Atrazine 50% W.P. Herbicide

It is a herbicide which contains 50% W.P w/w atrazine active ingredient and valance adjuvants.

* Caution :- Toxic to aquatic organisms hence should not be used near water bodies, aquaculture or pisciculture.

Direction of Use

Plant Protection Equipment. Knapsack Sprayer, Cpmpression Knapsack Sprayer, Compression Knapsack Batery Sprayer with Flat Fan or Flood zet nozzle. CAUTION: It may be used with caution in the areas where the ground water level is high.

Time of Application

Maize : Immediately after transplanting (pre-emergence). Sugarcane: Pre-emergence on weed free soil.

Precaution

• Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animals food.
• Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
• Avoid inhalation the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind.
• Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying.
• Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
• Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.

Symptoms Of Poisoning

Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, convulsions, tremors, possibly coupled with diarrohoea may occur.

First Aid

• If swallowed, induce vomiting by tickling the back of throat. Repeat it until the vomitus is clear. Do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious.
• If clothing and skin are contaminated, remove the clothes and wash the contaminated skin with copious amount of soap and water.
• If eyes are contaiminated, flush with plenty of saline/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• If inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air.

Phytotoxicity

The product is not phytotoxic when used as per field recommendation.

Antidote

No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.

Disposal Of Used Container

• Packages shall be broken and burried away from habitation.
• The used packages shall not be left outside to prevent their re-use
• Packages or surplus materials and washing from the machines and containers should be disposed of in a safe manner as to prevent environmental water pollution

Storage Conditions

 

• The packages containing the materials shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles particularly articles of or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key depend upon the quantity and nature of the herbicide
• The rooms or premises meant for storing the herbicide shall be well built, dry, well-lit and ventialted and of sufficient dimensions to avoid concentration with vapour