Scrubmaster Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R22, R36. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes

Precautionary statements

S20, S22, S36, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSDP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Off-white pellets. Odour: Negligible odour.

Health hazards

Tebuthiuron has moderate to low toxicity in experimental animals when ingested and by skin exposure. Tebuthiuron did not induce sensitization or allergic reactions when tested on the skin of guinea pigs. Application to the eyes of rabbits produced short-term conjunctivitis, inflammation of the lining of the eye, but no irritation to other eye parts, the cornea, or the iris. The inhalation by animals of 3.7mg/L technical Tebuthiuron for 4 hours did not cause toxicity. Product is said to be harmful if swallowed, and an eye irritant.

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: This product is carcinogenic by inhalation exposure. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. 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. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. 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.