Mitron 70WG

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

metamitron

Available from:

Adria New Zealand Ltd

INN (International Name):

metamitron

Composition:

metamitron 700 g/litre

Therapeutic area:

Herbicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2009-04-15

Summary of Product characteristics

DANGER
ACUTE TOXIC
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Mitron
®
70WG
FOR POST EMERGENCE WEED CONTROL IN RED BEET, FODDER BEET, SUGAR BEET
AND MANGOLDS AND AS A THINNING AGENT IN APPLES.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: CONTAINS 700 G/KG METAMITRON IN THE FORM OF A
WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE.
GROUP
C1
HERBICIDE
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. P7843
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions
In a transport emergency dial 111, Police or Fire Brigade.
FOR SPECIALIST ADVICE IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY CALL:
0800 734 607 (24 HOURS).
NET CONTENTS: 5 KG
HSNO Classifications: 6.1B (I), 6.1D (O), 6.1D (D), 6.3B, 9.1A, 9.2A,
9.3C
Approved under the HSNO Act 1996, HSR008044. See www.epa.govt.nz for
controls.
Certified Handler: Required. Tracking: Required.
This substance is fatal if inhaled and is harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through the skin. Causes mild skin
irritation.
PRECAUTIONS: Store in original container, tightly closed, away from
foodstuffs in a cool dry, secured area.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and inhalation of spray mist. When
mixing or applying wear appropriate
clothing including impervious, elbow-length gloves and eye protection.
Wear suitable respiratory protection.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid
contamination of any water supply with chemical or empty container.
Apply this product carefully. Spray drift may cause serious damage to
desirable plants. Ensure compliance with
relevant regional air management plans.
CONTROLS: This substance must not be applied into or onto water. This
substance shall be applied via ground-based
methods only. A buffer zone of 15m between the application area and
any downwind area containing non-target plants
must be observed when applying this substance.
EQUIPMENT: Apply using accurately calibrated and maintained equipment
in accordance with the NZ Standard for the
Management of Agrichemicals (NZS8409). Spray equipment should be
thoroughly cleaned after use.
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS): A SDS is available