BROMACIL 800 WP Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Toxicity class: WHO Table 5; EPA IV

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, skin contact, ingestion, and inhalation. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS Inhalation: Remove source of contamination, or leave contaminated area to fresh air as rapidly as possible. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Skin and Eye contamination: 1. Skin contamination should be removed promptly by washing with soap and water. Contamination of the eyes should be treated immediately by flushing of the eyes with gently flowing lukewarm water for 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. If dermal or ocular irritation persists, medical attention should be obtained without delay. 2. Ingestions of these herbicides are likely to be followed by vomiting and diarrhea due to the irritant properties of most of the toxicants. Management depends on: a) the best estimate of quantity originally ingested, b) time elapsed since ingestion, c) effectiveness of vomiting, and d) the clinical status of the subject. Activated charcoal is probably effective in limiting irritant effects and reducing absorption of most or all of these herbicides. Aluminum hydroxide gels may be useful in neutralizing the irritant actions of the more acidic agents. Sorbitol should be given to induce catharsis if bowel sounds are present and if spontaneous diarrhea has not already commenced. Dehydration and electrolyte disturbances may be severe enough to require oral or intravenous fluids.