METSULFURON HERBICIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H319, H400+H410, H421

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Notice 2017 This substance is hazardous according to the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017 EPA Approval No: HSR000242

Hazard pictograms

Corrosive Ecotoxic

Signal word

HSNO

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Code 6.3B H316 Causes mild skin irritation. Skin Irrit. 3 6.4A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A 9.1A H400/H410 Very toxic to aquatic life. / Very toxic Aquatic Acute to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 1/Aquatic Chronic 1 9.2A H421 Very toxic to the soil environment.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective clothing as detailed in Section 8.

Response

Code P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P391 Collect spillage. P305 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P351+P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

Code None allocated

Disposal

Code P501 Wherever possible completely use material by using according to label instructions. Dispose of unwanted product and wastes from spillages as hazardous substances in accordance with local and national regulations using a licensed waste disposal company. Triple rinse containers and add rinsate to spray tank before puncturing and offering for recycling or landfill. Do not allow product to enter waterways. Do not burn product or container.