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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT

Synonyms: Crop Care MSDS No. 15732

CAS-No.: 68551-13-3

Molecular Formula:

Supplier: Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd
ACN: 061 362 347
Street Address: 77 Tingira Street
Pinkenba 4008
Australia
Telephone: + 61 7 3867 9100
Facsimile: + 61 7 3867 9110

Emergency telephone number: 1 800 033 111 (ALL HOURS)

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Recommended use: Biodegradable wetting and spreading agent.

Appearance: Clear, pale straw-coloured liquid.

CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO. PROPORTION
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Alcohol alkoxylate 68551-13-3 1000 g/L (100%)
PROPORTION (% weight per weight):
VHIGH >60, HIGH 30-60, MED 10-29, LOW 1-9, VLOW <1
This chemical is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS).

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
transportby Road and Rail.

Classified as a C2 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) for the purpose of storage and handling, in accordance with the
requirements of AS 1940. Refer to State Regulations for storage and transport requirements.

Poisons Schedule (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): N/A - Not Applicable

Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT Substance Key: 000501573201
Issued : 27.03.2000 Version: 1.5 0DWHULDO 6DIHW\ 'DWD 6KHHW

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
assistance.

Eye contact: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination
it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.

Skin contact: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before
re-use. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.

Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and
loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until
fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards: Combustible liquid.

Fire fighting further advice: Combustible liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes including oxides of carbon.
Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to products of combustion.

Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide,
dry chemical powder).

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SMALL SPILLS: Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to
prevent skin and eye contamination. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in
properly labelled containers for disposal. Wash area down with detergent and excess water.
LARGE SPILLS: Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and the inhalation of vapour.
Contain using sand or soil - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled
drums for disposal. Washarea down with detergent and excess water. If contamination of crops or waterways
has occurred advise emergency services or State Department of Agriculture.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store in the closed original container in a cool, well ventilated area. Do
not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Classified as a C2 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) for the purpose of storage and handling, in accordance with the
requirements of AS 1940. Refer to State Regulations for storage and transport requirements.

Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT Substance Key: 000501573201
Issued : 27.03.2000 Version: 1.5 0DWHULDO 6DIHW\ 'DWD 6KHHW

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

National occupational exposure limits
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
(Worksafe Australia).

Engineering measures: Use in a well ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use.

Personal protection equipment: OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES (Short).
Code:B -Orica Personal Protection Guide No.1, 1998

MANUFACTURE, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT: Avoid eye contact, repeated or prolonged skin contact and
the inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Always wash hands before
smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
If risk of inhalation of vapour exists, wear organic vapour respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715
and AS/NZS 1716.
PREPARATION AND USE OF PRODUCT: Avoid all eye and skin contact. Wear rubber/PVC gloves, safety
glasses and overalls.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

/ Colour / Odour: Clear, pale straw-coloured liquid.
Form

Solubility: Soluble in water and most organic solvents.

Specific Gravity (20 C) : 1.00 Melting Point (C) : N App
Rel Vapour Density (air=1): N Av Boiling Point (C) : >100
Vapour Pressure (20 C) : N Av Decomp. Point (C) : N Av
Flash Point (C) : 169 Sublimation Point : N App
Flammability Limits (%) : N Av pH (1% aq.soln.) : 6-8
Autoignition Temp (C) : N Av Viscosity : N Av
% Volatile by volume : N Av Evaporation Rate : N Av
Solubility in water (g/L) : N Av (n-Butyl acetate=1)
(Typical values only - consult specification sheet)
N Av = Not available N App = Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Reacts with oxidising agents.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the
product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:

Acute Effects
Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT Substance Key: 000501573201
Issued : 27.03.2000 Version: 1.5 0DWHULDO 6DIHW\ 'DWD 6KHHW

Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (1)

Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.

Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.

Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation unless present as an aerosol. Inhalation of high
concentrations of mist may result in respiratory irritation.

Long Term Effects
No information available for product.

Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity
Oral LD50 (rabbit): >1000 mg/kg. (1)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available for the product.
However for a similar product.
Toxic to aquatic organisms.
Readily biodegradable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean container to recycler or designated
collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for
this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and roots.Empty containers and product should not be burnt.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for
transportby Road and Rail.

Marine Transport

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG
Code) for transport by sea.

Air Transport

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT Substance Key: 000501573201
Issued : 27.03.2000 Version: 1.5 0DWHULDO 6DIHW\ 'DWD 6KHHW

DangerousGoods Regulations for transport by air.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

Poisons Schedule (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): N/A - Not Applicable

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Literary reference

(1) On ??CC Info Disc Chem Safe. ACOHS Pty Ltd. 06/97
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by SHE Pacific Pty Ltd
on behalf of Orica Ltd and its subsidiary companies.
Contact Point: SHE Pacific Pty Ltd, MSDS Services
Within Australia: Telephone 1 800 624 132
Facsimile (03) 9665 7929
Outside Australia: Telephone +61 3 9665 7500
Facsimile +61 3 9665 7929
Reasons For Issue : Alignment to Worksafe Requirements.
: Change in First Aid Measurements.
: Change in Health Effects Data.
Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have
a current copy.
(R) BS1000 is a registered Trade Mark.

This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of
the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since Orica Limited and
its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user
must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in
the workplace.

If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the user
should contact this company.

Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to
our customers and is also available upon request.

Product name: BS 1000 (R) BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT Substance Key: 000501573201
Issued : 27.03.2000 Version: 1.5
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