Pdf the herbicide atrazine is being used for weed control in crops and also in nonagricultural areas. However, the ingestion of high doses can cause ataxia, dyspnea and convulsions in animals acgih 1986ex. Atrazine had no carcinogenic effects in a mouse carcinogenicity study. For more than half a century, atrazine has been a mainstay of corn, sorghum and sugar cane farmers for its proven control of a broad range of destructive weeds. Finalization of atrazine ired, and completion of tolerance reassessment and reregistration eligibility process april. If swallowed, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea can result. Epa, pesticide product label, drexel atrazine 4l, 09. Us epa pesticides combined pdf of atrazine decision documents. Addition of organic material increases the rate of hydrolysis. National toxicology program 1991 ntp chemical repository data sheet. A skin sensitization allergic reaction may occur in sensitive individuals. The syngenta corporation invented the herbicide atrazine and is its primary manufacturer. Drexel chemical company 1700 channel avenue memphis, tn 38106 identifiers.
Atrazines effectiveness and safety is well documented throughout the united states and around the world, with nearly 7,000 scientific studies conducted on the product. Decision documents for atrazine combined pdf document consists of the following. Finalization of atrazine ired, and completion of tolerance reassessment and reregistration eligibility process april 6, 2006 revised atrazine ired october 31, 2003 atrazine ired january 2003. With more than 6,000 studies on file, atrazine is one of the most comprehensively scrutinized and used herbicides. Cheminova atrazine 900 wg 58450 61749 1101t page 3 of 9 crop situation weeds controlled state rate ha critical comments sorghum, broom millet, saccaline and forage. See label for list of crops atrazine 4l can be used on. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter ground water which may be used as drinking water. Next day free delivery on all products listed on website. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet vi i health hazard information symptoms of acute exposuure. Animal studies indicate that the oral toxicity of thestriazine herbicides, of which atrazine is the best known, is relatively low. Users are advised not to apply atrazine to sand and loamy sand soils where the water table ground water is close to the surface and where these soils are very permeable, i. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter groundwater which may be used as drinking water.
Sugarcane and cel1aln other crops as specified on this label. Agcare atrazine 900 wdg safety data sheet pdf grosafe. This product may be applied belore or atte weeds emerge. Atrazine 4l herbicide will control most annual broadleat and grass weeds in com, sorghum. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the. Atrazine 900 wdg msds arysta lifescience south africa. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1.
Safety data sheet atrazine 90df page 1 of 8 atrazine 90df herbicide product name. In addition, there is a perapplication maximum of no more than 1. The product shall consist of a homogenous mixture containing atrazine technical as the only active ingredient, together with fillers and any necessary formulants. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if available. In each case where a range of rates is given, the lower rate should. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of unauthorised persons, children and animals. Do not add hormonetype weed killers such as 2,4d, 24db, mcpa, mcpb and dicamba, or other herbicides, to combinations of oilwater emulsions and atrazine. Accidental release measures contain spill and collect, as appropriate. Page 16 safety data sheet according to whs regulations printing date 12. Material safety data sheet atrazine 4l page 2 of 5 1011 note to physician. There are no known human health effects from the recommended use of this herbicide a tool farmers have used safely for 50 years. Atrazine applications for corn are restricted to a maximum of 2.
Syngenta stands firmly behind the safety of atrazine. Material safety data sheets msds for each of the herbicide brands labeled for. Drexel atrazine 90df herbicide epa reg no 19776 cas no. Chemical hydrolysis, followed by degradation by soil microorganisms, accounts for most of the breakdown of atrazine. Atrazine 4l may be applied before or after weeds emerge. Users are advised not to apply atrazine to sand and loamy sand soils where the water table is close to the surface and where these soils are very. Users are advised not to apply atrazine to sand and loamy soils where the water table ground water is close to the surface and where the soils are permeable, i. Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1 of 2. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the type and amount of exposure. Page 1 of 3 material safety data sheet hiyield atrazine lawn weed killer section 1 chemical product and company identification name. Atrazine is a known endocrine disruptor that is linked to reproductive harm and cancers. Buy high purity atrazine analytical standards from chem service inc. Agricultural products winfield united winfield united.
Safety data sheet drexel atrazine 4l section 1 cdms. Atrazine 4l herbicide controls many annual and broadleaf grass weeds. Some of the classifications on this sds are not the same as the. Atrazine herbicide st augustine grass, atrazine for st. Safety data sheet atrazine 4l page 1 of 8 drexel atrazine 4l product name. The corporation is certainly one of atrazines most ardent defenders and promoters.