Safety Data Sheet

SDS - Path-X Agricultural Disinfectant - 230628

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Safety Data Sheet

Path-X™ Agricultural Disinfectant Date of Issue: 28/06/2023

Classification of Material

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Classified as Hazardous according to Safe Work Australia (GHS) Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code SUSMP Scheduled Poison (Schedule 6)

1. Identification of the Material and Supplier

Product Name: Path-X™ Agricultural Disinfectant
UN Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Recommended Use: Disinfectant
Company Name: Nutri-Tech Solutions Pty Ltd
Address: 7 Harvest Road, Yandina, Qld 4561, Australia
ABN: 83 010 472 590
Emergency Telephone Numbers: Police, Ambulance, Fire: 000 (Mobile 112)
Poisons Information Centre (Australia) 13 11 26
Nutri-Tech Solutions Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm AEST (Australia)

2. Hazards Identification

GHS Classification Serious Eye Damage – category 1 Skin Corrosion –category 1

GHS Label elements [Diagram: Corrosion pictogram]

Signal Word: DANGER

Hazard Statement(s): H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement(s): Prevention: P260: Do not breathe spray mist. P280: Wear eye/face protection and protective gloves. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response: P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: 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. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage: P405: Store locked up.

Disposal: P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local and national regulations.

3. Composition/information on Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 7173-51-5 10-20%
Water 7732-18-5 > 70%
Minor additives determined to be non-hazardous N/A To 100%

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth with water (only if patient is conscious) and consult a physician or call the Poisons Information Centre. DO NOT induce vomiting due to risk of further damage. Give water or milk to drink if patient is conscious. Eye: Immediately rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to ensure rinsing of the entire surface of the eyes and lids with water and urgently contact a physician or poisons information centre. Transport to hospital or medical centre if severe aggravation of the ocular area occurs. Skin: Immediately wash contaminated skin with plenty of water using safety shower if available. Remove contaminate clothing and footwear. Seek medical attention. Launder clothing before re-use. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention. First Aid Facilities: Eye wash station and safety shower. Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. General Information: N/A

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability: Not flammable under normal conditions of use. Fire fighters recommended to wear SCBA. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition. Extinguishing media: Compatible with dry chemical, regular foam and carbon dioxide fire extinguishing media. Hazchem Code: N/A Precautions in connection with fire: Wear SCBA and contain run-off to prevent entry in water or drainage systems.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Emergency procedures: Contain spill, do not discharge waste liquid into streams or waterways. Use personal protective equipment as outlined in section 8. Methods and materials for contamination and clean-up: Small spills- Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid breathing vapours and contact with eyes and skin. Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. Place in a suitable container for disposal. Large Spills- Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert fire brigade. Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. Prevent spillage from entering drains or water course. Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite. Collect recoverable product into labeled containers for disposal. Wash area with water and prevent run off from entering drains. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs advise emergency services.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Wear protective equipment to avoid skin and eye exposure (refer to section 8). Do not inhale spray mist. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry area in original sealed container. Do not store in prolonged sunlight. Do not store with oxidising agents, ignition sources or foodstuffs.

8. Exposure Controls/personal Protection

National Exposure Standards: None established. Biological Limit Values: None established. Engineering Controls: Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended when an inhalation risk exists. Personal Protective Equipment: The following protective equipment is recommended when handling this product: safety glasses with side shields or a face shield complying with AS/NZS 1337, gloves of an impervious material conforming to AS/NZS 2161, rubber boots, overalls, plastic apron. Suitable respiratory equipment (e.g. disposable fume mask conforming to AS/NZS 1716) is required when spray mist is present. Ensure access to safety shower and eyewash station. Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using this product. Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and going to the toilet.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Clear colourless liquid. Odour: Slight pH: 5-8 Flammability: Not combustible Solubility in Water: Fully miscible Lower Explosion Limit: No data available Upper Explosion Limit: No data available Specific Gravity: 0.99 Conductivity: No data available Melting Point: No data available Boiling Point: No data available Vapour Pressure: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use. Hazardous Reactions & Materials to Avoid: Avoid extreme heat, flames and ignition sources. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Hazardous Decomposition Products: May evolve toxic gases (carbon/nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.

11. Toxicological Information

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: 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: Ingestion: This liquid is harmful if swallowed and capable of causing burns to mouth, throat, oesophagus. Eye: Causes burns. Skin: Causes burns. Inhalation: Vapours or mist are irritating to the nose and throat. May cause coughing, nausea and headache. Occupational exposure to similar compounds has been reported to cause asthma, although this is rare. Oral Toxicity (ingredients only): LD50 (rat) 238 mg/kg (didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride). Chronic: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. Acute Toxicity: No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Acute oral toxicity: LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg Skin: Causes burns. Eye: Causes burns. Respiratory or skin sensitisation: Vapours or mist may cause irritation. Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available. Carcinogenicity: No data available. Reproductive toxicity: No data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) single exposure: No data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – repeated exposure: No data available. Aspiration Hazard: No data available.

12. Ecological Information

Acute toxicity (fish): LC50 (96 hr) 0.58 mg/L Acute toxicity (daphnia): EC50 (48 hr) 0.087 mg/L for the active ingredient Acute toxicity (algae): EC50 (72 hr) 0.16 mg/L for the active ingredient Persistence/Degradability (ingredients only): Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride is readily biodegradable (complies with the biodegradability criteria in regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents).

13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal Method: Where possible, product should be used for its intended purpose including the rinsings of the container (add rinsings to the spray tank). Dispose of in accordance with all local state and national regulations. Do not discard into drains or waterways. Container: Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Dispose of used container in accordance all local and national regulations. Recycle containers if possible (replace cap and return cleaned container to recyclers or collection point). If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burned.

14. Transport Information

Land Transport (ADG Code): Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods Air Transport (IATA): Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods Sea Transport (IMDG Code): Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods

15. Regulatory Information

SUSMP Poisons Schedule: S6

16. Other Information

Acronyms ADG Code: Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Foods by Road and Rail AICS: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances CAS Number: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Hazchem Code: Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods NOS: Not Otherwise Specified NTP: National Toxicology Program (USA) UN Number: United Nations Number SUSMP: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit TWA: Time Weighted Average (the average airborne concentration when calculated over a normal eight hour working day for five days a week) LD50: Lethal Dose for 50% Mortality SCBA: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Disclaimer The data and recommendations presented herein are based upon research of others and are believed to be accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding this data or the results to be obtained from use thereof. Nutri-Tech Solutions P/L, assumes no responsibility for the injury to customers or third party proximity caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in this data sheet.

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