Imtrade Amitrole 250 Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312+H332, H319, H361d, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H302+H312+H332

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not subject to the ADG Code when transported in Australia by Road or Rail (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. SUSMP Classification: S5 ADG Classification: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods UN Number: 3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains AMITROLE) GHS Signal word: WARNING Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2/2A Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 2 Acute Toxicity Oral, Dermal and Inhalation - Category 4 Hazardous to Aquatic Environment Short Term/Chronic - Category 2 HAZARD STATEMENTS AUH032: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas H319: Causes serious eye irritation H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H302+H312+H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe 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. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P314: Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P363: Wash contaminated clothing 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 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. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice or attention

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: If they cannot be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White liquid. Odour: No data.

Health hazards

Amitrole has a very low acute toxicity to humans and animals. Associated symptoms in humans include skin rash, vomiting, diarrhoea, and nose bleeds. Poisoning by Amitrole is characterized by increased intestinal peristalsis (this may lead to diarrhoea), fluid in the lungs, and haemorrhages of various organs. This product may cause serious damage to health by prolonged exposure, possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ADG Classification: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. UN Number: 3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains AMITROLE) GHS Signal word: WARNING Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2/2A Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 2 Acute Toxicity Oral, Dermal and Inhalation - Category 4 Hazardous to Aquatic Environment Short Term/Chronic - Category 2 HAZARD STATEMENTS: AUH032: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H302+H312+H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.