MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Balan DF
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT, CALL
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Balan DF
Synonyms and Chemical name: Benefin: N-butyl-N-ethyl-alpha,alpha, alpha-trifluro-2,6dinitro-p-toluidine
EPA Reg. No.: 34704-746
Company ID: Platte Chemical Company
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419 18 Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone #s: Emergency Phone Number: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Medical Emergency Phone Number: 1-800-228-5635 extension 136
Revisions: New ANSI format
MSDS Number: 000746 Date: 07/27/00 Supersedes: 5/23/97
2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Percent by Weight
Active Ingredient: Benefin (CAS: 1861-40-1)
Chemical Ingredients: 60 %
Inert Ingredi ents: 40 %
See section 8 for
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This formulation is considered to be low toxicity. The most likely routes of entry are dermal and
inhalation. The product is a yellow-orange granule with an aromatic odor There have no reports from the field of
significant exposure of workers to Balan DF. Avoid excessive heat and sunlight.
Potential Adverse Health Effects: Pre-existing skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure. There have been reports of nausea,
headache, rash, eye irritation and dyspnea. None of components are listed as a potential carcinogen. Rare or singular events also
reported: fever, paresthessia, drowsiness, aplastic anemia, anaphylactoid reaction, syncope, abdominal cramping, coughing, liver pain,
loss of memory, diaphoresis, mouth burning, hand burning, face edema, loss of taste, muscle spasm and dizziness.
Likely routes of Exposure: Dermal and Inhalation
Dermal Contact: This formulation may cause acute effects of repeated or prolonged exposure, be sure and wear the proper
protective equipment (PPE), see section 8.Inhalation Contact: This formulation will cause mild irritation to respiratory tract, wear
proper PPE, see section 8.
Potential Health Effects: Solvent vapor may irritate eyes and may cause moderate eye irritation with corneal injury. Single dose oral
ingestion of product is considered of low toxicity. This product does not cause cancerous tumors.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If on Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash skin, hair and fingernails thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation
persists seek medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
If Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, please administer oxygen. If breathing stops administer artificial
respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. If available, administer activated charcoal (6-8 heaping teaspoonful) with a large quantity
of water. Do not give give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician to get medical attention, the emergency
telephone number is 1-800-228-5635 extension 136.
If in eyes: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes while holding open eyelids to help flush out material. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Does not flash Flammable Limits: LEL: 0.10 oz/cf UEL: Not determined
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Fire Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemiical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: If formulation involved in a fire, noxious fumes may be produced. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Fight fire from upwind and keep all non-essential personnel out of area of
intense smoke.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: If water is used to fight fire, contain run-off, using dikes to prevent contamination of
water supplies. Keep containers cooled with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Release or Spill: Contain spill, absorb with clay or other absorbent material; sweep up material and place in container for
possible land application according to label use or for proper disposal. Check local, state and federal regulations for proper
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed thorough the skin. Avoid breathing spray mist and
other contact with skin, eyes or clothing. See Section 8 for PPE. Do not contaminate water supplies by handling and storage of
product.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing: long-sleeved shirts and pants, shoes with socks. Wear waterproof gloves.
Respiratory Protection: In enclosed spaces, use MSHA/NIOSH approved dust respirator.
Ventilation: Not normally required. If vapors exceed the acceptable levels, Wear MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator with
cartridges for pesticide vapors. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
EPA Handler Requirements WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD 40 CFR 170
Note, the following PPE requirements address handler/applicator requirements under FIFRA and may differ from what is felt necessary to
address a clean up needs during formulation/manufacturing or other incidents with this product.
Personal protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear:
Long-sleeve shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves plus shoes and socks. Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning and
maintaining PPE. If no instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other domestic
laundry.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Yellow-orange granule Odor: Aromatic solvent odor Solubility: Dispereses in water
pH: 6.5 (50/50 aqueous)
Note: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values
should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Do not store above 120掳F and avoid freezing.
Incompatibility with Other Materials: Do not store in direct sunlight
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Will emit toxic vapors as it burns. Oxides of carbon formed from combustion.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50 (rat) 500 mg/kg Acute Dermal LD 50 (rabbit) > 2000mg/kg
Eye Irritation: Moderate Skin Irritation: Slight Inhalation: Slight
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate water supplies.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Check local, state and federal regulations prior to disposal.Plastic Jugs: Triple rinse (or equivalent) , Then offer for recycling or
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by local, state and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Follow the precautions indicated in the Handling and Storage Section, Section 7 of this MSDS.
This formulation not regulated by highway by DOT.
U.S. Surface Freight Classification: Compound, Tree or Weed Killing, NOI (NMFC 50320, SUB 2:Class: 60)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA, Title III, Section 313: None
NFPA & HMIS Hazard Ratings: NFPA HMIS
2 Health 0 Least 2 Health
0 Flammability 1 Slight 0 Flammability
0 Instability 2 Moderate 0 Reactivity
3 High H PPE
SARA Title III Hazard Category:
Immediate Y Fire N Sudden Release of Pressure N
Delayed N Reactive N
Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA: None
16. OTHER
Reasons for revision: New CMA & ANSI Format
Prepared by: Dennis Belau Approved by: Environmentally/ Regulatory Services
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter 鈥淚nformation鈥?) are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof,
Platte Chemical Company makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving it
will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will Platte Chemical Company be responsible for damages of any nature
whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO
INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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