Safety Data Sheet
Hazardous Substance, Dangerous Goods
1. MATERIAL AND SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Watkins Weedkiller Commercial Strength
Synonyms: Product Code Bar Code
Watkins Weedkiller Commercial Strength - -
Recommended use: Non selective herbicide for the home garden.
Supplier: Yates, a division of
DuluxGroup (New Zealand) Pty Ltd
ABN: 55 133 404 118 / Co. 2355191
Street Address: 150 Hutt Park Road
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 693 297
Emergency telephone number: Australia – 1800 033 111 New Zealand – 0800 734 607
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of EPA New Zealand
Hazardous Substance - HSNO Approval Number HSR000227
Signal Word
Danger
HSNO Hazard Classification
8.3A Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue
9.1B Substances that are ecotoxic in the aquatic environment
Hazard Statement(s)
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention Precautionary Statement(s)
P102 Keep out of reach of children
P103 Read label before use
P273 Avoid release to the environment
P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator as required
Response Precautionary Statement(s)
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do – continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician
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P391 Collect spillage
Storage Precautionary Statement(s)
Not allocated
Disposal Precautionary Statement(s)
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international
regulations
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASSIFICATION
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail” and the “New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land”.
Class: 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO. PROPORTION
Glyphosate 1071-83-6 360 g/L
Ingredients determined to be non-hazardous - Balance
________
100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand
0800 764 766).
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing
and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at
rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Skin contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with
running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
Eye contact: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
Remove clothing if contaminated and wash skin. Urgently seek medical assistance. Transport to hospital or
medical centre.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink.
If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
PPE for First Aiders: Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves. Available information
suggests that gloves made from nitrile rubber should be suitable for intermittent contact. However, due to
variations in glove construction and local conditions, the user should make a final assessment. Always
wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Can cause corneal burns.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazchem Code: •3Z
Suitable extinguishing media: If material is involved in a fire use foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry
chemical powder).
Specific hazards: Non-combustible material.
Fire fighting further advice: Not combustible, however following evaporation of aqueous component
residual material can burn if ignited. On burning may emit toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILLS
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination. Wipe up with absorbent (clean rag or
paper towels). Allow absorbent to dry before disposing with normal household garbage.
LARGE SPILLS
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and
eye contamination and the inhalation of vapours. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Contain - prevent
run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in
properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. If contamination of crops or waterways has occurred
advise emergency services or State Department of Agriculture.
Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide No: 47
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour, mist or aerosols.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs.
Store away from incompatible materials described in Section 10. Keep containers closed when not in use -
check regularly for leaks.
This material is classified as a Dangerous Good Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Good as per the criteria
of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and must be stored in accordance with the relevant regulations.
This material is a Scheduled Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
National occupational exposure limits: No value assigned for this specific material by Safe Work
Australia or Department of Labour New Zealand.
Biological Limit Values: As per the “National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances (Safe Work Australia)” the ingredients in this material do not have a Biological Limit Allocated.
Engineering measures: Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Personal protection equipment: OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, GLOVES
MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT:
Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves. Available information suggests that gloves made
from nitrile rubber should be suitable for intermittent contact. However, due to variations in glove
construction and local conditions, the user should make a final assessment. Always wash hands before
smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment
before storing or re-using.
If risk of inhalation of exists, wear organic vapour/particulate respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS
1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSUMER USE:
Wear safety glasses and gloves. Wash hands after use.
Hygiene measures: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. When using do not eat, drink or
smoke. Wash hands prior to eating, drinking or smoking. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of
vapour, mist or aerosols. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form / Colour / Odour: Clear, colourless liquid with a mild odour.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Bulk Density (kg/L): 1.14 – 1.20
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1
Vapour Pressure (20 °C): N Av
Flash Point (°C): N App
Flammability Limits (%): N App
Autoignition Temperature (°C): N App
Melting Point/Range (°C): N Av
Boiling Point/Range (°C): N Av
pH: 4.74
Viscosity: N Av
Total VOC (g/Litre): N Av
(Typical values only - consult specification sheet)
N Av = Not available N App = Not applicable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No reactivity hazards are known for the material.
