| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [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] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Storage] Stable in storage for at least 6 months at 50C. Decomposed by light. Resistant to hydrolysis under both acidic and alkaline conditions. Forms water-soluble salts. | |
| [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. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. | |
| [Appearance] White crystalline solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] 50 mg/L at 25 C and pH 7 | |
| [Melting Point] 220-221 | |
| [Density] 1.28 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 2.7 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.9 at pH 1 | |
| [Usage] Herbicide. Selective annual broadleaf weed killer and has activity on some grass and sedge species. | |
| [Product Name] Fomesafen | |
| [Synonyms] 5(2-Chloro-a,a,a-trifluoro-p-tolyloxy)-n-mesyl-2-nitrobenzamide 5-[2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzamide Flex N-Methanesulfonyl-5-[(2-chloro-a,a,a-trifluoro-4-tolyl)oxy]-2-nitrobenzamide | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_72178-02-0.htm">72178-02-0 | |
| [Formula] C15H10ClF3N2O6S | |
| [Molecular Weight] 438.78 | |
| [EINECS] 276-439-9 | |
| [RTECS] CV2475000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 8165046 | |
| [EC Index Number] 604-040-00-5 | |
| [EC Class] Harmful | |
| [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. | |
| [Stability] Stable in storage for at least 6 months at 50 C. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. |
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