Sinmosa 250 Herbicide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H315, H320, H330, H335, H372

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: T, toxic; Xi; irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R26, R48/24/25, R36/37/38. Very toxic by inhalation. Toxic danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H320: Causes eye irritation. H330: May be fatal if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S28, S38, S45, S60, S61, S1/2, S24/25, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S7

ADG classification

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

UN Number

3016, BIPYRIDILIUM PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P284: Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing 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 P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear dark green to dark blue-green liquid. Odour: Strong, pungent obnoxious odour.

Health hazards

Effects due to high acute exposure to paraquat may include excitability and lung congestion, which in some cases leads to convulsions, incoordination, and death by respiratory failure. If swallowed, burning of the mouth and throat often occurs, followed by gastrointestinal tract irritation, resulting in abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Other toxic effects include thirst, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, kidney failure, lung sores, and liver injury. Some symptoms may not occur until days after exposure. This product is toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed, irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential health effects

See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies. Paraquat is very toxic to humans. Many cases of illness and/or death have been reported. The lethal ingestion dose of Paraquat in humans is 35 mg/kg. A maximum of 3.5 mg/hour could be absorbed through the dermal or respiratory route without damage. Inhalation Short term exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is very toxic, but symptoms are not available. In addition product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data shows that this product is toxic, but further symptoms are not available. In addition 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: Short term exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. 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. Available data shows that this product is toxic, but further symptoms are not available. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. 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.