Potential Exposure
A thiocarbamate herbicide. A potential
danger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation or
application of this carbamate herbicide which is used to
control weed seeds in the soil prior to sowing crops
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours
after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be
delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or
authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or
other inhalation therapyIf this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomi
Shipping
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9—Miscellaneous
hazardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Thiocarbamate esters are combustible.
They react violently with powerful oxidizers such as calcium hypochlorite. Poisonous gases are generated by the
thermal decomposition of thiocarbamate compounds, including carbon disulfide, oxides of sulfur, oxides of nitrogen,
hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methylamine. Many materials in this group slowly decompose in aqueous solution to
form carbon disulfide and methylamine or other amines.
Such decompositions are accelerated by acids. Flammable
gases are generated by the combination of thiocarbamates
with aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Thiocarbamates are
incompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides
Description
Butylate is a clear liquid with an aromaticodor. Molecular weight = 217.4; Specific gravity 5 0.94;Boiling point = 130C at 10 mmHg at 20C; Vaporpressure 5 1 3 10 2 3 mmHg. Low solubility in water; solubility5 44 mg/L
Chemical Properties
Butylate is a clear liquid with an aromatic
odor.
Definition
ChEBI: Butylate is a tertiary amine.
Agricultural Uses
Herbicide: Classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP) with
applications limited to corn fields. Not approved for use in
EU countries. A selective herbicide for use on field corn,
sweet corn, and popcorn to control grassy and broadleaf
weeds and seeds in the soil prior to sowing a crop. Often
applied in combination with atrazine and/or cyanazine.
Trade name
ANELDA PLUS®; ANELDAZIN®;
ANELIROX®; ATRA-BUTE®[C] Nov.1992;
BUTILATE®; GENATE®[C] August 1994; R-1910®[C]
Dec.1987; STAUFFER R-1910®[C] Dec.1987;
SUTAN®[C] Sept.1994; SUTAZINE®[C] Dec.1987;
TOMAHAWK®
Mechanism of action
Selective, systemic absorbed by roots and coleoptiles. Lipid synthesis inhibitor.
Synthesis
In the presence of secondary amine, ethyl mercaptan reacts with phosgene to yield ethyl mercaptan chloroformate, which is then reacted with diisobutylamine to synthesise butylate.
storage
Color Code—Green: General storage may be used.Prior to working with this chemical you should be trainedon its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closedcontainers in a cool, dry place.
