Drexel Me-Too-Lachlor™ II Herbicide Safety Data Sheet (SDS).pdf

Product Overview:
- Name: Drexel Me-Too-Lachlor™ II Herbicide
- EPA Registration: 19713-549
- Usage: Herbicide
- Manufacturer: Drexel Chemical Company, Memphis, TN

Precautionary Statements:
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Avoid handling until safety precautions are read and understood.
- Protection measures: Wash face, hands, and exposed skin after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use. Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye, and face protection. Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, or spray. Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas; ensure adequate ventilation or wear respiratory protection if needed.

Hazard Identification:
- Signal Word: WARNING
- Classifications:
- Toxicity: Category 4 (Inhalation), Category 2 (Skin corrosion/irritation), Category 2B (Eye damage/irritation)
- Specific Target Organs: Repeated exposure
- Hazard to Environment: Category 2 (Short-term acute)
- Hazard Statements: H332 (Harmful if inhaled), H315 (Causes skin irritation), H320 (Causes eye irritation), H373 (May cause damage to organs), H401 (Toxic to aquatic life).

Chemical Details:
- Active Ingredient: Metolachlor (84.4% by weight)
- Inert Ingredients: N/A
- Synonyms: N/A
- CAS No.: 51218-45-2
- EC No.: 257-060-8

First Aid Measures:
- Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, and continue rinsing. Get medical advice immediately.
- Swallowing: Call a poison control center or doctor right away. Sip water if able to swallow; do not induce vomiting unless advised by professionals.
- Skin/Clothing Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, and get medical advice.
- Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, give artificial respiration if necessary, and call a poison control center or doctor.

Fire Fighting Measures:
- Use dry chemical, foam, or CO2 extinguishing media. Dike and collect runoff if using water.
- Keep people away, isolate fire, and fight from upwind to avoid hazardous vapors. Cool containers if possible.
- Firefighters should wear positive-pressure SCBA, protective clothing (including helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves), and operate in positive pressure mode.

Spill/Release Procedures:
- Control spill at source. Sweep up with suitable absorbent; collect in labeled containers. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas. For large spills, contact Drexel Chemical Company for clean-up assistance.

Storage and Disposal:
- Store in a well-ventilated place, keep container tightly closed, and store locked up.
- Dispose of contents/container according to local or area regulatory authorities' instructions.

Additional Information:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Always refer to the full SDS for detailed information on handling, storage, exposure controls, and disposal considerations.