Alachlor

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H304, H317, H318, H332, H351, H372, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

DANGER GHS Classification and

Hazard categories

Hazard Statement Code Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 (inhalation) H332 Harmful if inhaled Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. STOT Rep. Exp. 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hazardous to soil Hazardous to soil organisms. organisms. Hazardous to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P102 - Keep out of reach of Children. P103 - Read label before use. P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves and eye protection/face protection. Do not apply directly into or onto water. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the substance does not cause any significant adverse effects to the environment beyond the application area.

Response

P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P330 - Rinse mouth. P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. 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 CENTER or doctor. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of water. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 - Get medical advice if you feel unwell. P391 - Collect spillage. Records of use must be kept.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Product disposal: Dispose of this product only by using according to the label, or at an approved landfill or other approved facility. Container disposal: Ensure the container is empty. Triple rinse empty container and add rinsate to the spray tank. Recycle empty container through Agrecovery® (0800 247 326, www.agrecovery.co.nz). Otherwise crush and bury in a suitable landfill. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose.