Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

LACTOFEN

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Selective herbicide for control of broad- leaved leaves in cereals, potatoes, soya beans,
rice and peanuts.

SYNONYMS

C19-H15-Cl-F3-N-O7, C19-H15-Cl-F3-N-O7, F3CC6H3(Cl)OC6H3(NO2)CO2CH(CH3)CO2C2H5, "benzoic
acid, 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitro-, 2-ethoxy-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl
ester", "benzoic acid, 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitro-, 2-ethoxy-1-
methyl-2-oxoethyl ester", "1'-(carboethoxy)ethyl 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-
2-nitrobenzoate", "1'-(carboethoxy)ethyl 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-
nitrobenzoate", "5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoic acid2-ethoxy-1-
methyl-2-oxoethyl ester", "5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoic acid2-
ethoxy-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester", Cobra, PPG-844, "diphenyl ether pesticide/ herbicide"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Chlorinated diphenyl ethers may produced skin irritation; systemic toxicitymay occur following absorption.  

INHALED

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  Although inhalation is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still produce health damage, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally confined to doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-  health).  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  Acute effects from inhalation of high vapor concentrations may be chest and nasal irritation with coughing, sneezing, headache and even nausea.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/eye contact and inhalation of generated dust.  Prolonged contact with chlorinated diphenyl ethers may cause skin irritation, weight loss and liver injury. Repeated absorption has produced liver damage in animals.