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Roundup ProBiactive
  1. Identification
  2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
  3. Hazards Identification
  4. First Aid Measures
  5. Fire Fighting Measures
  6. Accidental Release Measures
  7. Handling and Storage
  8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
  9. Physical and Chemical Properties
  10. Stability and Reactivity
  11. Toxicological Information
  12. Ecological Information
  13. Disposal Consideration
  14. Transport
  15. Regulatory Information
  16. Other Information

1. identification

Preparation:

 Roundup ProBiactive

Supplier:

Nomix Enviro Ltd, Portland Building, Portland Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 4PS
T: 0117 957 4574; F: 0117 956 3461

Chemical Emergency Agency Service 24 hour: 01865 407 333
2. composition/information on ingredients

Composition:
Isopropylamine salt of Glyphosate (Isopropylamine Salt of N-(Phosphonomethyl) Glycine)
(CAS No. 38641-94-0) 41.5% w/w (482g/l) (ca 30.8% w/w Glyphosate Acid)

Surfactant : 16% w/w
Water : 42.5% w/w

MAPP Number:

10330
3. hazards identification
Human health effects
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are followed.

Environmental effects
On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant adverse environmental effects when recommended use instructions are followed.

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4. first aid measures
Inhalation
Remove patient to fresh air.

Skin contact
Immediately wash with plenty of soap and water.

Eye Contact
Immediately rinse with plenty of portable water/sterile eye wash solution.

Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately obtain medical advice.

Grossly Contaminated clothing
Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash before re-use.

Further Medical Advice
Over exposure symptoms: unknown; only minor local symptoms are expected. Gastric lavage may be performed. Maintain airway and keep clear of secretions. Treat symptomatically. Monitor for hypertension and pulmonary dysfunction. No specific antidote. Treatment with atropine and oximes is not indicated. Keep patient under observation until condition is satisfactory and stable.

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5. fire fighting measures
Extinguishing Media
Not applicable, non-flammable

Fire Fighting Protective Equipment
Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.

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6. accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protection recommended in section 8. Follow all recommended handling procedures.

Methods of cleaning up
Small quantities flush spill area with water. Large quantities, absorb in earth or sand. Sweep up into containers for disposal. Dig up heavily contaminated soil and place in drums (refer to section 10 for types of containers and drums). Flush spill area with water. Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled water.

Environmental precautions
Small quantities are unlikely to present an environmental problem. Minimise spread of large quantities.

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7. handling and storage
Handling
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact. Thoroughly clean equipment after use. For more information refer to product label. Observe all recommended safety precautions until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.

Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep only in the original container. Store above - 15°C. If frozen, place in a warm room and shake frequently to regenerate original solution. Do not store above 50°C for prolonged time. Exposure to a maximum of 50°C for up to two weeks will not degrade this product. Minimum shelf life 2 years.

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8. exposure control/personal protection
Engineering measures: See section 10 ‘materials to avoid’ for equipment.

Airborne exposure limits:

Component

Exposure Guidelines

Isopropylamine Salt of Glyphosate

No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.

Surfactant

No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.

Respiratory protection: No special requirement when used as recommended.

Hand protection: Wear impermeable gloves.

Eye protection: No special requirement when used as recommended.

Skin protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.

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9. physical and chemical properties
Appearance: liquid.
Colour: yellowish to brown
Odour: earthy (temperature 21°C)
pH (value): 4.6 – 5.0 (8% solution) (AQC 139-81)
Flash Point: not applicable, non flammable
Insolubles: no more than 0.01% w/w (AQC 333-82)
Solubility in water: fully miscible
Boiling Point: 105.2°C
Decomposition Point: >200°C
Persistent Foam: 19ml (2% solution) (time 12h)
Specific Gravity: 1.17 (20°C/4°C) (SAC 292-86)
Surface Tension: 0.0408 N/m (2% solution)
Glyphosate Partition Coefficient: <0 (log Pow) (n-octanol/water)

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10. stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
Heating >100 °C may generate pressure due to steam formation from the water present.

Materials to avoid/Hazardous Decomposition Products
This material will react with galvanised or unlined steel (except stainless steel), to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable gas that can cause explosions. Should be mixed, stored and applied in stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic lined steel containers. Phosphorous pentoxide, carbon dioxide.

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11. toxicological info
Laboratory data
Oral LD50 (rat):> 5000mg/kg – Not classified as harmful.
Dermal LD50 (rat):> 5000mg/kg – Not classified as harmful.
Overall mean EU eye irritation scores (24hr exposure)(rabbit): conjunctival redness 1.11/conjunctival swelling 0/ corneal opacity 0/ iris lesions 0 slight irritation but not sufficient for classification
Overall mean EU skin irritation scores (OECD test) (rabbit, 4h exposure): redness 0.11/swelling 0: Lesions reversible by 72h – Not classified as irritating to skin. Guinea pig Buehler test: 0% positive incident – Not classified as sensitising to skin

Active Ingredient
Tests on glyphosate showed that it did not cause any mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic or adverse reproductive effects. It is not neurotoxic

Human Data
Formulation: no human data. Experience with glyphosate intoxication’s has indicated that the symptoms (gastrointestinal irritation, hypertension, pulmonary oedema) are due to the surfactant rather than the glyphosate itself. New surfactant: This material is not expected to have severe effects.

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12. ecological information
Aquatic toxicity
LC50 96hr: Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio):> 895mg/l. Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynynchus mykiss):> 989mg/l.
EC50 48h: Water Flea (Daphnia magna): 676mg/l
Growth inhibition, cell count 72h: Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum): EC50 (growth total)= 150mg/l; ErC50 (growth rate)= 393mg/l

Wildlife Toxicity
LD50 48hr Oral: Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera):> 1000microg/bee
LC50 14 days: Earthworm (Eisenia foetida):> 1250mg/kg dry soil.

Active Ingredients/Bioaccumulation
Tests on active ingredient of mammalian/ avian/ aquatic species: no Bioaccumulation

Dissipation
Glyphosate in surface water: 50% dissipation: approx 4 days, 90% dissipation: <20days.

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13. disposal considerations
Product
Small quantities are unlikely to present an environmental problem. Bury only in approved landfill. Large quantities: Burn only in special, controlled high temperature incinerators. As far as possible recover and store any remaining non-contaminated product in original packaging.

Container
Triple rinse empty containers. Pour rinse water into spray tank. Empty containers to be disposed of hazardous waste. Do not re-use containers. Do not contaminate water ways, ponds or ditches. All local and national regulations should be followed.
14. transport
Not regulated for transport.

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15. regulatory information
EC Label

Not classified as dangerous.

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16. other information
The information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other national health and safety legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (1988).

Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.

Date of MSDS Preparation: 14.02.05 Supersedes MSDS Dated : 05/08/03

The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, but all instructions, recommendations and suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the conditions of use are beyond their control, Nomix Enviro and its subsidiaries disclaim any liability for loss or damage suffered from use of this information. Furthermore no liability is accepted if use of any product in accordance with these instructions, recommendations and suggestions infringes any patent.

© Nomix Enviro Ltd 2005

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