BOLL BUSTERTM
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT, CALL CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT 1-800-424-9300
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
FORMULATED FOR:
Loveland Products, Inc. 24-Hour Emergency Phone: 1-800-424-9300
P.O. Box 1286 鈥? Greeley, CO 80632-1286 Medical Emergencies: 1-800-301-7976
U.S Coast Guard National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802
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PRODUCT NAME: BOLL BUSTER
CHEMICAL NAME: Ethephon: (2-Chlorethyl) phosphonic acid)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Ethylene Generator
EPA REG. NO.: 34704-856
MSDS Number: 000856-04-LPI MSDS Revisions: New Date Of Issue: 09/15/04 Supersedes: New
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 鈥? DANGER 鈥? PELIGRO - Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted
en detaile (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns.
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
This product is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slight odor. Primary routes of entry are eye contact and skin contact.
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Ingredients: Percentage by Weight: CAS No. TLV (Units)
Ethephon 55.40 16672-87-0 not established
Inert Ingredients 44.60
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contract lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or
doctor. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT CALL: 1-800-301-7976. Have the product label or container with you when calling a poison control
center or doctor, or going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may
have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (掳F/Test Method): Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL & UFL): Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Considered non-combustible. Use medium appropriate to surrounding fire. Foam, dry chemical,
carbon dioxide, water or fog.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen chloride.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke, gases or
vapors. Keep non-essential personnel away from the immediate fire area, and out of any fall-out or run-
off areas.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Small spill or leak: Avoid bodily contact. Confine spill by diking with suitable absorbent material and recover as much free liquid as possible. Pick up
absorbed spill and place in a suitable container for proper disposal in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.
Large spill or leak: Follow basic procedure as outlined in small spill or leak steps above. Follow this by washing with a strong soap and water solution.
Absorb any excess liquid and add to the drums of waste collected. Repeat if necessary. Dispose in accordance with Federal, State and Local
regulations.
CAUTION: Do not allow any spill clean up materials to enter waterways.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide
gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 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 use near
heat or open flame.
STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place. Carefully open
containers. After partial use, replace lids and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink
containers. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets with requirements listed in the
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40CFR 170.240 (d)(4-6)], the handler PPE
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a NIOSH approved pesticide respirator with organic vapor cartridge and pesticide prefilter.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear protective clothing: coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and pants, shoes plus socks. Wear rubber or chemical-
resistant gloves.
OSHA PEL 8 hr TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA
Not listed not listed
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Handlers who may be exposed to the dilute product through application or other tasks must wear:
coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants, chemical-resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/ore Barrier Laminate), chemical-
resistant footwear plus socks, protective eyewear, chemical 鈥搑esistant headgear for overhead exposure and chemical-resistant apron when cleaning
equipment or mixing and loading. Discard clothing and absorbent materials that have been in contact with this product鈥檚 concentrate. Do not reuse them.
Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash
PPE separately from other laundry.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slight odor SOLUBILITY: Soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): 1.302-1.305 g/ml BULK DENSITY: 10.86-10.89 lbs/gal. pH: 1.6-1.7 (1% solution)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): 0.00006 mm Hg BOILING POINT: Not established
PERCENT VOLATILE (by volume): < 5.0% EVAPORATION RATE: Not established
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
STABILITY: Stable
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Decomposes at temperatures above 338 F/170 C. Decomposes at pH above 3.0
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents and alkaline materials. Corrosive to iron, mild steel, aluminum, and copper.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen chloride. Reaction to alkaline materials causes evolution
of ethylene gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50 (rat): 2417-3270 mg/kg Acute Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 1700-2020 mg/kg
Eye Irritation (rabbit): Causes irreversible eye damage. Skin Irritation (rabbit): Severe irritant.
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >2.28 mg/L (4 HR) Skin Sensitization (guinea pig): Sensitizer
Carcinogenic Potential: No components listed in ACGIH, OSHA, NTP, or IARC as a carcinogen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wash waters. Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to
drift onto non-target areas.
Fish Toxicity: 96 hour LC50, Rainbow Trout 鈥? 350 mg/L; 96 hour LC50, Bluegill 鈥? 300 mg/L.
Avian Toxicity: Oral LD50, Bobwhite quail 鈥? 1,000 mg/kg
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not reuse empty container. Plastic Jugs: Triple rinse (or equivalent), then offer for recycling at an ACRC site (go to http://www.acrecycle.org/ for
locations) or by reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If
burned, stay out of smoke. Returnable-Refillable Containers: After use, return the container to the point of purchase or designated locations.
Container must only be refilled with this product. Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or
rinsate is a violation of Federal law. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Description: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, UN3265, III (ETHEPHON), ERG GUIDE 153
U.S. Surface Freight Classification: INHIBITORS, MODIFIERS OR REGULATORS, PLANT GROWTH (NMFC 101685; CLASS: 65)
Consult appropriate ICAO/IATA and IMDG regulations for shipment requirements in the Air and Maritime shipping modes.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NFPA & HMIS Hazard Ratings: NFPA HMIS
3 Health 0 Least 3 Health
1 Flammability 1 Slight 1 Flammability
1 Instability 2 Moderate 1 Reactivity
3 High H PPE
4 Severe
SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting
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: Not listed
SARA, Title III, Section 313: Not listed
RCRA Waste Code: Not listed
CA Proposition 65: Not listed
16. OTHER
MSDS STATUS: New
PREPARED BY: Registrations and Regulatory Affairs REVIEWED BY: Environmental/ Regulatory Services
Protected under U.S. Patent No. 4,240,819
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Boll Buster is a trademark of Loveland Products, Inc.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter 鈥淚nformation鈥?) are presented in good faith and believed to be correct, Loveland
Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller 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.
The product covered by this information sheet is furnished 鈥渁s is鈥? by Loveland Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller, and is subject only to the
warranties, if any, that appear on the product鈥檚 label or are otherwise expressly provided herein.
Except as expressly provided on the product鈥檚 label or otherwise provided herein, no warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind, either express
or implied, or by usage of trade, statutory or otherwise, are made by Loveland Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller with regard to the product or
use of the product, including, but not limited to, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, use or eligibility of the product for any particular trade
usage.
Except as expressly stated herein, Loveland Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller makes no warranty of results to be obtained by use of the
product covered by this information. Buyer鈥檚 or user鈥檚 exclusive remedy, and the total liability of Loveland Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller,
shall be limited to damages not exceeding the cost of the product. No agent or employee of Loveland Products, Inc., the manufacturer or the seller is
authorized to amend the terms of this warranty disclaimer or the product鈥檚 label or to make a representation or recommendation different from or
inconsistent with the label of this product.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OR THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE, HANDLING, APPLICATION, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR
DAMAGES IN THE NATURE OF PENALTIES AND THE BUYER AND USER WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO SUCH DAMAGES.
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