MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PROGIBB G.A. GROWTH REGULANT SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION. Product Use:

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PROGIBB G.A. GROWTH REGULANT SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION Product Name: ProGibb G.A. Growth Regulant Product Use: For foliar spray application to certain varieties of grapes, citrus and prunes to promote desirable harvest effects, for stretching bunches and reducing bunch density in wine grapes and to stimulate production of winter dormant grass-dominant pastures for high intensity grazing such as dairy pasture or sheep lambing paddocks. Company: Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd A.B.N Address: 51 Rawson St, Epping NSW 2121 Telephone Number: (02) (Mon Fri 8am 5pm EST) Emergency Telephone (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY) Number: SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Approved Criteria Classification: SUSDP Classification: ADG Classification: DG Class: 3 Packaging Group: II Hazchem Code: 2[Y]E EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Colour: Physical description: Odour: Major health hazards: This product is hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC. R11: Highly Flammable S2: Keep out of reach of children S7: Keep container tightly closed S16: Keep away from source of ignition No Smoking Not Scheduled SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Pale blue Transparent liquid Mild rather pleasant, like wine or whiskey Vapours (from ethanol) may be irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Inhalation of vapours may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, gastrointestinal irritation, and central nervous system depression. Contact can cause eye irritation Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis. Chemical Entity CAS number Proportion Gibberellic Acid % Ethanol ~70% Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous to 100% Name: ProGibb G.A. Page 1 of 5

2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Acute Toxicity: Vapours (from ethanol) may be irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Inhalation of vapours may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, gastrointestinal irritation, and central nervous system depression. Contact can cause eye irritation Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis. Signs and Symptoms of Systemic Effects: Eye: Skin: Ingestion: Inhalation: Severe Irritant Moderate irritant SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Scheduled Poisons: Eye contact: Skin contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Poison Information Centres in each State capital city can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Telephone: (Australia). Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide Remove from source of exposure. DO NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide Remove from source of exposure. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Provide Note to physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Persons with skin or eye disorders or liver, kidney, chronic respiratory diseases, or central and peripheral nervous system diseases may be at increased risk from exposure to this substance. Antidote: Replace fluids and electrolytes. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire and Explosion Hazards: Extinguishing Media: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous reactions: Materials to avoid: Fire Fighting: Flammable liquid. Flashpoint 13 o C Flammable Limits: lower 3.3% - Upper 19% (for ethanol) Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. Vapours may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapours can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Can release vapours that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. For small fires use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcoholresistant foam. For large fires use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Carbon monoxide produced. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Strong oxidizers. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand Name: ProGibb G.A. Page 2 of 5

3 SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency Telephone Number: (24 hours) (EMERGENCIES ONLY) Observe precautions in Section 8: Personal Protection Stop the source of the spill if it is safe to do so. Contain the spill to prevent further contamination of the soil, surface water, or ground water. FOR SPILLS ON LAND CONTAINMENT: Avoid runoff into storm sewers or other bodies of water. CLEANUP: Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Recover product and place into appropriate container for disposal. Ventilate and wash the spill area. A vapour suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapours. Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place in a chemical waste container. FOR SPILLS IN WATER CONTAINMENT: Avoid runoff into storm sewers or other bodies of water. Isolate contaminated water. CLEANUP: Remove contaminated water for treatment or disposal. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Keep out of reach of children. Keep pesticide in original container. Do not store near flame, sparks or hot surfaces. Keep from contact with oxidising materials. Do not store near perchlorates, peroxides, chromic acid or nitric acid. Do not store or transport near food or feed. Do not contaminate food or feed. Do not put into food or drink containers. Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapour), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurise, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: EXPOSURE STANDARDS: EYE PROTECTION: RESPIRATION/VENTILATION: SKIN PROTECTION: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Threshold Limit Value (TLV/TWA): 1900 mg/m 3 (ethanol) Safety glasses or goggles and face shield. A chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapour cartridge is recommended. A self-contained breathing apparatus is advised if airborne concentration exceeds TLV. Wear protective clothing including impervious rubber gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Name: ProGibb G.A. Page 3 of 5

4 SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: ODOUR: MELTING/FREEZING POINT: BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: SOLUBILITY: VAPOUR PRESSURE: ph: Pale blue transparent liquid NA 78 o C (ethanol) g/l at 20 o C Soluble in water Approx mmhg (ethanol) SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY: INCOMPATIBILITY: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. /Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkali metals, ammonia, hydrazine, peroxides, sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate, potassium-tert-butoxide, magnesium perchlorate, acid chlorides, platinum, uranium hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine heptafluoride, acetyl bromide, disulfuryl difluoride, tetrachlorasilane + water, acetyl chloride, permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, uranyl perchlorate, potassium oxide. Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute (Product Specific) Eye irritation: Severe irritant (ethanol) Oral LD 50 (rat): 7060 mg/kg (ethanol) Dermal LD 50 (rabbits): Inhalation toxicity: Irritation of the skin Moderate irritant (ethanol) (rabbits): Sensitisation: Chronic/Carcinogenicity Ethanol or other ingredients are not classified as a human carcinogen. Teratology (Birth Defects) Information Ethanol has been shown to produce fetotoxicity in the embryo or foetus of laboratory animals. Prenatal exposure to ethanol is associated with a distinct pattern of congenital malformations that have collectively been termed the foetal alcohol syndrome. Reproduction Information SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental Fate Hydrolysis: Photolysis: Soil half life: Water solubility: Ecotoxicity Avian Aquatic Other non-target organisms Name: ProGibb G.A. Page 4 of 5

5 SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Puncture, or shred and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If not available, bury the containers below 500 mm 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. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Classified as a Dangerous Good (under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) UN number: 1170 Class 3 Subsidiary Risk 1: None Allocated Packaging Group II Hazchem code: 2[Y]E Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code): Hazchem Code: 2[Y]E Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code): Marine Pollutant: No Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations): SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION This product is registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Abbreviations: NA NDA Not Applicable No Data Available Revision date: September 2013 Revision number: 3 THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS MSDS IS BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE TO US AS OF THE REVISION DATE GIVEN HEREIN, AND BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. CONTACT SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AUSTRALIA TO CONFIRM IF YOU HAVE THE MOST CURRENT MSDS. Name: ProGibb G.A. Page 5 of 5