International Chemical Safety Cards

METRIBUZIN ICSC: 0516
METRIBUZIN
4-Amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylthio-as-triazin-5-one
4-Amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one
C8H14N4OS
Molecular mass: 214.3
CAS # 21087-64-9
RTECS # XZ2990000
ICSC # 0516
EC # 606-034-00-8
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION

    		• Local exhaust or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
    		Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then remove to safe place.


    Xn symbol
    R: 22
    S: (2)
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0516 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: ppm; 5 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1997).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     Exposure at high levels may result in depression of the central nervous system.


    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: 125°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.28
    		 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.12
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
    N O T E S
    Bay 61597, Bay DIC 1468, Bayer 94337, Bayer 6159H, Bayer 6443H, DIC 1468, Lexone, Sencor, Sencoral, Sencorer, and Sencorex are trade names.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0516 METRIBUZIN
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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