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DANGEROUS POISON

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING

Nufarm

Methyl Bromide 1000

Fumigant

ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 1000 g/kg METHYL BROMIDE

8 AGROUP INSECTICIDE

For use by professional and registered fumigators
for control of soil borne pests and diseases
as specified in the Directions for Use table.

Contents: 35 kg
50 kg
100 kg

Nufarm Australia Limited
ACN 004 377 780
103-105 Pipe Road
Laverton North Victoria 3026
Tel: (03) 9282 1000
Fax: (03) 9282 1001

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DIRECTION FOR USE - ALL STATES
RESTRAINTS
DO NOT treat soil if temperature at 10-15 cm depth is below 10˚C.
DO NOT treat soil when very cold, very wet or very dry.
DO NOT treat seeds intended for planting or sowing.

1. Soil Fumigation: If soil temperature is between 10-15˚C double the aeration and exposure times listed below.

Situation Pests and Dosage Minimum Aeration Critical Comments
weeds
controlled exposure time before

time planting

Plant beds, turf & other Nematodes, 50 grams 24 hours 48 hours Where possible, treat inside a fumigation chamber.

local areas: QPS* and insects and weed per 1 square

current approved CUE** seeds. metre If not using a sealed pressure injection unit:
The area to be fumigated should be well
treatments ONLY. cultivated and the soil/compost should be moist
but not wet.
For nutgrass Make a furrow (150 mm deep) around the plot to
be treated and lay tarpaulin, polythene or other
Well-rotted compost, control, use 300 grams 24 hours 72 hours plastic sheeting over cover supports (e.g.
inverted bottles or wire hoops), to enclose the
manure and top soil: double dosage per 1 cubic 24 hours material to be fumigated. Ensure the sheeting
edges are in the furrow.
QPS* and current rate. metre 72 hours or Connect plastic hoses to cylinder.
longer Thoroughly seal edges of sheet in the furrow, by
approved CUE** filling with soil and tramping down.
Connect applicator and turn on valve on the
treatments ONLY. cylinder.

Mulching straw or hay: 120 grams 48 hours Refer to General Instructions section for more
QPS* and current per 1 bale^ detailed instructions.
approved CUE**
treatments ONLY.

Plant beds and other Damping off 1 kg per 10 24 hours
square 24 hours
local areas: fungi such as metres

QPS* and current species of 600 grams
per cubic
approved CUE** Pythium, metre

treatments ONLY. Rhizoctonia and

Fusarium, and If using a sealed, pressure injection unit:
Thoroughly cultivate the soil and ensure it is kept
soil borne fungi in moist conditions for 5 to 7 days prior to
treatment;
such as Apply methyl bromide to the soil by means of a
sealed pressure injection unit, with tyne spacing
sclerotinia and of 30 cm and at a depth of 15 - 20 cm;
To seal in fumigant, cover immediately behind
Decomposed compost verticillium 72 hours or tynes with plastic sheet and seal edges.
longer
and manure: QPS* and causing plant

current approved CUE** disease

treatments ONLY.

It is recommended that recapture technology to
recapture methyl bromide at the end of the
treatment, be used where appropriate.
Note that recapture of methyl bromide at the end
of the treatment, for re-use or destruction, may
be a legal requirement in some states.

Mandatory recordkeeping# and reporting##
requirements apply.

^ : 1 bale is approximately 20 - 30 kg

2. General Fumigation

Situation Pests Dosage Temperature Exposure Critical Comments

Controlled g/m3 (˚C) Time

General grains, cereal Stored 24-32 Above 15 24 hours Under atmospheric pressure.
32-40 Between 10 24 hours It is recommended that recapture technology to
products, dried fruits, pulse product and 15 recapture methyl bromide at the end of the
32-40 treatment be used where appropriate.
and pulse products (including insect pests 40-48 Above 15 3 hours Note that recapture of methyl bromide at the end
Between 10 3 hours of the treatment, for re-use or destruction, may
field peas), timber and cane and 15 be a legal requirement in some states.
Mandatory recordkeeping# and reporting##
products, buildings and other requirements apply.

structures: Under sustained vacuum.
(10 - 16.7kPa absolute pressure). It is
Quarantine and Pre-Shipment recommended that recapture technology to
recapture methyl bromide at the end of the
(QPS*) treatment be used where appropriate.
Note that recapture of methyl bromide at the end
or of the treatment, for re-use or destruction, may
be a legal requirement in some states.
current approved Critical Use Mandatory recordkeeping# and reporting##
requirements apply.
Exemption (CUE**) treatments

ONLY.

