MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Registration Number: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/05
Revision Date: 07/18/06
AVAST!* HERBICIDE SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Use
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the
PRODUCT: Avast!* Herbicide physician in response to reactions of the patient.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
SePRO Corporation o o
FLASH POINT: 200 F (93.3 C)
11550 North Meridian Street, Suite 600
METHOD USED: SCC
Carmel, IN 46032-4565
www.sepro.com
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Product is a water-based
Information Phone: 317-580-8282 (Mon 鈥揊ri, 8 am to 5 pm EST)
suspension and will not burn. If product is involved in a fire
and the water evaporates, use a water fog, carbon dioxide,
2. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS:
dry chemical or foam as extinguishing methods.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product will not
Light tan to gray opaque liquid with a slight odor. burn until a sufficient amount of water has evaporated. At
飩? May cause eye and skin irritation. this point, the product will exhibit the flammability
characteristics of the organic portion of this formulation.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-535-5053 Keep unnecessary people away, isolate the hazard area
and deny unnecessary entry. Highly toxic fumes are
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: released in fire situations.
Fluridone: CAS # 059756-60-4 41.7% FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT / INSTRUCTIONS: Wear
1-Methyl-3-phenyl-5- positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and
[3-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]- full protective clothing. Keep personnel removed and
4(1H)-pyridinone upwind of fire.
Other Ingredients, Including:
Propylene Glycol CAS # 000057-55-6 58.3% 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES: ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS AND LEAKS: Use
absorbent material to contain and clean up small spills and
EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with
dispose as waste.
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing Report large spills to INFOTRAC and consult SePRO
eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment Corporation for assistance. Prevent runoff.
advice.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
STORAGE: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
skin, or inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist or contact with
INGESTION: Call a poison control center or doctor skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass water after handling. Wash exposed clothing before reuse.
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
Keep Out of Reach of Children.
told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION:
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the
respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth. Call a poison
potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may
control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
require additional precautions.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Registration Number: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/05
Revision Date: 07/18/06
AVAST!* HERBICIDE SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Propylene Glycol: AIHA WEEL
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is 50 ppm total, 10 mg/M aerosol only. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
is not handled in the recommended manner.
exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
exposure guidelines. EYES: May cause slight (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal
injury is unlikely.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING SKIN: A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in
WORKERS: the material being absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts. Prolonged exposure may cause slight skin
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels
irritation. Fluridone did not cause allergic skin reactions
should be maintained below the exposure guidelines. If
when tested in guinea pigs. The LD50 for skin absorption in
respiratory irritation is experienced, use a NIOSH approved
rabbits is >2000 mg/kg.
air-purifying respirator.
INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is low. The oral LD50
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves impervious to this
for rats is >5000 mg/kg. Small amounts swallowed
material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact
incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to
could occur.
cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may
cause injury.
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.
INHALATION: At room temperature, vapors are minimal
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to
due to physical properties; a single exposure is not likely to
the product label for personal protective clothing and
be hazardous.
equipment.
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Fluridone, in animals, has been shown to cause liver and
APPEARANCE: Light tan to gray opaque viscous liquid kidney effects.
ODOR: Slight
CANCER INFORMATION: Fluridone did not cause cancer
pH: (aqueous 50/50) 8.45
in laboratory animal studies.
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BOILING POINT: (@ 1 atmosphere) 212 F (100 C)
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VAPOR PRESSURE: 2.3 mmHg @ 25 C TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Fluridone did not
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.15 @ 25 C cause birth defects; other fetal effects occurred only at
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Disperses in water doses toxic to the mother.
VISCOSITY: 780 cps
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REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Fluridone did not interfere
LIQUID DENSITY: 1.12 g/mL @ 22 C
with reproduction in animal studies.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
MUTAGENICITY: For fluridone, in-vitro mutagenicity
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions. studies were predominantly negative and animal
mutagenicity studies were negative.
INCOMPATIBILITY: (Specific materials/conditions to
avoid) Avoid freezing. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: If water Follow label use directions carefully so as to avoid adverse
evaporates, residues may produce harmful vapors under effects on non-target organisms. In order to avoid impact
fire conditions. on threatened or endangered aquatic plant or animal
species, users must consult their state fish and game
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur. agency or the U.S. Fire and wildlife Service before making
applications.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Registration Number: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/05
Revision Date: 07/18/06
AVAST!* HERBICIDE SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment the following categories:
wash waters. Do not apply in tidewater or brackish waters.
飩? An Immediate Health Hazard
Low rates should be used in shallow areas where the water
飩? A Delayed Health Hazard
depth is considerably less than the average depth of the
entire treatment site, for example shallow shoreline areas.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product
Trees and shrubs growing in water treated with Avast!*
components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned.
may occasionally develop chlorosis.
Non-listed components may be shown in Section 1 of the
MSDS.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Chemical Name CAS Number List
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
鈥?
Propylene Glycol 000057-55-6 PA1
disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this product
(1,2-Propanediol)
may be disposed of on site per label use directions or at an
approved waste disposal facility. Follow all local, state, and 鈥燩A1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at 鈮?1.0%).
federal requirements for disposal.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): All
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required
to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Not Regulated
International Air Transport Association Not Regulated
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This
(IATA)
po u t a鈥? z ro s h mi la d f e b te
rd c i Ha ad u C e c 鈥? s ei d yh
s a n
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Not Regulated
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
For additional shipping information contact SePRO 1910.1200).
Corporation at 317-580-8282 and speak with the Logistics
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
Manager.
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA, OR
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: SUPERFUND): Releases of this material to air, land, or
water are not reportable to the National Response Center
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or to the state
above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given.
and local emergency planning committees under the
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
d frrm o el ai t a oh ris h b yr
if
f o n o t n o n te; ite ue鈥?
e co t s
Title III Section 304.
responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with
federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA
specific information is made for the purpose of complying 701): (4=Extreme; 3=High; 2=Moderate; 0=Insignificant)
with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws
Health 1
and regulations.
Flammability 0
U.S. REGULATIONS Reactivity: 0
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313: To the best of our
knowledge, this product contains no chemical subject to
MSDS STATUS:
SARA Title III, Section 313 supplier notification
New 鈥?03/10/2005
requirements.
Revised 鈥?07/18/06, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 14
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been
The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No
rv w da c ri t teE A鈥? a adC tg r s
e i e cod g o h P H z r ae oi 鈥?
e n e
Warranty, Express or Implied, Is Made. Consult SePRO
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund
Corporation for Further Information.
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
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