Cotogard WG Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. Not Hazardous - No criteria found

Precautionary statements

Not Hazardous - No criteria found

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

NONE. Not hazardous

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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: Pale tan coloured granules. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

Fluometuron is practically nontoxic by ingestion with a reported oral LD50 of 6416 to 8900 mg/kg in rats. Via the dermal route, it is also practically nontoxic; the dermal LD50 is greater than 2000 mg/kg in rats and greater than 10,000 mg/kg in rabbits. Fluometuron is a mild skin irritant and causes skin sensitization in guinea pigs. It may cause corneal opacity in test animals. It is irritating to the mucous membrane lining the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system. The inhalation LC50 in rats is greater than 2 mg/L, indicating moderate to low toxicity by this route. While there have been no reports of cases of fluometuron poisoning in humans, this herbicide is considered a mild inhibitor of cholinesterase. no significant risk factors have been found for this product.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Inhalation Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. However product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.