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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Boa
HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION (0-minimal, 1-slight, 2-moderate, 3-serious, 4-severe)
HMIS: HEALTH-3 FIRE-0 REACTIVITY-1
NFPA: HEALTH-3 FIRE-0 REACTIVITY-1
MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS
Griffin L.L.C. Griffin (Europe) S.A. Griffin FE (Malaysia) S/B
2509 Rocky Ford Road c/o Minervastraat 8 P.O. Box 6506
P.O. Box 1847 B-1930 Zaventem 47300 KG Tunku
Valdosta, GA 31603-1847 Belgium Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Griffin L.L.C. (USA): (+1) (800) 237 1854
Griffin (Europe) S.A.: (+32)-2-720 6644
Griffin FE (Malaysia) S/B: (+60)-3-757 4773
Prosar: (+1) (888) 324-7598
Chemtrec: (+1) (800) 424 9300
2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name % by Wt. CAS#
Paraquat dichloride 37 1910-42-5
Emetic 0.05
Inert ingredients 63
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Blue-green liquid that is irritating to the eyes and nose and corrosive to the skin.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Paraquat is not volatile; therefore, exposure to
paraquat vapor is not applicable. Prolonged inhalation
or overexposure to aerosolized paraquat can cause
irritation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa, as
evidence by a burning sensation, nosebleeds, and sore
throat. These symptoms remit on cessation of
exposure. Systemic toxicity is unlikely to develop
following inhalation because typical spray droplets are
not likely to be or respirable size.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (con鈥檛)
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Eye Irritation: Severe acute inflammatory changes may be the result
of eye contact, reaching maximum effect in 12 to 24
hours. Surfactants tend to potentiate effects that
develop after eye contact; the effects represent
chemical burns. Although the eye injury may appear to
be extensive, a slow but complete recovery usually
occurs.
Skin Absorption: May be irritating to the skin. Paraquat penetrates
intact human skin very slowly at a rate of less than
0.5% in 24 hours. Penetration is faster through injured
or damaged skin. Prolonged contact wit the
concentrate can damage skin and lead to poisoning.
Lung, kidney and liver injuries can ensue, followed by
renal and pulmonary insufficiency. Death ensures
after respiratory failure.
Skin Contact: Repeated and/or prolonged skin contact with the
concentrated product can cause skin damage,
including erythema, edema, and ulceration. Repeated
and/or prolonged skin contact with spray dilution may
cause mild skin irritation. Contact of concentrated
paraquat solutions with finger and toenails may result
in cracking and shedding; normal re-growth follows.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Lethal dose for man is
approximately 30 mg/kg. An emetic is included in the
formulation to induce vomiting. Signs and symptoms
following ingestion include burning sensations,
ulcerations of the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and
esophagus; vomiting, retching, and diarrhea may then
ensue. A 1 to 3 week period of progressive kidney
failure, liver complications, and pulmonary insufficiency
may follow. Death is usually due to respiratory failure
secondary to pulmonary fibrosis.
Effects of Overexposure: The greatest hazards of paraquat exposure exist when
the concentrated product (i.e. undiluted) is swallowed
or allowed to remain in contact with the skin for a
prolonged period. These circumstances can result in
systemic poisoning which is severe, progressive, and
frequently terminates in irreversible lung damage and
death. The concentrated product can cause adverse
local effects on eyes, skin, and nails. These problems
are not normally seen with spray dilutions. Excessive
exposure to spray mist can cause upper respiratory
tract irritation.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid procedures: If a known exposure occurs or poisoning is suspected,
do not wait for symptoms to develop. Immediately
start the recommended procedures below and
simultaneously contact a Poison Control Center, a
physician, or the nearest hospital. IMMEDIATE
TREATMENT IS ESSENTIAL.
Inhalation: Spray mists may be caught in the upper respiratory
tract, and cause irritation and potentially, nose bleeds.
Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get
professional medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with water for 15-20
minutes until no evidence of chemical remains. Do not
attempt to neutralize with chemical agents. Get
professional medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with
plenty of soap and water for 15-20 minutes until no
evidence of chemical remains. Get professional
medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by
sticking finger down throat. Repeat until vomit is clear.
Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get professional medical
attention immediately. If bentonite, activated
charcoal, or fuller's earth is available, administer it until
it appears in the stool.
Note to Physician: There is no effective antidote for oral Paraquat
poisoning. Prompt treatment is essential following
ingestion. Paraquat is inactivated by its tight bonding
to clay. Absorption can be reduced by administering
absorbents such as bentonite, activated charcoal, or
fuller's earth. A cathartic should also be given. Do not
administer oxygen; oxygen potentiates the toxicity of
Paraquat. In selected cases of paraquat poisoning,
hemoperfusion and haematolysis may be considered.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point & Method: Does not flash
Flammable Limits: Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: > 625潞 C
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (con鈥檛)
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FIRE FIGHTING HAZARDS & PROCEDURES
General Hazard: Possible toxic smoke, vapors, fallout and runoff water can
result from fires depending on extent of combustion and
presence of other combustible materials. Contaminated
building, areas, and equipment must be properly
decontaminated before reuse.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam.
Minimize the use of water to avoid environmental
contamination.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus with full face-piece.
