Asulam-sodium
Agent Name
Asulam-sodium
CAS Number
2302-17-2
Formula
C8-H10-N2-O4-S.Na
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Asulam sodium; Asulam, sodium salt; Asulox; Asulox, sodium salt; Methyl sulfanilylcarbamate, sodium salt; Sodium asulam; Carbamic acid, ((4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl)-, methyl ester, monosodium salt; Carbamic acid, ((4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl)-, methyl ester, monosodium salt (9CI); Carbamic acid, sulfanilyl-, methyl ester, monosodium salt; Sodium methyl ((4-aminophenyl)sulphonyl)carbamate; [ChemIDplus] Methyl((4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl)carbamate, sodium salt; [Bayer CropScience MSDS]
Category
Herbicides, Carbamate
Description
Formulated as soluble/concentrate liquid; [Reference #1] Brown odorless liquid; [Bayer CropScience MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as selective pre-emergence herbicide mainly on sugarcane; Also used on ornamentals, turf, and other non-crop land; [Reference #1]
Comments
The only registered product is the sodium salt; [Reference #1] An eye irritant; May causes skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Bayer CropScience MSDS] See "Asulam."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/m3/4hr
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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