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SDS - BASF Velifer Biological Insecticide - 2411027

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Safety data sheet Page: 1/11 BASF Safety data sheet Date / Revised: 26.11.2024 Version: 5.0 Product: Velifer® Biological Insecticide (30739784/SDS_CPA_AU/EN) Date of print: 27.11.2024

  1. Substance/preparation and manufacturer/supplier identification

Product name: Velifer® Biological Insecticide

Use: crop protection product, insecticide

Manufacturer/supplier: BASF Australia Limited () Level 23, 40 City Road, Southbank Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA

Emergency information: BASF Emergency Advice Number: (24h) [within Australia] BASF Emergency Advice Number: + 61 3 8855 6666 [outside Australia]

  1. Hazard identification

Classification of the substance and mixture: No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product.

Label elements and precautionary statement: Precautionary Statement: P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.

The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria.

Other hazards which do not result in classification: See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment. If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

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Micro-organisms may have the potential to provoke sensitising reactions.

  1. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical nature Substance nature: mixture Contains: biological beneficial organism , Beauveria bassiana does not contain: Genetically modified organism crop protection product, insecticide

Hazardous ingredients

BEAUVERIA BASSIANA PPRI5339 Content (W/W): 8 % CAS Number: 63428-82-0 Acute Tox.: Cat. 1 (Inhalation - dust)

propylene carbonate Content (W/W): < 2 % CAS Number: 108-32-7 Eye Irrit.: Cat. 2A

  1. First-Aid Measures

General advice: Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

On skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water

On contact with eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

On ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Note to physician: Symptoms: Information, i.e. additional information on symptoms and effects may be included in the GHS labeling phrases available in Section 2 and in the Toxicological assessments available in Section 11., (Further) symptoms and / or effects are not known so far Treatment: Symptomatic treatment (decontamination, vital functions).

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  1. Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide

Specific hazards: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

Special protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information: Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.

  1. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions: Do not breathe vapour/spray.Use personal protective clothing.Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil.Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods for cleaning up or taking up: For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr). For large amounts: Dike spillage. Pump off product. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations.

  1. Handling and Storage

Handling No special measures necessary if stored and handled correctly. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift.

Protection against fire and explosion: Vapours may form ignitable mixture with air. Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy.

Storage Segregate from foods and animal feeds.

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Further information on storage conditions: Keep away from heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Store protected against freezing. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage stability: Storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C Storage duration: 24 Months If an expiry date is mentioned on the packaging/label this takes priority over the statements on storage duration in this safety data sheet.

Protect from temperatures below: 2 °C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored below indicated temperature for extended periods of time.

Protect from temperatures above: 25 °C Changes in the properties of the product may occur if substance/product is stored above indicated temperature for extended periods of time.

  1. Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with occupational exposure limits sunflower oil, 8001-21-6; TWA value 10 mg/m3 (OEL (AU)), Inhalable dust TWA value 10 mg/m3 (AU NOEL), Inhalable dust Where no specific exposure standard has been assigned and the substance is both of inherently low toxicity and free from toxic impurities, exposure to dusts should be maintained below 10 mg/m3, measured as inhalable dust (8-hour TWA). TWA value 10 mg/m3 (ACGIHTLV), Inhalable particles TWA value 3 mg/m3 (ACGIHTLV), Respirable particles TWA value 10 mg/m3 (AU NOEL), Inhalable mist

Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not required.

Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Body protection: Standard work clothes and shoes.

General safety and hygiene measures: Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. In order to prevent contamination while handling, closed working clothes and working gloves should be used. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Gloves must be inspected regularly and prior to each use. Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands with soap and water.

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  1. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: liquid Colour: yellow Odour: characteristic Odour threshold: Not determined due to potential health hazard by inhalation.

pH value: The product has not been tested.

Melting point: The product has not been tested.

Boiling point: > 350 °C

Flash point: > 288 °C

Evaporation rate: not applicable

Flammability (solid/gas): not applicable

Lower explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product and our knowledge of its composition we do not expect any hazard as long as the product is used appropriately and in accordance with the intended use.

