Imazuron
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
PRODUCT NAME: Imazuron E-Pro Herbicide present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing
DESCRIPTION: A dispersible granule herbicide. eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Etigra IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
501 Cascade Pointe Lane, Suite 103 breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
Cary, NC 27513 respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth if possible.
UNITED STATES Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat-
ment advice.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Chemical Name Formula CAS # Composition
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Imazapyr (卤)-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1- C13H15N3O3 81334-34-1 7.78%
methylethyl)- 5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-
Flash point: N/A
3-pyridinecarboxylic acid
Diuron C9H10Cl2N2O 330-54-1 62.22%
N鈥?-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethy-
lurea
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
Fire and Explosion Hazards: If product is heated above
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
decomposition temperature, irritating and toxic gasses
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: may be released.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, Means of Extinction: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon
eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. dioxide or water spray.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area of all unneces-
plants. Drift and run-off may be hazardous to plants in
sary personnel. Dike and collect water used to fight fire to
water adjacent to treated areas.
prevent environmental damage due to runoff. Foam or
dry chemical extinguishing systems are preferred to pre-
4. FIRST AID
vent environmental damage due to runoff.
Have the product container or label with you when calling Firefighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appara-
a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. tus and full bunker gear.
You may also contact 1-800-424-9300 for emergency
Hazardous Combustion Products: Organochloric com-
medical treatment information
pounds, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth- oxides.
ing. Rinse skin immediately with water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: July 19, 2007
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-54
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 0907
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None when
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
stored and handled as prescribed / indicated. Refer to
Clean up spills immediately observing the precautions in Section 5 for hazardous combustion products.
Section 8 of this MSDS. Isolate the hazard area and keep INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Liquid solu-
unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. tions containing this product must not be stored in
Prevent material from contaminating soil or from enter- unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers or tanks.
ing sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Avoid dust formation and avoid breathing dust. Use rec-
ommended protective equipment and carefully sweep up 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
spilled material, placing it in a covered container for
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
reuse or disposal. Scrub the contaminated area with soap
Oral LD50 (rat): >5,000 mg/kg
and water followed by a water rinse. Use dry absorbent
material to absorb and collect wash solution for proper
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
disposal. Contaminated soil may have to be removed and
Dermal LD50 (rat): >2,000 mg/kg
disposed.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Inhalation LC50 (rat): 3.7 mg/L
EYE IRRITATION
Avoid breathing dust or vapor. Avoid contact with skin,
Rabbit 鈥? Moderately irritating
eyes and clothing. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly with soap and
SKIN IRRITATION
water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing
Rabbit 鈥? Slightly Irritating
gum, or using tobacco.
SENSITIZATION
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to pre-
Guinea Pig 鈥? Not a Contact Sensitizer
vent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers,
food, and feed. Store in original container and out of the MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. None known.
CARCINOGENICITY:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ACGIH: Not listed
Engineering Controls: To avoid exceeding exposure lim- IARC: Not listed
its, handle only with adequate ventilation. Facilities stor- NTP: Not listed
ing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an OSHA: Not listed
eyewash station and a safety shower.
MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects
Protective Clothing: Chemical resistant gloves made of
during in vivo and in vitro assays.
any waterproof material 鈮? 14 mils. Long-sleeved shirt,
long pants and shoes plus socks. A NIOSH approved par- ADDITIONAL DATA: Not known to cause reproductive or
ticulate filtering respirator equipped with N, R, or P class birth defects at normal exposure levels.
filter media. The respirator should have a NIOSH
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
approval number prefix 鈥淭C-84A鈥?.
General: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- This product is toxic to plants. Drift and run-off may be
dling. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that hazardous to plants in water adjacent to treated areas.
have been heavily contaminated with this product; do not Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment
reuse them. Follow the manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for washwaters or rinsate. Apply this product only as speci-
cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for fied on this label.
washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE INGREDI-
wash PPE separately from other laundry.
ENT DIURON
Rainbow Trout (LC50): 5.6 mg/L
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Bobwhite Quail (LC50): 1,730 mg/kg
Appearance: Beige / brown granules
Mysid Shrimp (LC50): 1.1 mg/L
Odor: None
Japanese Quail (LC50): > 5,000 mg/kg
pH: 2.9 鈥? 3.1
Green Algae (EC50): 0.0233 mg/L
Flashpoint (PMA-4): N/A
Mallard Duck (LC50): > 5,000 mg/kg
Tap Density: 0.64 g/ml
Swollen Duckweed (EC50): 0.018 mg/L
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Honey Bee (LD50): Not toxic
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE INGREDI-
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
ENT IMAZAPYR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme temperatures and pro-
Rainbow Trout (LC50): > 100 mg/L
longed exposure to extreme heat. All sources of ignition.
Mallard Duck (LC50): > 5,000 ppm
Electro-static discharges.
Daphnia Magna (EC50): > 100 mg/L
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable but may decompose if
Honey Bee (LD50): > 100 ug / bee
heated.
Green Algae (EC50): 71 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. This product has been classified in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic.
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, or rinsate is a vio-
required by CPR.
lation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed
of by use according to label instructions, contact your DISCLAIMER:
State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Etigra believes the information and recommendations
Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
Regional Office for guidance. NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into man-
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
ufacturing equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state
vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
smoke.
in combination with any other materials or in any
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
Containers / Packages 鈮? 5kg (11 lbs.): Not Regulated by of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
DOT tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
Containers / Packages > 5kg (11 lbs.): methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: UN2588, Pesticide, Solid,
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
Toxic, n.o.s. (contains Diuron), 6.1, PG III
reliance on such information.
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1
DOT PACKING GROUP: III
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 151
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 100 lbs.
MARINE POLLUTANT: No
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIFRA 鈥?
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
pesticide.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
Not listed
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
N/A
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
Diuron (CAS No. 330-54-1)
CERCLA
Chemical Name CAS Number RQ
Diuron 330-54-1 100 lbs.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
This product contains a chemical (Diuron, CAS No. 330-
54-1) known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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