Cavalier 500 SC Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

UN Number

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

Signal word

WARNING Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute/chronic) – category 1

Hazard statements

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.

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: Light yellow coloured liquid. Odour: No data re odour.

Health hazards

Oxyfluorfen is not harmful by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 5000 mg/kg in both rats and dogs, and 2700 to 5000 mg/kg in mice. It is also not harmful by dermal exposure; the LD50 is greater than 5000 mg/kg in both rats and rabbits. It causes no skin irritation in rabbits, no skin sensitization in guinea pigs, and moderate eye irritation in rabbits. No significant risk factors have been found for this product.