ANSI-K62.99-1971-R1997.pdf

44-/3-J8 I I A N S I Kb2-77 71 m 072YL50 00077Lb I m ANSI K62.99-1971 I American National Standard common name for the pest control chemical methyl sulfanilylcarbamate “ as u I a m ” Approved January 4, 1971 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Secretariat: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1. Common Name: asulam 1 . 1 The word “asulam” (pronounced asLu- lam) has been accepted as the American Na- tional Standard Common Name for the chem- ical methyl sulfanilylcarbamate. 1 . 2 Acceptance signifies compliance with American National Standard Procedure for the Acceptance of an American National Standard Common Name for a Pest Control Chemical, K62.1-1968. 2. Use of Common Name 2 . 1 The common name applies to the 100 percent pure chemical. 2.2 Technical grades and formulations shall indicate the percentage of asulam present; for example, asulam - 95-97 percent minimum. 2.3 The Sponsor of the common name “as- ulam” has agreed to release and permit the use of the name “asulam” with respect to any product, whether or not manufactured or for- Name furnished upon request. mulated by it, which contains a pest control chemical conforming to the description set forth in this American Natiqnai Standard. 3. Limitations 3.1 Neither the American National Stan- dards Institute nor its committee guarantees or assumes any responsibility that use of this name in connection with this or any other chemical or product will not infringe on or conflict with any existing proprietary name, trademark, or trade name. Approval as an American National Standard Common Name constitutes recognition by the Standards In- stitute that a consensus exists within a repre- sentative committee, operating under In- stitute procedures and basing its recommen- dation on data submitted by a Sponsor, favor- ing consideration of the use of the name to designate the pest control chemical described herein by all interested persons. The informa- tion concerning the chemical and physical properties of the chemical is not a part of the standard but is provided solely as an aid to identification, and the Standards Institute does not guarantee its accuracy. National Standards Institute, Inc. Not for resale. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any form, electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the American National Standards Institute, Inc., i 1 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036. CAUTION NOTICE This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time The procedures of the Amercan National Standare Inste tute require that action be taken to reaffirm. revise. or withdraw this standard no later than five years from the date of publication Purchasen of Amercan National Siandards may receive current informalion on all standards by calling or writing the Amercan National Standards Institute Printed in USA Copyright 01971 by ANSI 5C371/100 American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018 Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Licensee=IHS Employees/1111111001, User=O'Connor, Maurice Not for Resale, 04/29/2007 10:52:01 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- A N S I Kh2.77 73 m 072q350 0007737 3 Appendix (This Appendix is not a part of American National Standard K62.99-1971, but is included for information purposes only.) asulam Physical and Chemical Properties Systematic name Empirical formula Molecular weight Structural formula Color Form - Odor . . Melting range Boiling range Specific gravity Solubility at 20-25OC Soluble Water Methanol Acetone Hydrocarbons Chlorinated hydrocarbons Stability methyl sulfanilylcarbamate CsHioN204S 230 H , N 0 SO,- NH - COOCH, - Pure white crystals crystals none 143-144OC decomp - 0.5 percent 28.0 percent 34.0 percent 2.0 percent Technical cream to buff powder crystalline none about 14OOC decomp - - Insoluble . Sparingly soluble in non-polar organic solvents. (2.0 percent Stable under normal conditions Proposed Uses Asulam is a systemic herbicide which may be taken into plants either through leaves or roots. The herbicide may be applied either postemergence or preemergence of weeds, since it has an effective residual life in soils of up to 10-12 weeks, depending on rate of use, rainfall, and to a more limited extent, soil type. _-I- + K62.99-1971 / Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Licensee=IHS Employees/1111111001, User=O'Connor, Maurice Not for Resale, 04/29/2007 10:52:01 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,-