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Product Name: Flurochloridone
Chemical Formula: C10H8Cl2FNO2
Chemical Family: Herbicide, Pyrrolidone derivative
Synonyms: Fluridone-1, Flurex, 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-fluoro-5-(methylamino)pyrrolidin-2,5-dione
CAS Number: 61213-25-0
Recommended Use: Selective pre-emergence herbicide for control of annual weeds in agriculture
Manufacturer: [Supplier information required]
Emergency contact: [Local emergency number required]
Classification: Hazardous chemical, meets GHS criteria for Acute Toxicity (oral, Category 4), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Sensitization (Category 1), Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Active Ingredient: Flurochloridone – 98%
Other Ingredients: Formulants, solvents, surfactants – 2%
Impurities: Not known to contribute additional risk in standard agricultural formulations
Note: No components classified as carcinogenic by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical help if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless told by a medical professional. Call poison control or doctor.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms: Eye irritation, skin redness, allergic reactions, mild digestive disturbances
Medical Advice: Provide product label or MSDS to attending physician. Treat symptomatically.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may cause contamination spread
Specific Hazards: May emit hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, and fluoride compounds with heat or fire
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Prevent runoff from entering drains, waterways, or soil
Explosion Data: No known explosion risk under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, and mask to avoid contact. Keep unprotected people away.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, watercourses, or soil. Notify authorities of large spills.
Clean-up Methods: Scoop up spilled material using non-sparking equipment and inert absorbent. Place residue in covered, labeled containers. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material is cleaned up.
Decontamination: Wash tools and exposed skin with soap and water.
Disposal: Collect waste for disposal according to local regulations.
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Wear protective clothing, eye protection, and gloves. Avoid formation of aerosols or dust. Do not handle near food, animal feed, or potable water supplies.
Storage: Store in original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible substances such as oxidizers, acids, and bases. Keep out of reach of children. Do not store near heat, sparks, or open flames. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
Other Precautions: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Occupational Exposure Limit: No established ACGIH or OSHA limits for Flurochloridone
Engineering Controls: Use fume hood or local exhaust to minimize airborne concentration
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), safety goggles, long-sleeved clothing, face shield as needed
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator in case of insufficient ventilation or high exposure
Environmental Precautions: Avoid product release into the environment during use and disposal.
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing, clean protective equipment before reuse.
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Mild chemical odor
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: (1% solution): About 7.0
Melting Point: 87-89°C
Boiling Point: Not determined (decomposes)
Flash Point: >110°C
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Not flammable under normal conditions
Vapor Pressure: Very low at 20°C
Vapor Density: Not determined
Solubility in Water: 49 mg/L (20°C)
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 2.2
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: >200°C
Viscosity: Not applicable for solids
Bulk Density: 0.3 – 0.5 g/cm³
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Possible Hazardous Reactions: No polymerization expected
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to high heat, direct sunlight, incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, other toxic gases upon burning or decomposition
Acute Toxicity (Oral): LD50 (Rat): 636 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Dermal): LD50 (Rat): >2000 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): LC50 (Rat): 1.1 mg/L (4-hr exposure, dust/mist)
Eye Irritation: Causes moderate to severe eye irritation in animal studies
Skin Irritation: Mild skin irritant, may cause allergic reactions with repeated exposure
Chronic Effects: Liver and kidney changes in lab animals at high concentrations in long-term tests
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, EPA, NTP
Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic in standard studies
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects at environmental levels
Sensitization: Possible skin sensitizer
Ecotoxicity – Fish: LC50 (Rainbow trout, 96h): 4.7 mg/L
Ecotoxicity – Daphnia: EC50 (48h): 3.6 mg/L
Algae: EC50 (72h): 0.56 mg/L
Avian Toxicity: LD50 (Bobwhite quail): >2000 mg/kg
Bees: LD50 (oral, 48h): >100 μg/bee (low hazard)
Environmental Fate: Moderate persistence in soil, half-life ranges from 30–90 days under field conditions. Limited mobility, may contaminate surface waters.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Moderate (log Kow 2.2)
Degradation: Breaks down by microbial action and photolysis. Some degradation products can be toxic to aquatic life.
Precautions: Avoid direct application to water or near desirable vegetation. Prevent drift and runoff.
Product Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, or international regulations. Unused or contaminated product should be handled as hazardous waste.
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse container and offer for recycling where available or puncture and dispose in a sanitary landfill. Do not reuse container.
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate or dispose of in secure landfill approved for pesticide waste.
Special Precautions: Prevent leaks and accidental releases. Do not allow product or rinsates to reach groundwater, surface water, or drains.
UN Number: 3077
UN Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Flurochloridone)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances)
Packing Group: III
Label: Miscellaneous dangerous goods 9, Environmental hazard
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers tightly closed, dry, and secure. Handle and store according to regulations for hazardous cargos.
Emergency Response Guide Number: 171
International Inventory Status: Listed on EU REACH, Australian AICS, Canadian DSL, US TSCA, Japanese ENCS
Registration: Registered as a pesticide in many countries, subject to specific local regulations
OSHA Status: Hazardous under OSHA criteria
EPA Status: Regulated pesticide; Reregistration Eligibility Decision available
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance, Section 313 not triggered
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D2B (Toxic material causing other toxic effects)
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Use, storage, and disposal governed by federal, state/provincial, and local laws.
Import/Export: Reportable under PIC (Rotterdam Convention) in some jurisdictions.
