SFM 75 EG
Herbicide
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID
PRODUCT NAME: SFM E-Pro 75 EG Herbicide IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth-
Active Ingredient: Sulfometuron methyl ing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
Chemical Formula: C15H16N4O5S minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treat-
ment advice if irritation persists.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
Etigra
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
501 Cascade Pointe Lane, Suite 103
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
Cary, NC 27513
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Flammable Limits: Flammable limits in Air, % by Volume
Sulfometuron methyl CAS No. 74222-97-2 75.0%
(LEL: 0.092 g/L)
Other Ingredients 25.0%
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not a fire or explosion haz-
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ard. Like most organic powders or crystals, under severe
dusting conditions, this material may form explosive mix-
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
tures in air.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry
after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing chemical, CO2
gum, or using tobacco. Fire Fighting Instructions: If product is exposed to fire
and conditions permit, let fire burn itself out. Wear self-
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
contained breathing apparatus and full protective equip-
EYE: Animal data indicates eye contact with SFM E-Pro 75
ment. Use water spray. Runoff from fire control may be a
EG Herbicide may cause eye irritation with discomfort,
pollution hazard, control runoff to the extent possible.
tearing, and/or blurring of vision.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Burning chemicals
SKIN: Animal data indicates ingesting high doses of SFM E-
may produce by-products more toxic than the original
Pro 75 EG Herbicide may cause red blood cell destruction.
material.
CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: None of the compo-
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1/Flammability: 1/Reactivity: 0
nents present in this material at concentrations equal to
or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or
ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: August 12, 2005
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-16
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 0407
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable at normal temperature and
NOTE: Review FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING
storage conditions.
AND STORAGE sections before proceeding with clean-
up. Use appropriate personal protective equipment dur- CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: None known
ing clean-up.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known
Emergency Response 鈥? Chemical-resistant coveralls,
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None known
waterproof gloves, waterproof boots and face/eye protec-
tion. If dusting occurs, a cartridge respirator or SCBA
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
should be used.
Toxicological information conducted specifically with
Initial Containment: Dike spill to prevent material from
SFM E-Pro 75 EG Herbicide is not available. However, cer-
entering sewers, waterways, or low areas. Follow appli-
tain toxicological data conducted with sulfometuron tech-
cable Federal, State/Provincial and local laws/regulations.
nical and/or a formulated product containing the same
Spill Clean-up: Shovel or sweep up. active ingredient and active ingredient percentage as
SFM E-Pro 75 EG Herbicide is provided below.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
HANDLING (Personnel): Wash hands before eating, drink- Oral LD50 (rat): > 5000 mg/kg
ing, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside,
Dermal LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg
then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove
personal protective equipment immediately after han- ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
dling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 5.1 mg/L
removing. As soon as possible after using this product,
EYE IRRITATION
wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Moderately irritating to the eye.
HANDLING (Physical): Avoid generating dust. Keep away
from sparks and flame. Do not contaminate water, food, SKIN IRRITATION
or feed by storage or disposal. Store in original container Not a skin irritant.
only.
DERMAL SENSITIZATION
Non-sensitizing
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: Single inhalation expo-
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use only with adequate ven-
sure with a product containing 75% sulfometuron methyl
tilation. Keep container tightly closed.
as the active ingredient in rats caused slight to moderate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: body weight loss, nasal and ocular discharge, and other
Applicators and other handlers must wear: nonspecific effects. Single high oral doses produced no
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants clinical signs of toxicity and no lesions were observed dur-
Shoes and socks ing pathological examination of tissue. Single high dermal
Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintain- doses caused temporary severe to slight skin irritation
ing PPE. If no instructions for washables are available, and sporadic weight loss.
use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE sepa-
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated oral studies
rately from other laundry.
with the active ingredient sulfometuron methyl, caused
Personal protective equipment required for early entry to decreased body weight gain, liver changes, red blood cell
treated areas that is permitted under the Worker hemolysis, and altered white blood cell differentiation.
Protection Standard and that involves contact with any- Long-term exposure caused mild hemolytic anemia,
thing that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, decreased body weight, alteration of clinical chemical
is coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves made out of any parameters, and changes in the bile duct.
waterproof material, shoes and socks.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Exposure Guidelines None known.
Applicable Exposure Limits
CARCINOGENICITY:
Sulfometuron methyl
IARC: Not listed
PEL (OSHA): None Established
TLV (ACGIH): 5 mg/m3, 8 hr. TWA, A4 NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed.1
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Tan granules MUTAGENIC DATA: In a two-generation rat reproduction
pH: 7.52 卤 0.01 study with the active ingredient, sulfometuron methyl,
decreased numbers of pups were observed at the 5000
Density: 0.703 g/ml
ppm level, a dose that was also maternally toxic. No repro-
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
ductive effects were observed at 500 ppm.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Environmental toxicity data is This product has been classified in accordance with the
not available for the formulated product. hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
required by CPR.
The following ecotoxicity values were obtained for the
DISCLAIMER:
active ingredient:
Etigra believes the information and recommendations
AQUATIC TOXICITY provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
96 hour LC50 (Bluegill): > 150 mg/L NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
96 hour LC50 (Rainbow Trout): > 148 mg/L MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
48 hour NOEC (Daphnia): > 150 mg/L EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
AVIAN TOXICITY
vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
Dietary LC50 (Mallard): > 5000 ppm
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
Dietary LC50 (Bobwhite): > 5620 ppm
in combination with any other materials or in any
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved
tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
waste disposal facility.
methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dis-
reliance on such information.
pose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed
by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay
out of smoke.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: Not Regulated
U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/A
UN NUMBER: N/A
DOT PACKING GROUP: N/A
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not Listed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
FIFRA -
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.
CERCLA REPORTABEL QUANTITY:
None
SARA Title III - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances:
Not Listed
SARA Title III - Section 311 Hazard Categories:
Immediate
SARA Title III - Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product
treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product contains
no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
SARA Title III - Section 313 Reportable Ingredients: None
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS - Not listed
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