Hortcare Copper Hydroxide 300

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

copper hydroxide

Available from:

Grosafe Chemicals Limited

INN (International Name):

copper hydroxide

Composition:

copper hydroxide 300 g/kg (as cu)

Therapeutic area:

Fungicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2013-03-04

Summary of Product characteristics

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DANGER, ECOTOXIC
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ LABEL BEFORE USE
HORTCARE®
COPPER HYDROXIDE 300
A protectant fungicide for the control of a range of fungal and
bacterial
diseases of fruit and vegetables.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Contains 300 g / kg copper as copper hydroxide
in the form of a water dispersible granule
HSNO CLASSIFICATION:
Acute oral toxicity Category 4, Serious eye damage Category 1, Skin
sensitisation Category 1,
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) category 2,
Hazardous to terrestrial
vertebrates, Hazardous to the aquatic environment acute Category 1,
Hazardous to the aquatic
environment chronic Category 1.
TOXICITY
DANGER: Causes serious eye damage.
WARNING: Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction
from prolonged contact. May cause
lung damage from repeated oral exposure at high doses.
ECOTOXICITY
WARNING: Very toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects.
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Do not apply directly into or onto water. Take all reasonable steps to
ensure that the substance does not
cause any significant adverse effects to the environment beyond
the application area.
Avoid contamination of any water supply with chemical or empty
container.
QUALIFIED HANDLER: A suitably qualified handler is required when
mixing, loading or applying.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
Avoid breathing dust, mist or
spray. When using wear a face mask or goggles, rubber gloves and
overalls. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while using. Wash hands and face before meals and after work. Wash
protective clothing after use.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
STORAGE: Store product in original container, tightly closed, in a
cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of
children, and away from foodstuffs. Storage must be in accordance with
the current version of NZS
8409 Management of Agrichemicals. Stores containing more than 100L are
subject to requirements for
signage, secondary containment and emergency response