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2. General Fumigation

Situation Pests Dosage Temperature Exposure Critical Comments

Controlled g/m3 (˚C) Time

Buildings & Similar structures: Rodents 4 Above 4 5 hours It is recommended that recapture technology to
Quarantine and Pre-Shipment recapture methyl bromide at the end of the
(QPS*) treatment be used where appropriate.
Note that recapture of methyl bromide at the end
or of the treatment, for re-use or destruction, may
current approved Critical Use be a legal requirement in some states.
Exemption (CUE**) treatments Mandatory recordkeeping# and reporting##
ONLY. requirements apply.

* QPS = Quarantine and Pre-shipment. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management
Regulations 1995 set out what are QPS uses.

Quarantine relates to fumigations performed by, or with the authorisation of, a Commonwealth, State or Territory
authority to prevent the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease in Australia, a State or a
Territory.

Pre-shipment relates to fumigations carried out on a commodity, before it is exported, to meet the requirements
of the importing country or a law of the Commonwealth.

**: CUE: Critical Use Exemption. This is an approved non-QPS+ use of methyl bromide, granted by the Parties
to the Montreal Protocol.
Exempt persons are listed on the Non-QPS Exemption List, posted on the Department of the Environment and
Water Resources [DEW] website (www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/publications/exemption-list.html).
Exempt persons must not use quantities of methyl bromide in excess of their allocated amount, specified on the
Non-QPS Exemption List, and are only permitted to use methyl bromide for the purpose for which the
exemption was granted.
Approved CUEs must be current in the year of methyl bromide use.
+: Methyl bromide is used for a Non-QPS application if it is used for an application that is not a QPS application
and other than as a feedstock.

# : Record Keeping: Anyone who uses methyl bromide must keep a record of the details of every fumigation
performed, for a period of five years, in an approved form. Inspectors appointed under the Ozone Protection and
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 may audit these records at any time.

## : Reporting: Exemption holders are required to report all use under their exemption, within 14 days of the
end of each 6 month period staring January and July, to Department of the Environment and Water Resources
[DEW], in an approved form.

General Fumigants
Prevent leakage of fumigant, ensure that all windows, doors and other openings are sealed and the area
is signposted. When fumigating buildings, grain trucks and ship holds, apply the fumigant from outside the
structure. After fumigation, aerate the structure well and keep animals, children and unauthorised persons
away from the treatment area until free from Methyl Bromide as indicated by an appropriate measuring device.
Refer to General Instructions section for more detailed instructions.