Hazardous Combustion
Products: None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak Procedures: Wear eye protection, protective clothing, and respiratory
protection during cleanup. Mix with a generous amount of
clay or clay-containing soil and shovel into waste
container. Untreated spilled material can dry to a highly
irritating dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling and Storage: Store above 32潞 F in original well-marked containers away
from feed or food. Material is toxic to wildlife. Do not
discharge effluent containing this product into lakes,
streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or public waters unless
this product is specifically identified and addressed in a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove
clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Wash
clothing thoroughly before putting it back on. Remove
PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the
outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible,
wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Do not
enter treated areas without protective clothing for 12 to 48
hours depending on use pattern. See label. Paraquat
binds readily to clay, and soil which contains clay, to
become biologically inactive. In this bound form, leaching
of paraquat does not occur.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS
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These 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.
MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, & PACKAGING WORKERS
Ventilation: This product is intended for use in the outdoors where
engineering controls are not necessary. If use conditions
are different (e.g. product reformulation or repackaging),
Respiratory Protection: In enclosed spaces where the TLV or PEL may be
exceeded, wear NIOSH/MSHA approved dust or mist
respirator.
Eye Protection: Wear protective eyewear to prevent contact with this
substance.
Protective Clothing: Prevent skin contact. Applicators and other handlers must
wear coveralls or long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
waterproof gloves, and chemical resistant shoes plus
socks, protective eyewear, chemical-resistant headgear for
overhead exposure, chemical-resistant apron when
cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading, dust/mist filtering
respirator. Mixers and loaders of concentrate should wear
coveralls, resistant footwear plus socks, chemical resistant
headgear and chemical resistant apron. Remove any
contaminated clothing promptly.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor Pressure: 23.7 (mm HG at 25潞 C) [vapor pressure due to water;
paraquat has negligible vapor pressure]
Specific Gravity: 1.12 (20潞 C)
Solubility in Water: Very soluble
Boiling Point: 100潞 C (due to water)
pH: 5.0 (5% solution)
Odor: Strong pungent
Color: Blue-green
Physical State: Liquid
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General: This material is stable under normal conditions.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (con鈥檛)
Incompatible Materials: Corrosive to most metals, e.g. iron, zinc, aluminum, and
causes stress cracking in some plastics. Hydrolyzes in
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alkaline media. This product reacts with aluminum to
produce hydrogen gas. Do not mix or store in containers
or systems made of aluminum or having aluminum fittings.
Hazardous Decomposition: Combustion products of dry material: Carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, possible
trace amounts of phosgene, nitrogen oxides, ammonia,
and other noxious fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Material is not known to polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Inhalation: No LC50 measured. No vapor toxicity. If inhaled, may
cause nose bleeding.
Eye Irritation: Irritating to the eyes of rabbits.
Skin Irritation: Irritating to the skin of rabbits.
Skin Absorption: Acute dermal LD50 = 236-500 mg/kg (rabbits). Absorption
through intact human skin is minimal; exposures can
cause irritation and a delay in the healing of cuts and
wounds; can cause temporary damage to nails. Not a skin
sensitizer in guinea pigs.
Ingestion: Acute Oral LD50 of a 43.5% formulation of paraquat
dichloride = 265 mg/kg (male rats), 175 mg/kg (female
rats).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Paraquat Technical:
Birds: Acute oral LD50 for hens = 262-380 mg/kg.
Acute LC50 (5-day) : Bobwhite quail = 981 mg/kg,
Japanese quail = 970 mg/kg, and Mallard ducks = 4048
mg/kg.
Fish: LC50 (96 hour): Rainbow trout = 32 mg/L, Brown trout =
2.5 - 13 mg/L.
Bees: Non-toxic to bees.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Material: Do not contaminate waterways, streams, or ponds when cleaning equipment
or disposing of waste. Although paraquat is not a RCRA hazardous waste, it
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is recommended that the waste be disposed of in a facility permitted for
hazardous waste.
Container: Empty container retains and product residue. Triple rinse, or equivalent,
empty container, return rinse water to dilution mixture, and dispose of dilution
mixture as a hazardous waste. Do not reuse container. Offer it for recycling,
or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in properly permitted landfill.
Always dispose of material and containers according to local, state, and federal
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Department of Transportation (DOT) / International Air Transport Association (IATA) /
International Maritime Organization (IMO):
Proper Shipping Name: Bipyridilium Pesticides, Liquid, Toxic (Paraquat 37%)
Class: 6.1
UN Number: UN 3016
Packing Group: III
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA
Hazardous Communication Standard (29 CFR
搂1910.1200).
TSCA: All product components are on the TSCA Chemical
Inventory.
CERCLA: Releases of this material to air, land, or water are not
reportable to the National Response Center under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA).
RCRA: When a decision is made to discard this material as
supplied, it does not meet RCRA's characteristic definition
of ignitability, corrositivity, or reactivity, and is not listed in
40 CFR 搂261.33.
SARA TITLE III
302: The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) under EPCRA
SARA (Section 302) for Paraquat dichloride is 10 pounds.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (con鈥檛)
304: This product contains paraquat dichloride (CAS 1910-42-
5), which is reportable to the local emergency planning
committees under the Superfund Amendments and
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Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III Section 304 and 40
CFR 搂302.
311/312 Hazard Categories: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA
"Hazard Categories" and is categorized as an acute and
chronic health hazard (40 CFR 搂370.41).
313 Reportable Ingredients: This product contains paraquat dichloride (CAS 1910-42-
5),which is listed in Section 313 above de minimis
concentrations (40 CFR 搂372.65).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been revised using the standard Griffin ANSI
Z400.1 compliant format, and replaces the one dated 02/04/00. Revisions have been
made in Section 15.
The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates to this specific
material. It may not be valid for this material if used in combination with any
other materials or in any process. It is the users' responsibility to satisfy
themselves as to the suitability and completeness of this information for their
own particular use.
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