DEVELOP 800 WDG

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Advice to physician: Adsorption of Diuron into the body may lead to the Toxicity class: formation of methemoglobin that, in sufficient WHO III (a.i.). Slightly hazardous concentration, causes cyanosis. Since reversal of methemoglobin occurs spontaneously after termination of Environmental precautions: exposure, moderate degrees of cyanosis need to be Occupational spill: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of treated only by supportive measures such as bed rest and municipal sewers and open bodies of water. oxygen inhalation. Through cleansing of the entire For spills: Soak up with absorptive material such as contaminated area of the body, including scalp and nails is damp earth or sand or other suitable non-combustible of utmost importance. If cyanosis is IV injection of absorbent material. Place the material into a clean, dry methylene blue 1mg/kg of body weight, may be of value. container and cover for subsequent disposal. In situations where product comes in contact with water, contain 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES contaminated water for later disposal. Prevent material from spreading by damming in with absorptive material. Fire/Explosion hazard: Do not flush spilled material into drains. Keep spectators Flammable. Non-flammable. away and upwind. Flash point: Not applicable To decontaminate spill area, tools and equipment, wash Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of with a suitable solution (i.e. organic solvent, detergent nitrogen, chloride compounds and other unknown bleach or caustic). Add the solution to the drums already hazardous material may be formed in a fire situation. collected. Label drums with its content and dispose it in Oxides of carbon and other asphyxiants may be formed accordance with local regulations. from incomplete combustion. Open burning or dumping of this material is prohibited. Do not get water inside containers. Extinguishing agents: Extinguish fires with carbon dioxide, dry powder, or 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS alcohol-resistant foam. Water spray can be used for cooling of unaffected stock, but avoid water coming in Handling: contact with the product. Use as little water as possible. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation and contact with Use spray or fog. Solid stream may cause spreading. eyes and skin. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Avoid handle broken packages without protective equipment. the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,