AMITROLE 4L

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

amitrole

Available from:

Key Industries Ltd

INN (International Name):

amitrole

Composition:

amitrole 400 g/litre

Therapeutic area:

Herbicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1980-10-08

Summary of Product characteristics

CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Amitrole 4L
Herbicide
CONTROLS GRASSES AND BROADLEAF
WEEDS IN ORCHARDS, FORESTRY,
INDUSTRIAL AREAS;
CONTROLS SOME BRUSHWEEDS
READ THE LABEL COMPLETELY BEFORE MIXING OR APPLYING.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Contains 400 g/litre Amitrole, 100 g/litre ammonium thiocyanate in the
form of a soluble
concentrate.
BEWARE: APPLY THIS PRODUCT CAREFULLY. SPRAY DRIFT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO OTHER DESIRABLE PLANTS.
Hazard Classification: 6.1E, 6.4A, 6.8B, 6.9A, 9.1B, 9.2A
WARNING:
May be harmful if swallowed.
PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid contamination of seeds, fertilisers and other pesticides.
When mixing or applying wear waterproof gloves, cotton overalls and
gumboots.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and inhalation of spray mist.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while using.
Wash hands and face before meals and after work.
Application to drains, ditches and irrigation channels must only be
made when these
waterways are dry and at least one month is allowed to elapse before
the channels are used
for carrying water.
Avoid contamination of any water supply with chemical or empty
container.
FIRST AID:
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. For advice contact the National
Poisons Centre 0800
POISON (0800 764 766) or a doctor immediately. If skin or hair contact
occurs, remove
contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. If
splashed in eyes, flush
out immediately with water.
STORAGE
Store in original container tightly closed and in a dry, cool, well
ventilated area, away from
foodstuffs.
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant
degradation for 2 years
from the date of manufacture. Contact your supplier for further
information about the use of
any product that is older than this.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Wear appropriate protective clothing. In case of spill or leak on
floor or paved surfaces, soak
up with vermiculite, earth, sand or synthetic absorbent. Sweep up
contaminated material and
place in drums for disposal at a licensed local authority landfill.
Excess product, spray