ADAMA 2,4-D Amine 625 Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H317, H332, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

WARNING Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity Dermal Category 4 Skin sensitisation – category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 2

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear red-brown liquid. Odour: Ammoniacal odour.

Health hazards

The oral LD50 of 2,4-D ranges from 375 to 666 mg/kg in the rat, 370 mg/kg in mice, and from less than 320 to 1000 mg/kg in guinea pigs. The dermal LD50 values are 1500 mg/kg in rats and 1400 mg/kg in rabbits, respectively. In humans, prolonged breathing of 2,4-D causes coughing, burning, dizziness, and temporary loss of muscle coordination. Other symptoms of poisoning can be fatigue and weakness with possible nausea. On rare occasions following high levels of exposure, there can be inflammation of the nerve endings with muscular effects.