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| Monsanto Company |
| Roundup is marketed by Scotts Co. |
| P.O. Box 5008 |
| San Ramon |
| CA |
| 94583 |
| 937-644-0011 |
| 800-225-2883 |
| 2007-02-07 |
| Products by this manufacturer |
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| The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
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Health Effects
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MSDS: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, see a doctor.
SKIN: No first aid procedures are required. As a precaution, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
INGESTION: If swallowed, immediately telephone a poison control center, emergency treatment center or a physician for advice. DO NOT make person vomit unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If medical advice cannot be obtained, then immediately take person and product container, with label, to an emergency treatment center.
INHALATION: Since this material is not expected to be an immediate inhalation problem, no first aid procedures are required. If respiratory discomfort or irritation occurs, move the person to fresh air. See a doctor if discomfort or irritation continues.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Medical Information: Call day or night, 1-800-225-2883
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From MSDS
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES OR CLOTHING
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: This substance is slightly irritating to the eyes. Eye contact may include discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred vision.
SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause skin irritation.
INGESTION: If swallowed, this product may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation.
INHALATION: If inhaled, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs. This substance may be irritating if inhaled.
COMMENTS HEALTH: Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this product. Occupational exposure to this material has not been reported to cause significant adverse health effects. However, swallowing of a similar, but more concentrated formulation, has been reported to produce gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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From MSDS
No known chronic effects.
TERATOGENICITY: GLYPHOSATE: No evidence of teratogenic effects.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN: GLYPHOSATE: No evidence of adverse reproductive effects.
MUTAGENICITY: GLYPHOSATE: Glyphosate has not produced any genetic changes in various mutagenicity tests involving animals and animal or bacterial cells.
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From MSDS
CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS: GLYPHOSATE: Glyphosate is not considered to be a carcinogen. Glyphosate did not produce tumors in any of the long-term toxicology studies. EPA has classified glyphosate in category "E" (Evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans).
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
| 1995-09-12 |
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Handling/Disposal
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From MSDS
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep pesticide in original container. For containers larger then 24 oz.: Place sprayer nozzle under handle on container so the sprayer is not below level of contents of container to prevent leakage. Store in a secure, preferably locked, storage area. Protect container from freezing.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
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From MSDS
Securely wrap partially filled or empty container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Do not reuse container.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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