Sabakem Diclofop 375EC Selective Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H304, H317, H320, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid so must be stored and handled as specified in AS 1940 “The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.” H227: Combustible liquid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320: Causes eye irritation. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.

Storage

P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Light to dark brown liquid. Odour: Aromatic hydrocarbon odour.

Health hazards

The acute oral LD50 of Diclofop-methyl for rats ranged between 563-693 mg/kg (in sesame oil). The acute dermal LD50 for female rats was greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The no effect level (NEL) for a 90-day feeding to rats was 12.5 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg for a 15-month feeding to dogs. The acute percutaneous LD50 for rats was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The acute inhalation toxicity for rats exposed to technical Diclofop-methyl was greater than 3.83 mg/l/hour. Rats exposed to a formulated product containing Diclofop-methyl had an oral LD50 value of greater than 2,000 mg/kg. The acute dermal LD50 for exposure to the same product was greater than 5,000 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 in rats for a 36% EC formulation of Diclofop-methyl over a four-hour period was 8.3 mg/L air. This product is irritating to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed, possible skin sensitiser, if aspirated, may cause lung damage.