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1.7.12 Handling crop protection
agents
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Pay attention to the recommendations of
the crop protection agent manufacturers
concerning
- protective clothing,
- warnings concerning the handling of crop
protection agents
- instructions for metering, use and cleaning.
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Store all relevant information about the used
crop protection agent (safety data sheets,
instructions for use, etc.) in the document
container (see 3.14).
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Pay attention to the notes in the “AID” publica-
tions - No. 1237 “Crop protection terminology”
and No. 1042 "Caution when handling crop
protection agents” (Only available in German)
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The water quality (the water hardness and
mineral content in particular) influences the
property of some fertilisers and crop protec-
tion agents. Precipitation and deflocculation
can cause deposits in filters and nozzles.
Example: Extremely calciferous water reacts
with sulphate-bearing fertiliser to form calcium
sulphate (gypsum) and causes white deposits
in the filters.
Pay attention to the conditions of use and
the combination possibilities given by the
corresponding manufacturers to avoid such
problems!
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Observe the data on compatibility of crop
protection agents with materials of the crop
protection sprayer!
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Do not spray any crop protection agents that
have a tendency to agglutination or solidification!
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Always wear appropriate protective clothing,
such as e.g. gloves, suit, goggles, etc. when
handling crop protection agents!
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Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling crop
protection agents!
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Keep crop protection equipment and crop
protection agents out of the reach of children!
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Always ensure a sufficient water supply in the
machine to be able to wash off crop protection
agent in events of emergency.
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In case of physical contact with crop protection
products you may need to consult a physician.
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Thoroughly clean hands and face after the
end of work.