IVORYCHEM PTE LIMITED 15 Beach Road #02-09, Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 6337 7765 Fax:

: +65 6337 7730 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorychem.com Co. Registration No. 200405572W GST Registration No. 200405572W MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ACTIFRON HERBICIDE

Version: Global Date Approved: Revision No: 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: ACTIFRON HERBICIDE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Halosulfuron methyl CHEMICAL CLASS: Sulfonylurea CHEMICAL NAME OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S): Methyl 6[((4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinyl)-amino) carbonylaminosulfonyl]-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate MOLECULAR FORMULA: SYNONYMS: MANUFACTURER IVORYCHEM PTE LTD 15 Beach Road, #02-09 Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 63377765 Fax: +65 63377730 Emergency Telephone Numbers: Emergency Phone [email protected] (Please refer local label for Emergency Numbers in your region). COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name Halosulfuron methyl Other ingredients CAS # 100784-20-1 Wt.% 20 80 PEL/TLV None None EC No. None None EC Class None None

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Beige granules ODOR: Scorched vanilla odor SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: Not available MEDICAL CONDITIONS LIKELY TO BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Sedgehammer herbicide contains less than 1.0% sodium sulfite. In sulfite-sensitive individuals, skin reactions have been reported following dermal exposures, and respiratory reactions have been reported on ingestion of food, or on ingestion or inhalation of medications which contain related sulfiting Company Registration No: 200405572W Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore Under the Companies Act (Cap 50)

IVORYCHEM PTE LIMITED 15 Beach Road #02-09, Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 6337 7765 Fax: +65 6337 7730 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorychem.com Co. Registration No. 200405572W GST Registration No. 200405572W agents (bisulfites or metabisulfites) as preservatives. Individuals with asthma may be more prone to these types of reactions. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation and skin contact HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS: None known FIRST AID MEASURES Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling a poison contol center or doctor, or going for treatment. INGESTION: Call poison control center or physician immediately for treatment advice. Remove visible particles from mouth. Have person rinse mouth thoroughly with water, spit out rinse water. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. EYE CONTACT: If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. SKIN CONTACT: If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. INHALATION: If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: This material is not combustible as tested by the Tag Closed Cup Test. AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined. APPROPRIATE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: In case of fire, use water (flood with water), dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol foam SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters and others that may be exposed to vapors, mists, dusts, or products of combustion should wear full protective clothing and selfcontained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned after use. UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES In Case of Spills or Leaks Keep unnecessary people away and isolate hazard area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment described in Section 8. Sweep up spill, scoop or vacuum and remove. Flush residual spill area with water. Contain large spills with dikes and transfer the material to appropriate containers for reclamation or disposal. Absorb remaining material or small spills with an inert material and then place in a chemical waste container. Flush residual spill area with water. Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and Section 15 for reportable quantity information.

HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store under cool, dry conditions (below 120F). Do not store under moist Company Registration No: 200405572W Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore Under the Companies Act (Cap 50)

IVORYCHEM PTE LIMITED 15 Beach Road #02-09, Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 6337 7765 Fax: +65 6337 7730 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorychem.com Co. Registration No. 200405572W GST Registration No. 200405572W conditions. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, state, or local procedures, or in such other method as approved under those procedures. Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is destroyed. PLASTIC CONTAINER: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture ad dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. PAPER OR PLASTIC BAG: completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE IN 1.3 OUNCE BOTTLE: Do not reuse container. Triple rinse container, then puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by burning, if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, stay out of smoke. INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE PREMEASURED IN WATER SOLUBLE BAG: Completely use water soluble bags in application equipment. Then dispose of empty foil pouch and cardboard box in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by burning, if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, stay out of smoke. DISPOSAL AUTHORITIES: If none of the foregoing procedures is permitted by state and local authorities, then contact your State Pesticide or Environmental control Agency, or your local Hazardous Waste Disposal office, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants Shoes plus socks Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. ENGINEERING CONTROLS STATEMENTS: When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Beige granules ODOR: Scorched vanilla pH: 6.6 (1% solution) MELTING POINT: 176C SOLUBILITY (20C): 15mg/L in water DENSITY: 41 lbs/cu ft NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.

Company Registration No: 200405572W Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore Under the Companies Act (Cap 50)

IVORYCHEM PTE LIMITED 15 Beach Road #02-09, Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 6337 7765 Fax: +65 6337 7730 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorychem.com Co. Registration No. 200405572W GST Registration No. 200405572W

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: This product should be stable for at least two years under normal conditions of warehouse storage. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from foodstuffs, reducing agents and acids. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: None. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Store under cool, dry conditions (below 120F). Do not store under moist conditons.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE TOXICITY/IRRITATION STUDIES (FINISHED PRODUCT) Ingestion: Slightly toxic 1287 mg/kg Oral (LD50 Rat) : Dermal: Practically nontoxic Dermal (LD50 Rabbit) : Practically nontoxic Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : Moderately irritating Slighty irritating Not a Sensitizer (Guinea Pig) >5,000 mg/kg

Inhalation:

>5.7 mg/l

Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Skin Sensitization:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity data shown is for the active ingredient, halosulfuron-methyl. 48-hr EC50 Daphnia magna: >107 mg/L; practically nontoxic. 96-hr LC50 Bluegill sunfish: >118 mg/L; practically nontoxic. 96-hr LC50 Rainbow trout: >131 mg/L; practically nontoxic. 5-day EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum): 0.0041/L; very highly toxi

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, state, or local procedures. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. This product should not be dumped, spilled, rinsed or washed into sewers or public waterways.

Company Registration No: 200405572W Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore Under the Companies Act (Cap 50)

IVORYCHEM PTE LIMITED 15 Beach Road #02-09, Beach Centre Singapore 189677 Tel: +65 6337 7765 Fax: +65 6337 7730 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ivorychem.com Co. Registration No. 200405572W GST Registration No. 200405572W TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT CLASSIFICATION None INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION None INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION None

REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA Title III Classification Section 302/304: Not applicable Section 311/312: Immediate (acute) health hazard Delayed (chronic) health hazard Section 313 chemical(s): Not applicable Proposition 65 Not Applicable CERCLA Reportable Quantitiy (RQ) None RCRA Classification If discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. TSCA Status Exempt from TSCA

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Company Registration No: 200405572W Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore Under the Companies Act (Cap 50)