FMC Pendimethalin 440 EC Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H304, H317, H320, H336, H400

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. H227: Combustible liquid. AUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

SUSMP Classification

S5

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

DANGER Flammable liquids Category 4

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 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/Acute Category 1

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. 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. 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 and eye or face protection.

Response

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P330+P331: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing 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 P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P233: Keep container tightly closed. 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: Black clear liquid with yellow - orange tinge Odour: Solvent odour.

Health hazards

Pendimethalin is slightly to practically nontoxic by ingestion, with reported oral LD50 values of 1050 mg/kg to greater than 5000 mg/kg in rats. It is slightly to practically nontoxic by skin exposure, with reported dermal LD50 values of greater than 2000 mg/kg. It is not a skin irritant or sensitizer in rabbits or guinea pigs, but it causes mild eye irritation in rabbits. The inhalation 4-hour LC50 for technical Pendimethalin in rats is 320 mg/L, indicating practically no toxicity via this route. Some formulated products may show slight toxicity by inhalation, and may have a greater capacity to cause skin irritation. Inhalation of dusts or fumes may be mildly to moderately irritating to the linings of the mouth, nose, throat, and lungs. This product is an eye irritant, possible skin sensitiser, if aspirated, may cause lung damage, repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking, vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.