General Information
Revision date
2018-06-02
Product name
Atlacide 60 GR
Product Synonyms
Bromacil 60 g/kg GR
Chemical name
5-Bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil (IUPAC)
CAS No.
314-40-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pesticide Classification
supplier name
Registration Holder
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Enviro Bio-Chem (Pty) Ltd
Section 2
Hazard categories
WHO Class III -Slightly hazardous Main hazard: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Poisonous if swallowed. May irritate the nose, skin, throat and eyes. Flammability: The material does not burn or burns with difficulty. It is not explosive. Airborne bromacil dust may ignite. Chemical Hazard: No specific chemical hazard to mention. Biological Hazard: Highly toxic to algae. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Bromacil can seep or leach through soil and can enter ground water which may be used as drinking water. Correct usage rates by geographical area and a proper mixing/loading site precautions and procedures must be followed to minimize potential bromacil movement into ground water. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS If poisoning is suspected, do not wait for symptoms to develop. Contact a physician, the nearest hospital, or the nearest Poison Control Centre. Symptoms of Human Poisoning: Skin contact may initially cause irritation or rash. Eye contact may initially include irritation, tearing or blurring of vision. Significant skin permeation and systemic toxicity, after contact appears unlikely. There are no reports of human sensitization.
