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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier : ACCURATE-EXTRA
None reported.
Product Code(s) :
Herbicide
Product Use :
Mixture
Chemical Family :
Supplier鈥檚 name and address: Manufacturer鈥檚 name and address:
Cheminova A/S
Cheminova Inc.
1700 Route 23, Suite 300 PO Box 9
Wayne, NJ, USA DK-7620
07470 Lemvig, , Denmark
973-305-6600 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, EST, Monday-Friday)
Information Telephone No. :
Chemtrec (800) 424-9300 (Within Continental U.S.); Chemtrec (703) 527-3887
24 Hr. Emergency Tel # :
(Outside U.S.).
For Medical Emergencies: (800) 303-6950
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
TWA STEL PEL STEL
Ingredients % (weight)
CAS #
Thifensulfuron-Methyl 15.00 - 40.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
79277-27-3
Technical
Tribenuron Methyl 10.00 - 30.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
101200-48-0
Technical
Metsulfuran-methyl 10.00 - 30.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
74223-64-6
technical
Calcium carbonate 0.00 - 10.00 10mg/m鲁 N/Av N/Av
15 mg/m鲁
1317-65-3
(total dust);
5 mg/m鲁
(respirable
fraction)
Sulphonated aromatic 0.00 - 10.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
N/Av
hydrocarbon
Sulfonated aromatic 0.00 - 10.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
N/Av
polymer
Sulfonated polyol 0.00 - 10.00 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
N/Av
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Brown soild granules. Faint characteristic odour.
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central
nervous system depression. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Harmful to plants.
***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS***
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system, central nervous system.
Target organs :
: Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: YES Skin & Eyes: YES YES
Ingestion:
Routes of exposure
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure
Inhalation : Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough.
May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling. Prolonged
Skin
contact, such as when trapped against the skin under clothing or jewelry, may be more irritating.
: May cause mild eye irritation. Inert particles may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, including
Eyes
scratches.
: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include
Ingestion
pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects.
Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure
: Repeated ingestion may cause severe weight loss.
Conditions aggravated by overexposure
: Pre-existing skin, eye, respiratory and central nervous system disorders.
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See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
Carcinogenic status :
See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
Additional health hazards :
Potential environmental effects
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
:
environment. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12).
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by
Inhalation :
qualified medical personnel only. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Immediately flush skin with gently
Skin contact :
flowing, running water for at least 20 minutes. If irritation persists, seek prompt
medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Flush eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 20 minutes, holding eyelids open
Eye contact :
to ensure complete flushing. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Have victim rinse mouth with water, then give one to two
Ingestion :
glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Treat symptomatically.
Notes For Physician :
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire hazards/conditions of flammability
: Not flammable under normal conditions of use. However, may ignite if exposed to
extreme heat and flame. Closed containers may rupture if exposed to excess heat or
flame due to a build-up of internal pressure. Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite.
Flammability classification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
: Non-flammable.
: N/Ap
Flash point
N/Ap : N/Av
Flash point Method : Auto-ignition temperature
Upper flammable limit (% by vol.)
Lower flammable limit (% by vol.)
N/Av : N/Av
:
None known.
Oxidizing properties :
N/Ap : N/Ap
Flame Projection Length : Flashback observed
Explosion data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact / static discharge
: Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide and water fog. Do not use water jet, as this may
Suitable extinguishing media :
spread burning material.
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment
: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self contained breathing
apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers
from fire area if safe to do so. Water spray may be useful in cooling equipment
exposed to heat and flame. Avoid spreading burning solid with water spray used for
cooling purposes.
Hazardous combustion products
: Carbon oxides; Sulphur oxides; nitrogen oxides (NOx); calcium oxide; irritating fumes
and smoke.
0 - Minimal 1 - Slight 2 - Moderate 3 - Serious 4 - Severe
NFPA Rating
1 Flammability: 1 0 None
Health: Instability: Special Hazards:
:
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Restrict access to area until completion of clean-up. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
Personal precautions :
trained personnel only. All persons dealing with clean-up should wear the appropriate
protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. Refer to Section 8,
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION, for additional information
on acceptable personal protective equipment.
Ensure spilled product does not enter drains, sewers, waterways, or confined spaces.
Environmental precautions :
If necessary, dike well ahead of the spill to prevent runoff into drains, sewers, or any
natural waterway or drinking supply.
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Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of release. Stop the spill at source if it is
Spill response/cleanup :
safe to do so. Contain and absorb spilled material with inert, non-combustible
absorbent material, such as sand. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for
disposal. For a water spill, confine the spill immediately with booms. Notify the
appropriate authorities as required.
None known.
