MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WWW.GREENBOOK.NET 1
DuPont
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and
DUPONT BREAKFREE 鈥? Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short
gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact
HERBICIDE pants.
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then con-
鈥? Chemical-resistant gloves made of any water -
tinue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doc-
M0000664 proof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl
tor for treatment advice.
Revised 14-NOV-2006 chloride.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doc-
鈥? Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks.
tor immediately for treatment advice. Do not induce
CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY
鈥? Protective eyewear.
vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control cen-
IDENTIFICATION
鈥? Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead expo-
ter or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
Material Identification sure.
unconscious person.
鈥淒uPont,鈥? 鈥淏REAKFREE鈥? are trademarks of DuPont. 鈥? Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equip-
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is
Tradenames and Synonyms ment, mixing, or loading.
not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
DPX-A3049 EC Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if
ACETOCHLOR have been drenched or heavily contaminated with
possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for fur -
Company Identification this product鈥檚 concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow
ther treatment advice.
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintaining
Have the product container or label with you when
DuPont PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use deter-
calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
1007 Market Street gent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately
treatment. You may also contact 1-800-441-3637 for
WILMINGTON, DE 19898 from other laundry.
emergency medical treatment infor mation.
PHONE NUMBERS PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES per mitted under the Worker Protection Standard and
Product Infor mation: 1-800-441-7515
that involves contact with anything that has been
Transport Emergency: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 Flammable Properties
treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is:
Medical Emergency: 1-800-441-3637 (outside of U.S. FIRE AND EXPLOSION:
302-774-1000) 鈥? Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short
Flash Point (Test Method): 165.2掳F (74掳C)
pants.
Method Use: TCC
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 鈥? Chemical-resistant gloves made of any water -
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY
proof material.
Components HAZARDS: If heated above the flashpoint, heavy
鈥? Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks.
vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition
Material CAS Number %
鈥? Protective eyewear.
sources and flash back.
ACETOCHLOR 34256-82-1 70.9
鈥? Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead expo-
Extinguishing Media
2-Chloro-2'methyl-6'-ethyl-N-
sure.
Water Fog, 鈥淎lcohol鈥? Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical.
ethoxymethylacetanilide
Exposure Guidelines
Fire Fighting Instructions
INERT INGREDIENTS, INCLUDING: 29.1
Applicable Exposure Limits
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Dichlormid 37764-25-3
Aromatic 100
and full protective equipment.
Aromatic 100 64742-95-6
PEL (OSHA): None Established
*Xylene 1330-20-7
TLV (ACGIH): None Established
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
*1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6
AEL * (DuPont): 50 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA
*Cumene 98-82-8 Safeguards (Personnel)
Xylene
Ethyltoluene 25550-14-5
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and
PEL (OSHA): 100 ppm, 435 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections before pro-
* Disclosure as a toxic chemical is required under TLV (ACGIH):
ceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments 100 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part STEL 150 ppm, A4
Spill Clean Up
372. AEL * (DuPont):
In case of spill or leak on floor or paved surfaces,
100 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION soak up with ver miculite, earth, or synthetic absor-
150 ppm, 15 minute TWA
bent.
Emergency Overview 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Warning! Causes substantial but temporary eye irri- PEL (OSHA): 25 ppm, 125 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
HANDLING AND STORAGE
tation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed TLV (ACGIH): 25 ppm, 123 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
Handling (Personnel)
through skin. Do not get on skin, in eyes, or on cloth- AEL * (DuPont): None Established
Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Do not store or con-
ing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Cumene
sume food, drink or tobacco in areas where they may
Potential Health Effects PEL (OSHA): 50 ppm, 245 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, Skin
become contaminated with this material.
Based on components, skin contact with Breakfree TLV (ACGIH): 50 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA
USERS SHOULD: Wash hands before eating, drink-
may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash. AEL * (DuPont): None Established
ing, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
Atrazine has been infrequently associated with skin * AEL is DuPont鈥檚 Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside.
sensitization in humans. governmentally imposed occupational exposure lim-
Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Based on components, eye contact with Breakfree its which are lower than the AEL are in effect, such
Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod-
may cause eye irritation with discomfort, tear ing, or limits shall take precedence.
uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As
blurring of vision.
soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into
An ingestion hazard is aspiration (liquid enter ing the PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
clean clothing.
lungs during ingestion or vomiting) which may result
Physical Data
Handling (Physical Aspects)
in 鈥渃hemical pneumonia.鈥? Symptoms include cough-
Appearance: Dark amber to pur ple liquid
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat,
ing, gasping, choking, shortness of breath, bluish dis-
Odor: Aromatic
sparks and flames.
coloration of the skin, rapid breathing and heart rate,
Boiling Point: Not deter mined
Storage
and fever. Ingestion of large amounts may cause irri-
Specific Gravity: 1.1086 g/mL @ 25掳C
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage.
tation of the mouth and stomach with nonspecific dis-
Density @68掳F (20掳C): 9.199 lbs/gal
Store in original container only. Keep container
comfort, such as nausea, or weakness; or gastroin-
pH: 6
closed when not in use. Do not store near food or
testinal irritation abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
Viscosity @68掳F (20掳C): 50 cP
feed. In case of spill or leak on floor or paved sur-
and diarrhea; or central nervous system depression.
