Drexel PIN-DEETM 3.3 T&O Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification (As defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2B

Environmental hazards

Aquatic acute toxicity Category 1 Aquatic chronic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Avoid ingestion of even very small amounts; do not consume or store food or tobacco in the work area; wash hands and face with soap and water before smoking or eating. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Use gloves chemically resistant to this material. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include: Neoprene, Nitrile/butadiene rubber (“nitrile” or “NBR”) or Polyvinyl chloride (“PVC” or “vinyl”). Wear eye protection/face protection (see Section 8). Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.