Apparent Diquat 200 Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature: Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition). GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation – Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged Category 1 or repeated exposure. GHS09 Environment Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS07 Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye damage/irritation – Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin sensitisation – Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H331 Toxic if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (Contd. of page 1)

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.