General Information
Revision date
2016-10-25
Product name
DIMETHOATE Systemic Insecticide
Product name
DIMETHOATE Systemic Insecticide
Identification on the label/Trade name
Insecticide
Substance name
DIMETHOATE Systemic Insecticide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of
Emergency telephone
1800 033 498 (24hr Australia
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITED
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H304, H312, H332, H336, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification CA2 Carcinogenicity: Category 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OT4 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 the DT4 Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 4 substance/mixture GT/VT/IT 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 4 AH1 Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 SE-3NARC STOT Single Exposure Category 3 (narcotic) FL3 Flammable Liquids: Category 3 DANGER
Hazard statements
H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. General P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children.
Precautionary statements
P103 Read label before use. Exclamation mark, Health hazard, Flame,
Hazard pictograms
The below pictograms are GHS Hazard symbols for workplace use only. See SECTION 14 for Dangerous Goods information. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
P264 Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection. P261 Avoid breathing mists, vapours or spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 Keep away from sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Precautionary P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Response
P330 Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
Further information
Poisons Schedule S6