FMC Trifluralin 480 EC Selective Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H317, H320, H332, H351

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. 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. H227: Combustible liquid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P235+P410: Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.

Response

P340: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P380: Evacuate area. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred firefighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.

Storage

P404: Store in a closed container. P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. 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: Bright orange clear liquid Odour: Characteristic solvent odour.

Health hazards

Pure Trifluralin is practically non-toxic to test animals by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes of exposure. The oral LD50 for technical Trifluralin in rats is greater than 10,000 mg/kg, in mice is greater than 5000 mg/kg, and in dogs, rabbits, and chickens, is greater than 2000 mg/kg limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect, possible skin sensitiser, if aspirated, may cause lung damage, repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.