MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
In Case of Emergency, Call
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
1-800-888-8372
Post Office Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: Product No.: A12869A
EPA Signal Word: Caution
Active Ingredient(%): Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical (6.76%) CAS No.: 71283-80-2
Chemical Name: (+)-ethyl-2-[4-[6-(chloro-2-benzoxazoly)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate
Chemical Class: Herbicide.
Active Ingredient(%): Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical (24.15%) CAS No.: 79241-46-6
Chemical Name: Butyl(RS)-2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoate
Chemical Class: A post emergence herbicide
EPA Registration Number(s): 100-1059 Section(s) Revised: All sections
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH
OSHA NTP/IARC/OSHA
Other
TLV
PEL Carcinogen
Material
Petroleum Solvent Not Established Not Established 100 ppm* No
Naphthalene 10 ppm 10 ppm (STEL= 15 ppm) Not Established No
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 25 ppm TWA 25 ppm TWA Not Established No
Petroleum Solvent Not Established Not Established Not Established No
Xylene 100 ppm TWA 100 ppm TWA; 150 ppm Not Established IARC Group 3
STEL
Naphthalene 10 ppm 10 ppm (STEL= 15 ppm) Not Established No
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical Not Established Not Established 0.5 mg/m鲁 TWA*** No
(24.15%)
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical Not Established Not Established Not Established No
(6.76%)
* recommended by manufacturer
*** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Standard (OES)
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Symptoms of Acute Exposure
Can cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Allergic reactions are possible. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
Exposure to high vapor levels may cause headache, dizziness, numbness, nausea, incoordination, or other central nervous
system effects.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Uniform dark brown liquid, insoluble material free
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Odor: Aromatic
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Combustible liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures at or above the flash point. Heavy
vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison
contol center or doctor, or going for treatment.
If swallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
Ingestion:
advice. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after calling 800-
888-8372 or by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses,
Eye Contact:
if present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center
or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin Contact: If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-
20 minutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
Inhalation:
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or
doctor for further treatment advice.
Notes to Physician
There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested.
Treat symptomatically.
Contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): 149掳F (method not available)
Flammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: % Not Applicable Upper: % Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Available
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Combustible liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures at or above the flash point. Heavy
vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back.
In Case of Fire
Use dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of
combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause
environmental damage. If water is used to fight fire, dike and collect runoff.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Control the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent it from spreading, contaminating soil, or entering sewage and
drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions outlined in Section 8. If a
solid, sweep up material and place in a compatible disposal container. If a liquid, cover entire spill with absorbing
material and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent (e.g. commercial products
such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into compatible disposal
container. Once all material is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange for disposition.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages
or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and cosmetic application in areas where there is
a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR
THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION AND PACKAGING OF THE PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL.
Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for
Ingestion:
exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Eye Contact: Where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should
be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Skin Contact: Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant (such as nitrile or butyl) gloves, coveralls, socks and
chemical-resistant footwear. For overhead exposure, wear chemical-resistant headgear.
Inhalation: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below exposure limits. A NIOSH-certified combination air-purifying respirator with an N, P or R 95 or HE
class filter and an organic vapor cartridge may be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne
concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is
limited. Use a pressure demand atmosphere-supplying respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled
release, exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators
may not provide adequate protection.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Uniform dark brown liquid, insoluble material free
Odor: Aromatic
Melting Point: Not Available
Boiling Point: Not Available
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.00 g/mL
5.8(1% w/w dilution in deionized water)
pH:
Solubility in H2O
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical: 0.9mg/l @ 68掳F (20掳C) (99.7% pure)
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical: Almost insoluble in water (1 mg/L @ pH 5 - 6.5)
Vapor Pressure
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical: 4.0 x 10(-9) mmHg @ 68掳F (20掳C)
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical: 4.5 x 10(-7) mmHg @ 68掳F (20掳C)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)
Ingestion: Slightly Toxic
Oral (LD50 Rat) : 3,154 mg/kg body weight
Dermal: Slightly Toxic
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Dermal (LD50 Rat) : > 2,000 mg/kg body weight
Inhalation: Moderately Toxic
Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : > 5.02 mg/l air - 4 hours
Eye Contact: Moderately Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Contact: Moderately Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Sensitization: Not Available
Neurotoxicity
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Not Available
Technical:
Fluazifop-P-Butyl No specific neurotoxicity tests have been conducted on fluazifop-p-butyl. However, there was no
Technical: evidence of neurotoxicity in acute, subchronic or chronic studies.
Reproductive Effects
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl No experimental indications of in vivo genotoxicity.
Technical: No indications of toxic effects were observed in reproductive studies in animals.
