TRIFLURALIN 480 EC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

endotracheal tube prior to gastric intubation. 2. Keep the patient’s head below level of stomach during Toxicity class: WHO Table 5; EPA III. A low toxicity gastric intubation and lavage (Trendelenburg, or left herbicide. lateral decubitus, with head of table tipped downward).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion, inhalation eye Keep victim’s head turned to the left. contact and skin contact. 3. Aspirate pharynx as regularly as possible to remove

Potential health effects

gagged or stomach contents. Ingestion: Minimally toxic. The active ingredient is of low Supportive measures are ordinarily sufficient for successful toxicity. The solvent can be of concern if vomiting occurs; management of excessive exposures to these herbicides. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES where product comes in contact with water, contain contaminated water for later disposal. Prevent material Fire and explosion hazard: from spreading by damming in with absorptive material. General Hazard: FLAMMABLE. Do not flush spilled material into drains. Do not Extinguishing agents: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, contaminate water while cleaning equipment or disposing water spray or foam alcohol-resistant foam. of wastes. Keep spectators away and upwind. Fire fighting Instructions: Open burning or dumping of this material is prohibited. Remove spectators from surrounding area. Isolate the fire Do not get water inside containers. area and evacuate downwind. Use a recommended extinguishing agent for the type of surrounding fire. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Eliminate all ignition sources in immediate area. Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned Handling: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation and hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control contact with eyes and skin. Use with adequate ventilation. agents for later disposal. Avoid inhaling hazardous Do not handle broken containers without protective vapours. Keep upwind. equipment. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing Remove container from fire area if possible and without gum, smoking, or using the toilet. Worker should shower risk. Water can be used to cool unaffected containers but at the end of each workday. Launder all clothing before it must be contained for later disposal. is re-used again. Remove clothing immediately if the This product is a total herbicide; do not scatter the material product gets inside. Then wash skin thoroughly using a by using high-pressure water streams. Avoid pollution of non-abrasive soap and put on clean clothing. Seek waterways. Dyke fire control water for later disposal. medical advice. Do not use high volume water jet, due to contamination Do not apply directly to areas where surface water is risk. Contain water used for fire fighting for later present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water disposal. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off mark. Water used to clean equipment must be disposed of from the site. correctly to avoid contamination. Personal Protective Equipment Fire fighters and others Storage Store in its original container in isolated, dry, that may be exposed should wear full protective clothing cool and well-ventilated area. Keep from contact with and self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective other pesticide, fertilizers and seeds. Store away form clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. incompatible substances. Product is incompatible with Hazardous Combustion Products: If involved in a fire, strong oxidising agents. Not to be stored next to foodstuffs products of combustion may include hydrogen fluoride, and water supplies. Keep under lock and key out of reach oxides of nitrogen and possibly cyanides. of unauthorized persons, children and animals. Local regulations should be complied with. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE) Keep away from naked flames and other sources of ignition.