Chemical stability: This material is thermally stable when stored and used as directed.
Hazardous reactions: No known hazardous reactions.
Conditions to avoid: Elevated temperatures and sources of ignition.
Incompatible materials: Oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, smoke and other toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and
the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs
are:
Acute Effects
Inhalation: Material may be an irritant to mucous membranes and respiratory tract
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Eye contact: A severe eye irritant. Corrosive to eyes: contact can cause corneal burns. Contamination of
eyes can result in permanent injury.
Acute toxicity
Inhalation: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Skin contact: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
For the active ingredient,
GLYPHOSATE
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >5,000 mg/kg
Ingestion: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
For the active ingredient,
GLYPHOSATE
Oral LD50 (rat): >5,000 mg/kg
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Corrosion/Irritancy: Eye: this material has been classified as a Category 1 Hazard (irreversible effects to
eyes).
Skin: this material has been classified as not corrosive or irritating to skin.
For the active ingredient,
GLYPHOSATE
Skin irritant (rabbit): Non-irritant
Eye irritant (rabbit): Severe eye irritation
Sensitisation: Inhalation: this material has been classified as not a respiratory sensitiser.
Skin: this material has been classified as not a skin sensitiser.
Aspiration hazard: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Chronic Toxicity
Mutagenicity: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Carcinogenicity: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Reproductive toxicity (including via lactation): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeat exposure): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways.
Acute aquatic hazard: This material has been classified as a Category Acute 9.1B Hazard
Acute toxicity estimate (based on ingredients): 1- 10 mg/L
For the active ingredient,
GLYPHOSATE
96hr LC50 (rainbow trout): 1.1 mg/L
48hr EC50 (Daphnia magna): 2.95 mg/L
72hr EC50 (algae): 485 mg/L
Long-term aquatic hazard: No information is available to complete an assessment.
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
Persistence and degradability: Active constituent is not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.
Mobility: No information available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Persons conducting disposal, recycling or reclamation activities should ensure that appropriate personal
protection equipment is used, see “Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection” of this SDS.
If possible material and its container should be recycled. If material or container cannot be recycled,
dispose in accordance with local, regional, national and international Regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail” and the “New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land”.
Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the descriptions of UN 3077 or UN 3082 are not subject to
this Code when transported by road or rail in packaging, IBC’s or any other receptacles not exceeding 500
Kg(L).
UN No: 3082
Dangerous Goods Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Hazchem Code: •3Z
Emergency Response Guide No: 47
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS GLYPHOSATE)
Segregation Dangerous Goods: Not to be loaded with explosives (Class 1), however exemptions may
apply.
MARINE TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG
Code) for transport by sea.
This material is classified as a Marine Pollutant (P) according to the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code.
UN No: 3077
Dangerous Goods Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS GLYPHOSATE)
AIR TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.
UN No: 3077
Dangerous Goods Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS GLYPHOSATE)
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This material is not subject to the following international agreements:
Montreal Protocol (Ozone depleting substances)
The Stockholm Convention (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
The Rotterdam Convention (Prior Informed Consent)
This material is subject to the following international agreements:
Basel Convention (Hazardous Waste)
• Wastes from the production, formulation and use of biocides and phytopharmaceuticals
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• Annex III - Harmful Substances carried in Packaged Form
This material/constituent(s) is covered by the following requirements:
• The Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) established under the
Therapeutic Goods Act (Commonwealth).
• All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS).
• The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act (Commonwealth) and/or applicable Commonwealth,
State or Territory control-of-use legislation.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Literary reference
This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by Chemical Data Services Pty Ltd ([Link]) on behalf
of its client.
Reason(s) For Issue: First Issue.
Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy.
This SDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of
the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since DuluxGroup
(Australia) Pty Ltd and DuluxGroup (New Zealand) Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under
which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context of how the
user intends to handle and use the product in the workplace.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the
user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent
to our customers and is also available upon request.
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