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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Active Ingredient: % w/v CAS # penconazole 10 % w/v [66246-88-6] Inert ingredient: Inert material up to 100% HAZARD INFORMATION:

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as a hazardous chemical according to the Australian criteria for the classification of chemicals

Hazard statements

R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin

Precautionary statements

FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. DO NOT induce vomiting. Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is required. Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a physician or Poison Information Centre immediately. Symptoms: Poisoning symptoms in laboratory animals were non-specific Medical No specific antidote, Treat symptomatically. Advice: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing media - small fires Use water spray, alcohol- Extinguishing resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide Media: extinguisher. DO NOT use direct jet of water. Extinguishing media - large fires Use alcohol-resistant foam Hazards from This product contains combustible organic components that Combustion may burn and decompose during a fire producing dense Products: black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Flash back possible over considerable distance. Special Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing Protective apparatus. Precautions and Equipment for Fire Fighters: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency In case of spillage it is important to take all steps Procedures: necessary to • Avoid eye and skin contact • Avoid contamination of waterways Methods and Procedure for spill Materials for (1) Keep all bystanders away Containment and (2) Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves Clean Up: (3) Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage (4) Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (eg sand or soil) (5) Shovel the absorbed spill into drums (6) Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill • For quantities up to 50 L of product bury in a secure landfill site • For quantities greater than 50 L seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number below) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established (7) Decontaminate spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water practicable HANDLING AND STORAGE: Precautions for Safe Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes Handling: and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. When preparing the spray wear: • cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, • a washable hat, • elbow-length PVC gloves, • a face shield or goggles. If product gets on skin immediately wash area with soap and water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each days use wash gloves, face shield, or goggles and contaminated clothing. Conditions for Safe Store in closed original container in a dry, well

Storage

ventilated place cool as possible out of direct sunlight. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION: ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS Component Exposure limit Value type National Exposure No exposure standard allocated Standards: Syngenta Exposure Penconazole 7 mg/ m3 Standards: Biological Limit No biological limits allocated Values: Engineering Controls: No special requirements. Product is used outdoors. Personal Protective Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and Equipment: skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. When preparing the spray wear: • cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, • a washable hat, • elbow-length PVC gloves, • a face shield or goggles. If product gets on skin immediately wash area with soap and water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each days use wash gloves, face shield, or goggles and contaminated clothing. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Appearance: yellow liquid Odor: aromatic odor PH: 4 - 8 Density: 1.03g/ml (at 20° C) Flash Point: 45° C Explosive Properties: non explosive Flammability: Non-flammable Corrosiveness: Non-corrosive STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions. Conditions to Avoid: None known. Incompatible Materials: None known. Hazardous Decomposition Combustion or thermal decomposition will Products: evolve toxic and irritant vapours. Hazardous Reactions: None known. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Acute Oral toxicity LOW TOXICITY Tests on rats indicate this product has a low toxicity following single doses of a similar formulation. (LD50 = 2,574 mg/kg) Dermal toxicity: LOW TOXICITY Tests on rabbits indicate this product has a low toxicity following skin contact with a similar formulation. (LC50= >4000 mg/kg) Inhalation: LOW TOXICITY Tests on rats indicate this product is not harmful due to inhalation of a similar formulation. (LC50 (4h) = >5.294 mg/L air) Skin irritation: Slight irritant Eye irritation: Moderate irritant Sensitisation: Not a sensitiser Chronic: Penconazole technical has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test-tube systems. No evidence was obtained of mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic neurotoxic or reproductive effects. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Ecotoxicity: Toxicity to fish: Moderately toxic to fish Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout): LC50 = 4.6 - 6.8 mg/L, 96 h (Based on studies with a similar formulation) Toxicity to daphnia and Slightly toxic to aquatic invertebrates Daphnia other aquatic magna (Water flea): EC50 = 36 mg/L, 48 h invertebrates: (Based on studies with a similar formulation) Toxicity to algae: Practically non-toxic to algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): EC50 = 3.9 mg/L, 72 h (Based on studies with a similar formulation) Toxicity to soil dwelling Slightly toxic to earthworms Eisenia foetida organisms: (earthworm): LC50 >1000 mg/kg, 14 d (Based on studies with a similar formulation) Bees: Slightly toxic to bees Apis mellifera (honey bee): LC50 oral = approx 7 μg/bee (Based on studies with a similar formulation) Persistence and Penconazole is persistent in water, but not in Degradability: soil Mobility Penconazole has very high mobility in soil