MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AB Harpoon
1. Product And Company Identification
Supplier Manufacturer
Applied Biochemists (WI) Advantis Technologies, Inc.
A division of Advantis Technologies, Inc. 1400 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway
W175 N11163 Stonewood Drive, Suite 234 Alpharetta, GA 30004 United States
Germantown, WI 53022
Telephone Number: (262) 255-4449 Telephone Number: (770) 521-5999
FAX Number: (262) 255-4268 FAX Number: (770) 521-5959
Web Site: www.appliedbiochemists.com Web Site: www.poolspacare.com
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number Manufacturer Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT: (800) 424-9300
Issue Date: 10/24/2007
Product Name: AB Harpoon
Chemical Name: copper ethylenediamine herbicide
CAS Number: Not Established
MSDS Number: 337
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Percent Of
Name Number Total Weight
COPPER(II)SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE 7758-99-8
ETHYLENEDIAMINE 107-15-3
Ingredients listed in this section have been determined to be hazardous as defined in 29CFR 1910.1200. Materials
determined to be health hazards are listed if they comprise 1% or more of the composition. Materials identified as
carcinogens are listed if they comprise 0.1% or more of the composition. Information on proprietary materials is available in
29CFR 1910.1200(i)(1).
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Dark purple liquid that may cause moderate irritation to the eyes and skin.
3. Hazards Identification
Eye Hazards
Considered to be a mild irritant. Avoid eye contact with the product by using chemical safety glasses or
goggles. May cause redness, swelling, and discharge, but is reversible.
Skin Hazards
Slight skin irritant. Slightly toxic dermally.
Ingestion Hazards
Moderately toxic by ingestion.
Inhalation Hazards
Toxic if inhaled.
4. First Aid Measures
Eye
In case of contact, hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately if irritation develops and persists.
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4. First Aid Measures - Continued
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water.
Get medical attention immediately if irritation (redness, rash, blistering) develops and persists.
Ingestion
Call a physician or a poison control center immediately. If victim is fully conscious, give one or two cups of water to
drink. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious victim.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: >212 掳F >100 掳C
Flash Point Method: Pensky-Martin Closed Cup
Autoignition Point: ND 掳F ND 掳C
Extinguishing Media
Use the appropriate extinguishing media for the surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Prevent human exposure to fire,
smoke, fumes or products of combustion.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sweeping compound or lime). Sweep up and place in suitable
(fiberboard) containers for later disposal.
7. Handling And Storage
Handling And Storage Precautions
Store below 35C (95F). Decomposes above 200C. Average shelf life under proper conditions is 2 years. Store ins a
clean, dry area. Do not store near feed, food, or within the reach of children.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Use with adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
Eye/Face Protection
Safety glasses with side shields or goggles recommended.
Skin Protection
Chemical-resistant gloves made of rubber.
Respiratory Protection
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved dust and mist respirator
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
Appearance
Purple liquid
Odor
Amine
Chemical Type: Mixture
Physical State: Liquid
Melting Point: ND 掳F
Boiling Point: 215 掳F
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9. Physical And Chemical Properties - Continued
Odor - Continued
Specific Gravity: 1.221
pH Factor: 10.0-10.5
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Viscosity: 3.268 centistokes @ 20C
10. Stability And Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
Should not be used where the pH of water is below 6 due to the possibility that the copper chelate may dissociate
and release copper ions which could subsequently be precipitated as insoluble copper salts. Should not be applied
when water temperature is below 60F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Decomposes above 200C.
11. Toxicological Information
Eye Effects
Mildly irritating to the eye (rabbit).
Skin Effects
Acute dermal LD50 (rat) = >5,000 mg/kg
Primary dermal index (rabbit) = 0.3
Harpoon is not considered to be a contact sensitizer.
Acute Oral Effects
Acute Oral LD50 (rat) = 550 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Effects
Acute inhalation LC50 (rat) = >2.18 mg/L
12. Ecological Information
No Data Available...
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state and local government regulations.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name
Corrosive, Liquids, N.O.S. (Copper Ethylenediamine Complex)
Hazard Class
8, PGIII (<=5L Consumer Commodity ORM-D)
DOT Identification Number
UN1760
15. Regulatory Information
No Data Available...
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NFPA HMIS
HEALTH 2
1
FLAMMABILITY 1
2 0
REACTIVITY 0
B
PERSONAL PROTECTION
16. Other Information
No Data Available...
Disclaimer
Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties
and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained therein,
and assume no responsibility regarding the suitablility of this information for the user's intended purposes
or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of
the information for their particular purposes(s).
Applied Biochemists (WI)
Printed Using MSDS Generator鈩? 2000
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