Promote 720 Growth Regulator

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H311, H314, H332, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. 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. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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 P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. 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 green to blue liquid. Odour: Characteristic, mild odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, toxic in contact with skin

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Ethephon is a weak to moderate cholinesterase inhibitor. Repeated minor exposures may have a cumulative effect. Inhalation Short term exposure: Product is harmful if inhaled, symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Toxic in contact with skin, symptoms not available. Product causes severe skin burns, if not immediately removed permanent damage may occur. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. However product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, and will cause cholinesterase inhibition. This product is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Will cause burning to mouth and throat, possible irreversible problems, even death unless treated promptly. 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.