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Metolachlor

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[Flash Point]

190
[Autoignition]

265
[Fire Fighting]

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

Call for medical aid. Move victim from contaminated area to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if necessary.
[Skin]

Wash with soap and plenty of water including hair and undernails. Do not apply any medication except on the advice of a physician. Remove clothing and wash before reuse.
[Eyes]

Immediately rinse with large amounts of running water. Do not apply any medication, unless advised by a physician.
[Storage]

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Ingestion]

See inhalation.
[Inhalation]

Can cause skin irritation and eye irritation. Headache and nausea may occur following prolong exposure.
[Skin]

See inhalation.
[Eyes]

See inhalation
[Personal Protection]

Wear goggles or face shield when handling.
[Respirators]

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
[Poison Class]

5
[Appearance]

Tan to brown oily liquid with a slightly sweet odor.
[Solubility in water]

530 mg/L (20 C)
[Boiling Point]

406
[Vapor Pressure]

8E-7 (25 C)
[Density]

1.12 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.13
[Heat Of Vaporization]

65.9 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Herbicide.
[Vapor Density]

9.79
[Odor threshold]

.
[Refractive Index]

1.5301 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Metolachlor
[Synonyms]

2-Chloro-6'-Ethyl-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acet-o-toluidide
2-Chloro-6'-ethyl-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)-o-acetotoluidine
2-Chloro-n-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-phenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl) acetamide
alpha-Chloro-2'-Ethyl-6'-methyl-N-(1-methyl-2-methoxyethyl)-acetanilide
Bicep
N-(2'-Methoxy-1'-methylethyl)-2'-ethyl-6'-methyl-2-chloroacetanilide
[CAS]

"CASEN_51218-45-2.htm">51218-45-2
[Formula]

C15H22ClNO2
[Molecular Weight]

283.8
[EINECS]

257-060-8
[RTECS]

AN3430000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

12,6230
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2743537
[Small spills/leaks]

Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.
[Incompatibilities]

May react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases.
[Stability]

No data.