CLEANSWEEP M Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview:

Appearance/Odor

Light to dark amber colored liquid with an aromatic odor Warning Statements Caution. Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Mildly irritating based on toxicity studies. Skin Contact: Slightly toxic and moderately irritating based on toxicity studies. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. The petroleum hydrocarbon component, if aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild or severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death. Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity. Overexposure to petroleum hydrocarbon component may cause irritation to respiratory tract, headaches, anaesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness and other central nervous system effects, possibly including death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.

Environmental effects

This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and aquatic plants. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.