Backup

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

thifensulfuron-methyl

Available from:

Ravensdown Limited

INN (International Name):

thifensulfuron-methyl

Composition:

thifensulfuron-methyl 750 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Herbicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2009-06-09

Summary of Product characteristics

NET CONTENTS
200G
BACKUP
REGISTRANT: RAVENSDOWN LTD
292 Main South Road
Hornby, Christchurch 8042
New Zealand
Phone: [phone]
RAVENSDOWN.CO.NZ
HERBICIDE
WARNING - ECOTOXIC
A selective herbicide for use in conservation
tillage and for the control of dock and buttercup
in pasture, barley, oats and wheat
BATCH:
D.O.M:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Contains 750g/kg thifensulfuron-methyl
in the form of a water dispersible granule.
MISCELLANEOUS
DANGEROUS
GOODS
9
Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(THIFENSULFURON-METHYL 75%)
BACKUP
In a 24 hour emergency phone 0800 Chemcall (0800 243 622)
UN NUMBER
3077
PACKING GROUP
III
HAZCHEM
2Z
GROUP 2
SPILLAGE
In case of spillage, wear appropriate protective clothing and prevent
material from entering
waterways. Exclude non-essential people from the area. Sweep up solids
without creating a dust and
place in waste containers. Contain liquid spills and absorb with inert
material such as soil or sand etc.
and place in waste containers. Wash area with water and absorb with
further inert material. Dispose of
waste safely in an approved landfill.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
In transport emergency call 111, Police or Fire Brigade. For 24hr
specialist advice in an emergency only
call 0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243 622).
SAFETY DATA SHEET
If additional safety information is required, refer to the Safety Data
Sheet. For a copy contact the
customer centre on 0800 100 123.
SHELF LIFE
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant
degradation for two years from the
date of manufacture. Contact your supplier for further information
about the use of any product that is
older than this.
SPRAYER DECONTAMINATION
Always wash tank and flush equipment thoroughly with clean water after
use. To avoid subsequent
injury to sensitive crops, immediately after spraying thoroughly
remove all traces of BACKUP from
mixing and spraying equipment as follows:
1. Drain tank, then flush tank, booms and hoses with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes.
2. Fill the tank with clean wa