Farmoz Clincher Plus Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid so must be stored and handled as specified in AS 1940 “The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.” R36. Irritating to eyes

Precautionary statements

S2, S13, S25, S26, S28, S46, S61, S20/21, S36/37/39. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Brown liquid. Odour: Faint odour.

Health hazards

Signs of human intoxication from Metolachlor exposure include abdominal cramps, anaemia, shortness of breath, dark urine, convulsions, diarrhoea, jaundice, weakness, nausea, sweating, and dizziness. This product is also an eye irritant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. 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. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms (detailed above) may also become evident, but should slowly disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. 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.