Prohibited materials :
Special spill response procedures
In case of a transportation accident, in the United States contact CHEMTREC at
:
1-800-424-9300 or International at 1-703-527-3887. If a spill/release in excess of the
EPA reportable quantity is made into the environment, immediately notify the national
response center in the United States (phone: 1-800-424-8002).
US CERCLA Reportable quantity (RQ): None.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
This material is a harmful solid. Wear chemically resistant protective equipment
Safe Handling procedures :
during handling. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Keep away from heat and flame. Avoid contact
with incompatible materials. Use caution when opening cap. Keep containers tightly
closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatibles. Storage
Storage requirements :
area should be clearly identified, clear of obstruction and accessible only to trained
and authorized personnel. Inspect periodically for damage or leaks. No smoking in the
area.
Strong oxidizing agents; Acids.
Incompatible materials :
Always keep in containers made of the same materials as the supply container.
Special packaging materials :
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and engineering measures
: Provide sufficient ventilation to keep vapour concentration below the given TLV and/or
PEL.
: Respiratory protection is required if the concentrations exceed the TLV.
Respiratory protection
NIOSH-approved respirators are recommended. Seek advice from respiratory
protection specialists.
: Impervious gloves must be worn when using this product. Advice should be sought
Skin protection
from glove suppliers.
: Safety glasses with side-shields or chemical splash goggles.
Eye / face protection
Wear resistant clothing and boots. An eyewash station and safety shower should be
Other protective equipment :
made available in the immediate working area.
General hygiene considerations
Avoid breathing vapors, fumes or dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do
:
not eat, drink, smoke or use cosmetics while working with this product. Upon
completion of work, wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or use of toilet
facilities. Remove soiled clothing and wash it thoroughly before reuse. Do not take
contaminated clothing home.
For individual ingredient exposure levels, see Section 2.
Permissible exposure levels :
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
solid Brown soild granules.
Physical state : Appearance :
N/Av
Faint characteristic
Odour : Odour threshold :
odour.
6.4
pH :
N/Av 0.62
Boiling point : Specific gravity :
N/Av
Melting/Freezing point : Coefficient of water/oil distribution
: N/Av
N/Av
Vapour pressure (mmHg @ 20掳 C / 68掳 F) Solubility in water :
: N/Av
N/Av
Vapour density (Air = 1) : Evaporation rate (n-Butyl acetate = 1)
: N/Av
None.
Volatile organic Compounds (VOC's) Volatiles (% by weight) :
N/Av
:
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SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA
Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions prescribed.
Stability and reactivity :
Will not occur.
Hazardous polymerization :
: Keep this product away from heat, sparks, flame, and other sources of ignition (e.g.
Conditions to avoid
pilot lights, electric motors, static electricity).
Materials To Avoid And Incompatibility
: Incompatible materials (see Section 7).
Hazardous decomposition products
None known, refer to hazardous combustion products in Section 5.
:
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 Oral (rat): >5000 mg/kg
Toxicological data :
LD50 Dermal (rat): >5000 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation (rat): >2.07 mg/kg
No components are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA or NTP.
Carcinogenic status :
Not expected to have other reproductive effects.
Reproductive effects :
Not expected to be a teratogen.
Teratogenicity :
Not expected to be mutagenic in humans.
Mutagenicity :
Not available.
Epidemiology :
Not expected to be a skin or respiratory sensitizer.
Sensitization to material :
Not available.
Synergistic materials :
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation to upper respiratory system.
Irritancy :
None known.
other important hazards :
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The ecological characteristics of this product have not been fully investigated. The
Environmental effects :
product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses, or be deposited where
it can affect ground or surface waters. This product is an herbicide. The active
ingredients are: Tribenuron-methyl Technical; Metsulfuron-methyl Technical ;
Thifensulfuron-methyl Technical. The active ingredients are considered to be toxic to
many plants, and non-toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, soil micro- and
macroorganisms, birds, mammals and insects.
Important environmental characteristics
: The active ingredients are: Tribenuron-methyl Technical; Thifensulfuron-methyl
Technical; Metsulfuron-methyl Technical .
Under normal conditions, the active ingredients are mobile in the environment.
The active ingredients are not expected to bioaccumulate.
Tribenuron-methyl Technical and Thifensulfuron-methyl Technical are not expected
to be persistent in the environment. Metsulfuron-methyl Technical is moderately
persistent in the environment.
