Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. For the control of sorghum, maize, sweet corn, saccaline, broom millet, sugar cane and non crop situations. Products containing simazine must bear the signal word caution. See label for list of crops atrazine 4l can be used on. Section 2 hazards identification statement of hazardous nature this product is classified as. Atrazine s effectiveness and safety is well documented throughout the united states and around the world, with nearly 7,000 scientific studies conducted on the product. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1. Analysis of atrazine in drinking water at the ppb level. Refer to the product label for full use instructions. After hydrolysis, dilute and dispose of via the sewage system. Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that can be applied before and after planting to control broadleaf and grassy weeds.
The inhibition of metabolism of testosterone to its more active forms by atrazine indicates an antiandrogenic effect of atrazine which may result in. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the type and amount of exposure. Atrazine has no effect on soil microorganisms and does not. Safety data sheet drexel atrazine 4l section 1 cdms. Drexel atrazine 90df herbicide epa reg no 19776 cas no. Atrazine is more subject to uv and volatility losses than simazine, but probably about equal or less subject to these losses compared to the commercial methylmercapto or methoxytriazines. Background information for atrazine and deethylatrazine. Safety data sheet atrazine 90df page 1 of 8 atrazine 90df herbicide product name. Epa, pesticide product label, drexel atrazine 4l, 09292005.
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. Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label. Atrazine sc page 1 of 5 material safety data sheet issued by. At 64d after application, atrazine decomposed twice as fast in the presence of organic matter as without. Despite its frequent presence as a wellwater contaminant, the u. Atrazine is relatively stable and characterized by high mobility in some soils and should not be buried in dump sites, landfills, etc. Material safety data sheet malathion sc211768 section 1chemical. Atrazine chemical name 2chloro4ethylamino6isopropylamino1,3,5triazine, cas no. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous vapours hydrogen chloride and toxic oxides of nitrogen, mists or other products of combustion. Atrazine applications for corn are restricted to a maximum of 2. Herbicide strengths half life days carryover potential 2,4. 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 480. Pdf atrazine has been shown to affect freshwater snails from the subcellular to community. Environmental impacts of restricting the herbicide atrazine in the.
Pounds active ingredient of atrazine cornell university. Pdf the effects of the herbicide atrazine on freshwater snails. Atrazine 4l herbicide will control most annual broadleaf and grass weeds in corn, sorghum, sugarcane and certain other crops as specifiedon this label. See product label for complete list of uses and use sites. Users are advised not to apply atrazine to sand and loamy sand soils where the water table groundwater is close to the surface and where these soils are very permeable, i. Environmental protection agency concluded it was unlikely to be a carcinogenic hazard to humans. According to robin ellinder, ornell, 1 lbacre atrazine active ingredient is the limit, the year before vegetables, potatoes or dry beans, to avoid damaging residues. The occupational safety and health administrations osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. It also has lawn care uses, like for golf courses and residential lawns as a weed killer. Page 16 safety data sheet according to whs regulations printing date 12. 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. Atrazine is highly persistent in soil and is leached directly from the soil into groundwater, surface water, and drinking water. The residual activity of atrazine in soil at selective rates for specific soil types is such that most.
Material safety data sheet atrazine 50% wp page 6 of 7 process. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter groundwater which may be used as drinking water. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. It is primarily used in agriculture with the greatest use on corn, sorghum, and sugarcane. Levels of decomposition were about equal with and without additions of organic matter at 264d7. The percent of administered radiolabel excreted in urine during 96 hours after oral dosing of rats with. Atrazine 900 wdg msds arysta lifescience south africa. Atrazine 500 sc arysta lifescience southern africa. Resultant average persistence at recommended rates. Atrazine can persist for longer than 12 months under dry or cold conditions. This product may be applied before or after weeds emerge. Buy high purity atrazine analytical standards from chem service inc. The risk of damage to other vegetation from spray drift is increased with the use of atrazine 480 in an oilwater emulsion.
In experimental animals and humans, atrazine is metabolized by atsdr 2003. Drexel chemical company 1700 channel avenue memphis, tn 38106 identifiers. Fill half the spray tank with clean water, add the required amount of atrazine 500 sc. Agricultural herbicide for control of weeds and grasses. If common ragweed is a problem add an additional pint of atrazine to the lumax ez. The site of action for bicyclopyrone is hppd inhibitor group 27, like callisto. A pesticide information project of cooperative extension offices of cornell university. Hiyield atrazine weed killer in the event or a medical or chemical emergency contact chemtel, inc. Drexel atrazine 4l epa registration number 197 j311 atrazine reregistration label revision submission submission dated september 21, 200s oface of prmntion, pesticides and toxic substances a the labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with reregistration under the federal. Atrazine 4l herbicide controls many annual and broadleaf grass weeds. Critical evaluation and was translated into a consumeroriented fact sheet in 1999. In addition, there is a perapplication maximum of no more than 1. Atrazine ingredients used in pesticide products us epa.
Atrazine, which is one of the triazine herbicides structure shown in figure 1, is a widely used herbicide for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in the u. Atrazine usually lasts about 4 months at the surface and 2 months at deeper sites agroecosystems 73. On light sandy soil, pre grass herbicides can stunt swco, especially early in season dual, lasso, outlook, prowl 2. Reducing risks to groundwater from use in sweet corn practical approaches for users introduction. Example of storage data sheet from a pesticide vendor. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if available. According to the cornell cooperative extension of suffolk county cce.
It is generally used for weed control management in agricultural crops. Decision documents for atrazine combined pdf document consists of the following. Herbicides in this category include atrazine, callisto. Cornell university program on breast cancer and environmental risk factors. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter ground water which may be used as drinking water. The studies indicate that atrazine and det are able to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to its more active reduced forms. The labels for products containing atrazine contain the epa groundwater label advisory statement. Cornell cooperative extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing aaeeo, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Introduction simazine is a selective triazine herbicide. Always refer to the product label for correct application rates.
These sdss are designed to provide essential information. Accidental release measures contain spill and collect, as appropriate. Comply with any local legislation applying to waste disposal. Atrazine 4l may be applied before or after weeds emerge. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of unauthorised persons, children and animals. In each case where a range of rates is given, the lower rate should be used on. Chemical hydrolysis, followed by degradation by soil microorganisms, accounts for most of the breakdown of atrazine. Acuron is a combination of duall ii magnum, atrazine, callisto, and bicyclopyrone brand new active ingredient.
The targeted pesticides as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors mdpi. Some of the classifications on this sds are not the same as the. Atrazine herbicide is used in crops such as corn and sugarcane. According to the cornell cooperative extension of suffolk county cce of sc 2014 pesticide usage. If, however, you want to use atrazine 500 sc first consult the representative of the firm. 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.
Chronic toxicity of atrazine to selected aquatic inver tebrates and. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1 of 2. Impacts of the atrazine rule on water quality in wisconsin. Fmcatra9001 section 1 identification of the material and supplier product name. It provides good weed control for crops because it is a selective herbicide, meaning the crop plants can metabolize the chemical, but the weeds are killed. Atrazine can persist for longer than one year under conditions which are not conducive to chemical or biological activity, such as dry or cold climates 27, 28. This material safety data sheet is offered pursuant to oshas hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. In areas with sandy soil and high water table, atrazine use may be restricted 3. Atrazine is a commonly used herbicide, which belongs to the triazine class of herbicides. 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. Atrazine is a member of the triazine chemical class, which includes simazine and propazine. 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. It is used to control broad leaved weeds and annual grasses in field, berry fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, on turfgrass, and in orchards and vineyards. Epa, pesticide product label, drexel atrazine 4l, 09.
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