Genfarm Sulfosulfuron 750 WG Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. 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. R36, R50. Irritating to eyes. Very toxic to aquatic organisms H320: Causes eye irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S22, S60, S24/25. Do not breathe dust. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

UN Number

3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

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: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Off-white free flowing granules. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

eye irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: 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 may be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort which should disappear once contact ceases. 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 may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.