Upper explosion limit: As a result of our experience with this product and our knowledge of its composition we do not expect any hazard as long as the product is used appropriately and in accordance with the intended use.

Ignition temperature: 405 °C (DIN 51794) The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Explosion hazard: not explosive

Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating

Vapour pressure: approx. < 1 hPa (20 °C) Information applies to the solvent.

Density: approx. 0.96 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Relative vapour density (air): not applicable

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Solubility in water: emulsifiable

Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): not applicable for mixtures

Viscosity, dynamic: approx. 60 mPa.s (20 °C) Information applies to the solvent.

Other Information: If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section.

  1. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: See SDS section 7 - Handling and storage.

Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Substances to avoid: strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Chemical stability: The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Reactivity: No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

  1. Toxicological Information

Routes of exposure Acute oral toxicity Experimental/calculated data: LD50rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg No mortality was observed.

Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 3.09 mg/l 4 h No mortality was observed.

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rat (dermal): > 5,000 mg/kg No mortality was observed.

Assessment of acute toxicity

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Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation.

Symptoms Information, i.e. additional information on symptoms and effects may be included in the GHS labeling phrases available in Section 2 and in the Toxicological assessments available in Section 11. (Further) symptoms and / or effects are not known so far

Irritation Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to eyes and skin.

Experimental/calculated data: Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: non-irritant Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: non-irritant

Respiratory/Skin sensitization Assessment of sensitization: No sensitizing effect. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Information on: propylene carbonate Experimental/calculated data: Patch-Test human: Non-sensitizing. (Human patch test)

Germ cell mutagenicity Assessment of mutagenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Mutagenicity tests revealed no genotoxic potential.

Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. The results of various animal studies gave no indication of a carcinogenic effect.

Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.

Developmental toxicity Assessment of teratogenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses that were not toxic to the parental animals.

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Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure.

Remarks: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Information on: propylene carbonate Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects. No adverse effects were observed after repeated inhalative exposure in animal studies. After repeated exposure the prominent effect is local irritation.

Aspiration hazard not applicable

Other relevant toxicity information Misuse can be harmful to health.

  1. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms.

Information on: propylene carbonate Toxicity to fish: LC50 (96 h) > 1,000 mg/l, Cyprinus carpio (Directive 92/69/EEC, C.1, semistatic) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Information on: propylene carbonate Aquatic invertebrates: EC50 (48 h) > 1,000 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Information on: propylene carbonate Aquatic plants: EC50 (72 h) > 900 mg/l (growth rate), Desmodesmus subspicatus (OECD Guideline 201, static) The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration.

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Mobility Assessment transport between environmental compartments: No data available.

Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Information on: sunflower oil Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria). Biodegradable.

Bioaccumulation potential Assessment bioaccumulation potential: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components.

Information on: sunflower oil Bioaccumulation potential: Does not accumulate in organisms.

Additional information Other ecotoxicological advice: Do not discharge product into the environment without control.

  1. Disposal Considerations Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner as the substance/product.

  1. Transport Information

Domestic transport: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number or ID number Not applicable UN proper shipping name: Not applicable Transport hazard class(es): Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable Environmental hazards: Not applicable Special precautions for user None known

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Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number or ID number: Not applicable UN proper shipping name: Not applicable Transport hazard class(es): Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable Environmental hazards: Not applicable Marine pollutant: no Special precautions for user None known

Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number or ID number Not applicable Proper shipping name: Not applicable Transport hazard class(es): Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable Environmental hazards: Not applicable Special precautions for user None known

  1. Regulatory Information

Other regulations If other regulatory information applies that is not already provided elsewhere in this safety data sheet, then it is described in this subsection.

Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP): Schedule 6

APVMA Approval No.: 85696

Registration status: AICIS, AU Contains non-registered, non-listed substance., Individual registration may be required., Please contact your BASF representative.

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  1. Other Information

Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.

The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. This safety data sheet is neither a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) nor technical data sheet and shall not be mistaken for a specification agreement. Identified uses in this safety data sheet do neither represent an agreement on the corresponding contractual quality of the substance/mixture nor a contractually designated use. It is the responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.