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Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : July 2006 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NUCY
Product Name : BONZA Spray Adjuvant

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIE Product Name BONZA Spray Adjuvant
Product Code 3395
Product Type Adjuvant
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 specially formulated blend of paraffinic oil, fatty acid penetrants and
nonoxynol surfactant to enhance the wetting, spreading and uptake of systemic
Herbicides through waxy leaf surfaces; with other agricultural chemicals
including Insecticides and Defoliants to improve wetting and spreading; as an
aid for modifying spray droplet quality and to preserve droplet survival as
specified in the Directions for Use table on the label.
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) R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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.
S39 Wear eye/face protection.
Other Information Poisons Schedule S5

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Liquid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Paraffinic Mineral Oil 8020-83-5 450 g/L
Fatty acid and fatty acid 259 g/L
derivatives
Nonoxynol 9016-45-9 91 g/L
Other ingredients (considered 10-30 %
non-hazardous)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove affected person to fresh air until recovered.
If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
(Australia).
Skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : July 2006 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NUCY
Product Name : BONZA Spray Adjuvant

Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids open and wash with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice immediately.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
If vomiting occurs, mineral oil and surfactants present may cause pulmonary
pneumonitis.
Pulmonary oedema is possible and may be delayed.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have
passed; they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is
therefore essential.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Media
Hazards from If involved in a major fire, could evolve oxides of carbon or nitrogen.
Combustion Products
Speical Protective Breathable air apparatus should be worn when fighting a fire in which this
product is involved.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Hazchem Code None Allocated

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
Other Information Always read the label and any attached leaflet before use.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standards have been set for this product.
NOHSC has set the following exposure standard for refined mineral oil mist :
Standards
TLV (TWA) 5 mg/m3, STEL -.

Engineering Controls Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate.
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
rubber 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.
Requirements NSW regulations require that people who use pesticides in their job or business
must have training in the application of the materials. By 1st September, 2005
Concerning Special
all users must have received such training.
Training
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear light green liquid
Odour Pine odour
Solubility in Water Disperses in water.
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : July 2006 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NUCY
Product Name : BONZA Spray Adjuvant

Specific Gravity 0.875
Flammability Combustible liquid C1.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerisation is not possible.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation Not a likely route of exposure when handling the concentrate.
Ingestion May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach.
Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not
expected to cause injury.
If aspirated into the lung, e.g. from vomiting, the presence of mineral oil and
nonionic surfactants may result in chemical pneumonitis or other lung damage.
Skin Prolonged contact with the concentrate can cause defatting of the skin and may
result in dermatitis.
Eye The concentrate will cause severe irritation and possible damage unless washed
off immediately.
Chronic Effects No information available, no chronic effects expected.
Acute Toxicity - Oral No data available.
Acute Toxicity - No data available.
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - No data available.
Inhalation
Eye Irritation Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin Irritation Mild skin irritant.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Short Summary of The product contains a surfactant.
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 Do not use this container for any other purpose.
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 recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated
collection point.
If not recycling, puncture or shred and bury containers in local authority
landfill.
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.
Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue Date : July 2006 ISSUED by NUFARM
Infosafe No. 3NUCY
Product Name : BONZA Spray Adjuvant

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
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 S5
Packaging & READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Labelling
Hazard Category Irritant

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 First Issue
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