22 GB
Mixing the spray solution
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WARNING!
u Mix the chemicals strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Incorrect mixtures may produce toxic
fumes or explosive solutions.
u Mix only the amount of liquid you need
for the application.
u Risk of accidental contact of
spray materials with skin and
eyes! Always wear appropriate
personal protection equipment as
instructed by the chemical manufacturer
when using, preparing, handling,
spraying, or disposing of chemicals. This
equipment includes at least goggles,
gloves, respiratory protection and
protective clothing.
Never spray liquid plant control chemicals
undiluted.
Prepare solution and fill the spray tank[3]
outdoors only or in well-ventilated locations.
Mix and fill only in areas where spray spills
can be easily contained.
Have sufficient spare rags available to
adsorb any spills immediately.
Prepare a quantity of solution sufficient only
for the job at hand so that nothing is left
over.
Do not mix different chemicals unless such
mixture is approved by the manufacturer.
Liquids to be sprayed must be as thin as
water. Thicker liquids cannot be sprayed
properly.
Avoid contaminating the environment, the
water supply and/or public sewer systems
with the spraying agent.
Any unused leftovers of spraying agents
must always be collected in a suitable
container and dis-posed of by local or
national regulatory authorities.
Avoid any direct contact with spraying
agents. In case of contact with sprays,
immediately rinse the affected parts of
the body with plenty of clean water. Seek
medical advice if needed.
Keep children, pets and toys (including pet
toys) away from areas where you mix and
apply pesticides for at least the length of
time required on the spraying agent’s label.
If no time is listed on the label, wait until the
pesticides have dried before re-entering the
area.
Store the spraying agents out of the reach
of children and pets, in a locked cabinet or
garden shed. Installing child-proof safety
latches or padlocks on cupboards and
cabinets is a good idea. Safety latches are
available at your local hardware store.
Teach children that “pesticides are
poisons”– something they should never
touch or eat.
First steps when somebody
gets exposed to pesticides
Ingestion:
– Get medical attention.
– A conscious victim should drink a small
amount of water to dilute the pesticide.
– Induce vomiting only if a poison centre or
physician advises you to do so.
Skin contact:
– Remove contaminated clothing.
– Immediately rinse the affected body parts
with plenty of clean water.
– If the skin appears burned, do not apply
ointments.
– Get medical attention if necessary.
Inhalation:
– If the victim is outside, move or carry
the victim away from the area where
pesticides were recently applied.
– If the victim is inside, carry or move the
victim to fresh air immediately.
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