Apply as a seedling drench after transplanting ensuring the collar region is well wetted in order to protect the taproot.
10. ADJUVANTS, WETTERS, OILS:
None recommended
11. EQUIPMENT:
Drench
12. SPRAYER WASH OUT AND DECONTAMINATION:
Triple rinse with water and wetting agent.
Physically remove deposits from strainers and other areas where residues build up.
13. WATER OR CARRIER DATA:
100-200 L per 1000 seedlings.
14. WEATHER:
15. RAINFASTNESS:
16. SOIL:
17. PLANT HEALTH and OTHER EFFECTS:
May delay harvest for up to 8 days and shorten the harvest period.
18. WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
19. PLANT BACK PERIODS or RECROPPING INTERVALS:
20. MODE OF ACTION:
21. PESTICIDE RESISTANCE:
Some species may be resistant or develop resistance with continued application. Rotate with products from alternative groups.
22. TOXICITY:
Poison schedule - S6
Summary: Low mammalian toxicity but irritates skin and eyes.
Details:
Poison schedule - S6
Mammalian toxicity - Low
Acute oral LD50 - >5000 mg/kg (rats), [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]
Acute dermal LD50 - >2000 mg/kg (rabbit).
Skin - Severe irritant (rabbit). May cause skin sensitisation. Patch testing on humans caused type IV allergic reaction with swelling, itchiness and red spots. Full recovery occurs shortly after exposure has stopped.
Eye - Severe irritant (rabbit)
Vapour inhalation - LC50 - >0.55 mg/L air (rat).
Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - ppm for two years.
Not carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic (i.e. does not cause cancer or reproductive problems).
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) - 0.004 mg/kg/day
23. TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
Irritates eyes.
Irritates and sensitizes skin. Prolonged and repeated exposure may lead to allergic contact dermatitis.
May be respiratory irritation on inhalation of mist.
24. FIRST AID:
If SWALLOWED - Rinse mouth out with water and give water to drink. If vomiting occurs give more water. Seek medical advice.
If in EYES - Irrigate for 15 minutes with plenty of water.. Seek medical advice.
If on SKIN - Rinse with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, wash with soap and water. If swelling, blistering, redness of irritation occurs seek medical advice.
If INHALED - Remove patient to fresh air.
If patient has symptoms or is concerned contact a doctor immediately.
Advice to doctor - Treat symptomatically.
Call Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
25. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Safety goggles and face shield.
Elbow length PVC gloves.
Cotton overalls and washable hat.
Boots.
26 RE ENTRY PERIODS and OTHER SAFETY ISSUES:
27. PROPERTIES:
Product appearance - Powder
Shelf Life - At least 2 years.
Product Flammability - Non combustible but residue will burn and emit toxic fumes.
Half life in water - days at pH5 and 35 C.
Water solubility at 25 C. - miscible with water.
Oil solubility -
Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C. - at pH 5.
Vapour Pressure at 25 C. -
Dissociation constant - pKa.
Melting point - C.
Boiling point -
Molecular weight -
Density - SG 1.259
pH - 7.11-7.13.
Viscosity - 638 mPa.s
28. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
Summary - Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Birds - toxicity.
Fish - high toxicity LC50 > 0.11-0.54 ppm.
Invertebrates - high toxicity. LC50 > 0.19 ppm.
Bees - toxicity.
It has a half life in soil of 4 days.
It is not readily biodegraded in water.
It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from
Ground water contamination
Accumulation in milk and tissues.
29. COMPATIBILITY:
See HerbiGuide for compatability with other herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
See HerbiGuide for a full list of pesticide compatibilities.
30. REGISTERED CROPS, INSECTS and DISEASES.
See Herbiguide Species Solutions Tab for registered uses.
31. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Dangerous Goods Class - 9. Miscellaneous dangerous good
Hazchem Code - 2X
Packaging Group -
32. References:
Crop Care (2002) Shirlan Label 45279
Acknowledgments:
Collated by HerbiGuide. Phone 08 98444064 for more information.