General Information
Version
Sections containing a revision or new information are marked with a
Revision date
2015-11-01
Product name
METSULFURON-METHYL 20 WG
Emergency telephone
(+45) 97 83 53 53
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEMINOVA A/S
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@cheminova.com, sds@cheminova.dk
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Eye irritation: Category 2 (H319) Hazards to the aquatic environment, acute: Category 1 (H400) chronic: Category 1 (H410) WHO classification Class U (unlikely to present acute hazard in normal use)
Health hazards
Primarily irritation
Environmental hazards
The product is expected to be toxic to most plants
Product definition
Metsulfuron-methyl 20 WG
Hazard pictograms
(GHS07, GHS09)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319 H410 Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Supplemental label elements
EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions of use.
Precautionary statements
P264 P273 P280 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 P501 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container as hazardous waste.
2.3 Other hazards
Excessive dust formation may pose a dust explosion hazard. None of the ingredients meets the criteria for being PBT or vPvB.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation: Category 2 (H319) mixture Hazards to the aquatic environment, acute: Category 1 (H400) chronic: Category 1 (H410) WHO classification ...................... Class U (unlikely to present acute hazard in normal use). Health hazards ............................... Primarily irritation. Environmental hazards .................. The product is expected to be toxic to most plants.
