MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PARALLEL PLUS HERBICIDE
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12-08-05
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Parallel Plus Herbicide
Metolachlor: 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxy-methylethyl)acetamide
Chemical name of active ingredient(s):
Atrazine : 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N’-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-
diamine
Manufacturer/Registrant:
Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc.
4515 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-256-9300
For fire, spill, and/or leak emergencies, contact
Infotrac:
Phone: 1-800-535-5053
For medical emergencies and health and
safety inquiries, contact Prosar:
Phone: 1-877-250-9291
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME
CAS #
%
ACGIH/TLV OSHA/PEL
OTHER
NTP/IARC/OSHA
(Carcinogen)
Metolachlor
51218-45-2
28.9
NA
NA
NA
NA
Atrazine
1912-24-9
30.0
5 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
NA
IARC: Group 3*
1,2-Ethanediol
107-21-1
3.2
100 mg/m3
125 mg/m3
NA
NA
NA: Not applicable
* IARC Group 3: The agent (mixture, or exposure circumstance) is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Opaque liquid
Odor: Faint paint like
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION. Hazards to humans and domestic animals. Harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or using tobacco. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Wear protective eyewear or clothing specified in Section 8.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye and skin contact, inhalation.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: May cause irritation to skin and eyes.
4. FIRST AID
• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
IF IN EYES:
• Call a poison control center or doct