Convict Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid and for storage meets the definition of Dangerous Goods. R20/22, R36/38, R50/53. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

S2, S20, S38, S60, S61, S24/25, S36/39. Keep out of reach of children. When using, do not eat or drink. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.

SUSDP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear brown liquid. Odour: Solvent odour.

Health hazards

For Haloxyfop-methyl the oral LD50 is 393 mg/kg for rats. The LD50 is greater than 5,000 mg/kg for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Haloxyfop-methyl. Haloxyfop-ethoxyethyl has an oral LD50 of 518-531 mg/kg for rats. The dermal LD50 is greater than 2000 mg/kg for rats and greater than 5,000 mg/kg for rabbits. Both Haloxyfop forms are non-irritating to skin and do not cause skin sensitization. They are mild eye irritants. The symptoms of toxicity in rats are reduced food intake and reduced food consumption. They may also cause liver and kidney damage. This product is harmful by inhalation and if swallowed, irritating to eyes and skin.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. In addition product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However 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: 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 an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.