MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Valuron™ 60DF
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Revised 10-20-06
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
VALURON™ 60DF
Chemical name of active ingredient(s):
Metsulfuron Methyl: methyl 2-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-
benzoate
Registrant/Manufacturer:
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
COMMON NAME
CAS NO.
%
OSHA/
PEL
ACGIH/
TLV
OTHER NTP/IARC/OSHA
(Carcinogen)
Metsulfuron Methyl:
methyl 2-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-
methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-
yl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulf
onyl]benzoate
74223-64-6
60
NE
NE
10m/m3
(TWA) 8
& 12 hrs
None
Inert Ingredients:
40
NE=Not Established.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Light brown solid granule
Odor: Slight
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION! Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or
spray mist.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Based on animal data, eye contact with Metsulfuron Methyl may cause eye irritation with tearing, pain or
blurred vision.
Based on animal data, repeated dermal contact with Metsulfuron Methyl may cause skin irritation with
itching, burning, redness, swelling, or rash.
CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed
by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES:
• 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.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING:
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin imme