Safety Data Sheet For G-MAX LITE HERBICIDE.pdf

## G-MAX LITE HERBICIDE Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Summary

This SDS provides critical safety information for the herbicide G-MAX LITE, including:

1. Product and Company Identification:

Active Ingredients: Atrazine + (S)-dimethenamid
Manufacturer: BASF CORPORATION, Florham Park, NJ
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300), BASF HOTLINE (1-800-832-HELP)

2. Hazards Identification:

Serious Hazards: Harmful if absorbed through skin, swallowed, or inhaled. Can cause skin irritation, eye irritation, and potential allergic reactions.
Acute Toxicity: Slightly toxic after single ingestion or short-term skin contact; relatively nontoxic by inhalation.
Environmental Concerns: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms (fish, invertebrates, plants), acutely harmful to terrestrial organisms.

3. Composition/Ingredient Information:

Lists ingredients and their concentrations, including:

Atrazine
(S)-dimethenamid
Ethylene glycol
Naphthalene derivatives

4. First-Aid Measures:

Provides detailed instructions for:

Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion incidents.
Emphasizes decontamination, vital functions, and medical attention if symptoms persist.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures:

Not self-igniting
Suitable extinguishing agents: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray
Potential hazards during fire-fighting: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, halogenated hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides

6. Accidental Release Measures:

Recommends actions for:

Personal protection
Environmental containment and cleanup
Disposal of contaminated materials

7. Handling and Storage:

General precautions for manufacturing, commercial blending, and packaging workers.
Specific instructions for pesticide applicators, emphasizing proper ventilation, protective equipment, and handling procedures to avoid contact and inhalation.
* Storage guidelines, including keeping containers tightly sealed, protected from light, heat, air, and ignition sources.