AQ 200 Aquatic Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H317, H331, H335, H372, H413

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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. R26, R34, R41, R43, R48/22, R36/37/38. Very toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S28, S38, S45, S46, S60, S61, S1/2, S24/25, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or spray. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

UN Number

3016, BIPYRIDILIUM PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC (contains Diquat)

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. 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, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P284: Wear respiratory protection. AT162v2.2-15/12/18

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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 P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage.

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: Dark blue-green liquid. Odour: Strong stench.

Health hazards

Diquat dibromide (concentrate) is toxic by ingestion and harmful in contact with skin Irritating to eyes, and mildly irritating to skin. Ingestion of sufficient doses may cause severe irritation of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, and stomach, followed by nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, severe dehydration, and alterations in body fluid balances, gastrointestinal discomfort, chest pain, diarrhoea, kidney failure, and toxic liver damage. Skin absorption of high doses may cause symptoms similar to those that occur following ingestion. May cause serious damage to health by prolonged exposure, causes burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, possible skin sensitiser.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for chronic exposure studies. Inhalation Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is very toxic, but symptoms are not available. In addition product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Exposure to a skin sensitiser, once sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as skin rash or inflammation, and in some individuals this reaction can be severe. In addition product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. 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.