MSDS Metafuron 20 WG
MSDS Metafuron 20 WG
MSDS Metafuron 20 WG
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METAFURON 20 WG HERBICIDE
Product Use : A selective systemic herbicide used to control grasses and broad-leaved
weeds in paddy, mature & in mature oil palm and rubber.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Email : plant.merak@id-nufarm.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Type of Formulation : Water Dispersible Granule (WG)
Ingradient Cas No Proportion
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3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS
Dangerous for the : R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
environment adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Special labelling of : To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the
certain substances instructions for use.
and mixtures
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe
way.
S57 Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contami-
nation.
Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off
immediately with soap and plenty of water. In the case of skin
irritation or allergic reactions see a physician. Wash contaminated
clothing before re-use.
Eye contact : If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn. Hold eye open and rinse
slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Extinguishing : Water spray, Dry powder, sand, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Media Avoid using high volume water jet.
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Special Fire Fighting: Use personal protective equipment. Wear self contained breathing
Procedures apparatus for fire-fighting if necessary.
Specific Hazards : In the event of fire, (NOx, COx, SO2) may be formed.
during Fire
Further Information : Standard procedure for chemical fires. Collect contaminated fire
extinguishing water separately.
This must not be discharged into drains.
Spills and Disposal : Recover the product by sweeping up or vacuuming without raising
dust. Collect spilled material and waste in sealable open-top type
containers for disposal.
Handling : Avoid generating or breathing dusts while handling the product and
mixing. Do not use product container for any other purpose.
Wash out the container and dispose of it in an approved manner.
For personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene advice, refer
Section 8.
Storage : Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area
out of direct sunlight. Store in a safe place away from foodstuffs,
seeds or fertilizers. Store out of the reach of children.
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
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Personal Protective
Equipment
Eye/ Face Protection : To avoid contact with eyes, wear chemical goggles or shielded
safety glasses. An emergency eyewash or water supply should be
readily accessible to the work area.
Skin Protection : To avoid contact with skin, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt,
socks, shoes and chemical resistant gloves.
An emergency shower or water supply should be readily accessible
to the work area.
General Hygiene
Considerations : Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control
measure and the following general measures should be taken when
working with or handling this materials:
1. do not store, use and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco
products, or cosmetics in areas where this material is stored
2. wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using
tobacco, applying cosmetics or using the toilet.
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Toxicology : No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and
Information this MSDS are followed.
Chronic Effects : Base on available data, repeated exposures are not anticipated to
cause additional significant adverse effects.
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Genotoxicity : There have been some positive and negative studies, but the weight
of evidence is that metsulfuron-methyl is not mutagenic.
Acute Toxicity - Fish : The following data is for the active ingredient, metsulfuron-methyl:
LC50 (96hr) Bluegill Sunfish: > 150 mg/L
LC50 (96hr) Rainbow Trout : > 150 mg/L
Other Precautions : DO NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams with this product or
the containers which have held this product.
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Product Disposal : Ideally the product should be used for its intended purpose. If there’s
a need to dispose of the product, approach local authorities who
hold periodic collection of unwanted chemical. On site disposal of
the product is not acceptable.
Container Disposal : Do not use this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinse containers, add rinsate to the spray tank, then offer for
recycling / reconditioning or puncture top, sides and bottom and
dispose of in landfill in accordance with local regulations.
If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a
disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Transport Information It is a good practice to separate this product from food, food related
materials, animal feedstuffs, seed or fertilizers during transport.
UN Number : 3077
Road/Railway
Proper shipping : Enviromentally hazardous substance, solid , n.o.s
name (Metsulfuron methyl)
UN Number : 3077
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Hazard : 90
Identification No
Inland wareways
Proper shipping : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
Name (Metsulfuron methyl)
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UN Number : 3077
Class : 9
Item : 12
Letter : C
Hazard : 90
Identification No
Sea
Proper shipping : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
name (Metsulfuron methyl)
UN Number : 3077
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Marine pollutant : P
Air
Proper shipping : Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
name (Mertsufuron methyl)
UN Number : 3077
Class : 9
Packing group : III
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This material should only be used by persons who are made aware of its hazardous properties
and have been instructed in the required safety precautions.