Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
91-20-3
Name of the chemical
Naphthalene,3
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-01-23
Product name
COMET Selective Herbicide
Product Synonyms
Fluroxypyr, 1-Methylheptyl Ester, Fluroxypyr MHE
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Company Information
company name
Nufarm, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview:
Appearance/Odor
Clear, amber colored liquid with an aromatic odor Warning Statements Warning. Keep out of reach of children. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Combustible; flash point 151ºF (68ºC).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Vapors and mist may cause irritation. Skin Contact: Moderately irritating based on toxicity studies. 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. Drift or runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms and non-target plants. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
