KOMBAT WEEDS Registration No. L3189 ACT 36 OF 1947

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1 Registration No. L3189 ACT 36 OF 1947 is a soluble concentrate herbicide, which, when used as directed will selectively control certain broadleaf weeds (as listed) in established lawns, after appearance (post-emergence). COMPOSITION Active Ingredient MCPA [Phenoxy Compound] - 400g/ USES AND BENEFITS is easily mixed and applied and will effectively eliminate the following broadleafed weed species and thereby promote healthy lawn growth. COMMON NAME Free State daisy Blackjack White goosefoot Cosmos Small flower quick weed Wild radish Witchweed Khaki weed Common dubbeltjie Spiny cocklebur BOTANICAL NAME Arctotis venusta Bidens pilosa Chenopodium album Bidens formosa Galingsoga parviflora Raphanus raphanastrum Striga asiatica Tagestes minuta Tribulus teresteris Xanthium spinosum METHOD OF APPLICATION is most effective when applied to small growing weeds in damp soil. An application of nitrogenous fertilizer (to promote weed growth), 2-3 weeks before spraying is recommended. - Mix 50ml product to 5 water. - Agitate well. - Spray evenly on 100m². - Repeat if necessary. AVOID SPRAY DRIFT ONTO OTHER BROADLEAFED CROPS, AS WELL AS TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERING PLANTS.

2 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS: - Harmful if swallowed, inhaled and with skin contact. - Keep out of reach of children. - Store in a cool dry place away from food, drink and feedstuffs. - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. - Toxic to fish and bees. - Avoid drift onto susceptible crops, e.g. all broadleaf crops as well as trees, shrubs and flowering plants. - Apply only on established lawns. PRECAUTIONS: - Do not breathe spray mist. - Wear protective clothing (overall) and wash clothes daily with soap and water. - Wash with soap and water immediately after use or accidental skin contact. - Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst mixing, applying for before washing hands and face. - Wash equipment thoroughly after use and dispose of wash-water where it will not contaminate crops, grazing, rivers and dams. - Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams or areas not under treatment. - Destroy empty container and never re-use for any other purpose. - Prevent contamination of food, feeds, drinking water and eating utensils. - Store away from seeds, fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides, drinking water and eating utensils. is classified harmful with a yellow band. All procedures recommended must be followed carefully. PLEASE READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE. HARMFUL

3 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY UNDERTAKING: PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name : Design Code : Registration No. : L3189, Act No. 36 of 1947 Use : Herbicide Company : Kombat (Pty) Ltd 39 Dr. Gordon Road Greytown 3250 Telephone : /7 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS SPILLAGES: Emergency telephone: (all hours) POISONING INCIDENTS: Poison Information Centre of the Western Cape: (all hours) Griffon Poison Information Centre (all hours) UFS Pharmacology/Toxicology information centre: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Toxic if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Toxic to fish and bees. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A chlorophenoxy herbicide. A soluble concentrate. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: CAS No. g / l or kg: MCPA Page 1

4 4. FIRST- AID MEASURES Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. If necessary, administer artificial respiration and oxygen until normal breathing is restored. Obtain medical attention as a precaution. : Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Wash skin immediately with cold water, followed by soap and water. : Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. : If water diluted mixture has been swallowed, give copious quantities of either beaten egg white, starch solution or ilk of magnesia before inducing vomiting. Repeat until vomit fluid is clear and free from smell of poison. Never give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person. If breathing stops, start artificial respiration. Get medical help. Further Medical treatment: No specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or halon extinguishant. For large fires, use foam or water-fog; avoid use of water jet. Contain run-off water with, for example, temporary earth barriers. Fire Fighting Protective Equipment: A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing must be worn in fire conditions. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Ensure suitable personal protection during removal of spillage. This means wearing a face mask that gives protection against organic vapors, eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and coveralls. Adsorb spillage onto sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material. Transfer to a container for disposal. Wash the spillage area with water. Washings must be prevented from entering surface water drains. Spillage or uncontrolled discharges into water courses must be alerted to the Department of Water Affairs/Environment. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Read the label before use. Page 2

5 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash face and hands before eating, drinking or smoking. Storage: Store under lock and key. Keep in original container, tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat and naked flames. Store away from farm feeds and food stuff. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION When using this product refer to label for details. Nitrile rubber gloves and eye protection (goggles or face shield) must be worn when handling this product. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form Colour Odour Density ( g/ml) Flash point Solubility : aqueous solution : brown : Phenolic : 1,2 g/ml : N/A : miscible 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous decomposition Product(s): Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapors. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Prolonged exposure to spray mist may irritate nose and throat. : Moderate irritation on contact with skin. Acute Dermal LD : >4000 mg ai /kg (rat) : Irritating, causing redness, pain and blurred vision. : Following ingestion, there is burning of the oral mucosa, hypersalivation, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other reported symptoms include myotonia followed by muscular weakness. In severe cases coma may develop, followed by death. Acute Oral LD : mg/kg (rat) Page 3

6 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity : Moderately toxic to fish and low toxicity to bees. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not contaminate rivers, dams or any other water source with the chemical or used containers. Drain and triple rinse containers and then destroy by perforation and flattening. Bury in an approved dumping site. Do not re-use containers for any other purpose. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN No. :3000 UN Pack. Group : III AIR ICIA/IATA Class -primary -subsidiary SEA IMDG Class -primary -subsidiary Marine Pollutant P.S.N. : 6.1 PHENOXY PESTICIDE, LIQUID, N.O.S. : None : 6.1 PHENOXY PESTICIDE, LIQUID, N.O.S : None : Classified as a Marine Pollutant : PHENOXY PESTICIDE, LIQUID, N.O.S. ROAD / RAIL : TREMCARD REGULATORY INFORMATION Danger Group II (SABS ) 16. OTHER INFORMATION Usage : Broadleaf herbicide. WEEDS is the property of KOMBAT (PTY) LTD. Read the label before use or buy. Use pesticides safely. All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy, and no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions or the consequence thereof. Page 4