Foma 2.0 Herbicide: Environmental Hazards And Safety Guidelines.pdf

Key Hazards:
- Do not apply directly to water or in areas with surface water.
- Avoid contaminating water during equipment wash.
- Steer clear of weather conditions that may cause spray drift.

Groundwater Advisory:
This chemical has the potential to leach into groundwater, especially in permeable soils with shallow water tables.

Surface Water Advisory:
Spray drift and runoff from rain can impact surface water quality, particularly in poorly draining soils or areas with shallow groundwater. This product is classified as having a high risk of reaching surface water via runoff for several months.

Active Ingredient & Formulation:
- Active Ingredient: Sodium salt of Fomesafen (22.8%)
- Other Ingredients: 77.2%
- Formulation: Soluble liquid

First Aid Measures:
- Eyes: Rinse slowly with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, and call a poison control center.
- Swallowing: Call emergency services immediately, sip water if able to swallow, do not induce vomiting unless advised by professionals.
- Skin/Clothing: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, seek medical advice.
- Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, give artificial respiration if necessary, and call emergency services.

User Safety Recommendations:
1. Wash hands before eating, drinking, etc.
2. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash thoroughly.
3. Wear protective gear: long-sleeved shirt, pants, chemical-resistant gloves, shoes + socks, and protective eyewear.
4. Discard drenched or heavily contaminated clothing and wash PPE separately from other laundry using hot water and detergent.

Engineering Controls:
Reduced PPE requirements may apply when handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft as per the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides.

Application Guidelines:
- Do not apply in a way that contacts workers or others directly or through drift.
- Only protected handlers should be present during application.
- Follow state or tribal pesticide regulation guidelines.

Soil & Environmental Considerations:
- Avoid applying to areas with high organic matter and/or clay content; higher rates may be needed.
- Apply under favorable environmental conditions for active weed growth.
- Prevent runoff and contamination of water bodies.