SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1: Identification of the Substance and Supplier

Product Name BRUSH OFF
Recommended Use Herbicide
Suppliers Details Orion AgriScience Ltd
Unit 1, 15 Sir Gil Simpson Drive, Harewood, Christchurch, 8053
PO Box 39 071, Harewood, Christchurch, 8545
Web Address www.orionagriscience.co.nz
Email Address [email protected]
Telephone Number (03) 928 2386 (office hours), 0800 674 6627 (free phone)
Emergency Telephone 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243 622) (24 hours)
National Poison Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766) (24 hours)
Date of Issue/Revision June 2020

2: Hazards Identification
Hazard Pictograms

Signal Words Warning

Hazard Classes: Hazard Statements:
6.1D Acute Toxicity (Oral Cat. 4) H302 Harmful if swallowed
6.3B Skin Irritation (Cat. 3) H316 Causes mild skin irritation
6.4A Eye Irritation (Cat. 2) H319 Causes serious eye irritation
6.5B Skin Sensitisation (Cat. 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
6.9B Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Oral Cat. 2) H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
9.1A Aquatic Ecotoxicity (Cat. 1) H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
9.2A Soil Ecotoxicity Very toxic to some plant species (selective herbicide)
9.3C Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecotoxicity Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Precautionary Statements:
Prevention P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P280 Wear eye protection / face protection
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
P280 Wear protective gloves
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Do not breathe in the spray mist. When mixing or applying, wear personal protection as
described in section 8. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that this product does not
cause any significant adverse effects to the environment beyond the application area. Do
not apply directly into or onto water.
Response P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help
P330 Rinse mouth
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs get medical advice
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help

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P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help
P321 Specific treatment (See first aid instructions)
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell
P391 Collect spillage
First aid measures described in section 4. Contain and collect spillage for disposal. In an
emergency call 111, Police or Fire Brigade. For specialist advice in an emergency only,
call 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243 6225) (24 hrs).
Storage Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal P501 Dispose of contents by using it in accordance with this label. Dispose of the
container via AgRecovery after triple rinsing (use the rinsate for spraying).

3: Composition/ Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS No Content (% w/v)
Triclopyr butoxyethyl ester (active ingredient) 64700-56-7 83
Other ingredients Proprietary Remainder

4: First Aid Measures

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. For advice call the National Poisons Centre or a Doctor

Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell

Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical advice if irritation or rash occurs.

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical advice if feeling
unwell.
Workplace Facilities: Hand wash facility. Eye wash facility
Advice to Doctor: No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically
National Poison Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766) (24 hours)
Symptoms of Exposure which could occur if this material is not handled in accordance with instructions:

Ingestion: Dizziness, headache, nausea, incoordination

Skin Contact: Irritation. Contact may induce an allergic response in susceptible individuals
Eye Contact: Irritation
Inhalation: Irritation

5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Fire/Explosion Hazard Non-Flammable but will be combustible in a fire
HAZCHEM Code 3Z
ERP Guide No 47
Extinguishing Media Water spray, foam, dry chemical or C02. Avoid water jet.
Fire Fighting Instructions During a fire, toxic fumes may be emitted. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Contain runoff.
Specific Hazards Arising from Fire No data available

6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Caution: Floors may be slippery if wet. Wear personal protective clothing and equipment as described in
section 8. Exclude non-essential people from the area.

Environmental Precautions Prevent further spillage or leakage. Prevent material from entering drains, waterways, etc.

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Clean Up Absorb spillage with inert material such as spill kit, sand or cat litter. Collect and place in a sealable
container for disposal. Wash down affected area with water and detergent. Absorb and collect washings for
disposal. Dispose of safely to a suitable landfill.

