Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-02-01
Product name
Beat-a-Weed Natural Weed Killer
Product name
Beat-a-Weed Natural Weed Killer
Identification on the label/Trade name
Richgro Beat-a-Weed Natural Weed Killer
Substance name
Water based solution of acetic acid and common salt
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Domestic herbicide for use as described on the product label
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Richgro Garden Products
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customerservice@richgro.com.au
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R34, R37/38. Causes burns. Irritating to respiratory system and skin
Precautionary statements
S20, S23, S26, S28, S38, S46, S24/25, S36/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this MSDS or label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
SUSDP Classification
None allocated
ADG classification
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
UN Number
1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear colourless liquid. Odour: Strong vinegar odour.
Health hazards
Causes burns, irritating to respiratory system and skin
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is a severe inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, extreme irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. If liquid enters nasal passages, it will cause pain and burn nasal membranes. Patients with inhalation burns may develop acute pulmonary oedema. 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 a severe skin irritant. Symptoms may include extreme itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms such as blisters may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. 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 is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
