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MONSANTO COMPANY
Material Safety Data Sheet
Commercial Product
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
Lariat庐 Flowable Herbicide
EPA Reg. No.
524-329
Chemical name
Not applicable.
Synonyms
None.
Company
MONSANTO COMPANY, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63167
Telephone: 800-332-3111, Fax: 314-694-5557
Emergency numbers
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT Call CHEMTREC - Day
or Night: 1-800-424-9300 toll free in the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, or Virgin Islands. For calls
originating elsewhere: 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted).
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY - Day or Night: 314-694-4000 (collect calls accepted).
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient
2-chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide; {Alachlor}
6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine; {Atrazine}
Related atrazine compounds; {Related atrazine compounds}
Composition
COMPONENT CAS No. % by weight (approximate)
Alachlor as a component 27.2
Atrazine 1912-24-9 15.5
Related atrazine compounds 0.8
Monochlorobenzene 108-90-7 <=20
Emulsifier <=10
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 <=3
Water and minor formulating ingredients >=20 - <=35
The specific chemical identity is being withheld because it is trade secret information of Monsanto Company.
OSHA Status
This product is hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview
Appearance and odour (colour/form/odour): White - Whitish / Liquid / Solvent, Slight
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE due to oncogenicity of alachlor plus ground and surface water concerns
associated with atrazine.
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The use of this product may be hazardous to your health. This product contains alachlor, which has been
determined to cause tumours in laboratory animals.
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
Potential health effects
Likely routes of exposure
Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation
Eye contact, short term
May cause temporary eye irritation.
Skin contact, short term
May cause skin irritation.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in irritant dermatitis.
May cause allergic skin reaction.
Single ingestion
Harmful if swallowed.
Carcinogenicity
May cause cancer.
Refer to section 11 for toxicological and section 12 for environmental information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
Immediately flush with plenty of water.
Continue for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention from an eye specialist.
Skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing, wristwatch, jewellery.
Immediately wash affected skin with plenty of water.
Use soap if available.
Wash clothes and clean shoes before re-use.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
Get medical advice from a poison control center or doctor.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Immediately offer water to drink.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical advice from a poison control center or doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point
104 掳F Method: closed cup
Extinguishing media
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Recommended: Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unusual fire and explosion hazards
Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Environmental precautions: see section 6.
Hazardous products of combustion
Carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen chloride (HCl), nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Fire fighting equipment
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protection recommended in section 8.
Environmental precautions
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Minimise spread.
Contain spillage with sand bags or other means.
Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of rinse waters.
Methods for cleaning up
Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material.
Collect in containers for disposal.
Dig up heavily contaminated soil.
Refer to section 7 for types of containers.
Wash spill area with detergent and water.
Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
Handling
Only trained personnel should use this product.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Thoroughly clean equipment after use.
Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water ways when disposing of equipment rinse water.
Refer to section 13 for disposal of rinse water.
Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.
FOLLOW LABELLED WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.
DO NOT CUT, DRILL, GRIND OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS CONTAINER.
Storage
Minimum storage temperature: 40 掳F
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
Keep away from heat and flame.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
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Partial crystallization may occur on prolonged storage below the minimum storage temperature.
If frozen, place in warm room and shake frequently to put back into solution.
Minimum shelf life: 4 years.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne exposure limits
Components Exposure Guidelines
Alachlor as a component MWPEG (Monsanto Workplace Permissible Exposure Limit): 0.11 mg/m3
(TWA): 10 ppb (TWA)
TLV (ACGIH): No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
PEL (OSHA): No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Atrazine TLV (ACGIH): 5 mg/m3 (TWA)
PEL (OSHA): No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Related atrazine compounds No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Monochlorobenzene TLV (ACGIH): 10 ppm (TWA)
PEL (OSHA): 75 ppm (TWA)
Emulsifier No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Ethylene glycol TLV (ACGIH): 100 mg/m3 (ceiling): The exposure limit is for aerosol only.
Water and minor formulating No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
ingredients
Engineering controls
Provide local exhaust ventilation.
Have eye wash facilities immediately available at locations where eye contact can occur.
Have safety shower available at locations where skin contact can occur.
Eye protection
If there is potential for contact:
Wear chemical goggles.
Applicators and other handlers must wear eye protection.
Skin protection
Wear chemical resistant gloves.
If there is potential for contact:
Wear face shield.
Wear chemical resistant clothing/footwear.
Respiratory protection
If airborne exposure is excessive:
Wear respirator.
Full facepiece/hood/helmet respirator replaces need for chemical goggles.
Respiratory protection programs must comply with all local/regional/national regulations.
When recommended, consult manufacturer of personal protective equipment for the appropriate type of equipment
for a given application.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values
should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.
