BATTLE STAR® Herbicide: Safety And First Aid Instructions.pdf

Active Ingredient: Sodium salt of fomesafen (5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide, 22.1%*)

Other Ingredients: Various, totaling 77.9%

Total Composition: 100.0%

Regulations and Safety:
- EPA Registration No.: 42750-229
- EPA Est. No.: 42750-MO-001
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Danger/Peligro: May cause tumors in laboratory animals, eye damage, skin irritation, and other health hazards.

First Aid Measures:
- Eyes: Rinse slowly with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, and call a Poison Control Center or doctor.
- Swallowing: Call immediately for medical advice, sip water if able to swallow, do not induce vomiting unless advised by professionals.
- Skin/Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, and seek medical treatment.
- Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, give artificial respiration if necessary, and call a Poison Control Center or doctor.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Wear coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., barrier laminate, nitrile rubber), footwear, socks, and protective eyewear.
- For aerial applications, use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an appropriate filter.

User Safety Requirements & Recommendations:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, or using the toilet.
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash thoroughly.
- Keep PPE separate from other laundry.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning PPE.

Environmental Hazards:
- Do not apply directly to water or areas with surface water present.
- Avoid contaminating groundwater and surface water runoff.
- Consider buffer strips to reduce pesticide impact on non-target organisms and water bodies.

Direction for Use:
- Follow labeling instructions strictly, adhering to the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR part 170) for agricultural workers' safety.
- Restrict entry into treated areas during the specified restricted-entry interval.