Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
118-74-1
Name of the chemical
Hexachlorobenzene
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2012-11-05
Product name
DACTHAL FLOWABLE HERBICIDE
Chemical name
(a.i.) Dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate
CAS No.
1861-32-1
Manufacturer Name
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Emergency telephone
323-264-3910
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Company Information
company name
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhaling mist. This product may cause skin and eye irritation. Do not contaminate feed or foodstuffs. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Slightly toxic to bees.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion SIGNS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: May be a mild eye irritant. Ingestion may cause upset stomach. SIGNS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: May show evidence of liver and thyroid gland toxicity. OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This product contains small amounts of Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), which has been listed as a known carcinogen by IARC, NTP, and the state of California. HCB has also been listed as a reproductive hazard by the state of California. DACTHAL® has been classified by EPA as a possible carcinogen (Group C).
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN HANDLING DACTHAL® AND ITS FORMULATIONS.
