Flotilla Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this MSDS. R51, R65, R66, R36/38. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Harmful May cause lung damage if swallowed Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Irritating to eyes and skin.

Precautionary statements

S2, S13, S46, S24/25, S37/39. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this MSDS or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Amber coloured mobile liquid. Odour: Characteristic solvent odour.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity. Fluroxypyr MHE has low acute toxicity. The rat oral LD50 is >5000 mg/kg, the rabbit dermal LD50 is >2000 mg/kg, and the rat inhalation LC50 is >1.0 mg/l, the maximum attainable concentration. Fluroxypyr MHE is not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs, has no dermal irritation in rabbits, and shows mild ocular irritation in rabbits. This product is irritating to eyes and skin, if aspirated, may cause lung damage, repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. 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. Long Term Exposure: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. 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. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Because of the low viscosity of this product, it may directly enter the lungs if swallowed, or if subsequently vomited. Once in the lungs, it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death. 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. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. 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.