UNITED 242
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
320 37th Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 鈥? 214 Dolomite Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3J2N2 To Reorder Call:
www.unitedlabsinc.com 800-323-2594
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES
800-535-5053
24 Hour INFOTRAC (US and CANADA):
PRODUCT NAME USE/DESCRIPTION REVISION DATE
UNITED 242 AQUATIKILL Aquatic Weed Killer August 13, 2008
1 0
HEALTH (0 = Maximum Safety) REACTIVITY (0 = Maximum Safety)
Always follow Label Directions and Cautions.
Susceptible to Release of Energy.
Always follow Label Directions and Cautions.
Always follow Label Directions and Cautions.
4 May detonate-vacate area if 2 Violent chemical change
4 Extreme 3 High 2 Moderate 1 Slight 0 Minimal
4 materials are exposed to fire. possible-use hose stream
3 Strong shock of heat may from distance
See Hazards Identification Section of this MSDS
detonate-use monitors from 1 Unstable if heated-use
for more detailed information.
behind explosion resistant precaution.
barriers. 0 Normally stable.
0
FLAMMABILITY (0 = Maximum Safety)
Susceptibility of Material to Burning.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: O
4 Extremely flammable. 1 Must be preheated
3 Ignites at normal temperature. to burn.
2 Ignites when moderately heated. 0 Will not burn.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH OSHA LD50 LC50
Hazardous Ingredients CAS# %Range (TLV-TWA) (PEL-TWA) (Species/Route) (Species)
Diquat dibromide 85-00-7 1-5 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 NE NE
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eyes: May cause moderate irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision.
Skin: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation.
Inhalation: High concentrations of mist may cause irritation to the respiratory system.
Ingestion: Harmful or fatal. May cause sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea and burns of the mouth, throat and stomach.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration preferably
mouth-to-mouth. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
DO NOT induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (TCC): None Explosive Limits: Lower (LEL): ND Upper (UEL): ND
Flame Projection (Aerosol): NA
Hazardous Products of Combustion: None
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Containers involved in a fire may become hot enough to rupture and/or explode. Keep containers cool
and vapors down with water spray.
Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate methods for combating surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus w/full protective clothing. Also, a full face piece operated in the
positive pressure demand mode. Chemical resistant PPE is recommended.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spills: Ventilate the area. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand, earth) and place
in a container for proper disposal. Clean away residue with soap and water.
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Large Spills: Ventilate the area. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Dike the area and collect material by vacuuming or with an
absorbent and place in a container for proper disposal. Clean away residue with soap and water. Do not allow spill or rinse water to
enter sewers, waterways or water systems.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep this product in properly labeled, tightly closed containers. Store in cool, well-ventilated area away from souces of ignition. Do not
spill any material during transfer. Use with adequate ventilation. After handling, always wash hands thorougly with soap and water.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eyes: Safety goggles are recommended.
Skin: Impervious gloves (made from rubber, nitrile or neoprene) are recommended.
Respiratory: Avoid breathing mist or spray drift. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation required.
Other Protective Clothing: Shirts with sleeves and long pants recommended to avoid skin contact.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: NE Specific Gravity: 1.0 (H2O=1) Vapor Pressure: NE Melting Point: ND
Vapor Density: NE Evaporation Rate: NE Solubility in Water: Complete pH: 6.0 Concentrate
Appearance and Odor: Clear light yellow liquid, characteristic odor.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition: None
Chemical Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: Strong alkalis, anionic agents. Corrosive to Aluminum.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenicity (NTP/IARC/OSHA): None
California Proposition 65: Does this product contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm? None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ND
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consult your local, state, and federal regulations for proper disposal guidelines. Disposal regulations may be different for each state
and/or locality.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Available upon request
TDG: Available upon request
UN: Availabale upon request
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
VOC(Volatile Organic Compounds): Not available
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Listed
SARA Title III Section 302 EHS: None
SARA Title III Section 311/312: None
SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
WHMIS Classification:
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR (Controlled Products Regulations/ WHMIS) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Read and follow all label directions and precautions before using this product. These products are intended for industrial and institutional
use only. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE OR RESALE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
UNITED 242 AQUATIKILL PREPARED BY: Sandy Kopacz
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