DIURON 4L HERBICIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN – CAUTION – Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. This product is white liquid emulsion with no odor.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Diuron—Overexposure by inhalation may cause liver enlargement, spleen, and thyroid effects, red blood cell destruction, reduction of the blood’s oxygen carrying capacity with cyanosis, weakness, or shortness of breath by formation of methemoglobin. Eye Contact: May cause irritation. Skin Contact: Diuron—Slightly toxic on absorption through skin. Temporary skin swelling and redness may occur on contact. Significant skin permeation after contact appears unlikely. Ingestion: Slightly toxic. Based on animal data, ingestion of ½ pound or more of Diuron (1 pint of the formulation) could be fatal to a person. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Absorption of Diuron into the body may lead to the formation of methemoglobin that, in sufficient concentration, causes cyanosis. Since reversal of methemoglobin occurs spontaneously after termination of exposure, moderate degrees of cyanosis need be treated only by supportive measures such as bed rest and oxygen inhalation. Thorough cleansing of the entire contaminated area of the body, including scalp and nails is of utmost importance. If cyanosis is severe IV injection of methylene blue @ 1 mg/kg of body weight, may be of value. Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) @ 1 mg intramuscularly may speed recovery. IV fluids and blood transfusions may be indicated in very severe exposures.