Mes-O-Sate™ Herbicide: Post-Emergence Weed Control For Corn And Pre-Emergence For Grain Sorghum.pdf

Manufacturer: Drexel Chemical Company

Active Ingredients:
- Metolachlor: 20.50%
- Glyphosate: 20.50%
- Mesotrione: 2.05%

Other Ingredients: 56.95%

Total: 100.00%

Key Components:
- Metolachlor: 2.09 pounds per gallon, causes moderate eye irritation and may cause allergic reactions with prolonged skin contact.
- Glyphosate: 2.09 pounds per gallon, harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
- Mesotrione: 0.209 pound per gallon.

First Aid Measures:
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air, give artificial respiration if person is not breathing, and call emergency services.
- Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, and seek medical advice.
- Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, and consult a doctor.
- Ingestion: Call poison control or a doctor immediately, have the person sip water (if able), do not induce vomiting unless advised by professionals.

Precautions:
- Hazards: Harmful if inhaled; causes eye irritation; may be allergic; avoid contact with skin and clothing.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves, footwear, headgear, and apron when handling or mixing.
- Engineering Controls: Use closed systems for mixers and loaders in aerial applications, adhering to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides.
- User Safety: Wash hands thoroughly before eating/drinking, remove clothing/PPE immediately if contaminated, and wash afterward.

Environmental Hazards:
- Avoid application directly to water or areas with shallow groundwater.
- Do not contaminate water during equipment washes.
- Consider buffer strips between treated areas and surface waters to reduce runoff risk.
- Minimize spills and improper disposal; use containment pads within 50 feet of wells, drainage wells, and sinkholes.