Westland Horticulture Ltd MSDS for Westland Path and
Patio Weedkiller
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product WESTLAND PATH AND PATIO WEEDKILLER
Supplier Westland Horticulture Ltd
Unit 14 Granville Industrial Estate
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone
BT70 1NJ
Tel UK: 08700 663566
Fax UK: 01480 44 33 96
Packaging Label Westland Path and Patio Weedkiller
Size 15g sachet
Type 5 sachets in card carton
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Concentr CAS Hazard Classification and R Annex 1 Index
ation Number symbol phrase
2,4-D 14.0% 94-75-7 Xn R22, R37, R41, R43, 607-039-00-8
R52/53
Amitrole 28% 61-82-5 Xn;N Carc.Cat 3:R40, R48/22, 613-011-00-6
R51/53
Diuron 46.7% 330-54-1 Xn;N Carc.Cat 3:R40, R48/22, 006-015-00-9
R50/53
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
R37: Irritating to the respiratory system.
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R48/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
HARMFUL DANGEROUS FOR
THE ENVIRONMENT
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Irrigate eye with fresh water for at least 15 minutes
Seek medical attention
Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air until recovered
Administer oxygen or artificial respiration if patient has breathing difficulties.
Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or breathing becomes
difficult.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth out with water.
Keep patient at rest and seek medical attention
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if symptoms persist
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguisher: Water spray. Contain fire-fighting water by bunding area with sand or earth.
Carbon dioxide
Alcohol resistant foam
Dry powder
Unsuitable Extinguisher High volume water jet
Special Exposure Hazards In case of fire, the evolution of toxic gases is possible
Protective equipment Protection equipment and breathing apparatus
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Do not breathe dust
Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8)
Environmental Precaution Avoid contamination of watercourses or drains.
For large scale spillages advise relevant authorities of contamination of water
courses/public waters.
Methods For Cleaning Collect contaminated material in heavy duty plastic bags or drums
Dispose of through a reputable waste disposal contractor
In the event of spillage into rivers or drains inform the water services company and
the Environment Agency or other relevant authorities
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in well ventilated areas
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed
Wear personal protective clothing
Do not eat or drink when handling product
Avoid inhaling fumes or spray mist
Wash hands immediately after use
Thoroughly clean equipment after use
Storage Keep in original packaging or container
Store in cool well ventilated areas
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Take Measures To Contact with skin, eyes and clothing
Prevent Do not breathe dust
Provide adequate ventilation
Exposure Control Limits Diuron and 2,4-D are listed in EH40/2002
Long term exposure limit (8 hour TWA reference period) for both diuron and 2,4-
D = 10mg/m3
Short term exposure limit (15 min reference period) = 20mg/m3 for 2,4-D
Respiratory Protection In areas of poor ventilation wear cv510 (Class FFP1) combi-type respirator
Hand Protection Nitrile or rubber gloves
Skin Protection Protective overalls ensuring arms and legs are covered
Eye Protection Goggles or safety glasses
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance A free-flowing powder
Odour: Faint amine
Density: Bulk density approx 520kg/m3
Solubility: Suspendable in water
Octanol water co-oefficient: log Pow = -2.85 (25 deg C diuron):
log Pow = -0.969 pH7 (Amitrole)
log Pow 0.04 ?0.33, pH5 (2,4-D)
Explosive Not explosive
Oxidising Properties Non-oxidising
Flammability (gas/solid) Not flammable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Product is stable if stored and used as directed
Materials to Avoid Hydrolysed by acids and alkalies
Hazardous decomposition Products Thermal decomposition may include toxic oxides of carbon and nitrogen
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity The following information applies to the active ingredients:-
DIURON LD50 oral rat 3400mg/kg.
LD50 dermal rat >2000mg/kg
LC50 inhalation, rat >5mg/l
2,4-D (as acid) LD50 oral rat 486mg/kg.
LD50 dermal rat >2500mg/kg
LC50 inhalation, rat >439mg/l (4 hour period)
AMITROLE LD50 oral rat 10000mg/kg.
