. Not classified as a skin
(rabbits): irritant.
Corrosiveness: No corrosive properties.
Sensitisation: Did not produce any positive reactions in skin sensitization assay (maximisation test)
in guinea pigs.
Special Target Organ Ingestion of sizeable amounts (over 100ml) may cause some gastrointestinal upset
Effects: and temporary central nervous system depression due to the carrier solvent. Effects
appear more severe in individuals with kidney problems. Lactic acidosis, stupor and
seizures have been reported following chronic ingestion of the carrier.

Name: Cytolin Sumitomo Chemical Australia Date: June 2006
Chronic/Carcinogenicity
No adverse effects known. None of the components are classified as carcinogens.

Teratology (Birth Defects) Information
N/
Reproduction Information
N/
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate
Hydrolysis: Not available
Photolysis: Not available
Soil half life: Not available
Water solubility: Not available
Ecotoxicity
Avian

Aquatic

Other non-target organisms

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Puncture, or shred and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If not available, bury the containers
below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable
vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should NOT be burnt.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Store in the closed, original container in a well-ventilated area, as cool as possible. Keep out of reach of
children. Do not store in direct sunlight.

ADG Code: Not a Dangerous Good
HAZCHEM Code: Not Applicable

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product is registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Abbreviations:
NA Not Applicable
NDA No Data Available

Revision date: June 2006
Revision number:

THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS MSDS IS BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE TO US AS OF THE REVISION DATE GIVEN
HEREIN, AND BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. CONTACT SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AUSTRALIA TO CONFIRM IF YOU
HAVE THE MOST CURRENT MSDS.

Name: Cytolin Sumitomo Chemical Australia Date: June 2006

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