Solubility in water: Emulsifiable
faces, soak up with ver miculite, earth, or synthetic
Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respira-
absorbent.
tory passages, with coughing and discomfort; tempo- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
rary ner vous system depression with anaesthetic
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTEC- Chemical Stability
effects such as dizziness, headache, confusion,
TION Stable at nor mal conditions.
incoordination, and loss of consciousness.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Carcinogenicity Information Engineering Controls
Incompatability: Oxidizing agents
None of the components present in this material at When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs,
Decomposition
concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements
Hazardous Decomposition Products: If product is
listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcino- listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for
involved in a fire, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
gen. agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the
hydrogen chloride, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur diox-
handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modi-
FIRST AID MEASURES ide may be formed.
fied as specified in the WPS.
Polymerization
First Aid Personal Protective Equipment
Polymerization will not occur.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated Some of the materials that are chemical-resistant to
clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water this product are listed below. If you want more
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doc- options, follow the instructions for Category A on an
tor for treatment advice. EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Animal Data
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For Bulk Domestic Shipments by Land, Rail, or Ves-
Breakfree
sel: Combustible liquid, N.O.S. (contains Naptha sol-
Oral LD50: 1942 mg/kg in male rats
vent), Combustible liquid, NA 1993, PG III
Oral LD50: 1426 mg/kg in female rats
Skin Absorption LD50: > 2240 mg/kg in rats
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inhalation 4 hour LC50: > 2.10 mg/L in rats
U.S. Federal Regulations
Aromatic 100 has caused birth effects in animals but
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS
only at mater nally toxic dose levels. Animal data for
311, 312
xylene show developmental effects only at or near
Acute: Yes
levels producing other toxic effects in the adult ani-
Chronic: Yes
mal. In animals, trimethylbenzene has been toxic to
Fire: No
the fetus at doses non-toxic to the mother. Aromatic
Reactivity: No
100 and trimethylbenzene caused reproductive
In the United States this product is regulated by the
effects in animals only at doses that produced signifi-
US Environmental Protection Agency under the Fed-
cant toxicity to the adult animal. Dichlormid did not
eral Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. It is a
interfere with reproduction in animal studies.
violation of federal law to use this product in a manner
ACETOCHLOR
inconsistent with its labeling.
A 3-month feeding study in rats caused body weight
EPA Reg. No. 352-722
loss and decreased food consumption. The no-
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
observable-effect-level was 40 mg/kg.
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (CAS 95-63-6), 1.5%
Acetochlor has produced tumors in some laboratory
State Regulations (U.S.)
animals. Tests in animals indicate developmental tox-
Califor nia Prop 65:
icity but only at mater nally toxic dose level. Reproduc-
This product contains the chemical Acetochlor,
tion toxicity was only observed with mater nal toxicity.
known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer.
Acetochlor is not mutagenic based on the weight of
evidence; it was negative in some tests and positive
OTHER INFORMATION
in others.
NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION NFPA Rating
Health: 2
Ecotoxicological Information
Flammability: 2
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
Reactivity: 0
ACETOCHLOR
96 hour LC50 - Bluegill sunfish: 1.3 mg/L.
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates
96 hour LC50 - Rainbow trout: 0.36 - 1.2 mg/L.
only to the specific material designated herein and
48 hour LC50 - Daphnia magna: 8.6 - 16 mg/L
does not relate to use in combination with any other
AVIAN TOXICITY:
material or in any process.
Acetochlor Responsibility for MSDS: DuPont Crop Protection
Acute LD50 is 501 to 2000 mg/kg: Slightly toxic to Address: Wilmington, DE 19898
birds Telephone: 1-888-638-7668
Dietary LC50 is > 5000 mg/kg: practically non-toxic This infor mation is based upon technical infor mation
AQUATIC TOXICITY: believed to be reliable. It is subject to revision as addi-
Dichlormid tional knowledge and experience is gained.
LC50 or EC50 is > 100 mg/L in most sensitive tested The MSDS for mat adheres to the standards and reg-
AQUATIC TOXICITY: ulatory requirements of the United States and may
not meet regulatory requirements in other countries.
Aromatic 100
VID 12.22.06
LC50 or EC50 is 1 to 10 mg/L in most sensitive tested
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Do not reuse
empty container.
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of
excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a viola-
tion of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be dis-
posed of by use according to label instructions, con-
tact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
Agency or the Hazardous Waste Representative at
the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to
water, or to areas where surface water is present or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do
not contaminate water when disposing of equipment
washwaters.
Container Disposal
Triple rinse (or equivalent); then offer for recycling or
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sani-
tary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by State
and local author ities, by burning. If burned, stay out of
smoke.
For Bulk and Mini-Bulk Container Disposal and Refill-
ing, refer to the product label for instructions and
additional precautions.
Do not refill or transport damaged or leaking contain-
ers.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR
DRINKING WATER!
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Information
DOT:
For Non-bulk Shipments: Material is not regulated for
transpor tation.
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