MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 12/2/04
STORM鈩? HERBICIDE MSDS: Revision 2
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: STORM Herbicide
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: United Phosphorus, Inc.
423 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-247-1557 or www.upi-usa.com
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, contact the National Pesticide Information Center 1-800-858-7378.
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident, call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300.
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % PEL/TEV - SOURCE
Sodium Salt of Bentazon* 50723-80-3 29.2% 5 mg/m(3) recommended by UPI
Sodium Salt of Acifluorfen** 62476-59-9 13.4% 1.0 mg/m(3) Rohm & Haas recommended
Inert Ingredients N/A 57.4% Not established
* Sodium salt of bentazon: sodium(3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide
** Sodium salt of acifluorfen: sodium 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoate
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Light to dark amber liquid with an unusual mild odor. May cause eye and skin irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material is not handled
in the recommended manner.
Effects of Overexposure:
See Product Label and Directions for Use for additional precautionary statements.
Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
DANGER
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic
reactions in some individuals.
Existing medical conditions aggravated by exposure to this material: No information found on this mixture.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID
IF IN EYES
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
IF SWALLOWED:
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 told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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STORM鈩? HERBICIDE MSDS: Revision 2
IF INHALED
Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by
mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Have the container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not Determined
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (%by Vol):
Lower: Not Determined
Upper: Not Determined
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, alcohol foam or dry chemical extinguishing media.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Possibility of toxic materials being generated during combustion.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout
gear.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS: Avoid contact with spilled material. Whenever possible, recover material for use according to
label directions. Isolate area and confine spill. Dike surrounding area and absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay. Place
spilled and damaged package in a labeled container. This material is not regulated under RCRA or CERCLA (鈥淪uperfund鈥?). For
large spills contact CHEMTREC at 1-800-424-9300. Prevent runoff.
Hazardous Substance Superfund: No RQ(lbs): None
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Protect material from freezing temperatures.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may require additional
precautions.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS:
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles when respirator does not provide eye protection.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Supplied air respirators should be worn if large quantities of mist are generated or prolonged
exposure is possible.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Gloves, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.
VENTILATION: Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used to minimize the need for personal protective equipment.
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS must refer to the Product Label and Directions For Use attached to the product
for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA Worker Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170.
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STORM鈩? HERBICIDE MSDS: Revision 2
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT @ 760 mm Hg: 212掳F (approx.) VAPOR PRESSURE mm Hg @ 20掳C: N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Infinite SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.22 g/mL (10.15 lb/gal)
APPEARANCE: Light to dark amber liquid ODOR: Unusual
pH: 8-9
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Protect material from freezing temperatures.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: None known
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion may generate SO(2), NOx, HCI, HF
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
CORROSIVE TO METAL: No OXIDIZER: No
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA:
For STORM herbicide:
Rat, Oral LD50 鈥? 1470 mg/kg
Rat, Dermal LD50> 2000 mg/kg
Rat, Inhalation LC50> 5.5 mg/L
Rabbit, Eye Irritation 鈥? Severe irritation
Rabbit, Skin Irritation 鈥? Not irritating
Guinea pig, Dermal Sensitizer 鈥? Sensitizer
OSHA, NTP, or IARC Carcinogen: Sodium acifluorfen, an active ingredient in this product, has been designated as a probable
carcinogen by the U.S. EPA.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY DATA
For Sodium Acifluorfen For Sodium Bentazon:
Aquatic: Aquatic:
Rainbow Trout, 96 hr LC50 = 54 mg/L Rainbow Trout, 96 hr LC50> 100 mg/L
Bluegill Sunfish, 96 hr LC50 = 31 mg/L (static) Bluegill Sunfish, 96 hr LC50> 100 mg/L
Daphnia magna, 48 hr EC50 = 28 mg/L Daphnia magna, 48 hr EC50> 500 mg/L
Avian: Avian:
Bobwhite Quail, LC50> 10,000 mg/kg Bobwhite Quail, LC50> 5000 mg/kg
Mallard Duck, LC50> 10,000 mg/kg Mallard Duck, LC50> 5000 mg/kg
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Apply according to label directions or bury in a licensed facility. Do not discharge into
waterways or sewer systems. Consult federal, state or local disposal authorities for approved alternate procedures.
DISPOSAL METHOD (Plastic Containers): Triple rinse container (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned,
stay out of smoke.
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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name (49CFR172.101-102): None
D.O.T. Hazard Classification (CFR 172.101-102): None
Hazardous Substance (49CFR CERCLA List): None RQ(lbs): None
D.O.T. Labels Required (49CFR172.101-102): None
D.O.T. Placards Required (CFR172.504): None
Poison Constituent (49CFR172.203(K)): NA
Bill of Lading Description: Compounds Tree or Weed Killing (Herbicides), NOIBN
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS
SARA 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated
under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
FIRE: No PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes TPQ(lbs): 10,000
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATINGS:
CATEGORY RATING
Health 3
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
NFPA 30 Storage Classification: Class IIIB
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: Rev. 2 replaces Version 1, 11/17/03. Reasons for change: formatting throughout; update company and emergency
contact information; addition of page numbers.
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no
warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another; it is the buyer鈥檚
responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state, or provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the
purpose of complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations.
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is made. Consult United Phosphorus, Inc. for further information.
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