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ROUNDUPĀ® Weed & Grass Killer Super Concentrate Version: 1.0 Effective date: 04/03/2003
Environmental precautions
SMALL QUANTITIES:
Low environmental hazard.
LARGE QUANTITIES:
Minimise spread.
Contain spillage with sand bags or other means.
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Notify authorities.
Methods for cleaning up
Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material.
Dig up heavily contaminated soil.
Collect in containers for disposal.
Refer to section 7 for types of containers.
Flush residues with small quantities of water.
Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
Storage
Compatible materials for storage: stainless steel, aluminium, fibreglass, plastic
Incompatible materials for storage: unlined mild steel, galvanised steel, see section 10.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
Keep only in the original container.
Shelf life currently under test.
Recommended maximum shelf life: 2 years.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne exposure limits
Components Exposure Guidelines
Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Other ingredients No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Engineering controls
No special requirement when used as recommended.
Eye protection
If there is significant potential for contact:
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin protection
If repeated or prolonged contact:
Wear chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory protection
No special requirement when used as recommended.