Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
POP 鈥? Ethephon MSDS No.: POP
Revision Date: 8/02
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product/Chemical Name: POP 鈥? Ethephon
Chemical Formulation: C2H6ClO3P
CAS Number: Not Applicable
Other Designations: Not Applicable
General Use: FIFRA regulated use only.
Manufacturer: Royster-Clark Inc., 999 Waterside Drive, Suite 800, Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone (618)346-7300,
FAX (618)346-7451, CHEMTREC (800)424-9300
Section 2 - Composition / Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Name CAS Number Min %
Ethephon ((2-Chloroethyl) Phosphonic Acid) 16672-87-0 55.4
Other Ingredients (Trade Secret) 68131-40-8 44.6
Trace Impurities: Not determined.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
HMIS
Emergency Overview 3
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Potential Health Effects
Primary Entry Routes: Inhalation (breathing), ingestion (swallowing), eye contact, skin contact.
Target Organs: No Target Organ data was found.
Acute Effects
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation, coughing, and sore throat.
Eye: Corrosive. Causes burns, corneal opacity. Liquid or vapor can cause irritation.
Skin: Severe irritant. Causes redness, swelling.
Ingestion: Harmful if ingested. May cause burns to mouth and esophagus, chestpain, abdominal pain.
Carcinogenicity: NTP, IARC, and OSHA do not list this product as a carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory
problems such as asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
Chronic Effects: Prolonged contact can cause chronic dermatitis.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove victim from immediate source of exposure and assure that the victim is breathing. If breathing is difficult,
administer oxygen, if available. If victim is not breathing, administer CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). Seek medical
attention.
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate
medical attention, preferably with an ophthalmologist. If the physician is not immediately available, eye irrigation should be
continued for an additional 15 minutes. If it is necessary to transport the patient to a physician and the eye needs to be
bandaged, use a dry sterile cloth pad and cover both eyes.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Particular attention
should be paid to hair, nose, ears, and other areas not easily cleaned. Seek immediate medical attention. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Clean before re-use or discard if they cannot be thoroughly cleaned. Heavily contaminated shoes and
clothing should be discarded in a manner which limits further exposure. Launder contaminated clothing separately.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Seek immediate medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay
victim on side with head lower than waist. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. If vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious,
give water to further dilute the chemical.
Note to Physician: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration
should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Treat
symptomatically. No specific antidote available.
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Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: No Data Available
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LEL/UEL: No Data Available
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Flammability Classification: NFPA = 1, HMIS = 1
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Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Under fire conditions, toxic, corrosive fumes are emitted.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, oxides of carbon.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Keep containers cool by application of water spray. Do not release runoff from fire control
methods to sewers or waterways. Dispose of fire control water properly.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Spill /Leak Procedures: Wear appropriate protective equipment for the situation. See Section 8 for Personal Protective
Equipment information. See Section 10 for Chemical Incompatibilities.
Small Spills: Contain and recover, if possible, or collect using absorbent materials such as sand or clay. Collect washings for
disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup. Dispose of all cleanup materials properly.
Large Spills
Containment: Place dirt or clay berms or other barriers down gradient to prevent loss into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup: Pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed container. If recovery of the product is not possible, the product
may be absorbed with an inert material such as sand or vermiculite. Do not flush to drain. If spilled onto the ground, the
affected area should be removed to a depth of one or two inches and placed in an appropriate container for disposal. Dispose
of all cleanup materials properly. Prevent material from entering public sewers or any waterway.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations to protect workers during cleanup. See Section 15 for
additional regulatory requirements. Follow EPA regulations for disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid breathing vapors and mists. Do not ingest. Follow LABEL
Instructions for safe use. See Section 8 for additional information.
Storage Requirements: Store in an area that is away from food, feedstuffs, fertilizers, and seed. Store in original containers in
an enclosed and/or diked area. Keep away from children, pets, and wildlife.
Regulatory Requirements: See Section 8 for employee exposure controls and Section 15 for other regulatory requirements.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems, other engineering controls, or administrative controls shown
below to minimize employee exposures when use conditions warrant or a potential for excessive exposure exists.
Administrative Controls: See the product LABEL for detail exposure control information.
Respiratory Protection: Under normal conditions, in the absence of other airborne contaminants an air-purifying (half-
mask/full-face respirator with cartridge/canister approved for use against pesticides should provide protection. Under
conditions immediately dangerous to life or health, or emergency conditions with unknown concentrations, use a full-face
positive pressure air-supplied respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus. When respirators are required, use a NIOSH-
approved respirator suitable for the actual or potential exposure conditions. Follow OSHA respirator regulations
(29 CFR 1910.134) for respirator selection and use. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate worker
protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. Warning! Air-
purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are required, OSHA requires a
written respiratory protection program.
