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Metam-Sodium
         
 
CHEMICAL NAME: Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate.
CAS NO.: 137-42-8
CLASS:  
PROPERTIES: White crystalline solid, with pungent rotten egg odor. Moderately soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in most organic solvents
ACTION: Fumigant, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, nematicide
USE: Soil disinfectant for soil fungi, nematodes, soil insects (wireworms, centipedes). Controls germinating weeds. Field area or row application by soil injection or sprinkler injection. Treatment of seed or plant beds and treatment of potting soil by different methods. Penetration and effectiveness is improved by water seal. For use on mint, peanuts, potatoes, small grains, tobacco, and tree fruits
FORMULATIONS: Soluble concentrates, aqueous solutions
SOLUBILITY (IN WATER): 722 g/l at 20ˇăC
TOXICITY: (Rat): Oral LD50 1891 mg/kg (male); 1928 mg/kg (female). (Rabbit): Dermal LD50 >3074 mg/kg; slight skin, mild eye irritant.
TOXICITY CLASS: I
HANDLING/STORAGE CAUTIONS: Stable in concentrated solution; unstable on dilution. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled, irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Keep children and pets out of treated areas until treatment is complete and pesticide has dissipated. Material must be handled outdoors and inhalation must be prevented.
   
         
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