Nufarm 24D Amine 625 Herbicide

Tips For Use

Storage

• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
• Keep the container tightly closed and store away from incompatible materials.
• Protect from freezing.

Handling

• Add the product to a part-filled, agitating spray tank, then top up with water.
• Avoid inhalation of vapours and mists, and skin or eye contact.
• Use only in a well-ventilated area and keep containers sealed when not in use.
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
• Do not use open mixing or loading equipment if treating more than 50 hectares in one day.
• Wash equipment out with hot soapy water, or a 1% solution of ammonia, followed by several clear water rinses, before applying other materials to sensitive plants.

Side Effects

• Some temporary yellowing of cereal crops may occur after application.
• Undersown sub-clovers may be slightly retarded, and pasture legumes including lucerne, clovers and medics may be damaged.
• Treated variegated thistle plants may become toxic to stock.
• Pimelea may become more palatable after application, so exclude stock until treated plants are leafless, seedless and obviously dead.
• Spray drift can cause severe damage to native vegetation and to susceptible crops such as cotton, grapes, tomatoes, oilseed crops and ornamentals.

Safety Directions

• Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled or swallowed.
• Corrosive to the eyes and skin. Will irritate the nose and throat.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapour or spray mist.
• Mixing and loading with open systems: wear chemical-resistant waterproof clothing over a layer of normal clothing, a washable hat, elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves, impervious footwear and a full facepiece respirator with organic vapour or gas cartridge or canister.
• Mixing and loading with closed systems: wear cotton overalls over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrist, elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and a face shield or goggles.
• Boomspray equipment with enclosed operator’s cab and air filtration, or aerial spraying equipment: wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves.
• Boomspray equipment with open operator’s cab, or hand-held spray equipment: wear chemical-resistant waterproof clothing over a layer of normal clothing, a washable hat, elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves and a full facepiece respirator with organic vapour or gas cartridge or canister.
• After use: if clothing becomes contaminated, remove it immediately. If product is on skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If product is in the eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, respirator, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.

Additional User Safety

• Causes serious eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace, and should be washed before reuse.
• Re-entry: do not hand harvest sugar cane for at least 1 day after application.
• If re-entering treated areas before the spray has dried, wear overalls, elbow-length gloves and water-resistant footwear. Launder clothing after each day’s use.
• Eye wash, safety shower and normal washroom facilities should be available.

Disposal

• Non-refillable containers: triple-rinse containers before disposal and add the rinsings to the spray tank.
• Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
• If recycling, replace the cap and return clean containers to a recycler or designated collection point.
• If not recycling, break, crush or puncture the container and deliver the empty packaging to an approved waste management facility.
• If an approved facility is not available, bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations.
• Do not burn empty containers or product.
• Returnable containers: empty contents fully into application equipment, close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.

First Aid

• If inhaled, remove the affected person from the contaminated area and keep at rest until recovered. If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical attention.
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Wash out the mouth thoroughly with water and seek immediate medical attention.
• If on skin, remove all contaminated clothing immediately and wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention.
• If in eyes, hold the eyelids apart and flush the eyes continuously with running water. Remove contact lenses. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

This information and product advice are not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.