General Information
Revision date
2021-06-03
Product name
Apparent Paraquat 250 Herbicide
Product Synonyms
Paraquat dichloride, Group L herbicide
CAS No.
1910-42-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A liquid ‘knockdown’ agricultural herbicide
Emergency telephone
0437 303 689
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AIRR Apparent Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H311, H315, H318, H330, H335, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classified as a Dangerous Good according to the ADG Code Globally Harmonised System (GHS) classification of the substance/mixture: Corrosive to metals – Hazard Category 1. Acute Toxicity – Oral: Hazard Category 4. Acute Toxicity – Dermal: Hazard Category 3. Skin corrosion/irritation – Hazard Category 2. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Hazard Category 1. Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2B. Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Long-Term (Chronic) Hazard: Hazard Category 1.
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, arms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. (Cont) P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see Safety Directions on Product label). P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.