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1 ROMETSOL Herbicide Safety Data Sheet Date of issue: May 16, 2015 : Version: 16, 2015 US GHS EN (English) 1/8 SECTION 1: Product and Company Identification Product identifier Trade name EPA Reg. No. : ROMETSOL Herbicide : Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses Use of the substance/mixture : Agricultural Herbicide Uses advised against No additional information available Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Rotam North America, Inc. 4900 Kroger Blvd., Suite #140 Greensboro, NC 27407 Phone: 1-(866) 927-6826 (toll free); 1-(336) 346-8802 Emergency telephone number Emergency numbers : 1-800-858-7378 (NPIC) 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Control Center)(800)-424-9300, (703)-527-3887 (CHEMTREC) SECTION 2: Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification Hazard Class Category Hazard Statement Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation 2B H320 Aquatic Toxicity Acute 1 H400 Aquatic Toxicity Chronic 1 H410 Full text of H-phrases appear in Label elements below Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects No additional information available Label elements GHS Labeling Elements Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS07 GHS09 Signal word (CLP).
2 Warning ROMETSOL Herbicide Safety Data Sheet May 16, 2015 US GHS EN (English) 2/8 Hazard statements (CLP) : H320 Causes eye irritation H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary statements : P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment Precautionary statements (response) : P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention P391 Collect spillage. Precautionary statements (disposal) : P501 Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations Other hazards No additional information available SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substances Name Product identifier % metsulfuron-methyl (CAS No) 74223-64-6 60 Inert Ingredients NA 40 Mixture Not applicable SECTION 4: First aid measures Description of first aid measures IF INHALED : Move to fresh air.
3 If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING : Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice if irritation develops or persists. IF IN EYES : Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice if irritation develops or persists. IF SWALLOWED : Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
4 Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscious person First-aid measures general : Have the Product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. See Label for Additional Precautions and Directions for Use. Notes to Physician : The compound does not cause any definite symptoms that would be diagnostic. No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically. ROMETSOL Herbicide Safety Data Sheet May 16, 2015 US GHS EN (English) 3/8 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
5 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No additional information available SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. Unsuitable extinguishing media : High volume water jet. (Water contamination risk from runoff) Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : Hazardous decomposition products may be released during prolonged heating include smoke, carbon monoxide and dioxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx). Explosion hazard : Product is not explosive. Reactivity : The Product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions. Advice for firefighters Precautionary measures fire : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment (see SECTION 8).
6 Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers or waterways. Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures : Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment : Wear personal protective equipment. Emergency procedures : Avoid inhalation of dust. Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
7 For emergency responders Protective equipment : Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Emergency procedures : Ventilate area. Environmental precautions Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment. ROMETSOL Herbicide Safety Data Sheet May 16, 2015 US GHS EN (English) 4/8 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials. Dispose of in accordance with regulations.
8 Reference to other sections See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection. SECTION 7: Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : Do NOT get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or smoke and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of Vapor. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Store in original container. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not contaminate water, other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed in storage. Keep out of the reach of children. Incompatible products : Keep away from: strong acids, strong bases and oxidation agents.
9 Incompatible materials : Oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. Specific end use(s) No additional information available SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Talc, an inert ingredient in this Product , has the following exposure limits: OSHA (PEL-TWA): 20 mppcf (million particles per cubic foot) ACGIH (TLV-TWA): 2 mg/m3 (respirable fraction) NIOSH (REL-TWA): 2 mg/m3 (respirable dust) Exposure controls Personal protective equipment : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Hand protection : Wear protective gloves. Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask. Other information : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance : Granule Color : Off-white Odor : Odorless Odor threshold : No data available pH : (suspension) ROMETSOL Herbicide Safety Data Sheet May 16, 2015 US GHS EN (English) 5/8 Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available Melting point : No data available Freezing point : No data available Boiling point : No data available Flash point : No data available Self ignition temperature : No data available Decomposition temperature : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : Not flammable Vapor pressure : 0 Relative Vapor density at 20 C.
10 No data available Relative density : Solubility : Slightly soluble Log Pow : Active Ingredient - In purified water, Pow = and Log (Pow) = ; in buffered aqueous medium, Pow = and Log (Pow) = Log Kow : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosive properties : No data available Oxidising properties : Not an oxidizer Explosive limits : Not explosive Other information No additional information available SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity The Product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. Not established. Possibility of hazardous reactions Not established. Conditions to avoid All heat sources.