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
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.