Colour/colour range: White - Whitish
Form: Liquid
Odour: Solvent, Slight
Flash point: 104 掳F Method: closed cup
Specific gravity: 1.1030 20 掳C / 15.6 掳C
Solubility: Water: Emulsifies.
Partition coefficient (log Pow): 3.3 (alachlor)
Partition coefficient (log Pow): 2.7 (atrazine)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.
Hazardous decomposition
Thermal decomposition: Hazardous products of combustion: see section 5.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This section is intended for use by toxicologists and other health professionals.
Data obtained on product, similar products and on components are summarized below.
Acute inhalation toxicity
Rat, LC50, 4 hours, aerosol: > 4.7 mg/L
Other effects: local effects, breathing difficulty
FIFRA category IV.
Practically non-toxic.
Maximum attainable concentration. Not hazardous for transportation.
Eye irritation
Rabbit, 6 animals, OECD 405 test:
Days to heal: 14
FIFRA category II.
Mutagenicity
Ames test(s):
Not mutagenic with and without metabolic activation.
Micronucleus test(s):
Not mutagenic.
Similar formulation
Acute oral toxicity
Rat, LD50: 4,400 mg/kg body weight
FIFRA category III.
Slightly toxic.
Acute dermal toxicity
Rabbit, LD50 (limit test): > 5,000 mg/kg body weight
Other effects: local effects
Practically non-toxic.
FIFRA category IV.
Skin irritation
Rat, 6 animals, OECD 404 test:
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Days to heal: > 14
Primary Irritation Index (PII): 4.1/8.0
Severe irritation.
FIFRA category II.
Alachlor
Mutagenicity
In vitro and in vivo mutagenicity test(s):
Not mutagenic on the basis of weight-of-evidence analysis.
Repeated dose toxicity
Rabbit, dermal, 21 days:
NOAEL toxicity: 1,000 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: pituitary
Other effects: organ weight change
Carcinogenicity
Rat, oral, 25 months:
NOEL tumour: 0.5 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 2.5 mg/kg body weight/day
Tumours: nose, stomach, thyroid
Target organs/systems: nose, eyes, liver
Other effects: histopathologic effects, blood biochemistry effects
Tumours not relevant for man based on mechanistic data.
Mouse, oral, 18 months:
NOEL tumour: 331 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 20 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: bone marrow, kidneys, liver
Other effects: decrease of body weight gain, organ weight change, histopathologic effects
No tumours.
Toxicity to reproduction/fertility
Rat, oral, 3 generations:
NOAEL toxicity: 10 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL reproduction: 30 mg/kg body weight
Target organs/systems in parents: kidneys
Other effects in parents: organ weight change
Other effects in pups: none
Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity
Rabbit, oral, 7 - 19 days of gestation:
NOEL toxicity: 100 mg/kg body weight
NOEL development: 150 mg/kg body weight
Other effects in mother animal: weight loss, decrease of food consumption
Developmental effects: none
EXPERIENCE WITH HUMAN EXPOSURE
Eye contact, short term, occupational:
Eye effects: irritation
Atrazine
Mutagenicity
Ames test(s):
Not mutagenic without metabolic activation.
In vivo chromosomal aberration test(s):
Not mutagenic.
In vitro DNA-repair test(s):
Not mutagenic.
Dominant lethal test(s):
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Not mutagenic.
Repeated dose toxicity
Rat, oral, 90 days:
NOAEL toxicity: 3.3 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: none
Other effects: decrease of body weight gain
Rabbit, dermal, 25 days:
NOAEL toxicity: 10 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: spleen
Other effects: decrease of food consumption, weight loss, organ weight change, haematological effects,
histopathologic effects, blood biochemistry effects
Carcinogenicity
Rat, oral, 24 months:
NOEL tumour: 0.45 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 3.5 mg/kg body weight/day
Tumours: mammary gland (adenocarcinoma)
Target organs/systems: eyes, kidneys, liver, mammary gland, prostate, skeletal muscle
Other effects: decrease of food consumption, weight loss, organ weight change, haematological effects,
histopathologic effects, blood biochemistry effects
Tumours only at or above MTD. Tumours not relevant for man based on mechanistic data.
Mouse, oral, 91 weeks:
NOEL tumour: ~ 400 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 43 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: heart
Other effects: decrease of food consumption, weight loss, organ weight change, histopathologic effects
Tumours not related to treatment.
Toxicity to reproduction/fertility
Rat, oral, 2 generations:
NOAEL toxicity: 50 mg/kg diet
NOAEL reproduction: 500 mg/kg diet
Target organs/systems in parents: none
Other effects in parents: decrease of body weight gain
Target organs/systems in pups: none
Other effects in pups: none
Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity
Rat, oral, 6 - 15 days of gestation:
NOAEL toxicity: 10 mg/kg body weight
NOAEL development: 10 mg/kg body weight
Other effects in mother animal: weight loss, decrease of body weight gain, decrease of survival
Developmental effects: weight loss, delayed ossification
Effects on offspring only observed with maternal toxicity.
