eChem Simazine 900 WG Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H351, H410

Code

Statements

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs (refer to SP AU01). However if transported by Air or Sea, this provision does not apply. Then the product is classed as Dangerous (Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous) by IATA and IMDG/IMSBC respectively. See details below and in Section 14 of this SDS. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

UN Number

3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S

Signal word

WARNING Carcinogenicity Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Buff coloured granulated solid. Odour: Mild, sweet odour.

Health hazards

The triazine herbicides disturb energy metabolism (thiamin and riboflavin functions) Symptoms include difficulty in walking, tremor, convulsions, paralysis, cyanosis, slowed respiration, miosis (pinpoint pupils), gut pain, diarrhea, and impaired adrenal function. No cases of poisoning in humans have been reported from ingestion of Simazine.