imazamox and imazapyr

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview CAUTION: POISON. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe gas/vapour/fume/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. State of matter: liquid Colour: yellow to amber Odour: faint odour, aliphatic

Potential health effects

Acute toxicity: Relatively nontoxic after single ingestion. Relatively nontoxic after short-term inhalation. Relatively nontoxic after short-term skin contact. Irritation / corrosion: May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause moderate but temporary irritation to the eyes. Sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. The results of various animal studies gave no indication of a carcinogenic effect.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

overexposure Individuals with pre-existing diseases of the respiratory system, skin or eyes may have increased susceptibility to excessive exposures.

Environmental effects

Aquatic toxicity: Acutely harmful for fish. Acutely harmful for aquatic invertebrates. Acutely harmful for aquatic plants. Terrestrial toxicity: With high probability not acutely harmful to terrestrial organisms. Degradation / environmental fate: Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria).