SPECTRA PARAQUAT 250 HERBICIDE
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
01-07-2013
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
01-07-2013
Active ingredient:
PARAQUAT PRESENT AS PARAQUAT DICHLORIDE
Available from:
SPECTRA PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
Class:
AgChem
Therapeutic group:
AID TO CULTIVATION - WEED CONTROL | BANANA PLANTATION | COCKSFOOT SEED CROP - ESTABLISHED | DEMETER FESCUE SEED CROP - ESTABLISH
Therapeutic area:
HERBICIDE
Therapeutic indications:
ANNUAL GRASS WEED | ANNUAL GROUND CHERRY | ANNUAL RYEGRASS | ANODA WEED | APPLE-OF-PERU | BARLEY GRASS | BELLVINE | BLUE HELIOTROPE OR BLUE TOP | BROADLEAF WEEDS | BROADLEAF WEEDS - SEE LABEL EXCEPTIONS | BROADLEAF WEEDS - SEEDLING (SEE LABEL) | COMMON MORNING GLORY | DATURA SPP. | DESTROY SEED HEAD - SPRAY TOP/GRAZE | GENERAL WEED - OLDER | GENERAL WEED - POST-CROP EMERGENCE | GENERAL WEED - PRE-CROP EMERGENCE | GENERAL WEED - PRE-PLANTING | GRASS WEED | MILKWEED | PRE-HARVEST WEED CONTROL | REDUCE VEGETATIVE GROWTH | RETENTION OF PROTEIN IN STANDING DRY FEE | SAFFRON THISTLE | STAGGER WEED | SUPPRESS GROWTH TO OVERSOW WINTER SEED | WANDERING JEW | WEED SEEDLING | WILD OAT | ANNUAL GRASSES | BROADLEAF GRASS | COMMELINA SPP. | CONTROL EXCESS VINE GROWTH | CONTROL EXCESS.VEG.GROWTH | EXCEPT DOCK | EXCEPT PATTERSONS CURSE | EXCEPT SHEPHERDS PURSE | EXCEPT SOME THISTLES | EXCEPT SORREL | FALSE STAR THISTLE | FIELD STACHYS | GOOSEBERRY | HEDGE-NETTLE | INTER-ROW WEED CONTROL | MEXICAN FIRE PLANT | MINT WEED | RED
Authorization status:
Registered
Authorization date:
2009-01-08
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FOR USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL HERBICIDE.
THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS TO BE USED IN THE HOME GARDEN.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store in the closed, original container in a dry cool well ventilated
locked room or
place away from children, animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and
fertilizers. DO NOT
store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
DO NOT repack or use container for any other purpose. Triple or
preferably pressure
rinse empty containers adding the rinsate to the spray tank. DO NOT
dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return
clean containers
to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling
break, crush or puncture
and bury containers in a local authority landfill. If not available
bury the containers
below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically set up for this purpose
clear of waterways,
desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product
should not be burnt.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Very dangerous, particularly the concentrate.
Product is poisonous if swallowed. Will irritate the nose, throat
and skin.
Attacks eyes, protect eyes while using. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin and clothing.
When opening the container and preparing the product for use, wear
elbow length
PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. If product on skin immediately
wash area
with soap and water. If clothing becomes contaminated with product remove
clothing immediately. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately
with water. Avoid
contact with spray mist. DO NOT inhale spray mist. After use and
before eating,
drinking or smoking wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap
and water.
After each days use wash contaminated clothing, gloves and face
shield or goggles.
SPRAY APPLICATION:
DO NOT work in spray mist. DO NOT continue to use if skin irritation
or nosebleed
occurs. This may be caused by exposure to spray mist as the result of
incorrect use
of equipment or adverse climatic conditions. Sto
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Summary of Product characteristics
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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ISSUED: FEBRUARY 2009
SPECTRA PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
1/14 Palmer Place, Murarrie Qld 4172
Phone: 07 3907 0744
Fax. 07 3890 4663
A.C.N. 45 127 711 479
SECTION 1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name:
SPECTRA PARAQUAT 250 HERBICIDE
FULL PRODUCT NAME:
Spectra_ _Paraquat 250 Herbicide
OTHER NAMES: Paraquat
dichloride.
USE:
A liquid ‘knockdown’ herbicide.
COMPANY:
Spectra Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd
ADDRESS:
1/14 Palmer Place, Murarrie Qld 4172
ACN/ABN:
089 133 095
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
07 3907 0744
FAX NUMBER: 07 3890 4663
EMERGENCY CONTACT :
1800 033 111
SECTION 2
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF ASCC.
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD ACCORDING TO THE ADG CODE
Risk Phrases:
R24/25
Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R26
Very toxic by inhalation.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R48/25
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S1/2
Keep locked-up and out of the reach of children.
S13
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S20/2 1
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
S23
Do not breathe spray.
S35
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection
S45
In case of accident of if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show label where possible).
SECTION 3
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS:
_CHEMICAL CAS _
_NUMBER _
_PROPORTION _
Paraquat (present as the dichloride salt)
1910-42-5
250 g/L
Dye -
<1%
w/w
Odouriser (stenching agent)
-
< 1% w/w
Other ingredients (including water) determined not to be hazardous
10 - 30%
PRODUCT NAME:
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