Emergency Phone (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300
Information Phone: (800) 345-3330
Date Issued: 9/25/97
425 West 194th Street
Glenwood IL 60425 Supersedes: 4/24/96
Product Code: B206R
MSDS Number: 206
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET:
Triamine II
1. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # Weight % Common Name OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Dimethylamine Salt of 2039-46-5 17.15% DMA Salt of MCPA N/A N/A
2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Dimethylamine Salt of 32351-70-5 16.94% DMA Salt of MCPP N/A N/A
2-(2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxy) propionic Acid
Dimethylamine Salt of 53404-32-3 16.69% DMA Salt 2,4-DP N/A N/A
2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)propionic Acid
Other ingredients including water* and *7732-18-5 49.22% Inert Ingredients N/A N/A
sequesterents
100.00%
Total
2. HEALTH DATA
Yes Yes No
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY: Dermal/ Eye: Oral: Inhalation:
Nonspecific: muscle weakness, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
pains, headache, or shortness of breath.
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
Avoid inhaling vapors or mist. May irritate the respiratory tract or cause
Inhalation:
dizziness.
Direct and prolonged eye exposure to the concentrated product may
Eyes:
cause corneal opacity, irreversible eye damage.
This product is considered a mild skin irritant and is not a dermal
Skin:
sensitizer. Harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause similar
symptoms to ingestion.
May cause muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Fall
Ingestion:
in blood pressure or myotonia (prolonged muscular spasm) may occur
under extreme exposure conditions. Can be fatal.
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
1.546 g/ kg (male rats); 1.599 g/ kg (female rats)
Acute Oral LD50:
> 2.0 g/ kg (rabbits)
Acute Dermal LD50:
no mortality at maximum attainable concentration of 3.3 mg/ l (rabbits)
Acute Inhalation LC50:
corneal involvement and severe irritation persisting > 21 days (rabbits)
Eye Irritation:
no irritation at 72 hours (rabbits)
Dermal Irritation:
not a sensitizer (guinea pigs)
Dermal Sensitization:
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY
Skin exposure may aggravate existing skin conditions. Exposure to mist
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
may aggravate existing respiratory conditions.
Repeated or prolonged overexposure to phenoxy herbicides may cause
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
liver, kidney, gastrointestinal or muscular system effects. The available
Agency Listing Carcinogen evidence on MCPA indicates that it is not a carcinogen or mutagen. No
NTP IARC OSHA conclusions can be drawn concerning the teratogenic risk of MCPA. The
No No No chronic effects of MCPP and 2,4-DP are undetermined.
3. FIRST AID MEASURES
Hold eyelids open and flush entire eye with a steady, gentle stream of
EYE CONTACT:
water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention at once.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration
preferably mouth to mouth. Get medical attention.
Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink promptly a large
INGESTION:
quantity of milk, egg whites or gelatin solution, or, if these are not
available, drink large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol. Do not induce
vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical
SKIN CONTACT:
attention.
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate gastric lavage. If large
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
amounts of the product were ingested, the stomach should be emptied by
gastric intubation.
4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
N/A
FLASH POINT ( F):
None- aqueous solution
FLASH POINT METHOD USED:
Use CO2 or dry chemical for small fires and foam, water fog, or water
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
stream for large fires. Use water spray to cool closed containers.
Decomposition products may include, but are not limited to: hydrogen
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
chloride and nitrogen oxides.
May produce toxic and noxious fumes under extreme fire conditions. Use
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and acid resistant
protective clothing. Any water used to extinguish the fire should be
contained by diking to prevent contamination of the public water system.
Drums of product will burst from steam pressure under prolonged fire
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
conditions.
See Section 13, REGULATORY INFORMATION, for NFPA ratings.
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5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED:
When cleaning large spills, wear the suggested safety equipment (see section 7). Surround with impervious material such as dirt to
prevent run-off. Absorb product with an inert absorbent such as clay granules or wood shavings. Contain all affected material in a
closed, labeled container for proper disposal. Treat contaminated areas with detergent and water.
6. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Always use original container to store pesticides in a secured warehouse or storage building. Do not store near seeds, fertilizers,
insecticides, or fungicides. Store at temperatures above 32 F. If allowed to freeze, remix before using. Freezing does not alter this
product. Containers should be opened in well ventilated areas. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Do not stack cardboard
cases more than two pallets high. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICE:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
7. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection is not normally required. Use a NIOSH/MSHA
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
approved respirator when directly exposed to mist.
Open ventilation. Reduce all mist with local exhaust.
VENTILATION:
Chemical-resistant gloves
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Wear splash goggles or face shield when mixing or loading.
EYE PROTECTION:
Long sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes are recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
8. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Dark amber liquid, slight amine odor
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
100% dispersible in water
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
212
BOILING POINT ( F ):
N/D
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ 20 C):
1.128
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1):
7.5 - 8.5
pH:
32
FREEZING POINT ( F ):
9.40
POUNDS PER GALLON:
9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
Avoid fire conditions
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers or acids
None
HAZARDOUS BYPRODUCTS:
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Will Not Occur
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
10. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MCPA, MCPP, and 2,4-DP each have a relatively short half-life of, on average, 20-60 days, 5-17 days, and 10 days, respectively. The
active ingredients in this product are readily degraded by soil microbes and aquatic microorganisms.
11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If
this product cannot be disposed of by use according to the label, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA regional office.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
Triple rinse (or equivalent) and offer for recycling, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Plastic containers are also disposable
by incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
12. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
N/A
Compound, Weed Killing, Liquid, Not DOT Regulated
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
13. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III; Section 311/312: SARA TITLE III; Section 313- This product contains the
following substances subject to the reporting requirements
An immediate and delayed health hazard.
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
N/A
N/A
HMIS INFORMATION NFPA INFORMATION
TOXICITY: 2
2
FIRE: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
D SPECIAL: N
PROTECTIVE:
The information given herein is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate. No warranty, however, expressed or implied, is made.
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