Cheminova Diclofop Methyl Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H305, H315, H317, H320, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid so must be stored and handled as specified in AS 1940 "The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids." H227: Combustible liquid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

WARNING Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4

Aspiration hazard

Category 2 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Light brown to dark brown liquid. Odour: Aromatic hydrocarbon odour.

Health hazards

The acute oral LD50 of Diclofop-methyl for rats ranged between 563-693 mg/kg (in sesame oil). The acute dermal LD50 for female rats was greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The no effect level (NEL) for a 90-day feeding to rats was 12.5 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg for a 15-month feeding to dogs. The acute percutaneous LD50 for rats was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The acute inhalation toxicity for rats exposed to technical diclofop-methyl was greater than 3.83 mg/L/hour. Rats exposed to a formulated product containing diclofop-methyl had an oral LD50 value of greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The acute dermal LD50 for exposure to the same product was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 in rats for a 36% EC formulation of diclofop-methyl over a four-hour period was 8.3 mg/L air. Irritating to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed, possible skin sensitiser, if aspirated, may cause lung damage.