ICSC 0160 - GLYPHOSATE

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GLYPHOSATE	ICSC: 0160 (April 2005)
N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

CAS #: 1071-83-6

EC Number: 213-997-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust and mist.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from galvanized steel or unlined steel. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

GLYPHOSATE

ICSC: 0160

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and phosphorus oxides. Attacks iron and galvanized steel.	Formula: C₃H₈NO₅P / HOOCCH₂NHCH₂PO(OH)₂ Molecular mass: 169.1 Decomposes at <234°C Density: 1.7 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 1.2 Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.0

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and phosphorus oxides. Attacks iron and galvanized steel.

Formula: C₃H₈NO₅P / HOOCCH₂NHCH₂PO(OH)₂
Molecular mass: 169.1
Decomposes at <234°C
Density: 1.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 1.2
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.0

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly on spraying.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Sodium, potassium and amine salts are readily soluble in water. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi, N; R: 41-51/53; S: (2)-26-39-61

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