Twinguard Isoclast active Insecticide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Notice 2017 Hazard classification NEW ZEALAND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the New Zealand Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017, and the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017. Refer to Section 15 for Approval Number GHS Hazard Classification Skin sensitisation - Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (liver) – repeated exposure – Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1 Hazardous to soil organisms Hazardous to terrestrial invertebrates Signal word: DANGER! Hazard statements May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Causes damage to organs (liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Read label before use. Do not breathe dust/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN wash with plenty of water. IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention Specific treatment (see First Aid section). Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

NEW ZEALAND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION: Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the New Zealand Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017, and the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017. Refer to Section 15 for Approval Number. GHS Hazard Classification: Skin sensitisation - Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (liver) – repeated exposure – Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1 Hazardous to soil organisms Hazardous to terrestrial invertebrates