pretilachlor 50% EC is a selective pre-emergence broad-spectrum herbicide for the control of annual grasses, sedges, and broad-leaved weeds in Transplant Rice. * Caution: The product is irritant to the skin and eyes, hence contact with skin and eyes should be avoided.
Measure out required of the product and mix it well with a small quantity of water as specified with thorough agitation for high-volume application through a knapsack sprayer with a flat fan/ flood jet nozzle. Manner and time of application: Within 5 days after transplanting Purpose: for agricultural use Re-entry period: As soon as the spray dries up in the crops
1. keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers, and animal food. 2. avoid contact with mouth, eyes, and skin. 3. avoid inhalation of the spray mist. spray in the direction of the wind. 4 . wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying. 5. do not smoke, drink, eat or chew anything while spraying. 6. wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.
headache, lethargy, giddiness, nervousness, nausea, and vomiting, may occur.
1. the packages containing the herbicide shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles, particularly articles of food, or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key depending upon the quantity and nature of the herbicide 2. the rooms or premises meant for storing the herbicide shall be well built dry, and well-lit. and ventilated and of sufficient dimension to avoid contamination with vapor.
FIRST AID: 1. if swallowed, induce vomiting by tickling the back of the throat. repeat it until the vomitus is clear. do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious. 2. if clothing and skin are contaminated, remove the clothes and wash the contaminated skin with a copious amount of soap and water. 3. if eyes are contaminated, flush with plenty of salines/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes. 4. if inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air.
Antidote: no specific antidote is known. treat symptomatically.