=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:AATRAX 80W
NIIN:00-890-1869
MSDS Number: BFTYY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CIBA-GEIGY CORP., AGRICULTURAL DIV.
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-292-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481
CAGE:EO102
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV.
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Phone:800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481
CAGE:8K340
Company:CIBA-GEIGY CORP. PLASTICS & ADDITIVES DIV
Address:THREE SKYLINE DRIVE
Box:18300
City:HAWTHORNE
ZIP:10532
Country:US
CAGE:EO102

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ATRAZINE
CAS:1912-24-9
RTECS #:XY5600000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) = 2,900 MG/KG BODY WT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN
    IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, SLIGHTLY TOXIC. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO LOW
    LEVELS OF ATRAZINE IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE A NY CHRONIC ILL EFFECTS
    IN HUMANS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS KNOWN TO CAUSE SILICOSIS &
    PULMONARY FIBROSIS IN HUMANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ATRAZINE IS NOT A MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. THE CARRIER AND SEVERAL ADDITIONAL
    COMPONENTS ARE REPORTED BY THE MANUFACTURERS TO BE NUISANCE DUSTS.
    PROLONGED BREATHING OF EX CESSIVE DUST MAY AFFECT LUNG FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HYPERSENSITIVITY TO
    ATRAZINE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT. INDIVIDUALS WITH
    ALLERGIC HISTORY, PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS OR PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS SHOULD USE CARE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF POISONING IS SUSPECTED, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYUSICIAN,
    HOSPITAL OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE CPR IF NECESSARY. EYE: IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER  FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF
    SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INGESTION:
    GIVE 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK AND INDUCE VOMITING IF
    CONSCIOUS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE NONESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA TO
    PREVENT HUMAN EXPOSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE PRODUCT PRESENTS A POSSIBLE DUST
    EXPLOSION HAZARD AND UPON DECOMPOSITION RELEASES FLAMMABLE GAS. IT
    IS NOT SHOCK SENSITIVE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & NIOSH-APPROVED
    FULL FACEMASK CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE & PESTICIDE PREFILTER. SMALL SPILLS: ABSORB WITH INERT
    MATERIAL. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN  WASTE CONTAINER. WASH RESIDUE WITH
    SOAP & WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED SECURE AREA
    OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. DO NOT STORE
    FOOD, BEVERAGES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN AREA.
Other Precautions:PREVENT EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USAGE, AND COSMETIC
    APPLICATION IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO THE
    MATERIAL. ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACE MASK CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND PESTICIDE
    PREFILTER.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL(GENERAL) AND LOCAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WATERPROOF BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG
    PANTS AND HAT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. AVOID SKIN CONTACT & BREATHING
    MISTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SAFE HANDLING OF AATREX 80W SHOULD BE REFERRED
    TO CIBA-GEIGY CORP. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & COMPLIANCE, (919)
    292-7100.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T5
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:1.19
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREYISH BROWN POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE,
    HYDROGEN CYANIDE, OR ACETONITRILE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT REUSE PRODUCT CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF
    PRODUCT CONTAINERS, WASTE CONTAINERS, AND RESIDUES ACCORDING TO
    LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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