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3 566 Insecticide Substance: Bright yellow liquid, (emulsifiable concentrate) containing 475g/L pirimiphos-methyl (CAS No. 29232-93-7 )and 25g/L permethrin (CAS No. 52645-53-1) Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (hydrocarbon) DG Class: Subsidiary Flash Point HAZCHEM: Marine Pollutant: Maximum Transport Risk Class: Quantity: Hazard Classifications: Tracking Required Approved Handler:
IER Guide:
3.1C, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5A, 6.5B, 6.8B, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.3A, 9.4A
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 24 HOUR ADVICE IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY: 0800 651 911 IF THIS HAPPENS Tanker/Vehicle
Switch off engine and electrical equipment. Keep people away, warn other traffic. Check for spills, leaks.
Accident Call the emergency services: Dial 111 Spill or leak
Eliminate all ignition sources and naked lights. Use non-sparking utensils. Wear PVC overalls, chemical resistant gloves, respirator and safety goggles. Prevent further spillage. Absorb spilled product and place in sealable container for disposal. Wash down affected area with water plus detergent. Absorb and collect washings and place in the same sealable container for disposal. Seek advice from the local authority regarding disposal.
Call the Fire Service: Dial 111. Wear PVC protective clothing and breathing apparatus. Extinguish fires with foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. During a fire toxic fumes may be released. Cool sealed drums with water to prevent rupture due to thermal expansion. Contain run-off. Keep non-involved persons away. 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 in Eyes:
Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
If on Skin:
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Do not scrub the skin.
If Inhaled:
Remove patient to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-nose. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
STORAGE AND SEGREGATION SUMMARY Storage: Store in original container in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from direct heat or direct sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs, children and animals. Keep container sealed when not in use. Aggregate Storage Volume Thresholds: When stored with substances of the same hazard the aggregate quantity must be considered. For full details refer to the current NZS8409 Management of Agrichemicals and the HSNO Regulations. Location Certificate: Hazardous Number of Fire Emergency Emergency Secondary Atmosphere Zone: Extinguishers: Information: Containment:
Note: Farms > 4 ha are exempt but with controls.
DO NOT Store or Load With: Segregate From:
Class 1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7 substances, food items
Class 4.3 (by at least 3 metres horizontally on a vehicle) Class 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, food items (in a segregation device)
Segregation: Check the latest Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods, Rule 45001 for additional information. Sea transport may require additional segregation. Refer NZS5433 sea segregation for details. No & Kind of Packages: Gross Wgt: Consignor: Consignee: Dangerous Goods Declaration:
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled,
and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the applicable international and national rules, regulations and legislation.
Signature: DISCLAIMER: The information provided above is based upon sources believed to be accurate. However, Nufarm Limited assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this information. The consignor and consignee are responsible to determine the suitability of this information for their particular purposes.
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Chlamydial Infections CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS (For Lymphogranuloma venereum, see Genital Ulcer Disease and Lymphogranuloma Venereum chapters) Etiology • Caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars D to K. Epidemiology • Reported rate in Canada and elsewhere has been increasing since 1997.1• According to preliminary data, over 65,000 cases were reported in Canada in 200
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