Rabbit, oral, 7 - 19 days of gestation:
NOAEL toxicity: < 1 mg/kg body weight
NOAEL development: 1 mg/kg body weight
Other effects in mother animal: weight loss, decrease of survival
Developmental effects: weight loss, post-implantation loss, delayed ossification
Effects on offspring only observed with maternal toxicity.
Monochlorobenzene
Mutagenicity
In vivo mutagenicity test(s):
Not mutagenic.
Repeated dose toxicity
Rat, inhalation, 120 days:
NOAEL toxicity: < 75 ppm
Target organs/systems: liver
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Other effects: histopathologic effects, blood biochemistry effects
Carcinogenicity
Rat, oral, 103 weeks:
NOEL tumour: 60 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 60 mg/kg body weight/day
Tumours: liver (neoplasia)
Target organs/systems: liver
Mouse, oral, 103 weeks:
NOEL tumour: > 120 mg/kg body weight/day
NOAEL toxicity: 120 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: none
No tumours.
Toxicity to reproduction/fertility
Rat, inhalation, 2 generations:
NOAEL toxicity: 50 ppm
NOAEL reproduction: 450 ppm
Target organs/systems in parents: liver, kidneys
Other effects in parents: histopathologic effects
Target organs/systems in pups: none
Other effects in pups: none
Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity
Rabbit, inhalation, 6 - 18 days of gestation:
LOAEL toxicity: 590 ppm
NOAEL development: 590 ppm
Target organs/systems in mother animal: liver
Other effects in mother animal: organ weight change
Developmental effects: none
EXPERIENCE WITH HUMAN EXPOSURE
Skin contact, repeated, non occupational, occupational:
Skin effects: irritation
Eye contact, , non occupational, occupational:
Eye effects: irritation
Inhalation, excessive, non occupational, occupational:
Gastro-intestinal effects: nausea/vomiting
General/systemic effects: fatigue
Neurological effects: headache, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness, vertigo/dizziness, disturbance of level of
consciousness, convulsions
Ingestion, short term, intentional misuse, accidental misuse:
Respiratory effects: pneumonitis (aspiration)
Gastro-intestinal effects: abdominal pain, diarrhoea
Note: May cause effects similar to those described under Inhalation.
Ethylene glycol
EXPERIENCE WITH HUMAN EXPOSURE
Ingestion, excessive, intentional misuse:
Urological/renal effects: renal insufficiency (kidney failure), blood in urine (haematuria)
Cardiovascular effects: decreased blood pressure (hypotension)
General/systemic effects: disturbances of fluid and electrolyte regulation
Neurological effects: disturbance of level of consciousness
Laboratory effects - blood chemistry: acid-base disturbance (severe metabolic acidosis)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This section is intended for use by ecotoxicologists and other environmental specialists.
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Data obtained on product and components are summarized below.
Aquatic toxicity, fish
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC50: 5.4 mg/L
Moderately toxic.
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC50: 13 mg/L
Slightly toxic.
Aquatic toxicity, invertebrates
Water flea (Daphnia magna):
Acute toxicity, 48 hours, static, EC50: 34 mg/L
Slightly toxic.
Alachlor
Aquatic toxicity, algae/aquatic plants
Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, EC50: 2.9 碌g/L
Algistatic effect observed. Plant recovers when toxicant is removed.
Very highly toxic.
Diatom (Skeletonema costatum):
Acute toxicity, 120 hours, static, EC50: 0.21 mg/L
Highly toxic.
Duckweed (Lemna gibba):
Acute toxicity, 14 days, static, EC50: 2.3 碌g/L
Very highly toxic.
Blue-green algae (Anabaena sp.):
Acute toxicity, 120 hours, static, EC50: 19 mg/L
No more than slightly toxic.
Avian toxicity
Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus):
Acute oral toxicity, single dose, LD50: 1,536 mg/kg body weight
Slightly toxic.
Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,620 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,620 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Arthropod toxicity
Honey bee (Apis mellifera):
Contact, 48 hours, LD50: > 100 碌g/bee
Practically non-toxic.
Honey bee (Apis mellifera):
Oral, 48 hours, LD50: > 94 碌g/bee
Soil organism toxicity, invertebrates
Earthworm (Eisenia foetida):
Acute toxicity, 14 days, LC50: 387 mg/kg dry soil
Slightly toxic.
Bioaccumulation
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Whole fish: BCF: 11
Compound aged 30 days in soil before test start. Rapid depuration after end of exposure.
No significant bioaccumulation.
