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Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : December 2005 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU3M
Product Name : Spraymate FOAM MARKER Pink

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name Spraymate FOAM MARKER Pink
Product Code 3353
Product Type Foam Marker
Company Name NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED. (ABN 80 004 377 780)
Address 103-105 Pipe Road Laverton North
Victoria 3026 Australia
Emergency Tel. 24hr 1800 033 498
Telephone/Fax Tel: (03) 9282-1000 Fax: (03) 9282-1001
Number
Recommended Use A pink foam marker for use with agricultural spraying.
Other Names Name Product Code
Pink Marking Foam 5026
Other Information This MSDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the
concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do
not apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for
application. Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much
less severe.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods Code.
Risk Phrase(s) R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrase(s) S13 Keep away from food,drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Other Information Poisons Schedule : Not Scheduled

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Sodium Alkyl Ether Sulfate 68585-34-2 289 g/L
Water and minor components N/A 30-60 %
Fatty Alcohol 41 g/L
Glycol Ether 10-30 %
Rhodamine B Dye 0-3 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Give a glass of water.
Obtain medical advice.

Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : December 2005 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU3M
Product Name : Spraymate FOAM MARKER Pink

First Aid Facilities If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
If vomiting occurs, surfactant present may cause pulmonary pneumonitis.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Media
Hazards from If involved in a fire, the dehydrated components may emit oxides of sulphur and
oxides of carbon.
Combustion Products
Speical Protective Breathable air apparatus may have to be worn in confined spaces.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Specific Hazards Considered low risk due to water content, however upon evaporation of water the
product is combustible.

Hazchem Code None Allocated
Emergency Action in If exposed to fire, keep container cool by spraying with water.
case of Fire
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal Contain spill and absorb with clay, sand, soil or proprietary absorbent (such as
vermiculite).
Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type containers for
disposal.
Personal Protection For appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), refer Section 8.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Do NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams, or any other water bodies with
chemical or used containers.
Handling
Conditions for Safe Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standards have been set for this product.
Standards
Engineering Controls Natural ventilation is sufficient when handling concentrate and preparing spray
solution.
Personal Protective When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length
Equipment
PVC gloves and face shield or goggles.
Hygiene Measures After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day's use, wash contaminated clothing and safety equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Pink liquid.
Boiling Point 100??C (water)
Solubility in Water Completely miscible in water
Specific Gravity 1.01
Volatile Component 75% approx.
Flammability Non flammable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Reactions Keep away from strong oxidising agents.
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : December 2005 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU3M
Product Name : Spraymate FOAM MARKER Pink

Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation The components of the product are of low volatility and no adverse effects are
expected from handling the concentrate.
However, care should be taken to avoid the inhalation of excessive amounts of
spray mist during field spraying, respiratory irritation may occur.
Ingestion Ingestion of the concentrate in relatively large amounts can result in headache,
nausea, lethargy, motor weakness and incoordination.
If aspirated into the lung, e.g. from vomiting, the presence of surfactants may
result in chemical pneumonitis or other lung damage.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause irritation.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Prolonged contact with the concentrate may result in absorption of butyl
diglycol in harmful amounts.
Eye The concentrate may cause irritation of the eyes unless washed off immediately.
Chronic Effects No information available, no chronic effects expected.
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat) 1995 mg/kg for sodium laureth sulfate
LD50 (rat) >6560 mg/kg for butyl diglycol
LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg for dodecanol
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat) 2800 mg/kg for butyl diglycol
Dermal
Eye Irritation The product is an eye irritant.
Skin Irritation The product is a skin irritant.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Short Summary of The material is biodegradable as determined by Australian Standard AS1792-1976.
Assessment of
Environmental Impact
Other Precautions Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers
which have held this product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal On site disposal of the concentrated product is not acceptable.
Ideally, the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there is a need
to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who hold periodic
collections of unwanted chemicals (ChemCollect).
Container Disposal Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer the container
for recycling/reconditioning, or puncture top, sides and bottom and dispose of
in landfill in accordance with local regulations.
drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty,
cleaned, non returnable crop production and on-farm animal health chemical
containers. If the label on your container carries the drumMuster symbol, triple
rinse the container, ring your local Council, and offer the container for
collection in the program.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : December 2005 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NU3M
Product Name : Spraymate FOAM MARKER Pink

Storage and Transport Considered non dangerous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Packaging & KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Labelling
Hazard Category Irritant
AICS (Australia) All of the components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point Normal Hours: Mr Volker Maier Phone: (03) 9282 1000
After Hours: Shift Supervisor Phone: 1800 033 498
Revisions Highlighted The MSDS was reviewed. Minor changes were made to the information.
Description of active ingredients has be altered to match the label.
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