Fomesafen Chemical Properties

Melting point:

220-221°C

Density 

1.7075 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5660 (estimate)

storage temp. 

0-6°C

pka

23-25(at 25℃)

form 

neat

BRN 

8165046

CAS DataBase Reference

72178-02-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Fomesafen (72178-02-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

Safety Statements 

2

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

CV2475000

HS Code 

29350090

Hazardous Substances Data

72178-02-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in male, female rats (mg/kg): 1250-2000, 1600; LC50 (48, 96 hr.) in rainbow trout and bluegill (mg/l): 830, 680, 6740, 6030 (Colby)

MSDS

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Fomesafen Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White crystalline solid or powder.

General Description

White crystalline solid. Used as an herbicide.

Reactivity Profile

Fomesafen is incompatible with acids.

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide: After July 25, 2003, flumesafen was not permitted in many countries to be used as an active ingredient on crops except to control weeds in soybean crops, and white, kidney and snap beans. Not approved for use in EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S.

Trade name

BAS 530 04®; FASTER®; FLEX®; FLEXSTAR; FOMESAFEN® SODIUM; PP 021®; REFLEX®; REFLEX® 2LC Herbicide (sodium salt); TORNADO®[C]; TWISTE®[C]; TYPHOON®

Potential Exposure

Chlorophenoxy herbicide. After July 25, 2003, flumesafen was not permitted in many countries to be used as an active ingredient on crops except to con trol weeds in soybean crops, and white, kidney and snap beans. Limited use allowed in some European countries. Incompatibilities: Slowly hydrolyzes in water, releasing ammonia and forming acetate salts.

Shipping

UN2588 Pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Waste Disposal

Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Dispose of waste material as a hazardous waste in a landfill approved and licensed for the disposal of pesti cides. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Incineration with effluent gas scrubbing is recommended. Containers must be disposed of properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

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