Ortho Killex Lawn Weed Control Concentrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Personal Protective Equipment WHMIS Transport Symbol This product is regulated under the Pest Control Products Act and is Not regulated exempt from WHMIS classification. Emergency Overview: Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Appearance/Odor

Liquid. Clear, amber-brown liquid. Strong fishy odour While this product is not regulated under WHMIS, this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

Potential health effects

ACUTE (short term):

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye and skin contact; Inhalation; Ingestion; Skin Absorption Inhalation: Breathing mists and vapours may cause irritation of the upper respiratory system, coughing, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased blood pressure, muscle weakness and muscle spasms. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of ingestion may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased blood pressure, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, excitement, tenseness, exhaustion, loss of voice, and muscle spasms. Skin: May cause irritation. Product may be absorbed through the skin; if skin contact is prolonged, components of this product may be absorbed in potentially harmful amounts. Repeated skin contact may cause skin sensitization reactions in certain individuals. Eye: Direct contact with the product is severely irritating to the eyes.

Long term hazards

see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Delayed symptoms of overexposure by inhalation or ingestion may include dizziness, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, tenseness, depression, muscle spasms and exhaustion. Repeated or prolonged over-exposure to chlorophenoxy herbicides may cause liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, neurological and muscular effects. Identification, continued

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated exposure may aggravate an existing dermatitis.

Interactions with other chemicals

Not available

Environmental effects

Do not contaminate streams, lakes, ponds, irrigation water, water used for livestock or for domestic purposes by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.