REEP 480 SC Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Toxicity class: WHO (a.i.) U; EPA Class III Slightly toxic. Harmful.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Skin contact: May be irritant to skin and cause redness and discomfort. It is moderate skin sensitizes in animal tests. No adverse effects expected when recommended use instructions are followed. Eye contact: Non irritant to eyes. May cause redness, pain and blurred vision. Ingestion: Low oral toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal distress, diarrhoea and muscle spasms. Inhalation: Unlikely to cause harmful effects under normal conditions of handling and use, but may cause sore throat, headache, nausea, abdominal distress or increased respiration if large quantities are inhaled. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS The acute toxicity of these herbicides for man is very low, and no adverse health effects from exposure to this combination herbicide have been reported. Symptoms of poisoning include abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting, 125UM Effective Date: May 2006 Revision no: April 2019 (3) Product Code: HERREEP/UM eye irritation, irritation of mucous membranes and skin Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned hose reactions. holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control agents for Inhalation: later disposal. Avoid inhaling hazardous vapours and If vapours or mists have been inhaled and irritation has fumes from burning materials. Keep upwind. developed, remove the source of contamination or move Remove container from fire area if possible and without risk. victim to fresh air. The patient should be kept under Water can be used to cool unaffected containers but must observation and obtain medical attention if irritation persists. be contained for later disposal.