Rygel Clethodim Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia. This product does not meet the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid and for storage meets the definition of Dangerous Goods.

SUSDP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Amber coloured liquid. Odour: Mild, aromatic odour.

Health hazards

Effects of acute exposure to Clethodim or formulated products may include eye or skin irritation or central nervous system effects, e.g., salivation, decreased motor activity, un- coordination, unsteady gait and hyperactivity. irritating to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed, if aspirated, may cause lung damage.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies Inhalation Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Eye Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rygel Australia Pty Ltd 1 of 5 Short term exposure: This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Because of the low viscosity of this product, it may directly enter the lungs if swallowed, or if subsequently vomited. Once in the lungs, it is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury or death. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Carcinogen Status: NOHSC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NOHSC. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.