COMET GR

"Comet GR" refers to a non-selective, root-absorbed granular herbicide produced by Protek SA. It's designed for controlling undesirable vegetation in non-crop areas and industrial sites. The "GR" likely stands for granular, indicating its physical form. It's known for its extended residual action, meaning it can continue to control weeds for a period after application. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Non-selective:

This means it will kill a wide range of plants, not just specific types of weeds. 

Root-absorbed:

The herbicide works by being taken up by the plant's roots, which is why rain is needed to help it reach the roots. 

Granular:

It comes in a granular form, making it easy to apply and distribute. 

Extended residual action:

It continues to control weeds for a period after application, even after new growth appears. 

Applications:

It's used to control vegetation in areas like non-crop land, industrial sites, and even areas where you want to eliminate weeds from lawns and gardens. 

Caution:

Comet GR can be harmful to aquatic organisms and is an environmentally hazardous substance, so it's important to follow instructions carefully and avoid runoff into water sources. 

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS:

Inhalation:

Immediately remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration and

administer oxygen. Avoid mouth to mouth resuscitation. Keep person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively as and

when required. Seek medical advice immediately.

Skin contact:

Remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods immediately. Gently wipe of excess chemical. Wash skin gently and thoroughly

with non-abrasive soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15 to 20

minutes). Seek medical advice if necessary.

Eye contact:

Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of gently flowing cold water or normal saline solution, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids,

until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15 to 20 minutes). If irritation persists, get medical attention.

Ingestion:

Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting, due to the aromatic solvents. Seek medical advice

immediately. If the person is alert and respiration is not depressed, give large quantity of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to

an unconscious person. Establish and maintain airway. Treat respiratory difficulty with artificial respiration and oxygen. Administration of

gastric lavage or oxygen should be performed by qualified medical personnel.

Advice to physician:

No specific antidote. Keep patient under observation and treat symptomatically as indicated by his\her condition.

SECTION 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing agents:

Extinguish fires with carbon dioxide, dry powder, or alcohol-resistant foam. Water spray can be used for cooling of unaffected stock, but

avoid water coming in contact with the product. Use as little water as possible. Use spray or fog. Solid stream may cause spreading.

Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Avoid the accumulation of polluted run-off from the site.

Fire fighting:

Remove spectators from surrounding area. Isolate the fire area and evacuate downwind. Use a recommended extinguishing agent for the

type of surrounding fire.

Fight fire from maximum distance and use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles. Contain fire control agents for later disposal. Avoid

inhaling hazardous vapours and fumes from burning materials. Keep upwind.

Remove container from fire area if possible and without risk. Water can be used to cool unaffected containers but must be contained for

later disposal.

Dyke fire control water for later disposal. Do not scatter the material. Avoid pollution of waterways.

Do not use high volume water jet, due to contamination risk. Contain water used for fire fighting for later disposal. Avoid the accumulation of

polluted run-off from the site.

Personal protective equipment:

Fire may produce irritating or poisonous vapours or gases (oxides of chlorine and Sulphur) or other products of combustion. Fire fighters

and others that may be exposed should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE)

Personal precautions:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe in fumes. For personal protection see Section 8.

Environmental precautions:

Comet GR is an environmentally hazardous substance and is harmful to aquatic organisms.

Do not allow entering drains or watercourses. Spillage or uncontrolled discharges into water courses (or public waters) to be reported

immediately to the Police and to the Department of Water/Environmental Affairs.

Occupational spill:

Do not touch spilled material. Keep out unprotected persons and animals.

Substance: Bromacil and Terbuthylazine

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Common Name: (1) Bromacil; (2) Terbuthylazine

Chemical Name: (1) 5-bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil (IUPAC)

(2) N

2-tert-butyl-6-chloro-N

4-ethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (IUPAC)

CAS No.: (1) 314-40-9; (2) 5915-41-3

Chemical family: (1) Uracil; (2) 1,3,5-Triazine

Chemical Formular: (1) C9H13BrN2O2 (Mol. wt. 261.1); (2) C9H16ClN5 (Mol. wt. 229.7)

Formulation: Bromacil 80 g/kg

Terbuthylazine 120 g/kg

Granular

Use: A non-selective root absorbed granular herbicide with extended residual action for the control of

undesirable vegetation on non-crop land and on industrial sites.

Hazardous ingredients of toxicological concern:

Ingredient: concern: % present:

bromacil harmful, environmental hazard < 10 %

terbuthylazine harmful, environmental hazard > 12 %

other ± 78 %

Symbol: Xn, N

Indication of Danger: Harmful, Environmentally Hazardous Substance

RISK-PHRASE(S) R22, R36/38, R52/53

SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: