PARAQUAT 200SL

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

paraquat

Available from:

Adria New Zealand Ltd

INN (International Name):

paraquat

Composition:

paraquat 200 g/litre

Therapeutic area:

Herbicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2014-09-17

Summary of Product characteristics

DANGER
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PARAQUAT CAN KILL IF SWALLOWED
NEVER PUT IN A DRINKS BOTTLE
Paraquat
®
200SL
A non-selective contact herbicide for the control of many annual
and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in the situations
stated on this label.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: CONTAINS 200G/LITRE PARAQUAT AS THE DICHLORIDE
SALT IN THE FORM OF A SOLUBLE CONCENTRATE.
GROUP
D
HERBICIDE
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. P8472
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions
In a transport emergency dial 111, Police or Fire Brigade.
For specialist advice in an emergency only call:
0800 734 607 (24 hours).
(BARCODE)
NET CONTENTS: 10 LITRES
READ LABEL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
HSNO CLASSIFICATIONS: 6.1A, 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.3B, 9.4B
APPROVED UNDER THE HSNO ACT 1996, HSR000828. See www.epa.govt.nz for
controls.
CERTIFIED HANDLER: Required.
TRACKING AND RECORD KEEPING: Required.
DANGER – WHEN HANDLING, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SUCH AS
IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, RESPIRATOR,
WATERPROOF HAT, COAT AND TROUSERS (WORN OUTSIDE RUBBER BOOTS).
SUITABLE OR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY AND
EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALSO BE WORN.
WARNING: This substance may be fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed
through the skin, and may
cause irritation to eyes. Avoid eye contact. May cause respiratory
sensitisation if inhaled. Avoid
inhalation of vapours or mist from spray. May cause skin irritation.
Avoid skin contact. May cause
internal organ damage from repeated oral exposure at high doses.
PRECAUTIONS: Store in original container, tightly closed, away from
foodstuffs in a cool dry, secured
area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and inhalation of spray mist.
When mixing or applying wear
appropriate clothing including impervious, elbow-length gloves and eye
protection. Wash hands and
exposed skin before meals and after work. Avoid contamination of any
water supply with chemical or
empty container.
Apply this product carefully. Spray drift may cause serious damage to
desirable plants. Ensure compliance
with relevant regional air