GENFARM PARAQUAT 250 HERBICIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature: Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition). skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Dermal) 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.

Health hazards

STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. (Contd. of page 1) H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands 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/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.