General Information
Revision date
2012-07-24
Product name
PATRIOT Selective Herbicide
Product Synonyms
Metsulfuron Methyl: Methyl 2-[ [ [ [(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ly)
CAS No.
74223-64-6
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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
Light brown granules with slight odor Warning Statements Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Slightly irritating based on toxicity studies. Skin Contact: Mildly toxic and non-irritating based on toxicity studies. Ingestion: Slightly toxic based on toxicity studies. Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity.
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
Metsulfuron-methyl is practically non-toxic to fish, birds and bees. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
