6.1A, 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.3B, 9.4B. identity of ingredients: Ingredient: CAS No.: Content (%w/v) % dichloride Other ingredients

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1 Safety Data Sheet Paraquat 200SL Date of issue: 24 th July, ) Identification of Substance: Product name: Paraquat 200SL Active 200g/L paraquat as the dichloride salt Ingredient(s): ACVM Approval: P8472 EPA Approval: HSR Distributed by: Adria Crop Protection P.O. Box 535 Kumeu 0841, Auckland Ph: Fax: Emergency Number: National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON ) Hazards Identification: HSNO Classifications: Risk and safety phrases: 3) Composition Details: 6.1A, 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.3B, 9.4B 6.1A: May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. 6.3A: May cause skin irritation. 6.4A: May cause eye irritation. 6.9A: May cause organ damage from repeated oral exposure at high doses. 9.1A: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. 9.3B: Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. 9.4B: Toxic to terrestrial invertebrates. Chemical Paraquat identity: Chemical identity of ingredients: Ingredient: CAS No.: Content (%w/v) Paraquat % dichloride Other ingredients - to 100% 4) First Aid Measures: General Information: For advice contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON ( ) or a doctor immediately. Begin artificial respiration if the victim is not breathing. Use mouth to nose rather than mouth to mouth. Obtain medical attention. Page 1

2 Skin contact: Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation develops. Eye contact: Hold eyes open and rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately. Ingestion: Rapid treatment is essential. Rush to hospital after alerting by telephone. If available, give an adsorbent such as activated charcoal (25 100g in ml water), or bentonite (7.5% suspension) or fullers earth (15% suspension) at a dose of g. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical professional. Seek medical advice immediately. Inhalation: Assure fresh air breathing. Rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not Notes for medical personnel: 5) Fire-Fighting Measures: Specific hazards: Hazchem code: Extinguishing media and methods: Recommended protective clothing: breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical advice immediately. RAPID TREATMENT IS ESSENTIAL. Refer to an authoritative text on treatment, e.g., Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings, US EPA, Chapter 16 Paraquat and Diquat Eye splashes should be referred to a specialist after initial treatment. Hazardous decomposition products. Combustion products are toxic and or irritant. 2X Dry chemical extinguisher, foam, carbon dioxide or waterspray (do not use direct jet of water). Wear SCBA and chemical-protective clothing. 6) Accidental Release Measures: Personal precautions: Use protective clothing eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and overalls. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove contaminated clothes and shoes immediately. Environmental precautions: Spill procedures: Disposal procedures: Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Wear appropriate protective clothing and prevent material from entering waterways. Absorb spills with inert material and place in waste containers. Wash area with as little water as it practical and absorb with further inert material. Disposal of the absorbed material will depend upon the extent of the spill. Contaminated material must be disposed of in accordance with all local authority requirements. For large spills, seek advice from the manufacturer, contain in a secure location until disposal method is established. Page 2

3 7) Handling & Storage: Handling: Storage: Regulatory requirements / Approved Handlers: Record keeping: REI: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ventilation required. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat and protect from sunlight. Protect against freezing. Product must be tracked. Product must be under the care of an Approved Handler. Records of use must be kept. 24 hours. Store site requirements: - Signage is required for 50 litres or more. - Emergency information is required for any quantity. - An emergency plan is required for more than 100 litres. - Secondary containment is required for more than 100 litres. All aspects of storage, handling, use, disposal and record keeping must be in accordance with NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals, and relevant local and regional council plans. 8) Exposure Control / Personal Protection: Engineering measures: Respiratory protection: Eye protection: Hand protection: Other protective equipment: General Safety & Hygiene measures: 9) Physical & Chemical Properties: Form: Liquid Colour: Dark green Odour: Characteristic Melting point/boiling point: Density: 1.08 g/l Surface tension: ph: Flash point: Ignition Temperature: Explosive Limits: Corrosiveness: Wear respiratory protection. Particle filter with medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles. Safety goggles with side-shields. Suitable chemical resistant safety gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber (.4mm)). Body protection (chemical protection suit, boots) must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedstuffs. No eating, drinking or smoking during use. Wash hands and face before breaks and after work. Page 3

4 10) Stability & Reactivity: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Hazardous reactions: 11) Toxicological Information: Ingestion symptoms: Eye contact symptoms: Skin contact symptoms: Inhalation symptoms: Acute oral toxicity: Acute inhalation toxicity: Acute dermal toxicity: Skin irritation: Eye irritation: Sensitisation: Systemic effects: 12) Ecological Information: Acute bird toxicity: Acute fish toxicity: Toxicity for daphnia: Toxicity to algae: Toxicity to bees: 13) Disposal Considerations: Disposal: Empty container precautions: Stable under normal storage conditions Avoid mixing with strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents such as chlorine compounds, ammonium nitrate, etc. Can cause corrosion when in contact with metals such as steel or aluminium. Products arising from combustion or thermal decomposition may be toxic, corrosive or flammable. Burning pain in mouth, throat, chest and upper abdomen. Inflammation or ulceration of the mouth, nose, throat and oesophagus. Vomiting, diarrhoea, giddiness, headache, fever. Irritation. Splashes of concentrate may cause severe conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Irritation. Prolonged contact can cause redness, blistering, abrasion, ulceration, cracking of the skin and ridging of fingernails. Can be absorbed via the skin, especially through cuts, blisters, ulcers, etc. Cough, sore throat, laboured breathing, headache, nosebleeds. Acute Oral LD50 (Guinea Pig) 30 mg/kg Inhalation LC50 (4 hr) (Rat) 1 μg/l Acute Dermal LD50 (Rat) 911 mg/kg Potential contact sensitiser. Irritant. Potential sensitiser. Paraquat has life threatening effects on the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, heart and other organs. Acute Oral LD50 (Bobwhite quail) 175 mg/kg LC50 (96 hr) (Rainbow trout) 26 mg/l LC50 (48 hr) (Daphnia) 6.1 mg/l Algae EC50 (96 hr) 0.10 mg/l Acute Oral LD50 (Bee) 36 μg/bee (moderately toxic) Triple rinse container and add residue to spray tank. Return empty container to an AgRecovery collection point for disposal. Do not use container for any other purpose. Avoid contamination of any water supply with chemical or empty container. Page 4

5 14) Transportation Information: Rail/road (RID/ADR): Sea (IMDG code): Air (ICAO/IATA): 15) Regulatory Information: Approved handlers: Tracking: ACVM controls: This product must be under the care of an approved handler. Yes. See for registration conditions. Page 5