LD50 dermal rat >2000mg/kg
LC50 inhalation, rat >1.79mg/l (4 hour period)
The formulation is classified by the EEC as a category 3 carcinogen : substances which cause concern for
humans owing to possible carcingenic effects but in respect of which the available information is not
adequate for making a satisfactory assessment.
Irritaion Risk of serious damage to eyes
Not irritating to skin
Sensitisation Not sensitising to skin
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biological Degradability: No bioaccumulation
DT50, soil 90 ?180 days for diuron
2-20 days for amitrole
<7 days for 2,4-D
Ecotoxicity The following information applies to the active ingredients:-
DIURON LC50 (96hrs) rainbow trout = 5.6mg/l
EC50 (48hrs) daphnia = 12mg/l
LC50 (8 day) japans quail >5000mg/kg diet
Not toxic to bees
2,4-D LC50 (96hrs) fish = 100mg/l
EC50 (96hrs) Algae = 24.2mg/l
EC50 (48hrs) daphnia = 100mg/l
Toxicity to birds LD50 Mallard duck >500mg/kg
Not toxic to bees
AMITROLE LC50 (96hrs) rainbow trout >1000mg/l
EC50 (72hrs) Algae = 2.3mg/l
EC50 (48hrs) daphnia = 100mg/l
LD50 bobwhite quail >2150mg/kg
Not toxic to bees
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Safe Handling of Product: In accordance with current regulations. May be taken to waste disposal site or
incineration plant after consultation with the site operator and/or with the
responsible authority.
Can be landfilled or incinerated when in compliance with the Environmental
Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the
Environment Agency in the UK).
Safe handling of contaminated packaging: Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as
product waste.
Empty containers can be landfilled when in compliance with the Environmental
Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Special Transport MARINE POLLUTANT
Road Classification ADR/RID ?UN 3077 Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
(contains diuron 46.7%, amitrole 28%, 2,4-D 14%)
Class 9 packaging group III
Maritime Classification IMDG ?UN 3077 Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
(contains diuron 46.7%, amitrole 28%, 2,4-D 14%)
Class 9 packaging group III
Air Classification ICAO/IATA ?UN 3077 Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
(contains diuron 46.7%, amitrole 28%, 2,4-D 14%)
Class 9 packaging group III
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Label Information: Classification according to European Directive 99/45/EC
MAPP number: 12305
PRECAUTIONS
KEEP OFF SKIN, WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN AFTER USE.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS.
HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate ponds or streams.
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed in a safe place.
APPLY ONLY BY WATERING CAN
WASH OFF SPLASHES IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT BREATHE DUST
EMPTY SACHET THOROUGHLY and dispose of safely
STATUTORY CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE
FOR USE ONLY AS A HOME AND GARDEN WEEDKILLER
For use in areas not intended to bear vegetation.
Maximum dose : 30g (2 sachets) per 7.5 square metres
Maximum number of treatments: One per year
HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate ponds or streams.
READ ALL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE MAPP 12305
HARMFUL DANGEROUS FOR
THE ENVIRONMENT
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
HARMFUL: DANGER OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO HEALTH BY PROLONGED EXPOSURE IF
SWALLOWED
POSSIBLE RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS
VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN
THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE WAY
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES.
IF SWALLOWED SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THIS CONTAINER OR
LABEL
DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER AT HAZARDOUS OR SPECIAL WASTE
COLLECTION POINT
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
This Product Is Approved Under The Control Of Pesticides Regulations 1986
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Compiled using data submitted for raw materials, specific data and practical experience.
This product is intended for amateur use only.
This Safety Data Sheet is prepared in compliance with Council Directive 91/155/EC and their subsequent
amendments.
The information contained in the Safety data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of issue.
It is intended as a guide for the safe use, handling, disposal, storage and transportation and is not intended as
warranty or as a specification. Recipients of our products must take responsibility for observing laws and
regulations. The information relates only to the product specified and may not be suitable for combinations
with other materials or in processes other than those specifically described herein. Westland disclaims any
liability for loss or damage resulting from the use of this data, information or suggestions.
Updated June 2006 Version: 1.2
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