DIRECTION 700 WDG Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Treat symptomatically and supportively. No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and give supportive Toxicity class: therapy. Contact local Poison Centre if needed WHO (a.i.) III; EPA (formulation) III. Non-irritant to skin and Moderate irritant to eyes. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Do not flush spilled material into drains. Keep spectators away and upwind. Special Hazards: Amicarbazone 700 WDG is not To decontaminate spill area, tools and equipment, wash flammable. The active ingredient and inerts in the product with a suitable solution (i.e. organic solvent, detergent are made of no potential thermal or explosive impact. bleach or caustic). Add the solution to the drums already Fire/Explosion hazard: collected. Label drums with its content and dispose it in Non-Flammable. Flash point: N/A accordance with local regulations. Extinguishing agents: Extinguish fires with carbon Open burning or dumping of this material is prohibited. dioxide, dry powder, or alcohol-resistant foam. Water Do not get water inside containers. spray can be used for cooling of unaffected stock, but avoid water coming in contact with the product. Use as 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS little water as possible. Use spray or fog. Solid stream may cause spreading. Contain water used for fire fighting Handling: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation and for later disposal. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run- contact with eyes and skin. Use with adequate ventilation. off from the site. Do not handle broken packages without protective Firefighting: Remove spectators from surrounding area. equipment. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing Isolate the fire area and evacuate downwind. Use a gum, smoking, or using the toilet. Remove clothing recommended extinguishing agent for the type of immediately if the product gets inside. Then wash skin surrounding fire. thoroughly using a non-abrasive soap and put on clean Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned clothing. Seek medical advice. hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control Do not apply directly to areas where surface water is agents for later disposal. Avoid inhaling hazardous present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water vapours and fumes from burning materials. Keep upwind. mark. Water used to clean equipment must be disposed Remove container from fire area if possible and without of correctly to avoid contamination. risk. Water can be used to cool unaffected containers but Worker should shower at the end of each work day. must be contained for later disposal. Launder all clothing before it is re-used again. Dyke fire control water for later disposal. Do not scatter Storage: Store in its original container in dry, cool, well- the material. Avoid pollution of waterways. ventilated area. Avoid excess heat. Not to be stored next Do not use high volume water jet, due to contamination to foodstuffs and water supplies. risk. Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site. animals. Do not contaminate other pesticides and Personal protective equipment: fertilizers. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous vapours or Storage stability: Stable for a period of 2 years under gases (oxides of chlorine and sulphur) or other normal warehouse conditions. products of combustion. Fire fighters and others that may be exposed should wear full protective clothing 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION and self-contained breathing apparatus. It is essential to provide adequate ventilation. The