BlueGold Water and Chemical (Pty) Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date of Issue: June 2013
| 1. Identification of the material and supplier | |
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Product name: |
Agrigold Shelflife |
| Other name: | none |
| Chemical Group: | Copper compound |
| Recommended use: | Agricultural disinfectant/bactericide |
| Supplier details:
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BlueGold Water and Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
126 Johannes street Fairland 2195 |
| Telephone: | +27 (0) 83 630 1000 |
| Fax: | +27 (0) 86 675 9897 |
| E-mail:
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heinrich@bluegold.co.za |
| 2. Hazardous identification | |
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Hazard: |
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE – CAUTION |
| Classification: | Hazardous according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) |
| Risk phrases:
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R20/21/22 – Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R50 – Very toxic to aquatic organisms |
| Safety phrases:
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S(2) – Keep out of reach of children
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S28 – After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S64 – If swallowed, rinse mouth with water
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| 3. Composition/Information on ingredients | |
| Ingredients | CAS number | Concentration |
| Copper | 7440-50-8 | <6% |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | balance |
4. First Aid Measures
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| Inhalation: | If inhaled remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If feeling unwell, call a physician. | |
| Skin: | Wash affected areas with plenty of water. If feeling unwell, consult a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. | |
| Eye: | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get medical advise/attention. | |
| Ingestion: | Rinse mouth with water. Keep the person in a quiet place and if feeling unwell, call a physician. | |
| First Aid facilities: | Ensure eye wash and safety shower are available | |
| Medical attention: | Treat symptomatically and give supportive therapy. No specific antidote known. | |
| Potential Health effects: | May irritate the eyes in concentrated form | |
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5. Fire Fighting measures
| Suitable Extinguishing media: | The product is not flammable |
Hazards from strong combustion products: None flammable
Precautions for fire fighters: Fire fighters should wear full protective gear including selfcontained breathing apparatus. If possible safely remove intact containers from the fire. Keep unnecessary people away.
Hazchem code: No code has been assigned
6. Accidental release measures
Spill or leak:
Do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear protective clothing and equipment (see section 8). Keep people and animals away. Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Wash away with plenty of water.
| 7. Handling and storage | |
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Handling:
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Use in well ventilated area.
Keep out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing. Wear suitable gloves to prevent skin irritation. Wear eye/face protection to avoid contact with eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Always store pesticides in their original containers, which include the label, listing ingredients, directions for use and first aid steps in case of accidental contact. Never transfer pesticides to soft drink bottles or other containers. Children or other may mistake them for something to eat or drink.
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| Storage:
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Use synthetic containers. Do not use metal containers.
Store in its original tightly closed container, in a cool, dry and well ventilated secure area. Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep away from children, animals, food and seed. |
| 8. Exposure control/personal protection | |
National exposure standards: No exposure standards have been assigned for this product.
Biological limit values: No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls: Control process conditions to avoid contact.
Facilities should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Personal protective equipment: Eyes: Safety goggles or face shield.
Clothing: Wear protective clothing. Gloves: Wear protective gloves.
| 9. Physical and chemical properties | |
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Appearance: |
Translucent blue liquid |
| Odour: | Faint acidic smell |
| Vapour pressure: | Not available |
| Density: | 1.35 g/ml (Air = 1) |
| Boiling point: | 100oC @ 1 atm pressure |
| Melting point: | Not applicable |
| pH: | 0 |
| pH at 1% dilution: | 1.99 |
| Solubility: | Soluble |
| Persistent foaming: | None |
| Specific gravity:
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Not applicable |
| 10. Stability and reactivity | |
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Chemical stability: |
Stable under normal conditions of use. |
| Conditions to avoid: | Do not expose to high temperatures. |
| Incompatible materials: | Not compatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Hazardous decomposition products: | None under normal conditions. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gasses and vapours. |
| Hazardous reactions: | No dangerous reaction known under conditions of use. |
| Corrosion:
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Corrosive to metal. |
| 11. Toxicological information | |
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Inhalation: |
Not harmful if inhaled in concentrated form. |
| Skin contact: | Not harmful in contact with skin in concentrated form. |
| Eye contact: | May cause slight eye irritation in concentrated form |
| Ingestion:
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Not harmful if swallowed in concentrated form. |
| ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA – PRODUCT
Acute: Oral toxicity: |
LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (rat) |
| Dermal toxicity: | LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (rabbit) |
| Inhalation toxicity: | LC50 > 2 mg/L |
| Skin irritation: | Non irritant |
| Eye irritation: | Corneal involvement or irritation clearing in 72 hours |
| Sensitization: | Non sensitization |
| Chronic:
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Not tested |
| 12. Ecological information |
Ecotoxicity:
Fish toxicity: Highly Toxic to fish in undiluted formulation
| Bird toxicity: | Not available |
| Daphnia: | Highly Toxic to aquatic organisms in undiluted formulation |
| Bees: | Not available |
| Micro-organisms: | Not available |
| Earthworms:
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Not available |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
Add rinsing to the mixing tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemical on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean container to recycler or designated collection point. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Triple or preferable pressure rinse containers with clean water before re-use.
| 14. Transport information | ||
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UN Number: |
Non allocated | |
| Proper shipping name: | Non allocated | |
| Class and subsidiary risks: | Non allocated | |
| Packing group: | III (minor danger) | |
| Hazchem code:
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Non allocated | |
| 15. Regulatory information | ||
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Classification: |
Hazardous | |
| Risk phrases:
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R20/21/22 – Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R50 – Very toxic to aquatic organisms | |
| Safety phrases:
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S(2) – Keep out of reach of children
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S28 – After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S64 – If swallowed, rinse mouth with water |
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| 16. Other information | ||
This MSDS summarizes 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 MSDS and consider the information in the context of the how to prevent accidents in the normal workplace including in conjunction with other products. Care for the environment is essential for our future.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made the user should contact this company.