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Velpar L CU Herbicide is a triazine herbicide with EPA Reg. No. 61842-47, manufactured by Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. It is a mixture containing 25% Hexazinone and 40-45% Ethanol. The herbicide is classified as hazardous, causing serious eye damage and being harmful if swallowed. It has a danger signal word and requires precautionary measures such as wearing eye protection and washing thoroughly after handling. In case of emergencies, contact CHEMTREC at (800) 424-9300 or Tessenderlo Kerley at (866) 374-1975. First aid measures include rinsing eyes and skin with water and calling a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Firefighting measures require suitable extinguishing agents and protective equipment. Accidental release measures involve evacuating personnel, using personal protective equipment, and informing authorities in case of seepage into water courses. Handling and storage precautions include avoiding contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, and storing in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Exposure controls and personal protection measures include using NIOSH-approved respirators, protective gloves, and eye protection. The herbicide has a light yellow liquid appearance, alcohol-like odor, and dispersible solubility in water. It is stable under normal temperature and storage conditions but may hydrolyze with strong acids and bases. Toxicological information indicates acute toxicity, primary irritant effects, and chronic toxicity, but no mutagenic or reproductive toxicity effects were found.