Cheminova Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Not Hazardous - No criteria found

Precautionary statements

Not Hazardous – No criteria found

SUSDP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Water soluble measure packs. Odour: Packs have no odour.

Health hazards

Systemic poisoning by sulfonylurea based compounds is unlikely, unless large quantities have been ingested. No accounts of poisoning by Metsulfuron-methyl are currently available.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However, this product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition, this product is believed to be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition, 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: Available data shows that this product is not harmful. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Carcinogen Status: NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.