Afalon Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H351, H360, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: T, Toxic. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG/IMSBC respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this SDS. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated IMDG Classification Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

UN Number

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

Signal word

DANGER Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe 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. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. 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: Brownish coloured liquid. Odour: Aromatic odour.

Health hazards

Linuron is harmful by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 1200 to 1500 mg/kg in rats, and 2250 mg/kg in rabbits. The reported dermal LD50 in rabbits is greater than 5000 mg/kg. It has been reported to be a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, and an eye irritant in rabbits, but not a skin irritant in rabbits. The 4-hour inhalation LC50 is 6.15 mg/L, which indicates slight toxicity by this route.