7: Handling and Storage

Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store in the original tightly closed container in a secure area.
Handling and Use: Keep out of reach of children. Refer to Prevention statements in section 2 above. Keep people and animals
away from the area while spraying and for the duration of the REI.
REI Until spray has dried

8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Tolerable Exposure Limit None established
Workplace Exposure Standards None established
Engineering Controls Select spray application equipment to minimize exposure to operator and bystanders
Personal Protection:
Eye Safety glasses/goggles when mixing or applying
Skin Cotton overalls snugly fitting at the neck, wrist and ankle, boots and waterproof gloves when mixing and
applying
Respiratory Not required where spray mist is not inhaled. Otherwise, respirator (organic vapour and particulate matter)
is required.
Clean protective equipment after use

9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance Amber Liquid
Odour Non-specific
Odour Threshold No data available
pH Not applicable
Melting Point/Freezing Point No data available
Boiling Point No data available
Flash Point >93°C
Flammability Not flammable but will be combustible in a fire
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits No data available
Vapour Pressure No data available
Vapour Density >1 (heavier than air)
Relative Density 1.20 g/mL (approx.)
Solubility in Water Emulsifiable
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water See section 12
Auto ignition Temperature No data available
Decomposition Temperature No data available
Kinematic Viscosity No data available

10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability Stable under normal conditions
Hazardous Reactions None Expected
Incompatibility None Known
Hazardous Decomposition Products None Known

11: Toxicological Information

This section describes effects which could occur if this material is not handled in accordance with this data sheet and label instructions
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 > 300 mg/kg

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Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LD50 > 5 mg/L
Skin Irritant/Corrosive Irritant
Eye Irritant/Corrosive Irritant
Sensitisation Effects Potential contact sensitiser in susceptible individuals
Mutagenic Effects None
Carcinogenic Effects None
Reproductive Effects None
Specific Organ Toxicity Long term animal feeding studies on triclopyr at high doses have found to be damaging to the liver and
kidneys.

12: Ecological Information

This section describes effects which could occur if this material is not handled in accordance with this data sheet and label instructions
The following information is presented in respect of the active ingredient:
Ecotoxicity  LD50 (21 day) (Bobwhite quail) 735 mg/kg
 LC50 (96 hr) (Fish) 2.8 µg/l
 EC50 (24 hr) (Algae) 0.1 mg/l
 Very toxic to some plant species (selective herbicide)
 Non - toxic to bees.
Persistence/degradability Biodegradable. DT50 (soil) 2 days (typical)
Bioaccumulative Potential Octanol-water partition coefficient LogP = 4.62 (high)
Soil Mobility Soil organic carbon water partitioning coefficient No data available
Environmental Exposure Limit: None established

13: Disposal Considerations

Product Dispose of product by using it in accordance with the label. Waste product should be disposed of to a
suitable landfill. For disposal of large quantities contact Orion AgriScience Ltd.
Container Dispose of to a suitable landfill or via AgRecovery. Do not burn. Do not use packaging for any other
purpose.

14: Transport Information

Dangerous Goods
UN Number 3082
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (TRICLOPYR BUTOXYETHYL ESTER 83%)
Class 9
Subsidiary Class None
Packing Group III
Additional Information MARINE POLLUTANT
MTQ (Non-Commercial) 1000 litres
Passenger Service Vehicle Maximum quantity 1 litre

15 Regulatory Information
EPA Approval No HSR000829
ACVM Registration No P5661
Qualified Person Required
Certified Handler Not required

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Workplace Only No
Tracking Not required
Record Keeping Not required (unless > 3 L applied within 24 hours, and which is likely to leave the application area)
Site Requirements under EPA Notice  A hazardous substance location compliance certificate is not required
and HSWHS Regs:  A hazardous area is not required
 Separation distances for class 3 and class 6 substances to protected places and public places is
not applicable
 Fire extinguishers are not required
 Signage is required for more than 100 litres
 An emergency response plan is required for more than 100 litres
 Secondary containment is required for more than 100 litres
 Segregation from incompatible substances is not required
Additional Requirements Refer to NZS 8409:2004 ‘Management of Agrichemicals’, and relevant local and regional council plans

