Methyl O-(4-amino-3,5-dichloro-6-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)acetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or is
having convulsions.

Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. The decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be made by a physician.

Eye Contact - Irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes.

Skin Contact - Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Consult a physician.

Note to Physician - No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgement of physician in response to symptoms of patient.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media - Water fog or fine spray. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical fire extinguishers.

Hazardous Combustion Products - During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/ or irritating.

Protection of Firefighters - Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional Information - DO NOT USE WATER JET. Dust explosion hazard may result from forceful application of fire extinguishing agents. Keep containers cool by spraying with water. Contain runoff to prevent entry into water or drainage systems.

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions - Wear appropriate safety clothing and eye/face protection (see Section 8).

Environmental Precautions - Do not wash into sewers or into any body of water. Advise water authority if spillage has entered water course or drainage system.

Methods of Cleaning Up - Collect all waste material and place in closable marked containers. For large spills, barricade area and consult manufacturer. If further assistance is required, telephone the emergency contact number.

Handling and storage

Risk Management Measures: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH Regulation Article 18(4) for transported intermediates and ECHA Guidance on Intermediates, version 2-December 2010 (Reference: ECHA-2010-G-17-EN). The substance is used only in one site in the EU, with the Importer and the User being the same legal entity. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at the use site.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Risk Management Measures: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH Regulation Article 18(4) for transported intermediates and ECHA Guidance on Intermediates, version 2-December 2010 (Reference: ECHA-2010-G-17-EN). The substance is used only in one site in the EU, with the Importer and the User being the same legal entity. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at the use site.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability - Is stable under normal storage conditions.

Conditions to Avoid - Avoid extremes of temperature.

Materials to Avoid - Strong basic, acidic or oxidising materials.

Hazardous Decomposition Products - None under normal conditions of storage and use.

Disposal considerations

Toxic to fish. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Wash out thoroughly. Container and washings must be disposed of safely and in accordance with applicable regulations. The preferred options are to send to licensed reclaimer or to permitted incinerators. Do not re-use container for any purpose.