ProForce Checkpoint 500 SC Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H320, H335, H351, H411

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R40, R51, R36/38. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Irritating to eyes and skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H320: Causes eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

S22, S36, S61, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 If skin irritation 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

P410: Protect from sunlight.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Light brown coloured liquid. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

Propyzamide is practically nontoxic via ingestion. The reported oral LD50 values for Propyzamide range from 5620 mg/kg in female rats to 8350 mg/kg in male rats, respectively, and 10,000 mg/kg in dogs. Propyzamide is slightly toxic by skin exposure, with a dermal LD50 of greater than 3160 mg/kg. When applied to the skin of rabbits, it produced slight local irritation, but no systemic intoxication. The 4-hour inhalation LC50 for Propyzamide is greater than 5.0 mg/L, indicating slight toxicity by this route. For this product: limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect, irritating to eyes and skin.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Long term inhalation of high amounts of any nuisance dust may overload lung clearance mechanism. 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: SWA: Proponamide (propyzamide) is classified by SWA as a Class 3 Carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans. See the SWA website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.