Fomesafen sodium Property

EPA Substance Registry System

Fomesafen-sodium (108731-70-0)

Safety

Toxicity

LD50 orally (mg/kg) in male, female rats, mice: 1860, 1500, 750, 770; in female guinea pigs: 490-980; in male rabbit: 490 (Colby)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P330Rinse mouth.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Fomesafen sodium Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White crystalline solid or powder.

Uses

Herbicide.

Definition

ChEBI: Fomesafen-sodium is an organic sodium salt that is the sodium salt of fomesafen. A protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor, it was specially developed for post-emergence control of broad-leaf weeds in soya. It has a role as an agrochemical, an EC 1.3.3.4 (protoporphyrinogen oxidase) inhibitor and a herbicide. It contains a fomesafen(1-).

Potential Exposure

Chlorophenoxy herbicide. After July 25, 2003, flumesafen was not permitted in many countries to be used as an active ingredient on crops except to con trol weeds in soybean crops, and white, kidney and snap beans. Limited use allowed in some European countries. Incompatibilities: Slowly hydrolyzes in water, releasing ammonia and forming acetate salts.

Shipping

UN2588 Pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Waste Disposal

Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Dispose of waste material as a hazardous waste in a landfill approved and licensed for the disposal of pesti cides. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Incineration with effluent gas scrubbing is recommended. Containers must be disposed of properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.