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SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.:
Platte Chemical Co. CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours)
419 18 th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
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TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS:
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: Sodium Cacodylate and Dimethylarsinic Acid (Cacodylic Acid)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Organo-arsenic Herbicide
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 42519-5-34704
SECTION II - PRODUCT COMPONENTS
COMPONENT: % THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (Units):
Sodium Cacodylate (CAS: 124-65-2) 27.24 For Sodium Cacodylate and Dimethylarsinic Acid:
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 0.2 mg(As)/m3
Dimethylarsinic Acid (CAS: 75-60-5) 4.70
MSHA STD-air-TWA: 0.5 mg(As)/m3
OSHA PEL FINAL: 8H TWA: 0.5 mg(As)/m3
Inert Ingredients 68.06 None established
SECTION III - PHYSICAL INFORMATION
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear pale yellow/green liquid with no odor.
BOILING POINT (o C): 105-109 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 67%
BULK DENSITY: 10.93 lbs./gal. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.31
PERCENT VOLATILE (BY VOLUME): 50 pH: 6-7
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
FLASH POINT (SPECIFY METHOD - o C): Not applicable (water based product)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): None established
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical or carbon dioxide
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Smoke and fumes from fire may contain hazardous components. Use self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If water is used to fight fire or cool containers, contain run-off by diking to prevent contamination
of water supplies. Foam may spread material.
NFPA HAZARD RATING:
0 Least
1 Slight 2 Health
2 Moderate 0 Flammability
3 High 0 Reactivity
4 Severe
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY INFORMATION
STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Strong reducing agents such as aluminum, zinc, sodium borohydride, sulfur dioxide.
Do not allow to freeze.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Avoid contact with):
Heavy metal salts may precipitate compound. Avoid contact with zinc, tin and aluminum materials due to potential corrosion.
Avoid contact with reducing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Reducing agents may release arsine gas. Other unknown hazardous material may be formed in a fire situation.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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SECTION VI - HEALTH INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA: (Source of Information - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances):
Acute Oral LD50 (rat): 2750 mg/kg Acute Dermal LD50 (rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation LC50 (rat): 4.9 mg/l (4 Hr)
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Route of Entry: Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin contact. Most Likely Route of Entry: Dermal. Product is considered to be of
low toxicity. May be harmful if swallowed. Burning of throat and colicky stomach pains may occur.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call a physician immediately in all cases of suspected poisoning.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Literature suggests for arsenic poisoning, use chelation therapy with BAL or d-penicillamine.
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Keep head lower than chest to avoid aspiration into lungs. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open to help flush out material. Get medical
attention.
Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None known. Preexisting skin or respiratory disorders may be aggravated by excessive exposure to this material.
POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN STATUS (Source of Information - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances):
None of the components in this product is listed by IARC, NTP or OSHA as a potential carcinogen.
IARC CANCER REVIEW: ANIMAL INADEQUATE EVIDENCE; IMEMDT 23,39,80; IARC Monogr Eval Carcinog Risk Chem Man
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Contain spill; absorb liquids by covering with clay or other absorbent material; then vacuum or scoop and sweep up wastes and place in
container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Material which cannot be used at the site should be disposed of in an approved waste disposal facility following all applicable Federal,
State and Local regulations. Do not contaminate water supplies by disposal of wastes or containers.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Eye Protection (Type): Chemical goggles or face shield.
Gloves (Type): Rubber or neoprene gloves
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If vapors exceed acceptable levels, we ar MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator or mask
to protect against pesticide arsenic mists.
Other Clothing: Long sleeved shirt, long pants socks and shoes.
VENTILATION:
Local Exhaust: Not normally required.
Mechanical (General): Use if ventilation is not adequate.
Special: Not normally required.
Other: Work in a well ventilated area.
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EPA HANDLER REQUIREMENTS
Worker Protection Standard
40 CFR 170
Note, the following PPE requirements address handler/applicator requirements under FIFRA and may differ from what is felt necessary to address
a clean up, needs during formulation/manufacturing or other times of involvement with the product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, apron, chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate, nitrile
rubber, neoprene rubber or viton and shoes plus socks. Wear approved respirator.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep
and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
Provide a source of emergency water via a shower or eyewash.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry place away from children, domestic animals, food and feed products, seed and fertilizer. Do not contaminate other
stored products or the storage area by handling or storage of this product. Immediately clean up any spills which occur during handling
and storage. Protect from freezing.
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Do not contaminate water supplies by handling or storage of product, cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Keep work and storage
areas clean. Keep out of reach of children.
SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORY: IMMEDIATE Y FIRE N SUDDEN RELEASE
DELAYED N REACTIVE Y OF PRESSURE N
SUBSTANCES REGULATED UNDER SARA, TITLE III, SECT. 313:Arsenic Compounds 15.34%(CAS: 124-65-2, 75-60-5)
DATE OF ISSUE: 02/18/97
SUPERSEDES: 05/08/95
All information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished free of charge and is intended for your evaluation. In our opinion the information is, as of
the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet, reliable, however, it is your responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for your use. You are advised
not to construe the information as absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular, exceptional or variable conditions
or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government regulations. Therefore, you should use this information only as a supplement to other information
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gathered by you, and you must make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of the information from all sources to assure both proper use
of the material described herein and the safety and health of employees. Accordingly, no guarantee expressed or implied is made by Platte Chemical Co. as to
the results to be obtained based upon your use of the information, nor does Platte Chemical Co. assume any liability arising out of your use of the information.
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