Farmoz Vezir Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R36/38, R52/53. Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

S2, S13, S23, S26, S28, S57, S61, S20/21, S24/25, S36/37. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not breathe spray mists. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSDP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Green-brown coloured soluble suspension. Odour: Musty odour.

Health hazards

Technical The acute oral LD50 for technical Imazethapyr was reported to be >5000 mg/kg for rats. The acute inhalation LC50 for rats exposed to Imazethapyr is 3.27 mg/L. The dermal LD50 for rabbits exposed to technical Imazethapyr was >2000 mg/kg. It was found to be slightly irritating to the rabbit eye, with complete recovery in 7 days. The technical material was found to be slightly irritating to the skin of male rabbits. This product is irritating to eyes and skin.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is an oral irritant. Symptoms may include burning sensation and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.