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The active ingredients are: Thifensulfuron-methyl Technical; Tribenuron-methyl
Ecotoxicological :
Technical; Metsulfuron-methyl Technical . The toxicity of the active ingredients to
wildlife species is measured to be:
Metsulfuron-methyl Technical :
Fish - 96-hr LC50, Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) = >150 mg/l
Invertebrates - 48-hr LC50, Daphnids (Daphnia magna) = >150 mg/l
Bees - LC50, oral, Bees = >44.3 碌g/bee
Plants - EC50, Duckweed (Lemna gibba) = 0.36 碌g/l
72-hr IC50, Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) = 0.045 mg/l
Thifensulfuron-methyl Technical:
Fish - 96-hr LC50, Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) = >100 mg/l
Invertebrates - 48-hr EC50, Daphnids (Daphnia magna) = 470 mg/l
Bees - LC50, oral, Bees (Apis mellifera) = >7.1 碌g/bee
Plants - EC50, Duckweed (Lemna minor) = 1.3 碌g/l
72-hr IC50, Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) = 0.0159 mg/l
Tribenuron-methyl Technical:
Fish - 96-hr LC50, Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) = 738 mg/l
Invertebrates - 48-hr EC50, Daphnids (Daphnia magna) = >894 mg/l
Bees - 48-hr LC50, topical, Bees (Apis mellifera) = >9.1 碌g/bee
Plants - 14-day EC50, Duckweed (Lemna gibba) = 4.3 碌g/l
120-hr IC50, Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) = 0.11 mg/l
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Handle waste according to recommendations in Section 7.
Handling for Disposal :
Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. For
Methods of Disposal :
disposable containers, triple rinse (or equivalent) containers and add rinse material to
disposal tank. Follow any additional local, state or federal requirements for cleaning
containers prior to disposal. Make the empty, rinsed container unsiutable for further
use by puncturing. Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial
and local regulations. Contact your local, state, provincial or federal environmental
agency for specific rules.
If this product, as supplied, becomes a waste in the United States, it may meet the
RCRA :
criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under RCRA, Title 40 CFR 261. It is the
responsibility of the waste generator to determine the proper waste identification and
disposal method. For disposal of unused or waste material, check with local, state
and federal environmental agencies.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Packing
Regulatory
Group
UN Number Shipping Name Class
Information Label
not regulated
None Not regulated.
49CFR/DOT none
None.
49CFR/DOT
Additional
information
not regulated
None Not regulated.
TDG none
None.
TDG
Additional
information
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Information:
OSHA: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200).
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ) (40 CFR 117.302): None.
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SARA TITLE III: Sec. 302, Extremely Hazardous Substances, 40 CFR 355: No Extremely Hazardous Substances are
present in this material.
SARA TITLE III: Sec. 311 and 312, MSDS Requirements, 40 CFR 370 Hazard Classes: Immediate (Acute) health
hazard; Chronic Health Hazard. Under SARA Sections 311 and 312, the EPA has established threshold quantities for
the reporting of hazardous chemicals. The current thresholds are 500 pounds for the threshold planning quantity
(TPQ), whichever is lower, for extremely hazardous substances and 10,000 pounds for all other hazardous chemicals.
SARA TITLE III: Sec. 313, Toxic Chemicals Notification, 40 CFR 372: This product may be subject to SARA
notification requirements, since it contains Toxic Chemical constituents above their de minimus concentrations. This
product contains: Tribenuron-methyl Technical
US State Right to Know Laws:
California Proposition 65: To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain any chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
International Information:
This product is a Pest Control Product and is not regulated as a Controlled Product under the Hazardous Products Act
(HPA). For informational purposes, this product would have the following WHMIS classification:
Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material)
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
- Chronic hazard 0 - Minimal 1 - Slight 2 - Moderate 3 - Serious 4 - Severe
*
HMIS Rating :
1 1 0
Health: Flammability: Reactivity:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Legend :
CA: California
CAS: Chemical Abstract Services
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
of 1980
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
DOT: Department of Transportation
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System
HSDB: Hazardous Substances Data Bank
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
Inh: Inhalation
N/Ap: not applicable
N/Av: not available
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible exposure limit
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RTECS: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
SARA: Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TDG: Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations
TLV: Threshold Limit Values
TPQ: Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Average
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification System
1. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 2006.
References :
2. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs, searched 2007.
3. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, CCInfoWeb databases,
2007 (Chempendium, HSDB, RTECs).
4. Material Safety Data Sheet from manufacturer.
5. US EPA Title III List of Lists - January 27, 2005 version.
6. California Proposition 65 List - December 8, 2006 version.
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Prepared for:
Cheminova Inc
1700 Route 23, Suite 300
Wayne, NJ, USA 07470
Telephone: 973-305-6600
Please direct all enquiries to Cheminova.
Prepared by:
ICC The Compliance Center Inc.
Canada: 1-888-977-4834
USA: 1-888-442-9628
http://www.thecompliancecenter.com
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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