Depleted Phorate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Long term hazards

Label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

Skull and Health Environment crossbones hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes eye irritation. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Additional information

These containers contain small amounts of granules and are being returned to the manufacturer for removal of the granules under specific safety processes. Due to the presence of the granules, all safety information on this SDS is applicable. The containers will be reused by AgNova Technologies Pty Ltd.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.