General Information
Revision date
2026-10-08
Product name
Corrosive Liquid, Toxic N.O.S. (paraquat dichloride)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Herbicide
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H311, H315, H318, H330, H335, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Hazardous Corrosive to metals – Category 1 Chemical Acute toxicity (Oral) – Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 1 Skin irritation – Category 2 Serious eye damage – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure – Category 1
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statement(s) H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H330 Fatal if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
P102 Keep out of reach of children. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/face protection. 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/ physician. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals – Category 1 Chemical: Acute toxicity (Oral) – Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 1 Skin irritation – Category 2 Serious eye damage – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure – Category 1 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statement(s): H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
