K-PAM HL

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

Revision date : 2021-07-20

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GHS05 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

137-41-7

Name of the chemical

Metam potassium; Potassium methyldithiocarbamate

Concentration

N/A

Listed in

General Information

Revision date

2021-07-20

Product name

K-PAM HL

Product Synonyms

AMV 540 * Metam Potassium Manufacturing Use Concentrate

CAS No.

137-41-7

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Soil Fumigant

Manufacturer Name

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

Emergency telephone

888-

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Company Information

company name

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

CustServ@amvac.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Long term hazards

Hazardous to the ozone layer Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

This is a pesticide product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets (SDS), and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. The hazard information required on the pesticide label is reproduced in section 15. The pesticide label also includes other important information, including directions for use. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

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