After hydrolysis, dilute and dispose of via the sewage system. Pdf the effects of the herbicide atrazine on freshwater snails. See label for list of crops atrazine 4l can be used on. Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that can be applied before and after planting to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. 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. Atrazine ingredients used in pesticide products us epa. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter ground water which may be used as drinking water. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of unauthorised persons, children and animals. Buy high purity atrazine analytical standards from chem service inc. Resultant average persistence at recommended rates. 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. Safety data sheet atrazine 90df page 1 of 8 atrazine 90df herbicide product name. Atrazine 900 wdg msds arysta lifescience south africa.
Drexel chemical company 1700 channel avenue memphis, tn 38106 identifiers. Atrazine can travel seep or leach through soil and can enter groundwater which may be used as drinking water. Hiyield atrazine weed killer in the event or a medical or chemical emergency contact chemtel, inc. See product label for complete list of uses and use sites. Atrazine is highly persistent in soil and is leached directly from the soil into groundwater, surface water, and drinking water. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous vapours hydrogen chloride and toxic oxides of nitrogen, mists or other products of combustion. Herbicides in this category include atrazine, callisto. Impacts of the atrazine rule on water quality in wisconsin. In addition, there is a perapplication maximum of no more than 1. 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. Epa, pesticide product label, drexel atrazine 4l, 09. Analysis of atrazine in drinking water at the ppb level. Agricultural herbicide for control of weeds and grasses. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1 of 2.
Atrazine applications for corn are restricted to a maximum of 2. Agricultural herbicide for use as described on the product label. Safety data sheet drexel atrazine 4l section 1 cdms. 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. This product may be applied before or after weeds emerge. Refer to the product label for full use instructions. If common ragweed is a problem add an additional pint of atrazine to the lumax ez.
Atrazine usually lasts about 4 months at the surface and 2 months at deeper sites agroecosystems 73. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the type and amount of exposure. The occupational safety and health administrations osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. It is primarily used in agriculture with the greatest use on corn, sorghum, and sugarcane. Critical evaluation and was translated into a consumeroriented fact sheet in 1999. The risk of damage to other vegetation from spray drift is increased with the use of atrazine 480 in an oilwater emulsion. Despite its frequent presence as a wellwater contaminant, the u. Comply with any local legislation applying to waste disposal. Chemical hydrolysis, followed by degradation by soil microorganisms, accounts for most of the breakdown of atrazine. 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. 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. Environmental impacts of restricting the herbicide atrazine in the. 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. Addition of organic material increases the rate of hydrolysis.
The studies indicate that atrazine and det are able to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to its more active reduced forms. For the control of sorghum, maize, sweet corn, saccaline, broom millet, sugar cane and non crop situations. Sa50 atrazine 4l material safety data sheet page 1. Herbicide strengths half life days carryover potential 2,4. Atrazine 4l may be applied before or after weeds emerge. Epa, pesticide product label, drexel atrazine 4l, 09292005. Drexel atrazine 90df herbicide epa reg no 19776 cas no. On light sandy soil, pre grass herbicides can stunt swco, especially early in season dual, lasso, outlook, prowl 2. According to the cornell cooperative extension of suffolk county cce of sc 2014 pesticide usage. 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. 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. Atrazine 500 sc arysta lifescience southern africa. Reducing risks to groundwater from use in sweet corn practical approaches for users introduction.
Decision documents for atrazine combined pdf document consists of the following. Page 16 safety data sheet according to whs regulations printing date 12. Background information for atrazine and deethylatrazine. A pesticide information project of cooperative extension offices of cornell university. The inhibition of metabolism of testosterone to its more active forms by atrazine indicates an antiandrogenic effect of atrazine which may result in. Atrazine is a commonly used herbicide, which belongs to the triazine class of herbicides. Section 2 hazards identification statement of hazardous nature this product is classified as. Safety data sheet atrazine 90df herbicide section 1. Pounds active ingredient of atrazine cornell university. If, however, you want to use atrazine 500 sc first consult the representative of the firm.
Atrazine can persist for longer than 12 months under dry or cold conditions. The site of action for bicyclopyrone is hppd inhibitor group 27, like callisto. At 64d after application, atrazine decomposed twice as fast in the presence of organic matter as without. According to the cornell cooperative extension of suffolk county cce.
Environmental protection agency concluded it was unlikely to be a carcinogenic hazard to humans. Atrazine is relatively stable and characterized by high mobility in some soils and should not be buried in dump sites, landfills, etc. Acuron is a combination of duall ii magnum, atrazine, callisto, and bicyclopyrone brand new active ingredient. Material safety data sheet malathion sc211768 section 1chemical. Fmcatra9001 section 1 identification of the material and supplier product name.
Atrazine 4l herbicide controls many annual and broadleaf grass weeds. 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. This material safety data sheet is offered pursuant to oshas hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. Cornell university program on breast cancer and environmental risk factors. 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. Atrazine herbicide is used in crops such as corn and sugarcane. Atrazine sc page 1 of 5 material safety data sheet issued by. Example of storage data sheet from a pesticide vendor. Atrazine is a member of the triazine chemical class, which includes simazine and propazine. 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. The targeted pesticides as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors mdpi. 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.
Accidental release measures contain spill and collect, as appropriate. 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. Atrazine chemical name 2chloro4ethylamino6isopropylamino1,3,5triazine, cas no. Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Material safety data sheet atrazine 50% wp page 6 of 7 process. Introduction simazine is a selective triazine herbicide. Atrazine 4l herbicide will control most annual broadleaf and grass weeds in corn, sorghum, sugarcane and certain other crops as specifiedon this label. Fill half the spray tank with clean water, add the required amount of atrazine 500 sc. Chronic toxicity of atrazine to selected aquatic inver tebrates and. It also has lawn care uses, like for golf courses and residential lawns as a weed killer. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if available. Pdf atrazine has been shown to affect freshwater snails from the subcellular to community. In experimental animals and humans, atrazine is metabolized by atsdr 2003. 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.
Some of the classifications on this sds are not the same as the. The percent of administered radiolabel excreted in urine during 96 hours after oral dosing of rats with. The residual activity of atrazine in soil at selective rates for specific soil types is such that most. The labels for products containing atrazine contain the epa groundwater label advisory statement. 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 has no effect on soil microorganisms and does not.
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