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Herbicide.

Amber liquid.

Slightly water soluble.

Corrosive to steel. .

Flash point data for ALLIDOCHLOR are not available. ALLIDOCHLOR is probably not flammable.

Acetamide, and organochlorine herbicide, primarily used to control weeds growing in onion crops. Used as a preemergence and postemergence control for most annual grasses and broadleaf weeds on corn, sorghum, lima beans, snap beans, soybeans, cabbage, peas for canning, celery, onions and some fruits and ornamentals. There are no products registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency revoked all tolerances on July 21, 1999. There are 25 manufacturers worldwide with 6 located in the U.S.

Speed in removing material from eyes and skin is of extreme importance. Eyes: Contact can cause dangerous amounts of these chemicals to be quickly absorbed through the mucous membrane into the bloodstream. Directly, irrigate with large amounts of plain, tepid water or saline for 20 minutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. During this time, remove contact lenses, if easily removable without additional trauma to the eye. Get medical aid immediately. Have physician check for possible delayed damage. Skin: Get medical aid. Dermal contact can cause dangerous amounts of these chemicals to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Wearing the appropriate PPE equipment and respirator for organochlorine pesticides, immediately flush exposed skin, hair, and under nails with plain, running, tepid water for 20 minutes, then wash twice with mild soap. Shampoo hair promptly if contaminated; protect eyes. Do not scrub skin or hair, since this can increase absorption through the skin. Rinse thoroughly with water. Victims who are able and cooperative may assist with their own decontamination. Remove and doublebag contaminated clothing and personal belongings. Leather absorbs many organochlorines; therefore, items such as leather shoes, gloves, and belts should be discarded. If the skin is swollen or inflamed, cool affected areas with cold compresses. Ingestion: Call poison control. Loosen all clothing. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. In cases of ingestion, Do not induce vomiting ; the patient is at risk of CNS depression or seizures, which may lead to pulmonary aspiration during vomiting. If the victim is conscious and able to swallow, administer an aqueous slurry of activated charcoal at 1 g/kg (usual adult dose 60 90 g, child dose 25 50 g). A soda can and straw may be of assistance when offering charcoal to a child. The efficacy of activated charcoal for some organochlorine poisoning (such as chlordane) is uncertain. If victim is UNCONSCIO United States OR HAVING CONVULSIONS, do nothing except keep victim warm. In some cases you may be specifically instructed by Poison Control to induce vomiting by way of 2 tablespoons of syrup of ipecac (adult) washed down with a cup of water. Do NOT give activated charcoal before or with ipecac syrup. Inhalation: Get medical aid. Do not contaminate yourself. Wearing the appropriate PPE equipment andrespirator for organochlorine pesticides, immediately remove the victim from the contaminated area to fresh air. For inhalation exposures, monitor for respiratory distress. If the victim is not breathing, administer artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If cough or breathing difficulty develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. If breathing is difficult, administer 100% humidified supplemental oxygen through bag/mask apparatus until medical help arrives. Do not leave victim unattended

UN2996 Organochlorine pesticides, liquid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN2902 Pesticide, liquid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required

Oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); strong acids. Slowly hydrolyzes in water, releasing ammonia and forming acetate salts. Compounds of the carboxyl group react with all bases, both inorganic and organic (i.e., amines) releasing substantial heat, water and a salt that may be harmful. Incompatible with arsenic compounds (releases hydrogen cyanide gas), diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides (releasing heat, toxic, and possibly flammable gases), thiosulfates and dithionites (releasing hydrogen sulfate and oxides of sulfur).

Amber liquid or granules.Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, hexane, and xylene.

An oily, amber liquid. Slightly irritating odor

Organochlorines may be completely dechlorinated by sodium in isopropyl alcohol. The UN Recommends incineration methods for disposal of organochlorines. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

Toxic by ingestion. Dry formulations are irritating to eyes and skin.

Plant. Allidochlor is translocated in plants to chloroacetic acid and diallylamine. The diallylamine is further transformed to carbon dioxide. The acid undergoes further degradation to glycollic acid which breaks down to glyoxalic acid. Glyoxalic acid undergoes further degradation to give formic acid, glycine and carbon dioxide (Cremlyn, 1991)
Chemical/Physical. Emits very toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides and chlorine when heated to decomposition (Sax and Lewis, 1987).