Pogo

Precautions

• Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animals feed.
• Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
• Avoid inhalation of the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind.
• Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying.
• Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
• Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.

Symptoms of Poisoning

Irritation to eyes, tearing, blurred vision, skin irrtation with rash may occur.

First Aid

• If swallowed, induce vomiting by tickling the back of throat. Repeat it until the vomitus is clear. Do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious.
• If clothing and skin are contaminated, remove the clothes and wash the contaminate skin with copious amount of soap and water.
• If eyes are contaminated, flush with plenty of saline/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• If inhaled, move the patient to fresh air.

Antidote

No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.

Disposal of Container

Empty containers should not be re-used. These should be rinsed with water (3 times) and pour rinsate to the spary mix. Alternatively pour the water in a disposal pit away from crop area and water source. Empty containers should be broken and buried away 1/2 meter deed in soil away from habitation in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental and water pollution.

Storage Conditions

Don’t store or consume food, drink or tobacco in areas where they become contaminated with this material. Store the herbicide in its original pack tightly closed, away from reach of children, irresponsible person and livestock in a separate room, away from the room used for storing food stuffs, animal feeds and other articles, under lock ad key. The rooms or premises meant for storing shall be well built, cool, dry, well lit and ventilated and should be of sufficient dimensions to avoid contamination with vapour. Transport the herbicide in such a manner so as not to come in contact with food stuffs and animal feed.