CHLOROPICRIN SOIL FUMIGANT

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

CHLOROPICRIN

Available from:

TRICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

chloropicrin(985g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

LIQUID

Composition:

CHLOROPICRIN GAS Active 985.0 g/kg

Units in package:

100kg; 150kg

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

A-GAS (AUSTRALIA)

Therapeutic group:

PRE-PLANTING SOIL TREATMENT | RABBIT BURROW | SOIL HEAPS (UNDER PLASTIC OR IN DRUMS)

Therapeutic area:

MIXED FUNCTION PESTICIDE

Therapeutic indications:

BACTERIA | INSECT | NEMATODE - SOIL BORNE PLANT PARASITIC | RABBIT | SOIL BORNE FUNGI | WEED SEED | FAT HEN | PRINCE OF WALES FEATHER | WEED SEEDS | WINTER GRASS

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 7; Withholding period: WHP: Nil.; Host/pest details: PRE-PLANTING SOIL TREATMENT: [BACTERIA, INSECT, NEMATODE - SOIL BORNE PLANT PARASITIC, SOIL BORNE FUNGI, WEED SEED]; RABBIT BURROW: [RABBIT]; SOIL HEAPS (UNDER PLASTIC OR IN DRUMS): [BACTERIA, INSECT, NEMATODE - SOIL BORNE PLANT PARASITIC, SOIL BORNE FUNGI, WEED SEED]; Pre-planting soil fumigation.This product is too hazardous to be recommended for use in home gardens

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant draft label 100kg, 150kg
19/01/00
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INFOPEST VERIFIES THAT THIS LABEL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NRA
APPROVED TEXT LABEL OF 30/4/99________
_Main panel_
DANGEROUS POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
CHLOROPICRIN
SOIL FUMIGANT
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 985G/KG CHLOROPICRIN
NET (100KG, 150KG)
S.A. Rural Agencies Pty Ltd
ACN 074 644 394
24 Chamberlain St
Wingfield SA 5013, AUSTRALIA
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant draft label 100kg, 150kg
19/01/00
47431
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_Ancillary panel 1_
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Before using product refer to the relevant manuals and policies set
out by the state and
territory government departments with regard to methods of soil
fumigation.
CROP/SITUATION
PEST
RATE
CRITICAL COMMENTS
Pre-planting soil
fumigation
300g-600g per
20m
2
(approx 5-10kg/35m
glasshouse)
Use lower rates on
lighter soils
Soil heaps (under
plastic or in drums)
Nematodes (Club
root), Insects, Soil-
borne fungus
diseases, Bacteria,
and Weed seeds
50mL per m
2
HAND OPERATED INJECTOR:
mark
prepared soil in approx 30cmx30cm
squares. Inject approx 5mL into each
square at 15cm depth. 5mL/900cm
2
is
equivalent to 50mL/m
2
.
CONTINUOUS INJECTION:
Calibrate
machine to desired rate. Injections should
be 15cm-18cm deep and 25cm-30cm
apart.
Roll soil to level and pack. Water
immediately to “seal in” gas.
EXPOSURE TIME:
2-3 days.
AERATION TIME:
. Do not plant for at least
10 days after end of treatment or if gas
odour is still present.
Chloropicrin is effective against
nematodes provided all old roots have
decomposed
Rabbit Burrows
(NSW, VIC, SA, QLD
and NT only)
Rabbits
5mL per hole
Moisten any absorbent material with 5mL
of Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant and place
well down burrow. Close burrow with soil.
Treat all major outlets and close all
outlets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS
LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS FOR USE IN T

Summary of Product characteristics

SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHLOROPICRIN SOIL FUMIGANT
DATE PREPARED: 9
th
December 2015
REPLACES: 1
st
May 2011
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1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
Chloropicrin Soil Fumigant
OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION:
Trichloronitromethane, Nitrochloroform, Chloropicrin
USES:
Soil Fumigant and Fungicide
SUPPLIER NAME:
A-Gas Rural
ADDRESS:
24 Chamberlain St, Wingfield, SA, 5013
TELEPHONE:
[phone] (24 HOURS)
EMAIL:
[e-mail]
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ACUTE TOXICITY – INHALATION, CATEGORY 1
ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL AND DERMAL, CATEGORY 2
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION, LIQUID CONTACT, CATEGORY 1C
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION, LIQUID CONTACT, CATEGORY 1
EYE IRRITATION, VAPOUR CONTACT, CATEGORY 2A
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY, SINGLE & REPEAT EXPOSURE,
RESPIRATORY, CATEGORY 1
AQUATIC TOXICITY ACUTE, CATEGORY 1
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
GHS HAZARD PHRASES:
H330 + H300 + H310: Fatal if Inhaled, swallowed, or in contact with
skin
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318: Causes serious eye damage
H370 + H372: Causes damage to the respiratory tract and lungs
GHS PRECAUTION PHRASES:
P260: Do not breathe gas
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product
P271: Use only outdoors in well ventilated areas
P284: Wear respiratory protection
P264: Wash hands, arms and face thoroughly after handling
P280: Wear protective gloves and eye protection
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surfaces – No
smoking
P220: Store away from combustible materials
P273: Avoid release to the environment
GHS RESPONSE PHRASES:
P304: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position
comfortable for breathing.
P307 + P311: IF exposed call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
P302 + P350 + P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take
off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower