Abound 400 Herbicide medical advice

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

personnel. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW INHALATION: Move to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a physician. Classified as hazardous sccording to the criteria of NOHSC NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and Classified as Dangerous Goods - see Section 14 for the clinical condition of the patient. land transport exemption.

Hazard statements

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause FLASH POINT: Not flammable (aqueous solution) long-term adverse effects in the aquatic COMBUSTIBILITY: Not combustible environment. FLAMMABLE LIMITS SAFETY PHRASES: LFL: Not applicable S2: Keep out of the reach of children. UFL: Not applicable S23: Do not breathe spray. ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow 1 handling/storage precautions relative to the end use of this EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: If material is involved in a fire product. Reduce stacking height where local conditions can use: water fog, foam, or dry agent. affect packaging strength. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not combustible. Contain 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION: water from fire fighting to prevent entry to surface and These precautions are suggested for conditions where the ground water. potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may require additional precautions. FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive pressure self-contained, breathing apparatus and full protective EXPOSURE GUIDELINE: No value for this specific product equipment. by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission. TWA for constituent 2,4-D 10 mg/M3 HAZCHEM: 2X 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: DO NOT touch exposure guidelines. or walk through spilled material. Wear a face shield or goggles, overalls buttoned to neck and wrist, chemical RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, resistant gloves and boots. Stop leak when safe to do so. COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING Dam the area and prevent entry into waterways, and drains. WORKERS: Small spills/leaks: Contain and absorb small spills with a proprietary absorbent suitable for chemical spills or inert RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should materials such as sand or earth. Collect spilled product and be maintained below the exposure guideline. When place in sealable container for disposal. Spill residues may respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use be cleaned using water and detergent. Contain and absorb an air-purifying respirator for organic vapors. wash water for disposal. Absorb and collect washings and place in the same sealable container for disposal. Dam the SKIN PROTECTION: Use protective clothing chemically area of large spills and report them to Dow AgroSciences resistant to this material. Selection of specific items such as at 1800-033-882. Do not use water to clean up. faceshield, gloves, boots, apron or full body suit will depend on operation. Remove contaminated clothing immediately, 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND before reuse. Items, which cannot be decontaminated, such STORAGE: as shoes, belts, and watchbands, should be removed and disposed of properly. HANDLING: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical goggles. Eye wash swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Causes eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and fountain should be located in the immediate work area. clothing. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to the product label for personal protective clothing and STORAGE: This product is a Scheduled Poison S5 and equipment. must be stored, maintained and used in accordance with 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: the relevant regulations. Protect from temperatures above 40°C. If storing for periods longer than 2-3 months avoid APPEARANCE: Clear light yellow liquid temperatures above 30°C. Store in tightly closed original ODOR: Amine container in a cool, dry well-ventialted area out of direct COMBUSTIBILITY: Water based - not combustible sunlight when not in use. Do not store with food, feedstuffs, BOILING POINT: ~100°C fertilizers and seeds. See product label for further SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow 2 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.13 -1.15 g/mL CANCER INFORMATION: For the active ingredient 2,4-D VOLATILITY: Not determined dissociates rapidly to the acid did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. acid 1.86x10-5 Pa @ 25 0C (2,4-D acid) TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: unlikely. Exposures having no effect of the mother should STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Avoid excessive have no effect on the fetus. The active ingredient 2,4-D acid heat. Stable under normal storage conditions. did not cause birth defects in animals; other effects were seen in the fetus only at doses, which caused toxic effects to the mother. INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID) Acids and oxidizing agents. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Excessive dietary levels of HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen 2,4-D acid have caused decreased weight and survival in chloride and phosgene under fire conditions. offspring in a rat reproduction study. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not know to occur. MUTAGENICITY (EFFECTS ON GENETIC MATERIAL): For the active ingredient 2,4-D acid, in-vitro and animal 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: mutagenicity studies were predominantly negative. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: is not handled in the recommended manner. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: