MSDS Bio-Oil 2008

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Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd

Document Number
03-020-1
Compiled
2007
Reviewed
Jan-08

Postnet Suite # 82
Private Bag 15
Somerset West, 7129
South Africa

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Product name
UN Number
Supplier
Telephone
Fax
Website
24 Hr Emergency Numbers RSA

Bio-Oil (Insecticide, Miticide, Acaricide)

UN 2902
Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd
021 851 2403
021 852 3508
www.agroorganics.co.za
021 689 5227
021 931 6127

Red Cross Poison Information Centre

Tygerberg Poison Information Centre

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient (s)
Common name
Status
Chemical Name (IUPAC)
CAS No.
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula
Use
Formulation

Mixture of petroleum cuts

Light mineral oil

Toxicity class
Likely routes of exposure

Acute hazard unlikely

Ingestion, inhalation.

(Fatty alcohol polyethoxylated < 5%)

Insecticide and as adjuvant.

Dilute as per label indication

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS

Reactions are not likely to occur unless the absorbed dose is extraordinary.
Exposure
Inhalation
Hazardous
Skin contact
Eye contact
Irritant
Ingestion

WARNING
Fire hazard and explosion hazard

Extinguishing agents
Fire fighting
Personal protective equipment

Symptons

First Aid

May cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. At high

concentration narcosis.

Remove to fresh air. If symptoms of irritation, breathing

difficulties or narcosis occur consult a physician.

Prolonged and repeated contact may cause skin sensitation Flush with plenty of water. If irritation occurs call a
resulting in: allergic reactions such as hives / rash, or
physician.
dryness.
Burning sensation followed by redness
In case of contact flush with fresh running water for 15
minutes. Signs of redness / irritation should be inspected
by a physician.
May cause nausea, vomitting, abdominal pain.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomitting. Give large
quantities of water to drink. Rinse mouth and throat with
tap water. Call a physician. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Handle as an oil fire.
Incomplete combustion produces toxic gases and sooth. Explosive limit in air ambitient
temperature, in volume of vapour or mist: 1 to 6%. The lower limit of flammability for oil mists is
reached at concentration levels of the order of 45 g/m3
Water spray, dry powder, CO2 - not recommended: water jets
Cool containers
Fire-fighters should wear full chemical protective clothing.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE)

Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Occupational spill

See Section 8
Harmfull to aquatic life, prevent from contaminating waterways and dams.
Spill may cause slippery surfaces. Sweep into container and discard at oil collection points. Wash
surface with detergent.

Spill disposal
Contain the spill in order to prevent environmental pollution. Sweep into container and discard at
oil collection points. Scrape (do not cause sparks) oil laden soil into containers. Oil laden soil and
absorbent material (used for collecting spill) must be disposed of within local regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

Handling
Storage

Use in adequate ventilated environment. Wash hands after use and before eating, drinking and
smoking. Do not apply within 30 m of waterways and surface water.
Comply with local regulations. Keep out of reach of unauthorized persons, children and animals.
Store in its original labelled container in dry, dark and cool area. Not to be stored next to
foodstuffs, fodder and water supplies. Keep away from heat sources and do not store with
combustible materials.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure control
Clothing
Gloves
Respiratory protection
Eye protection
Appearance
Odour
Flash point
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
Solubility in water
Persistent foaming
Solubility in organic solvents

COMPLY WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFTEY, ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE, and other

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. (Appropiate means within these regulations)
Appropiate protective clothing, at least a work apron.
Rubber or other impervious gloves
Generaly not required, but during spray application appropiate mask is essential.
Splash goggles or a face shield should be worn.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
colorlees to slightly
yellowish
pH
caracteristic of
Bulk density
0.84 (water = 1)
petroleum solvent
Melting point
> 150 C
Auto ignition > 250 C Vapourising Temperature
Vapour Pressure
Emulsifiable
Storage stability
stable
Suspensibility
in large number of
Partition-coefficient in n-octanol / water

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Incompatibility
Thermal decomposition

stable
avoid contact with strong acids.
Toxic gases like carbon oxides, various hydrocarbons and soot.

Acute oral LD50

Acute dermal LD50
Acute inhalation LC50

> 2000 mg/kg

> 2000 mg/kg

Dermal sensitization
Carcinogenicity

redness, dryness
Not listed

Acute skin and eye irritation

TLV - TWA: 5 mg/m3

redness

Teratogenicity
Mutagenicity

Not listed
Not listed

Degradability
Mobility
Accumulation

Complete biodegradable
Very slow
Not likely with no permanent spillage / leak.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicology
No
Birds No
Bees
No
Fish harmfull to aquatic life by means of film forming. Earthworms
Daphnia magna harmfull to aquatic life by means of film forming. Soil micro-organisms No

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Pesticide disposal
Package product wastes

UN NUMBER
ADR/IRD

Dilute with plenty of water and apply to wide surface area covered with lawn, shrubb or trees.
Emptied containers are to be handled according to safeguards as appear on the label. Containers
should be punctured and transported to a facility for recycling or disposal in approved landfill site.
Comply with local legislation applying to waste disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN 2902
Substance ID NR
AIR/IATA Class 6.1
Hazard ID NR

IMG/IMO

Subsidiary Risk

6.1 + III
III
Label of class 6.1

Label
Packaging group

Hazard Label
Packaging group

Subsidiary Risk
Shipping Name

III

Passenger aircraft
Cargo aircraft

Pesticide, liquid, toxic, N.O.S.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Symbol
Indication of danger

Xn
Hazardous to fish

Risk phrases
Safety phrases

R52
S1/2 S13

16. PACKING AND LABELING

5L, 20L virgin plastic containers labeled according to South African regulations

17. OTHER INFORMATION

In the application of Bio-Oil spray pressure should never exceed 3 bar.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall AgroOrganics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect,
incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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Abbreviations: TWL-TWA = Value-time Weighted Average