DAWN HERBICIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear, yellow to amber, liquid, faint odor. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Avoid ingestion. Avoid inhalation of vapors or spray mist. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Keep out of reach of children. May be hazardous to the environment. This product is toxic to terrestrial plants. This product is persistent in soil and water, and may leach into groundwater.

Potential health effects

Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system and the liver. Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure: Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include sore throat, running nose, and shortness of breath. Skin contact: May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching, and swelling. Eye contact: Causes severe eye irritation. Symptoms may include burning, watering, and/or blurred vision. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include irritation of the mouth throat, and stomach; nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and other symptoms on central Nervous system depression. Aspiration into the lungs subsequent to swallowing or vomiting may cause chemical pneumonia, which can be fatal. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure: Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause liver effects. Carcinogenicity: Although the active ingredient in this product did produce liver tumors in laboratory animals, the EPA classified fomesafen as “not likely to be carcinogenic in humans”. This classification is based on the weight-of- evidence giving consideration to its specific mode of action for hepatocarcinogenesis and the absence of mutagenesis and cytotoxicity. Fomesafen did not cause birth defects or infertility in laboratory animals. Potential physical hazards: This product is a combustible liquid that can decompose at high temperatures forming irritating and toxic gases. May react with strong oxidizers, reducing agents, and alkaline metals.

Environmental effects

Slightly to practically non-toxic to birds, fish, aquatic invertebrates, and bees. Toxic to non- target terrestrial and aquatic plant species. Avoid spray drift and keep out of waterways.