Fluazifop-P-Butyl In a 3-generation reproductive study in rats, effects included reductions in weight gain, fetal
Technical: weight, ossification, testicular weight, spleen weight, increased prostate weight and gestation
length. No Effect Level (NEL) was 1 mg/kg/day. Fetotoxic effects seen in the rabbit, including
reduced fetal weight and reduced ossification at higher doses. No Effect Level (NEL) was 30
mg/kg/day in rabbits. The NEL for teratogenic effects is at least 10/mg/day in the rat, with
diaphragmatic hernia at higher doses. Not teratogenic at highest dose tested in rabbits (90
mg/kg/day). While fluazifop-p-butyl is fetotoxic when fed to pregnant rats, human exposure data
has concluded that female formulation workers are not at increased risk of fetotoxic effects when
skin protection measures are applied.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies
Not Available
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl
Technical:
Chronic toxicity studies in rodents have shown liver changes (cellular hypertrophy). The No
Fluazifop-P-Butyl
Effect Level (NEL) in rats is 10 ppm (0.5 mg/kg/day). Long term feeding studies in dogs
Technical:
produced a range of potentially serious effects at high dose rates (red cell, bone marrow and
lymphadenopathy changes and liver and spleen damage) with a No Effect Level of 25
mg/kg/day.
Carcinogenicity
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl No indications of carcinogenic effects are available from long-term trials.
Technical:
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Laboratory studies show no evidence that fluazifop-p-butyl is a carcinogen. Specific rat and
Technical: mouse lifetime studies on fluazifop butyl (a related compound) showed no carcinogenic effects
(highest doses 250 ppm rat and 80 ppm mouse).
Other Toxicity Information
None.
Toxicity of Other Components
Petroleum Solvent
Supplier states that inhalation of vapors at high concentrations can cause central nervous system effects
(dizziness, headache) and irritation to eyes or respiratory tract. Skin exposure can cause defatting with resulting
dermatitis.
Petroleum Solvent
May cause irritation to the eyes. Prolonged and/or repeated skin contact may cause irritation/dermatitis. Can be
absorbed and cause liver and kidney damage. Inhalation of vapors or mists may be irritating to the respiratory
system. Excessive inhalation causes headache, dizziness, nausea and loss of motor skills.
Target Organs
Active Ingredients
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical: Not Available
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical: Liver, skin, kidney, eye, bone marrow, blood, reproductive system
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Inert Ingredients
Petroleum Solvent: CNS, respiratory tract, skin
Petroleum Solvent: Eye, skin, respiratory system
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary of Effects
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical:
Toxic to fish.
Eco-Acute Toxicity
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Rainbow Trout 96-hour LC50 1.3 mg/l
Technical: Mallard Oral LD50 >3,500 mg/kg
Daphnia magna 48 hours EC50 >1.0 mg/l
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Rainbow Trout 96-hour LC50 0.57 mg/L
Technical: Daphnia magna 48 hours EC50 0.56 mg/L
Algae (72H) EC50 0.51 mg/L
Eco-Chronic Toxicity
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Not Available
Technical:
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Not Available
Technical:
Environmental Fate
Fenoxaprop-P-Ethyl Technical:
Moderately/partially biodegradable
Fluazifop-P-Butyl Technical:
No data available for the formulation. The information presented here is for the active ingredient, fluazifop-p-butyl.
A thorough review of environmental information is not possible in this document. For additional information call the
toll free number listed in Section 16.
Soil/Environment: Koc 5800. In moist soils, rapid degradation of fluazifop-p-butyl occurs, DT50 <24 h. The major
degradation product is fluazifop-p, which is hydrolysed to 5-trifluoromethylpyrid-2-one, and 2-(4-
hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, both of which are further degraded, ultimately to CO2.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state,
and federal health and environmental regulations.
Characteristic Waste: Not Applicable
Listed Waste: Not Applicable
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification
Not regulated by DOT.
B/L Freight Classification
Herbicides, NOIBN
Comments
None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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EPCRA SARA Title III Classification
Acute Health Hazard
Section 311/312 Hazard Classes:
Chronic Health Hazard
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (CAS No. 95-63-6)
Naphthalene (CAS No. 91-20-3)
Naphthalene (CAS No. 91-20-3)
Xylene (CAS No. 1330-20-7)
California Proposition 65
Not Applicable
CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ)
>1,300 lbs (based on naphthalene, CAS # 91-20-3 [RQ = 100 lbs] in the formulation)
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
Not Applicable
TSCA Status
Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Hazard Ratings 0 Minimal
NFPA Hazard Ratings
1 Slight
Health: 2 Health: 2
2 Moderate
Flammability: 1
Flammability: 1
3 Serious
Reactivity: 0
Instability: 0
4 Extreme
For non-emergency questions about this product call:
1-800-334-9481
Original Issued Date: 10/19/1998
Revision Date: Replaces:
02/07/2002
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
information contained herein.
RSVP# : SCP-955-00336A
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