Ospray Simazine 900 WG Herbicide

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R40, R50/53. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

S2, S13, S46, S60, S61, S20/21, S24/25, S36/37. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this MSDS or label. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSDP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Whitish coloured granulated solid. Odour: Faint odour.

Health hazards

limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: Simazine is classified by SWA as a Class 3 Carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans. See the SWA website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: Simazine is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.