Rox.Star 200 Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Clear, brown to black coloured liquid with a mild aromatic solvent odour. GHS Combustible Liquid (flash point 67ºC for the Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent). Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed and then aspirated into the lungs. Irritating to eyes Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Target Organs: Eye, Skin, Lungs Dangerous Goods Information: Not subject to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code). See Special Provision SP AU01. (see Section 14.) IF transported by air (IATA Regs) or sea (IMDG Code) it classifies and is transported as: UN 3082 Class 9, Packing Group III, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (FLUROXYPYR-METHYL HEPTYL ESTER 30% w/v, AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS 55-60% w/v) IMDG Code Marine Pollutant. GHS Hazardous Chemical Information: Classified as a Hazardous Chemical to the Australian GHS Criteria and Environmentally Hazardous Criteria.

Signal word

WARNING

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Combustible Liquid - Category 4 Skin Corrosion / Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Carcinogen - Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity - Category 1 Aquatic Env. - Acute Hazard - Category 2 Aquatic Env. - Chronic Hazard - Category 2

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness by inhalation. Suspected of causing cancer. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Wear protective gloves, eye protection / face protection. Avoid breathing dust / mist / spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER / doctor Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. In case of fire: Use water fog, foam, Carbon Dioxide, dry powder to extinguish. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents / container in accordance with the Local, State & Federal EPA waste regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

Information Hazardous according to the criteria of Australian NOHSC (for info only)

Hazard categories

Harmful, Irritant, Environmental Hazard Risk Phrases (for info only) Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Swallowed Harmful may cause lung damage if swallowed. May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with nausea and vomiting. If vomiting occurs the material may be aspirated into the lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis from the hydrocarbon solvent ingredient. Eye Causes serious eye irritation , with effects including burning sensation, redness, swelling and /or blurred vision. Skin Causes skin irritation, with effects including redness, itchiness, and possible dermatitis Inhaled: Mists may be harmful by inhalation and may cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: dizziness, headache and possible confusion. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting of the skin which may lead to dermatitis. Suspected of causing cancer. SUSMP Poison Schedule: S5 (due to the Hydrocarbon Solvent ingredient 55-60%)