Hydrolysis
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25.00 掳C, pH 6:
0 % within 30 days
Photochemical degradation
Soil:
Half life: 144.4 days
Dissipation
Soil, aerobic:
Half life: 8 - 17 days
Koc: 131 - 192
Water, aerobic:
Half life: 15 days
Atrazine
Aquatic toxicity, algae/aquatic plants
Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, EC50: 4 - 130 碌g/L
Very highly toxic.
Duckweed (Lemna gibba):
Acute toxicity, 5 days, EC50: 170 碌g/L
Highly toxic.
Avian toxicity
Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,000 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,000 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos):
Acute oral toxicity, single dose, LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg body weight
Practically non-toxic.
Arthropod toxicity
Honey bee (Apis mellifera):
Contact, 48 hours, LD50: > 97 碌g/bee
Bioaccumulation
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Edible portion: BCF: 8
Rapid depuration after end of exposure.
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Whole fish: BCF: 15
Rapid depuration after end of exposure.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Excess product may be disposed of by agricultural use according to label instructions.
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available.
For other disposal, this product is classified as hazardous by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA), 40 CFR 261, due to its toxicity and ignitability characteristics.
Burn in a RCRA approved incinerator.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
Container
See the individual container label for disposal information.
Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.
Observe all labelled safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
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Empty packaging completely.
Triple or pressure rinse empty containers.
Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of rinse waters.
Rinsate may be disposed of by agricultural use according to label instructions.
Burn in proper incinerator.
Ensure packaging cannot be reused.
Store for collection by approved waste disposal service.
Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly
classify your shipment for transportation.
US DOT basic description and technical name
COMPOUND, WEED KILLING, LIQUID (chlorobenzene), COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, NA1993, III
Note
Applies to all bulk packages and to non-bulk packages which contain an RQ.
US DOT Reportable quantity
RQ Component RQ Minimum package size containing RQ
chlorobenzene 100 lb 600 lb
IMDG Code
Use description for chlorobenzene solution.
IATA/ICAO
Use description for chlorobenzene solution.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory
All components are on the US EPA's TSCA Inventory
OSHA Hazardous Components
Alachlor
Atrazine
Related atrazine compounds
Monochlorobenzene
Emulsifier
Ethylene glycol
SARA Title III Rules
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate, Delayed, Fire
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not applicable.
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s)
Alachlor, Atrazine, chlorobenzene, Ethylene glycol
CERCLA Reportable quantity
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RQ Component RQ Minimum package size containing RQ
chlorobenzene 100 lb 600 lb
Release of more than any reportable quantity to the environment in a 24 hour period requires notification to the
National Response Center (800-424-8802 or 202-426-2675).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information given here is not necessarily exhaustive but is representative of relevant, reliable data.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
Please consult supplier if further information is needed.
In this document the British spelling was applied.
|| Changes versus previous edition.
Health Flammability Instability Additional Markings
NFPA 2 2 1
0 = Minimal hazard, 1 = Slight hazard, 2 = Moderate hazard, 3 = Severe hazard, 4 = Extreme hazard
Full denomination of most frequently used acronyms. BCF (Bioconcentration Factor), BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical
Oxygen Demand), EC50 (50% effect concentration), ED50 (50% effect dose), I.M. (intramuscular), I.P. (intraperitoneal), I.V. (intravenous), Koc
(Soil adsorption coefficient), LC50 (50% lethality concentration), LD50 (50% lethality dose), LDLo (Lower limit of lethal dosage), LEL (Lower
Explosion Limit), LOAEC (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level), LOEC (Lowest
Observed Effect Concentration), LOEL (Lowest Observed Effect Level), MEL (Maximum Exposure limit), MTD (Maximum Tolerated Dose),
NOAEC (No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level), NOEC (No Observed Effect
Concentration), NOEL (No Observed Effect Level), OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit), PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit), PII (Primary
Irritation Index), Pow (Partition coefficient n-octanol/water), S.C. (subcutaneous), STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit), TLV-C (Threshold Limit
Value-Ceiling), TLV-TWA (Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average), UEL (Upper Explosion Limit)
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE
OR MODIFY THE EPA-APPROVED PRODUCT LABELING (attached to and accompanying the
product container). This MSDS provides important health, safety, and environmental information for
employers, employees, emergency responders and others handling large quantities of the product in
activities generally other than product use, while the labeling provides that information specifically for
product use in the ordinary course. Use, storage and disposal of pesticide products are regulated by
the EPA under the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
through the product labeling, and all necessary and appropriate precautionary, use, storage, and
disposal information is set forth on that labeling. It is a violation of federal law to use a pesticide
product in any manner not prescribed on the EPA-approved label.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are
presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, MONSANTO Company
makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the
condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for the
purposes prior to use. In no event will MONSANTO Company be responsible for damages of any
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