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Du Pont (Australia) Ltd

SU PTY LIMITED

SU Pty Limited A.C.N. 073 902 726 179 Magowar Road, Girraween, NSW, 2145 Australia Telephone (02) 9631-9857 Facsimile (02) 9631-9857

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

N/R In Product Identification section means Not Regulated as a Dangerous Good and no UN number is allocated.

ISSUED 1/05/2001 Page 1

PRODUCT: SU SAVVY GRASS HERBICIDE

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UN No: 3082 D.G.Class: 9 CAS No: Hazchem: 2Y Sub. Risk: not applicable Poisons: 6 (Fed) G.T.EPG: 47 Spec.EPG: not applicable Pack. Grp: III

Use: For the control of certain grass weeds in broadleaf crops as per Directions for Use table.

Ingredients: CAS No: Proportion: Quizalofop-p-ethyl 100646-51-3 10.3 % Inert Ingredients 89.7 % (Includes percantages of the following): N-methyl pyrrolidinone 872-50-4 < 10 % Aromatic Hydrocarbons 64742-94-5 > 60 %

Physical Description / Properties Appearance: Odour: Aromatic Hydrocarbon. Colour: Dark amber. Form: Liquid, Dry flowable granule Specific Gravity: 1.02 g/mL

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Acute Effects Eye: Severe irritant. Corneal opacity remained in one of six animals after 7 days. All other animals were normal by this day. Skin: Will irritate the skin. Slightly to moderately toxic by contact. Product is a moderate skin irritant, but not a skin sensitiser. Inhaled: May be harmful if inhaled. Swallowed: Harmful if swallowed. Low level of toxicity by ingestion. Continued on next page ... ISSUED 1/5/2001 Page 2

PRODUCT: SU SAVVY GRASS HERBICIDE

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: (Continued)

Chronic Effects (Condcuted with a racemic mixture of isomers.): In a 2-year feeding study (rat),concentrations were 0, 25, 100 or 400 ppm. The no-observable- effect-level (NOEL) was considered to be 25 ppm (approximately 1.25 mg/kg/day) based on liver effects observed at 100 and 400 ppm. There was a slight but non-significant increase in female liver tumours at 400 ppm. The product was considered to be nononcogenic in this species. In a 18- month feeding study (mice), dietary concentrations were 0, 2, 10, 80 and 320 ppm. The NOEL was considered to be 10 ppm (approximately 1.5 mg/kg/day) based on effects in liver and testes present at 80 and 320 ppm. An increased incidence of liver carcinomas was observed in male mice and an increased incidence of ovarian tumours (leuteomas and granulosa cell tumours) was observed in female mice. These effects were only observed at the highest dose tested 320 ppm (approximately 48 mg/kg/day) and were not statistically significant when compared to tumour incidences in the untreated mice. In a 1-year feeding study (dog), dietary concentrations were 0, 25, 100 and 400 ppm. The NOEL was considered to be 400 ppm (approximately 30 mg/kg/day). There were no compound-related effects. In reproductive tests on rats at levels of 0, 25, 100 and 400 ppm, deceased body weights were observed for parents and offspring in the 400 ppm group. Histologic liver changes and increased liver weights occurred at 100 and 400 ppm. NOEL was 25 ppm (approximately 1.25 mg/kg/day). In teratogenic studies dose levels were 0, 7, 15, 30 and 60 mg/kg/day. Not teratogenic or embryotoxic at any level. Body weight gain and other toxic effects were observed in pregnant rabbits at 60 mg/kg/day. Overall NOEL was 30 mg/kg/day. Rat dose levels were 30, 100, or 300 mg/kg/day. This product was not teratogenic at any level. Reduced body weight gains were observed for dams at 300 mg/kg. Offspring of this treatment group exhibited reduced survival and a transient increase in skeletal variations. The overall NOEL was 30 mg/kg/day. Negative results in the following tests: Ames and Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) test for gene mutations; CHO and mouse micronucleus tests for chromosomal aberrations; DNA repair assays in B. subtilis and rat liver cells; Sister Chromated Exchange Assay in Chinese hamster cells.

First Aid Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek Medical attention. Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritaiton occurs then seek Medical advice. Inhaled: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek Medical attention. Swallowed: No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is not likely to be hazardous by ingestion. However, seek Medical advice if necessary.

Advice to Doctor: Activated charcoal slurry may be administered. To prepare activated charcoal slurry, suspend 50 grams of activated charcoal in 400 mL of water in a plastic bottle and shake well. Administer 5 mL/kg, or 350 mL for an average adult. Continued on next page ... ISSUED 1/5/2001 Page 3

PRODUCT: SU SAVVY GRASS HERBICIDE

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: (Continued)

Toxicity Data Acute Oral LD50(rat): 5900 mg/kg (male); 4100 mg/kg (female) Acute Dermal LD50 (rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg 4 hr inhalation LC50 (rat): > 2.6 mg/L (male); 4.4 mg/L (female)

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Exposure Standards: None established for formulated product. Engineering Controls: Use only with adequate ventilation. Personal Protection: DO NOT consume food, drink or tobacco in areas where they may become contaminated with this material. Wear goggles or face shield, protective clothing and rubber gloves when handling. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Flammability May be ignited by heat or open flame. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Environment: Toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate any body of water by spraying, cleaning of equipment or disposal of waste. Other Precautions: DO NOT get in eyes. Avoid breathing vapours or mist. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid contact with clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash clothing after use.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION Storage and Transport: Not to be loaded with foodstuffs. Store in well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. DO NOT store or consume food, drink or tobacco in areas where they may become contaminated with this material. DO NOT subject to temperatures below 0oC. Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area, as cool as possible out of direct sunlight. Keep from contact with fertilisers, fungicides and seeds. Spills and Disposal: Review FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before proceeding with cleanup. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean up. Dyke spill. Prevent liquid from entering the sewers, waterways, or low areas. Shovel or sweep up. DO NOT flush with water. If spill area is on ground near trees or other valuable plants remove the top 50 mm of soil after initial cleanup. Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations. Triple rinse the container, then puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other approved methods. Do not burn empty containers or product. Reactivity Data: Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions. No incompatibilities reasonably foreseeable. Decomposes with heat. Polymerisation will not occur. Continued on next page ... ISSUED 1/5/2001 Page 4

PRODUCT: SU SAVVY GRASS HERBICIDE

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION: (Continued)

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Combustible. Vapour forms explosive mixture with air. Heating can release vapours which can be

ignited. Extinguishing media are water spray, dry chemical, foam and CO2. Use media appropriate for surrounding material. Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray. Cool tank/container with water spray.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact Points: For sales, technical, and product related enquiries contact SU Pty Limited phone or facsimile on 9631-9857.

The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.

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