16: Other Information

Glossary
ADE Acceptable Daily Exposure – A daily dose, received via any route, below which no adverse effects are
expected over a lifetime of exposure
ACVM Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines group of the Ministry of Primary Industries
Cat. GHS category
Ceiling A concentration that should not be exceeded at any time during any part of the working day
Certified Handler A qualification issued by a Compliance Certifier to handle and use particularly toxic substances (6.1A and
6.1B)
DT50 Time (days) for 50% reduction in concentration
EC50 Concentration required to produce an effect in 50% of organisms
Environmental Exposure Limit Maximum concentration limit of a substance in an environmental medium, e.g., water, soil.
EPA Notice Hazardous Property Controls Notice 2017
ERP Guide Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide SNZ HB 76:2008
GHS Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals
Hazardous Substance Location For locations storing hazard substances of certain classes above threshold quantities
Compliance Certificate
Hazardous Area A designated area designed for the presence of flammable substances - Refer AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009
HAZCHEM Code Emergency action code for emergency services
HSWHS Regs Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
LC50 Concentration that will kill 50% of organisms
LD50 Dose that will kill 50% or organisms
MTQ Maximum Transport Quantity. The maximum amount of dangerous goods that can be transported by road
by the user
Notification Advance notice given to neighbours and other affected parties, of details of proposed application, and
other details as described
Octanol-Water Partition Coefficient The partition coefficient of a substance between n-octanol and water, used as the Logarithm base 10
form, as an indicator that a substance may bioaccumulate
PDE Permitted Daily Exposure - A daily dose below which no adverse effects are expected over a lifetime of
exposure
Protected Place Residential properties, schools, hospitals, kindys, factories, shops, warehouses, etc., and other places where
people assemble
Public Place A place frequented by the public, including roads (does not include private property)

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Qualified Person A requirement for the loader, contractor or person applying the product to hold a qualification such as a
GROWSAFE Certificate, Unit Standard 21563, etc.
Record Keeping Includes a spray diary or other record of application
REI Restricted Entry Interval – The length of time after application before entry into the treated area is
permitted without the use of protective equipment. For indoor environments, this time period commences
once ventilation after treatment begins.
Segregation Certain classes of substances must not be in contact with, and must be stored separately from, certain
other classes as specified in HSWHS Regs
Separation Distances The distances specified in Part 11 and Part 13 of HSWHS Regs between storage and/or use of hazardous
substances and protected places and/or public places
Signage Positioned at entrances to commercial premises providing information on the hazardous substances
present
Soil Adsorption Coefficient (Kd) The ratio of the concentrations of a substance adsorbed onto a solid sorbent to that dissolved in a liquid
phase. The higher the value the less mobile the chemical is in soil
Soil Organic Carbon-Water The ratio of the mass of a chemical that is adsorbed in the soil per unit mass of organic carbon in the soil.
Partitioning Coefficient (Koc) The higher the value the less mobile the chemical is in soil
STEL Short term exposure level – 15 minute time weighted average
Tolerable Exposure Limit Maximum concentration limit of a substance above which persons must not be exposed
Tracking For some particularly hazardous substances, a record must be kept of the transport, storage, sale and use
of the product
TWA Time weighted average calculated over an 8 hour working day
Workplace Exposure Standard An occupational health standard limiting concentrations of specified substances to which persons are
exposed
Workplace Only A product that is restricted to a workplace only and under the supervision of a certified handler
Please Note
Users must ensure that the most up to date version of this safety data sheet is used.
This Safety Data Sheet summarises information on this product, and how to safely handle and use the product. Each user should familiarise
themselves with the product label and Safety Data Sheet, and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used,
including in conjunction with other products. Orion AgriScience Ltd assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this
information. The user is responsible for determining the suitability and accuracy of this information for their particular purposes.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.

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