Chlormequat Regulator
Plant Growth
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
PRODUCT NAME: Chlormequat E-Pro
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Plant Growth Regulator
Active Ingredient: Chlormequat chloride NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: The use of atropine is contraindi-
Chemical Name: (2-chloroethyl)trimethylammonium cated.
chloride
Chemical Formula: C5H13Cl2N 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Flash Point: >190掳F (CC)
Etigra, LLC
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
2214 Highway 44 West
Inverness, FL 34453 Fire and Explosion Hazards: None. This product will not
UNITED STATES burn or burns with difficulty.
Means of Extinction: Use extinguishing agent suitable for
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
surrounding fires.
Chlormequat Chloride CAS No. 999-81-5 11.8% Fire-Fighting Instructions: Keep unnecessary people
away and conduct fire-fighting and rescue operation from
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION upwind of the fire area. Evacuate people downwind who
may come in contact with smoke, fumes or contaminated
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
surfaces. Do not decontaminate personnel or equipment,
Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation.
or handle broken packages or containers without protec-
Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly
tive equipment as specified in the Exposure Control
with soap and water after handling and before eating,
Section. Decontaminate emergency personnel with soap
drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco.
and water before leaving the fire area. Use as little water
as possible and use spray or fog and avoid heavy hose
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS:
streams to prevent spreading. If possible, dike and collect
EYE 鈥? Causes moderate eye irritation.
water used to fight fire to prevent/minimize runoff. If
INGESTION 鈥? Harmful if swallowed.
water enters a drainage system, advise authorities down-
POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS: stream.
N/A
Fire-fighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appa-
ratus with full face piece. Wear full fire-fighting turn-out
4. FIRST AID
gear (Bunker gear).
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor
Hazardous Combustion Products: May produce carbon
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and alky-
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
lamines.
told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 2 / Flammability: 0 / Reactivity: 0
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Etigra, LLC
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra, LLC Effective Date: May 4, 2006
2214 Hwy 44 West EPA Reg. No. 81959-12
Inverness, FL 34453
REV 0506
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
None known.
Cover with an inert absorbent material, sweep up and
CARCINOGENICITY:
place in a closed container for disposal. Flush area with
ACGIH: Not listed
water. Dispose in accord with local, state and federal reg-
IARC: Not listed
ulations.
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects
Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water,
during in vivo and in vitro assays.
food or feed by storage or disposal. Wash thoroughly
after handling this product. Store in original container in ADDITIONAL DATA: Chlormequat chloride is not known
a secured dry storage area. to cause reproductive or birth defects.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eyes and Face: Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: This product is toxic to wildlife.
or safety glasses with front, brow, and temple protection). Keep out of lakes, streams and ponds. DO NOT contami-
nate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
Protective Clothing: All pesticide handlers must wear a
long-sleeved shirt and long pants and shoes plus socks.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Gloves: All pesticide handlers must wear chemical-resist-
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or dis-
ant gloves. Inspect gloves regularly for leaks. Thoroughly
posal.
wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to
removing.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of
General: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved
dling. waste disposal facility.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dis-
Appearance: Clear liquid pose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed
by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay
Odor: Aromatic
out of smoke.
pH: 6.35
Flashpoint (PMA-4): N/A
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Specific Gravity: 1.021 g/ml at 20掳C
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated by DOT
Solubility in Water: Soluble
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: N/A
DOT PACKING GROUP: N/A
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Freezing temperatures (32掳F / 0掳C)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not Listed
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: N/A
may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydro-
gen chloride and alkylamines.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Strong
FIFRA 鈥?
alkalis.
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
pesticide.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
Oral LD50 (rat, female): 3,129 mg/kg
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Listed
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
Dermal LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >2.04 mg/L
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
100/10,000 lbs.
EYE IRRITANT
Rabbit 鈥? Mildly Irritating
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
SKIN IRRITANT
Rabbit 鈥? Slightly Irritating
CERCLA 鈥?
None Listed
SENSITIZATION
Guinea Pig 鈥? Not a Contact Sensitizer
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
Not Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by CPR.
DISCLAIMER:
Etigra, LLC believes the information and recommenda-
tions provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
in combination with any other materials or in any
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, LLC,
Etigra expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any
results obtained or arising from any use of the product or
reliance on such information.
Etigra鈩? is a trademark of Etigra.
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