Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-62-3
Name of the chemical
Metaldehyd (ISO); 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl- 1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctan
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
ELIREX
Product Synonyms
Metaldehyde
CAS No.
108-62-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Molluscicide
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Agricultural
supplier name
Universal Crop Protection (Pty)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Universal Crop Protection (Pty)
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to WHS UN GHS, Regulation EC 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] EU & SANS 10234:2008
Hazard categories
H-statements Health Oral Acute Tox. 5 H303 Eye Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Inhalation Acute Tox. 4 H332
Other physicochemical hazards
None known
Potential health effects
Harmful if inhaled May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Signal word
H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H319: Causes serious eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear impervious rubber gloves and boots, protective clothing and chemical safety goggles. P305/351/338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337/313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice
Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures
None known.
2.3 Other hazards
None known. Toxicity:
Classification according to GHS
Category 4
EU Classification
WHO Class III GPIC (Active) II
