COLTTM AS HERBICIDE
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: COLT AS HERBICIDE
CHEMICAL NAME: Clopyralid MEA Salt: 3,6-dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, monethanolamine salt; Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester: ((4-amino-3,5-
dichloro-6-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy)acetic acid, 1-methylheptyl ester
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Postemergence Herbicide
EPA REG. NO.: 34704-895
MSDS Number: 000895-06-LPI MSDS Revisions: New Date Of Issue: 01/11/06 Supersedes: New
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 鈥? CAUTION - Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
This product is clear pale yellow liquid with aromatic odor.
Warning Statements:
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Contains aromatic petroleum distillate. Vomiting and aspiration may cause pneumonitis.
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Ingredients: Percentage by Weight: CAS No. TLV (Units)
Clopyralid 11.30 57754-85-5 not listed
Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester 12.30 81406-37-3 not listed
Inert Ingredients, including 76.40
Aromatic Solvent 64742-94-5
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contains Naphthalene 91-20-3 52 mg/m
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Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 34590-94-8 606 mg/m
This product is hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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FLASH POINT (掳F/Test Method): 155 F/68 C (PMCC)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL & UFL): Not established.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2, or dry chemical.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Toxic, irritating gases may be formed in a fire situation. Incomplete combustion may lead to formation
of carbon monoxide and/or other asphyxiants.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective clothing. Fight fire from upwind and keep
all non-essential personnel out of area.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If water is used to fight fire and cool the containers, contain run-off by diking to prevent
contamination of water supplies. Containers in fire may burst or explode from excessive heat.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
For small spills, absorb with an absorbent material such as pet litter. Sweep up and transfer to containers for possible land application according to label
use or for proper disposal. Wash the spill with water containing a strong detergent, absorb with pet litter or other absorbent material, sweep up and
place in a chemical container and handle in an approved manner. Check local, state and federal regulations for proper disposal.
CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
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.
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STORAGE: Store above 20 F/-6.6 C or warm and agitate before use. Store in a safe manner. Store in original container only. Keep
container tightly closed when not in use. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
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Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear: long sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, such as
Barrier Laminate or Viton庐, and shoes plus 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 laundry.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: When handlers use enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the worker Protection
Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be
reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required; if vapors or mists become excessive, wear a NIOSH approved pesticide respirator with
cartridges for pesticide vapors.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear protective clothing: long-sleeved shirts and pants, chemical-resistant footwear and socks. Wear rubber or
chemical-resistant gloves.
OSHA PEL 8 hr TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA
3 3
Naphthalene 50 mg/m 52 mg/m (skin)
3 3
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 600 mg/m (skin) 606 mg/m (skin)
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear pale yellow liquid with aromatic odor. SOLUBILITY: Not known
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): 1.048 g/ml BULK DENSITY: 8.75 lbs/gal. pH: Not established
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not established BOILING POINT: Not established
PERCENT VOLATILE (by volume): Not established EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Lower than Butyl Acetate
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 CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen, acetonitrile, chlorine containing compounds and other unknown hazardous materials
may be formed in a fire situation. Hydrogen cyanide may be formed. Incomplete combustion may lead to formation of carbon monoxide and/or other
asphyxiants.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50 (rat): >5,000 mg/kg Acute Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >5,000 mg/kg
Eye Irritation (rabbit): May cause severe irritation with corneal injury Skin Irritation (rabbit): Slight irritant
Inhalation LC50 (female rat): >5.39 mg/L (4 hr). Skin Sensitization (guinea pig): Not a sensitizer
Carcinogenic Potential: Nothing listed in NTP, IARC or OSHA. ACGIH has classified Naphthalene in Group A4 (Not classifiable as a Human
Carcinogen).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is toxic to fish. Drift or runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms and non-target plants. Do not apply directly to water, 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. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not reuse empty containers. Plastic: 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. Metal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose in a sanitary landfill, or
by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate
is a violation of Federal law and may contaminate groundwater. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Description: NOT REGULATED BY USDOT
U.S. Surface Freight Classification: COMPOUND, TREE OR WEED KILLING, NOI (NMFC 50320, SUB 2: CLASS: 60)
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
2 Health 0 Least 2 Health
1 Flammability 1 Slight 1 Flammability
0 Instability 2 Moderate 0 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 __ Y __ Reactive __N__
Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA: Naphthalene (CAS: 91-20-3) 100 lbs.
SARA, Title III, Section 313: Naphthalene (CAS: 91-20-3) ~2.60%
RCRA Waste Code: U165 (Naphthalene).
CA Proposition 65: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: New
PREPARED BY: Registrations and Regulatory Affairs REVIEWED BY: Environmental/ Regulatory Services
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trademark of United Agri Products, Inc.
庐Viton is a registered trademark of DUPONT DOW ELASTOMERS L.L.C.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability: This data sheet was developed from information on the constituent materials identified herein and does not relate
to the use of such materials in combination with any other material or process. No warranty is expressed or implied with respect to the completeness or
ongoing accuracy of the information contained in this data sheet, and LOVELAND PRODUCTS, Inc. disclaims all liability for reliance on such information.
This data sheet is not a guarantee of safety. Users are responsible for ensuring that they have all current information necessary to safely use the product
described by this data sheet for their specific purpose.
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