MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID
PRODUCT NAME: Sethoxydim E-Pro Herbicide IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor
Active Ingredient: Sethoxydim immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
Chemical Formula: C17H29O3NS of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Etigra
501 Cascade Pointe Lane, Suite 103 IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth-
Cary, NC 27513 ing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
UNITED STATES minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treat-
ment advice.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
Sethoxydim CAS No. 74051-80-2 13.0% water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
Naphthalene CAS No. 91-20-3 1.3% after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat-
eyes, or clothing. Inhalation of the mists/vapors results ment advice.
in irritation to the nose, throat and lungs. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product contains aromatic
hydrocarbons. In cases of severe acute poisoning, the
EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: Causes moderate eye
decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be
injury. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
made by the attending physician. If lavage is performed,
Inhalation of the mists/vapors results in irritation of the
nose, throat and lungs. Prolonged or repeated skin con- endotracheal and/or esophageal control is suggested.
tact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Danger from lung aspiration must be evaluated against
toxicity when considering emptying the stomach.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Acute
overexposure to naphtha solvent vapors may cause cen-
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
tral nervous system effects, including headache, dizzi-
ness, drowsiness, confusion and/or excitement. Ingestion Flash point (Method): 188掳F TCC
causes cramps, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and/or Flammable Limits: Lower: 1.3 @ 70掳C Upper: 5.3 @ 103掳C
CNS disorder.
Fire and Explosion Hazard: None
Chronic overexposure may result in liver/kidney disor-
Means of Extinguishing: Use foam, CO2, water fog or dry
ders. Hemolysis, anemia, fever, hemoglobuinuria and
chemical extinguishing media.
jaundice may also occur. Those with prior blood diseases
may be more severely affected.
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: December 13, 2004
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-4
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 0107
Fire Fighting Instructions: Firefighters should wear self- 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, air, moisture
NFPA 704 Hazard Codes: Health 鈥? 2, Flammable 鈥? 2,
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
Instability 鈥? 2, Other 鈥? N/A
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heat and
Recover material for use according to product label direc- fire may result in thermal decomposition and the release
tions whenever possible. Wear gloves, goggles and boots of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides during combustion.
when cleaning up liquid spill. Cover contaminated area HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
with absorbent material until dry. Spills that cannot be
CORROSIVE TO METAL: No
recovered should be contained, solidified and placed in
suitable containers for disposal in a licensed facility. OXIDIZER: No
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
tobacco or using toilet. Remove clothing immediately if Oral LD50 (rat): >2200 mg/kg
pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
clean clothing. Clean water should be available for wash-
Dermal LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
ing in case of eye or skin contamination.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
Do not store below 32掳F or above 100掳F. Store in a dry
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >7.6 mg/L (4 hrs.)
place away from heat or open flame. Avoid contamina-
tion of feed or foodstuffs. Keep out of reach of children
EYE IRRITATION
and animals. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertil-
Rabbit: Slightly irritating
izers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
SKIN IRRITATION
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Rabbit: Slightly irritating
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all DERMAL SENSITIZATION
process locations where vapor or mist may be emitted. Guinea pig: Non-sensitizing
Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used
CARCINOGENICITY:
to minimize the need for personal protective equipment.
ACGIH: Not listed
Personal Protective Equipment: IARC: Group 2B (naphthalene)
Respiratory Protection: Wear supplied air respirators if NTP: Listed (naphthalene)
large quantities of vapor are generated or prolonged OSHA: Not listed
exposure is possible. CA Prop 65: Listed (naphthalene)
Eyes and Face: For splash, mist or spray exposure, wear
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
chemical protective goggles or a face shield.
Protective Clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirt and long ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Environmental toxicity data is
pants; shoes plus socks. not available for formulated product.
Gloves: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as barrier ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
laminate, nitrile rubber 鈮? 14 mils, neoprene rubber 鈮? 14 The following ecotoxicity values were obtained for the
mils, or viton 鈮? 14 mils. Inspect gloves regularly for leaks. active ingredient:
Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and
FISH TOXICITY
water prior to removing.
96 hour LC50, Bluegill 鈥? 265 mg/L
Additional information on personal protective clothing
96 hour LC50, Trout 鈥? 170 mg/L
for applicators of this product may be found on the prod-
48 hour EC50, Daphnia 鈥? 78.1 mg/L
uct label.
AVIAN TOXICITY
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Mallard Acute LD50 鈥? > 2510 mg/kg
Mallard Dietary LC50 鈥? > 5620 ppm
Appearance: Clear liquid
Bobwhite Dietary LC50 鈥? > 5620 ppm
Odor: Mild aromatic odor
pH: 3.21-3.5 (5% in water) BEE TOXICITY
The active ingredient in this product, sethoxydim, is non-
Specific Gravity: 0.906 g/mL (7.56 lbs./gal.)
toxic to honeybees when applied topically up to 10
Vapor Pressure: 2 mmHg @ 20掳C
碌g/bee or when sprayed on at a concentration simulating
Solubility in Water: Emulsifies
exposure to the maximum recommended use rate of
2000 ppm.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 16. OTHER INFORMATION
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. This product has been classified in accordance with the
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes can- (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
not be disposed of by use according to label instructions, required by CPR.
contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
DISCLAIMER:
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
Etigra believes the information and recommendations
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dis- MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
pose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
out of smoke. vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION in combination with any other materials or in any
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
When transported in bulk packaging greater than 119
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
gallons:
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compounds, weed tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
killing, liquid, n.o.s. (contains naphthalene) methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: NA1993
reliance on such information.
DOT PACKING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 100 lbs.
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not listed
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 128
When transported in non-bulk packaging less than or
equal to 119 gallons:
Not regulated by DOT.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD STATUS:
Not Regulated
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
Not listed
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311 Hazardous Categories
Immediate, Delayed, Fire
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
10,000 lbs.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
Listed (Sethoxydim, Naphthalene)
CERCLA
Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
Naphthalene 1.3% 100 lbs.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
Listed (Naphthalene)
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