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 TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN THE HOME GARDEN.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO AUTHORISED OR LICENCED PERSONS FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES AND
APPROVED INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PURPOSE ONLY.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: DO NOT USE FUMIGATED COMMODITIES FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION OR FOR
FABRICATION INTO FOOD FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION WITHIN 3 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF FUMIGATION,
OR UNTIL THE COMMODITY HAS BEEN ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
IMPORTANT
General: DO NOT fumigate more than once as the 8 AGROUP INSECTICIDE
treated commodity could become unfit for use.
Fumigation and aeration should be performed in For insecticide resistance management Nufarm
accordance with the appropriate Code of Practice Methyl Bromide 1000 Fumigant ‘Methyl Bromide
for fumigation using methyl bromide. Signs as below 1000’ is a group 8A insecticide. Some naturally
must be prominently shown at all approaches to occurring insect biotypes resistant to ‘Methyl Bromide
fumigation site. 1000’ and other Group 8A insecticides may exist
DANGER - TOXIC GAS - KEEP AWAY through normal genetic variability in any insect
Station a guard at the treatment site to prevent population. The resistant individuals can eventually
entry of unauthorised persons, children and dominate the insect population if ‘Methyl Bromide
animals, during treatment and aeration period. 1000’ and other Group 8A insecticides are used
After fumigation, aerate structures well, until an repeatedly. The effectiveness of ‘Methyl Bromide
appropriate measuring device indicated fumigation 1000’ on resistant individuals could be significantly
area free of Methyl Bromide. reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is
DO NOT drop, bump or drag cans. difficult to detect prior to use, Nufarm Australia
DO NOT unload by rope-sling, hooks or tongs. Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may
Keep cans upright in tamper-proof airy stores, result from the failure of ‘Methyl Bromide 1000’ to
away from dwelling and food and feedstuffs. control resistant insects. ‘Methyl Bromide 1000’ may
Put out all pilot lights and glowing heating units. be subject to specific resistance management
Always wear full face respirator (with Methyl Bromide strategies. For further information contact your local
“O” type canister) complying with AS 1716 when supplier, Nufarm Australia Limited representative or
releasing gas and after fumigation when aerating local agricultural department agronomist.
the area.
Warning: Methyl Bromide gas is colourless,
Soil Fumigation: Plant growth has occasionally odourless and highly dangerous. Extreme caution
been unsatisfactory in soil treated with this product. is required when handling.
Difficulty has been experienced with carnations,
conifers, holly, multiflora roses, snapdragons and PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER
other ornamental plants and shrubs. Be sure treated NON-TARGET PLANTS
soil or material is free from METHYL BROMIDE Do NOT treat within 50cm of roots of desirable
before seeding or using. Working the soil will help vegetation.
aeration. Prevent contamination of fumigated areas. Do NOT apply to areas adjacent to valuable crops.
If necessary to avoid flooding, trench around them or
build wooden or earthen dams. Clean shoes carefully PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, FISH,
when walking from untreated to treated soil. Do not CRUSTACEA AND ENVIRONMENT
use tools, transplants or crop remains that may carry Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with
pests from unfumigated areas. Fumigation with the chemical or used containers.
METHYL BROMIDE may slow down nitrification.
Certain ammonia-sensitive plants such as tomatoes, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
may suffer growth inhibition or stand reduction when Store in a locked room or place away from children,
placed in soil containing high ammonia-nitrogen. This animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and fertilizers. Store in
hazard can be overcome by delaying planting for a well ventilated area, as cool as possible. Do not
several months or by the application of nitrate from store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Empty
nitrogenous fertilizers. contents fully into application equipment. Close all
valves and return to point of supply for refill or storage.

General Fumigation: Wear full-face respirator SAFETY DIRECTIONS
(with Methyl Bromide”O” type canister) complying Very dangerous. Product is poisonous if inhaled.
with AS 1716 when releasing gas and when opening Attacks eyes. May irritate the nose, throat and skin.
up structures for aeration. Use a halide detector for Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative
locating gas leaks from cylinders and outside poisoning effect. The liquid can cause burns. Avoid
structures. Use detection tubes or other monitoring contact with eyes and skin and clothing. Do not inhale
devices inside structures. DO NOT enter fumigation vapour. Protect eyes while using. When using the
areas until Methyl Bromide free as indicated by product wear full facepiece respirator with canister
measuring devices. If however treated area must be specified for methyl bromide. Detailed instructions for
entered, a self-contained breathing suit or apparatus safe use appear in state regulations. Thoroughly
conforming to AS 1715 and AS 1716 MUST BE ventilate treated areas before reoccupying. If clothing
WORN. becomes contaminated with product remove clothing
immediately. After use and before eating, drinking or
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with
soap and water. After each day’s use, wash respirator
and if rubber wash with detergent and warm water.

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FIRST AID statute or otherwise, in relation to the sale, supply,
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons use or application of this product, are excluded.
Information Centre (Phone Australia 13 11 26). If skin Nufarm Australia Limited and/or its affiliates
contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and (“Nufarm”) shall not accept any liability whatsoever
wash skin thoroughly. Remove from contaminated (including consequential loss), or howsoever arising
area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. (including negligence) for any damage, injury or death
connected with the sale, supply, use or application of
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET this product except for liability which cannot be
For further information refer to the Material Safety excluded by statute.”
Data Sheet (MSDS).
APVMA Approval No.: 34067/35-100kg/0707
CONDITIONS OF SALE
“Any provisions or rights under the Trade Practices Batch No:
Act 1974 or relevant state legislation which cannot be
excluded by those statutes or by law are not intended Date of Manufacture:
to be excluded by these conditions of sale. Subject to
the foregoing, all warranties, conditions, rights and In case of emergency: Phone 1800 033 498
remedies, expressed or implied under common law, Ask for shift supervisor. Toll free 24 hours.

METHYL BROMIDE

UN No: 1062 TOXIC
GAS

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