MSM Turf Herbicide
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
PRODUCT NAME: MSM E-Pro 鈥? Turf Herbicide Flash Point: N/A
Active Ingredient: Metsulfuron methyl Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
Chemical Name: Methyl2-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-
Fire and Explosion Hazards: None. This product will not
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]-carbonyl]
burn or burns with difficulty.
amino]sulfonyl]benzoate
Chemical Formula: C14H15N5O6S Means of Extinction: Use extinguishing agent suitable for
surrounding fires.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Keep unnecessary people
Etigra, LLC
away and conduct fire-fighting and rescue operation from
2214 Highway 44 West
upwind of the fire area. Evacuate people downwind who
Inverness, FL 34453
UNITED STATES may come in contact with smoke, fumes or contaminated
surfaces. If area is exposed to fire and conditions permit,
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS allow fire to burn itself out. Use as little water as possible
and use spray or fog and avoid heavy hose streams to
Metsulfuron Methyl CAS No. 74223-64-6 60.0%
prevent runoff.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Fire-fighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appa-
ratus with full face piece. Wear full fire-fighting turn-out
Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed gear (Bunker gear).
through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products: May produce carbon
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and
monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and alky-
before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco.
lamines.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS 鈥? NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 / Flammability: 1 / Reactivity: 0
IF IN EYES: May cause irritation with tearing, pain or
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
blurred vision.
IF ON SKIN: Repeated dermal contact may cause skin irri- For emergency response, wear chemical-resistant cover-
tation with itching, burning, redness, swelling and/or rash. alls, waterproof gloves and boots and face/eye protec-
tion. If dusting occurs, wear NIOSH-approved respirator
4. FIRST AID
protection.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Call a poison control center or Dike spill and prevent material from entering sewers,
doctor for treatment advice. Take off contaminated cloth- waterways or low areas. Shovel or sweep up and place in
ing. Rinse skin immediately with water for 15-20 minutes. a closed container for disposal. Flush area with water.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with Dispose in accord with local, state and federal regulations.
water for 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.
Etigra, LLC
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra, LLC Effective Date: May 9, 2006
2214 Hwy 44 West EPA Reg. No. 81959-14
Inverness, FL 34453
REV 1006
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, This product is injurious to plants at extremely low con-
food or feed by storage or disposal. Wash thoroughly centrations. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas
after handling this product. Store in original container in where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas
a secured cool, dry storage area. below the mean high water mark. Do not apply where
runoff water may flow, during periods of intense rainfall
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION or to water-saturated soils as off-target movement and
injury may occur. Do not contaminate water when dispos-
Engineering Controls: Use only with adequate ventilation. ing of equipment washwaters.
Protective Clothing: All pesticide handlers must wear a
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
long-sleeved shirt and long pants and shoes plus socks.
General: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or dis-
dling. posal.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved
Appearance: Light brown granules waste disposal facility.
Odor: Slight
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
pH: 4.012 offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dis-
Flashpoint (PMA-4): N/A pose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed
Specific Gravity: 1.398 g/ml at 25掳C by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay
Solubility in Water: Dispersible out of smoke.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated by DOT
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: N/A
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion
DOT PACKING GROUP: N/A
may produce by-products more toxic than the active
ingredient. REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not Listed
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: None known.
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: N/A
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
FIFRA 鈥?
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
Oral LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
pesticide.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >5.3 mg/L SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not Listed
EYE IRRITANT
Rabbit 鈥? Slightly Irritating SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate
SKIN IRRITATION
Rabbit 鈥? Non-Irritating SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
N/A
SENSITIZATION
Guinea Pig 鈥? Not a Contact Sensitizer SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None known. CERCLA 鈥?
None Listed
CARCINOGENICITY:
ACGIH: Not listed CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
IARC: Not listed Not Listed
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects
during in vivo and in vitro assays.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Not known to cause reproductive or
birth defects.
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.
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