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Glufosinate-ammonium

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[Flash Point]

> 100
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

Do not use emetics For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool.
[Inhalation]

Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if needed. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary. Monitor for shock and treat if necessary. Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary
[Skin]

Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport to mdical facility.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

Harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

22
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing.
[Exposure Effects]

Toxic. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

White to light yellow crystalline powder with a slightly pungent odor.
[Solubility in water]

1370 g/L (22 C)
[Melting Point]

215
[pKa/pKb]

<2 (pKa1)
[Usage]

Herbicide that can be applied post-emergence in noncrop areas and as a directed spray in field-grown and container nursery stock. It is nonselective and controls a broad spectrum and annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds.
[Product Name]

2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyric acid ammonium salt
[Synonyms]

2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyric acid ammonium salt
Ammonium 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyrate
Azanium 2-amino-4-(hydroxy-methylphosphoryl)butanoate
Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, monoammonium salt
Finale
Liberty
[CAS]

"CASEN_77182-82-2.htm">77182-82-2
[Formula]

C5H15N2O4P
[Molecular Weight]

198.19
[EINECS]

278-636-5
[RTECS]

EK7713600
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

8163399
[Beilstein Reference]

-
[EC Index Number]

015-155-00-X
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides.