Bayer CropScience

Safety Data Sheet

Bayer Glyphosate 450 Herbicide
Version 1 / AUS Revision Date: 02.04.2013
102000021852 Print Date: 02.04.2013

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product name Bayer Glyphosate 450 Herbicide
Other names none
Product code (UVP) 79527055
Chemical Group glycine derivative

Recommended use Herbicide

Chemical Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL)
Company Bayer Cropscience Pty Ltd
–ABN 87 000 226 022
391-393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia

Telephone (03) 9248 6888

Technical Information Service 1800 804 479
Facsimile (03) 9248 6800
Website www.bayercropscience.com.au
Emergency telephone no. 1800 033 111 Orica SH&E Shared Services

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE NON-DANGEROUS GOODS

Hazardous classification Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission -
NOHSC)
R-phrase(s) R36 - Irritating to eyes.
S-phrase(s) See sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13.
ADG Classification Not “dangerous goods” for transport by road or rail according to the
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
Rail. - See Section 14.
SUSMP classification (Poison Schedule 5 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and
Schedule) Poisons)

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical nature
Glyphosate isopropylamine salt 450 g/l
Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration [%]
Glyphosate, isopropylamine salt 38641-94-0 39.52
Ethoxylated tallow alkyl amines 61791-26-2 9.98
Other ingredients (non-hazardous) to
100%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13

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11 26), and follow the advice given. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the doctor.
General advice
Keep patient warm and at rest. Place and transport victim in stable position (lying sideways).
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely. When symptoms persist
or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation
develops and persists.
Eye contact
Remove contact lens and rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Notes to physician
Symptoms
The product causes irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes., Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea., If large amounts are ingested, the
following symptoms may occur:, Abnormally decreased blood volume (hypovolaemia),
Bruising and haemorrhage formation, Corrosive effects, Liver and kidney injuries may occur.,
Acidosis, Seizures
Treatment
There is no specific antidote.
Appropriate supportive and symptomatic treatment as indicated by the patient's condition is
recommended.
In case of ingestion gastric lavage should be considered in cases of significant ingestions
only within the first 2 hours. However, the application of activated charcoal and sodium
sulphate is always advisable.
Monitor: respiratory and cardiac functions.
Carefully monitor the liver functions.
Carefully monitor the kidney functions.

SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Hazards from combustion products
In the event of fire the following may be released:
Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Oxides of phosphorus
Precautions for fire-fighting
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool containers with water in order to avoid
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pressure being built up due to heat.

Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by diking area with sand or earth.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazchem Code not applicable
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.
Use personal protective equipment.
Keep unauthorized people away.
Environmental precautions
Contain contaminated water and fire fighting water.
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder,
sawdust).
Collect and transfer the product into a properly labelled and tightly closed container.
When picked up, treat product as prescribed in Sec. 13. "Disposal considerations".
Reference to other sections
Information regarding safe handling, see section 7.
Information regarding personal protective equipment, see section 8.
Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Hygiene measures
Contact with eyes and skin must be avoided.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Before removing gloves clean them with soap and water.
Remove soiled clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again.
Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower.

Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage
area.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Keep away from direct sunlight.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Biological limit values
none
Components with workplace control parameters
Not established.
Personal protective equipment - End user
Hand protection Elbow-length PVC or nitrile gloves

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Eye protection Face-shield or goggles

Skin and body protection When using controlled droplet application wear protective waterproof
clothing.
Impervious footwear

Engineering Controls
Advice on safe handling
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form Liquid
Colour blue
Odour characteristic
Safety data
pH 4.5 - 5.2 at 100 % (23 °C)

pH 4.5 - 4.7 at 7 % (23 °C)

Flash point no data available

Ignition temperature no data available

Upper explosion limit no data available

Lower explosion limit no data available

Vapour pressure no data available

Relative vapour density no data available

Density ca. 1.20 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Water solubility no data available

Partition coefficient: n- no data available

octanol/water

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.

Materials to avoid Strong acids

Oxidizing agents
Strong reducing agents
Iron
Galvanised steel
Unlined mild steel

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Hazardous Decomposition Thermal decomposition can lead to release of:

Products Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Oxides of phosphorus

Hazardous reactions Corrosive to metals

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to
prescribed instructions.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation Low acute inhalation toxicity. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin May cause skin irritation. Low acute dermal toxicity.

Eye Causes eye irritation.

Ingestion May cause irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.

Acute oral toxicity LD50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/kg

The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 1.3 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 (rabbit) > 5,000 mg/kg

The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Skin irritation No skin irritation (rabbit)

The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Eye irritation Slight irritation (rabbit)

The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Sensitisation Non-sensitizing. (guinea pig)

The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Chronic toxicity Glyphosate did not cause specific target organ toxicity in
experimental animal studies.

Assessment Mutagenicity
Glyphosate was not mutagenic or genotoxic in a battery of in vitro and in vivo tests.

Assessment Carcinogenicity
Glyphosate was not carcinogenic in lifetime feeding studies in rats and mice.

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Assessment Toxicity to Reproduction

Glyphosate did not cause reproductive toxicity in a two-generation study in rats.

Assessment developmental toxicity

Glyphosate did not cause developmental toxicity in rats and rabbits.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish LC50 (Trout) > 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Toxicity to fish LC50 (Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)) > 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Toxicity to aquatic EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)) 930 mg/l

invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Toxicity to aquatic plants EC50 (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 72.9 mg/l

Exposure time: 72 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Toxicity to aquatic plants EC50 (Lemna gibba (duckweed)) 25.5 mg/l

Exposure time: 168 h
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Toxicity to other organisms LD50 (Eisenia fetida (earthworms)) > 5,000 mg/kg
Exposure time: 336 d
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate-
isopropylamine salt.

Toxicity to other organisms LD50 (Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite quail)) > 3,851 mg/kg
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Biodegradability Moderately/partially biodegradable.

Testing period: 33 - 77 d
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.
The single components are biologically degradable.

Biodegradability Moderately/partially biodegradable.

Testing period: 31 d
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

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Stability in water DT50: 27 - 146 d.

Water and sediment aerobic
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

DT50: 14 - 22 d.
Water and sediment anaerobic
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Stability in soil In Soil in Field trial: DT50 1 - 130 d. Depending on edaphic and
climatic conditions.
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

. It has a low potential for leaching into groundwater or moving to

deeper soil layers.
The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Bioaccumulation The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient glyphosate.

Does not bioaccumulate.

Additional Environmental no data available

Information

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

5, 10, 20 litre packs
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Dispose of rinsings in a disposal pit
specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree
roots. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection
point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and deliver empty packaging for appropriate
disposal to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is
not available bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically
marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in
compliance with relevant Local, State or Territory Government Regulations. DO NOT burn empty
containers or product.
100, 110 litre packs
If tamper evident seals are broken prior to initial use then the integrity of the contents cannot be
assured. Empty container by pumping through dry-break connection system. Do not attempt to
breach the valve system or the filling point, or contaminate the container with water or other
products. Ensure that the coupler, pump, meter and hoses are disconnected, triple rinsed and
drained after each use. When empty, or contents no longer required, return the container to the
point of purchase. This container remains the property of Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

According to national and international transport regulations not classified as dangerous goods.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: 62980
See also Section 2.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

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This SDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the
product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read
this SDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used
in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can
be made, the user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of
which is sent to our customers and is also available on request.

Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
versions.

END OF SDS

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