Eye/Face Protection: Eye and face protection requirements will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and
material handling practices. Appropriate ANSI Z87 approved equipment should be selected. Wear protective splash proof
safety goggles, safety goggles, or safety glasses per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133). Face
contact should be prevented through use of full-face protection such as a face shield.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Skin contact must be prevented through the use of permeation resistant clothing, gloves, and
footwear, selected with regard for use conditions and exposure potential. Consideration must be given to both durability as
well as permeation resistance.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations and emergency showers available in the immediate work area.
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General Protection: These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application.
While developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean equipment and piping systems for maintenance
and repairs. Waste resulting from cleaning procedures should be handled in accordance with Section 13 鈥? Disposal
Considerations. Assistance with selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment is generally available from
equipment manufacturers.
Contaminated Equipment: Decontaminate thoroughly and air dry all contaminated personal protective equipment prior to
storage and inspection for possible reuse. Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse.
Heavily contaminated or drenched clothing should be disposed of properly.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general
measures should be taken when working with or handling this material:
(1) Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas where this material is stored.
(2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet.
(3) Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid Freezing Point: < -20 C (< -4 F)
Appearance and Odor: Odorless, colorless to pale Boiling Point: Not Available
yellow Melting Point: Not Available
Odor Threshold: Not available Decomposition Temperature: 170 C
Vapor Pressure: Not available % Volatile: Not available
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available Viscosity: 7 to 8 centistokes at 25 C
Specific Gravity: 1.305 at 25 C Other Information: Physical and chemical properties here
Molecular Weight: 144.5 represent typical properties of this product. See product
LABEL for additional information or contact the
Water Solubility: Soluble
manufacturer.
pH : 1.7 at 1 wt/wt%
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions described in Section 7.
Polymerization: Not applicable
Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, zinc, aluminum
Conditions to Avoid: Elevated temperatures and extreme humidity
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, oxides of carbon
Section 11- Toxicological Information*
Eye Effects: Rabbit: Eye irritation, corrosive Acute Inhalation Effects: Rat: LC50 > 4.99 mg/l/4 hr
Skin Effects: Rabbit: Severe skin irritant Chronic Effects: See Section 3.
Acute Oral Effects: Rat: LD50 = 3270 mg/kg Carcinogenicity: See Section 3.
Acute Dermal Effects: Rabbit: LD50 = 1740 mg/kg
* See NIOSH, RTECS SZ7100000 for additional information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: For information, call the manufacturer.
Environmental Fate: For information, call the manufacturer.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Chemical additions, processing, or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management information
presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Please be advised that state and local requirements
for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations. Consult state and local
regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Container Cleaning and Disposal: Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of containers.
EPA Hazardous Waste: YES
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Section 14 - Transportation Information
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101):
For transportation regulatory information call the manufacturer.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EPA Regulations:
RCRA Hazardous Waste: Yes
TSCA list: None; TSCA 12b Export Notification: None
CWA Section 307 (Priority Pollutants): No
CERCLA: No
SARA 302: Yes 鈥? Notification and information
SARA 311/312 Codes: Yes - Acute, Chronic
SARA 313: Yes 鈥? Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
SARA EHS (Extremely Hazardous Substance) (40 CFR 355): No; SARA EHS Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ): NA
CAA/RMP (Toxic Substances) (40 CFR 68.130): No; CAA/RMP (TQ): NA
OSHA Regulations:
Air Contaminant (29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Z-1-A):
No exposure limits were found for this product.
Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119): No; Threshold Quantity (TQ): NA
State Regulations: This product is regulated in commerce by state agricultural and/or consumer protection laws. This product
may be listed in various state Right-to-know, worker protection, and/or environmental protection laws. If you are unable to
determine the proper status of this product under your respective state laws contact the manufacturer.
Section 16 - Other Information
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic meter
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ANSI - American National Standards Institute MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
ca - Approximately NAERG - North American Emergency Response Guidebook
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
CHEMTREC - Chemical Transportation Emergency Center NTP - National Toxicology Program
DOT - U.S. Department of Transportation OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
EHS - Extremely Hazardous Substance PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit (set by OSHA)
EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
HMIS - Hazardous Material Identification System SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer TLV - Threshold Limit Value (set by ACGIH)
LEL/UEL - Lower and Upper Explosive Limit
Preparation Date: August 2002
Prepared By: SAFENVIRONS, INC.
Revision Notes: This revision includes a format change only.
DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (鈥淢SDS鈥?) RELATES
ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT(S) DESIGNATED HEREIN (THE 鈥淧RODUCT鈥?). THE INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON DATA BELIEVED TO BE CURRENT AND
CORRECT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS MSDS, AND OBTAINED FROM SOURCES THAT ARE BELIEVED TO BE
RELIABLE. HOWEVER, THIS INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT WARRANTY, REPRESENTATIONS
OR LICENSE OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ACCURACY, CORRECTNESS OR
COMPLETENESS, AND NEITHER ROYSTER-CLARK, INC. NOR ITS MARKETING AFFILIATES (EACH, A
鈥淪ELLER鈥?) ASSUME ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OR RELIANCE UPON SAME.
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