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HMIS RATINGS:
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: G
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Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: KNOCK OUT (I-6669) Emergency Telephone Number: (800)535-5053
Chemical Family: Herbicide Date Prepared: AUG 20, 2003
Company Identification: ABC COMPOUNDING CO., INC. MSDS Number: IA-6669
P.O. BOX 16247 MFGD. BY: ABC Compounding Co., Inc.
ATLANTA, GA 6970 Jonesboro Rd.
Morrow, Ga. 30260
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Section 2: COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS CHEMICAL % BY OSHA PEL/ SARA SARA STATE CERCLA
NUMBER NAME WGHT. ACGIH TLV 302/304(1)* 313 (2)* INFO(3)(4) RQ
68476-34-6 Fuel Oil < 81.0 5 mg/m3 / NO NO NO
5 mg/m3
64742-94-5 Aromatic Hydrocarbon < 13.0 100 ppm / NO NO NO
100 ppm
111-90-0 Diethylene Glycol < 5.0 n/e / n/e NO YES NO
Monoethyl Ether
314-40-9 Bromacil 0.98 n/e / n/e NO YES NO
1928-43-4 Isooctyl 2-ethylhexyl 1.09 10 mg/kg / NO YES NO
ester of 2,4-D n/e NO
91-20-3 Naphthalene < 2.0 n/e NO YES (3) 100 lbs
* See Section 15 for more information n/e = none established - n/a = not applicable
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
WARNING. Combustible. Keep away from heat and flame. Harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Vapor harmful. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Can cause
nervous system depression. Amber-brown liquid with solvent odor.
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Primary Route of Entry: Skin contact/absorption, inhalation, eye contact
Acute/Potential Health Effects:
EYES: May cause mild eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing and redness.
SKIN: May cause mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin.
Absorption from prolonged or massive skin contact may cause poisoning.
INHALATION: Avoid breathing vapors or mists. May cause dizziness, nausea, headache or
loss of consciousness.
INGESTION: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Aspiration hazard - this material can enter
lungs during swallowing or vomiting and cause lung inflammation and damage.
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - continued:
Chronic / Long Term Effects: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational
overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material
through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of material through the skin may include:
stomach or intestinal upset (nausea vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat,
airways), central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue,
nausea, headache, unconsciousness).
Target Organ Effects: No data.
Reproductive/Developmental Information:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Carcinogenic Information:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Get medical attention immediately.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately. Aspiration hazard: Do not induce
vomiting or give anything by mouth because this material can enter the lungs and
cause severe lung damage. Do not leave individual unattended.
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Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: >130 degrees F (CC Method)
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2 or foam is recommended.
Special Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a
full face-piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with chemical resistant
personal protective equipment.
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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Stop all leaks. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand, earth). Eliminate all igni-
tion sources. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of
water. Absorb unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other
materials to containers for disposal.
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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because they may
contain product residues. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin
or on clothing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS and PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles.
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Skin Protection: To prevent repeated or prolonged contact, wear impervious gloves
(made from rubber, nitrile or neoprene), clothing and boots.
Respiratory Protection: When respiratory protection is required, use an organic vapor
cartridge. A respiratory program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.34 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements must be followed.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation required.
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Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Amber-brown liquid with solvent odor.
pH Concentrate: n/a
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Vapor Pressure [mmHg]: n/e
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): n/e
Vapor Density [Air=1]: n/e
Specific Gravity [H20=1]: 0.88
Boiling Point: 430 F
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Section 10: REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: High temperature
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2
Incompatibility: Acids and strong oxidizers
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral: > 5g/kg (rat), Acute Inhalation: LC50 > 2.03 mg/L (4hr-rat), Acute Dermal: LD5
0 >2g/kg (rabbit), Primary Dermal: Toxicity Category IV
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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bromacil: 96 hr LC50, fathead minnow: 182 mg/L
Toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
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Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations. See label for further instructions.
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Section 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T. Shipping Name / Class:
Not regulated for ground domestic shipments.
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Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): The intentional ingredients of product are listed.
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Title III Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories - 40 CFR 370.2:
ACUTE (X) Chronic (X) Fire (X) Pressure ( ) Reactive ( ) Not Applicable ( )
(1) Title III Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
(2) Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals - 40 CFR 372.65
If indicated under Section 2 of this MSDS, this product contains toxic chemicals
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning &
Community Right to Know Act of 1986. This information must be included in all
MSDS that are copied and distributed for this material.
RCRA Status: Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine
at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from
the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. If this product becomes a
hazardous waste it would be assigned RCRA Code(s)
D001, D016
State and Local Regulations: Certain states maintain their own ingredient lists which
differ slightly from the Federal standards. If indicated under Section 2 of this MSDS,
states listed below may have regulations on ingredients contained in this product.
Check with your state for any additional regulations.
(3) California proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
(4) Massachusetts (Hazardous Substance Disclosure by Employers)
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This information was compiled from current manufacturer's MSDS's of the component
parts of the product.
Disclaimer: The Manufacturer believes that the information contained in the Material
Safety Data Sheet is accurate. The suggested procedures are based on experience as
of the date of publication. They are not necessarily all inclusive nor fully adequate
in every circumstance. Also, the suggestions should not be confused with, nor followed
in violation of applicable laws, regulations, rules or insurance requirements.
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