RHODIAMINE 865 SL HERBICIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Chemical. Dark amber to black liquid with a mild phenolic odor. May cause eye irritation with corneal injury. LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is 2244 mg/Kg; oral LD50 for rats is 1090 mg/kg (males) and 863 mg/kg (female). Corrosive. Avoid excessive heat.

Potential health effects

This section includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material is not handled in the recommended manner. EYE: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury, which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. SKIN: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin burns. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Repeated skin exposure may result in absorption of harmful amounts. The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is 2244 mg/kg. INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is low. The oral LD50 for male rats is 1100 mg/kg and for female rats is 860 mg/kg. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may couse injury. INHALATION: Single exposure to vapors is not likely to be hazardous. SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: adrenal gland, bone marrow, eye, kidney, liver, spleen, testes, and thyroid.

Cancer information

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid did not cause cancer in laboratory animal studies. TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS) For 2,4-D acid Did not cause birth defects; other fetal effects occurred only at doses toxic to the mother. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Excessive dietary levels of 2,4-D acid caused toxic effects (weight and viability reduction) in rats on a reproduction study.