General Information
Revision date
2014-11-17
Product name
Ferti-lome Centipede Weed and Feed
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Company Information
company name
Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists chlorophenoxy herbicides in its Group 2B (limited evidence for Carcinogenicity in humans.) The US EPA has given the chlorophenoxy Herbicides 2,4-D, 2,4-DP, MCPP, and MCPA a Class D classification (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.) More current 2,4-D lifetime feeding studies in rats and mice did not show carcinogenic effects and a recent World Health Organization (WHO) review of 2,4-D toxicology has concluded that 2,4-D is not a carcinogen.
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful in contact with skin. May be harmful if swallowed. Appearance Granules Physical state Solid Odor Odorless
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth 1
Precautionary statements
Disposal • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Have the product label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going in for treatment. You may also contact 1-877-800-5556 for emergency medical treatment advice.