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EC/CAS
15972-60-8
Name of the chemical
Alachlor
Concentration
≥40
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2024-03-09
Product name
FarmAg Alachlor 384 EC (alachlor 384 g/l)
CAS No.
15972-60-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A pre-emergence emulsifiable concentrate weedkiller for the control of most annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in maize, sweetcorn, ground nuts, soyabeans, dry beans, sunflower, transplanted cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, potatoes, sugarcane and pineapples
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This remedy is restricted due to its inclusion on Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention. This remedy may only be sold to and used by a registered pest control operator, or by someone under the supervision of a registered pest control operator, and only for those uses covered by the pest control operator’s scope of registration, and only as directed on the label
supplier name
Farm-Ag International (Pty) Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Farm-Ag International (Pty) Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H315, H317, H332, H351, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
H315
Causes skin irritation
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
H332
Harmful if inhaled
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
H373
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400
Very toxic to aquatic life
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour) Category 4 H332 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 H317 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Full text of H-statements: see section 16
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to the United Nations GHS
Hazard pictograms
Signal word (GHS-ZA) : Warning
Hazardous Ingredients
Alachlor 93% TC, calcium dodecylbenzenesulphonate, xylene
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour. H302+H312+H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 - Do not breathe vapours, spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use dry extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
Flammable liquid and vapour,Suspected of causing cancer,May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure,Harmful in contact with skin,Harmful if inhaled,Harmful if swallowed,Causes skin irritation,May cause an allergic skin reaction,Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to the United Nations GHS Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour) Category 4 H332 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 H317 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Full text of H-statements: see section 16
