General Information
Revision date
2012-07-24
Product name
Nufarm Sethoxydim SPC Herbicide
Product Synonyms
Sethoxydim: 2-[1-ethoxymino)butyl]-5-[2-(ethylthio)propyl]3-hydroxy-2- cyclohexen-1-one
CAS No.
74051-80-2
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Company Information
company name
Nufarm Americas Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview:
Appearance/Odor
Amber colored liquid with a typical aromatic odor Warning Statements Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Combustible; flash point: 165° F (74° C).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Moderately irritating based on toxicity studies. Skin Contact: Slightly toxic and slightly irritating based on toxicity studies. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. The petroleum hydrocarbon component, if aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild or severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death. Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity based on toxicity studies. Overexposure to petroleum hydrocarbon component may cause irritation to respiratory tract, headaches, anaesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness and other central nervous system effects, possibly including death.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Environmental effects
Sethoxydim is practically non-toxic to mammals, birds, fish and honey bees. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
