Maestro 2EC Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Brown colored liquid with aromatic odor Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. WARNING. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Combustible; flash point 117°F (47°C).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Vapors and mists can cause irritation. Skin Contact: Slight toxic and slight irritating based on toxicity studies. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Ingestion: Harmful if ingested. May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness of arms and/or legs, dizziness, loss of coordination. 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: Harmful if inhaled. May cause upper respiratory tract irritation, coughing, wheezing, nausea, headache, depression. 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 wildlife and fish. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.