VAPAM Manufacturing Concentrate

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

Revision date : 2023-07-17

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GHS05 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

137-42-8

Name of the chemical

Metam-sodium

Concentration

Metam Sodium

General Information

Revision date

2023-07-17

Product name

VAPAM Manufacturing Concentrate

Product Synonyms

Metam sodium * Metam * VAPAM

CAS No.

137-42-8

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Soil Fumigant. Manufacturing Use Concentrate

1.2.2. Uses advised against

See product label for restrictions

Emergency telephone

800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

T050 W001 GHS05 GHS09

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

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H315, H317, H320, H332, H400, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Sensitization, skin Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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.

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