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Tenkoz Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Commercial Product
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
Buccaneer庐 Plus Glyphosate Herbicide
EPA Reg. No.
524-454-55467
Chemical name
Not applicable.
Synonyms
None.
Company
Tenkoz Inc., 100 North Point Center East, Suite 330, Alpharetta, GA, 30022
Telephone: 800-332-3111, Fax: 314-694-5557
Emergency numbers
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY - Day or Night: 314-694-4000 (collect calls accepted).
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient
Isopropylamine salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; {Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate}
Composition
COMPONENT CAS No. % by weight (approximate)
Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate 38641-94-0 41
Other ingredients 59
Trade secret composition.
OSHA Status
This product is hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview
Appearance and odour (colour/form/odour): Amber - Brown / Liquid / Slight
WARNING!
CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL BUT TEMPORARY EYE INJURY
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
HARMFUL IF INHALED
Potential health effects
Likely routes of exposure
Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation
Eye contact, short term
May cause temporary eye irritation.
Skin contact, short term
Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are followed.
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Inhalation, short term
Harmful by inhalation.
Single ingestion
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation.
Refer to section 11 for toxicological and section 12 for environmental information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after
first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.
Skin contact
Immediately wash affected skin with plenty of water.
Take off contaminated clothing, wristwatch, jewellery.
Wash clothes and clean shoes before re-use.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Get medical advice from a poison control center or doctor.
Ingestion
Immediately offer water to drink.
Get medical advice from a poison control center or doctor.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Advice to doctors
This product is not an inhibitor of cholinesterase.
Antidote
Treatment with atropine and oximes is not indicated.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point
None.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards
Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Environmental precautions: see section 6.
Hazardous products of combustion
Carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), phosphorus oxides (PxOy)
Fire fighting equipment
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protection recommended in section 8.
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Environmental precautions
SMALL QUANTITIES:
Low environmental hazard.
LARGE QUANTITIES:
Minimise spread.
Contain spillage with sand bags or other means.
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Methods for cleaning up
SMALL QUANTITIES:
Flush spill area with water.
LARGE QUANTITIES:
Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material.
Dig up heavily contaminated soil.
Collect in containers for disposal.
Refer to section 7 for types of containers.
Flush residues with small quantities of water.
Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
Handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Thoroughly clean equipment after use.
Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water ways when disposing of equipment rinse water.
Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.
Observe all labelled safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
Storage
Compatible materials for storage: stainless steel, aluminium, fibreglass, plastic, glass lining
Incompatible materials for storage: galvanised steel, unlined mild steel, see section 10.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
Keep only in the original container.
Minimum shelf life: 5 years.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne exposure limits
Components Exposure Guidelines
Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Other ingredients No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Engineering controls
Have eye wash facilities immediately available at locations where eye contact can occur.
Eye protection
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If there is potential for contact:
Wear chemical goggles.
Applicators and other handlers must wear eye protection.
Skin protection
No special requirement when used as recommended.
If repeated or prolonged contact:
Wear chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory protection
If airborne exposure is excessive:
Wear respirator.
Full facepiece/hood/helmet respirator replaces need for chemical goggles.
Respiratory protection programs must comply with all local/regional/national regulations.
When recommended, consult manufacturer of personal protective equipment for the appropriate type of equipment
for a given application.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values
should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.
Colour/colour range: Amber - Brown
Form: Liquid
Odour: Slight
Flash point: None.
Specific gravity: 1.17 20 掳C / 20 掳C
pH: 4.4 - 4.9 80 g/l
Partition coefficient (log Pow): < 0.000 (active ingredient)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.
Materials to avoid/Reactivity
Reacts with galvanised steel or unlined mild steel to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable gas that could explode.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This section is intended for use by toxicologists and other health professionals.
Data obtained on similar products and on components are summarized below.
Similar formulation
Acute oral toxicity
Rat, LD50 (limit test): > 5,000 mg/kg body weight
Practically non-toxic.
FIFRA category IV.
Acute dermal toxicity
Rat, LD50 (limit test): > 5,000 mg/kg body weight
Practically non-toxic.
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FIFRA category IV.
No mortality.
Skin irritation
Rabbit, 6 animals, OECD 404 test:
Days to heal: 7
Primary Irritation Index (PII): 0.8/8.0
FIFRA category IV.
Slight irritation.
Eye irritation
Rabbit, 6 animals, OECD 405 test:
Days to heal: 10
Moderate irritation.
FIFRA category II.
Skin sensitization
Guinea pig, Buehler test:
Positive incidence: 0 %
N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; {glyphosate}
Mutagenicity
In vitro and in vivo mutagenicity test(s):
Not mutagenic.
Repeated dose toxicity
Rabbit, dermal, 21 days:
NOAEL toxicity: > 5,000 mg/kg body weight/day
Target organs/systems: none
Other effects: none
Rat, oral, 3 months:
NOAEL toxicity: > 20,000 mg/kg diet
Target organs/systems: none
Other effects: none
Carcinogenicity
Mouse, oral, 24 months:
NOEL tumour: > 30,000 mg/kg diet
NOAEL toxicity: ~ 5,000 mg/kg diet
Tumours: none
Target organs/systems: liver
Other effects: decrease of body weight gain, histopathologic effects
Rat, oral, 24 months:
NOEL tumour: > 20,000 mg/kg diet
NOAEL toxicity: ~ 8,000 mg/kg diet
Tumours: none
Target organs/systems: eyes
Other effects: decrease of body weight gain, histopathologic effects
Toxicity to reproduction/fertility
Rat, oral, 3 generations:
NOAEL toxicity: > 30 mg/kg body weight
NOAEL reproduction: > 30 mg/kg body weight
Target organs/systems in parents: none
Other effects in parents: none
Target organs/systems in pups: none
Other effects in pups: none
Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity
Rat, oral, 6 - 19 days of gestation:
NOAEL toxicity: 1,000 mg/kg body weight
NOAEL development: 1,000 mg/kg body weight
Other effects in mother animal: decrease of body weight gain, decrease of survival
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Developmental effects: weight loss, post-implantation loss, delayed ossification
Effects on offspring only observed with maternal toxicity.
Rabbit, oral, 6 - 27 days of gestation:
NOAEL toxicity: 175 mg/kg body weight
NOAEL development: 175 mg/kg body weight
Target organs/systems in mother animal: none
Other effects in mother animal: decrease of survival
Developmental effects: none
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This section is intended for use by ecotoxicologists and other environmental specialists.
Data obtained on product, similar products and on components are summarized below.
Aquatic toxicity, fish
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC50: 24 mg/L
Slightly toxic.
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC50: 42 mg/L
Slightly toxic.
Aquatic toxicity, invertebrates
Water flea (Daphnia magna):
Acute toxicity, 48 hours, static, EC50: 160 mg/L
Practically non-toxic.
Similar formulation
Aquatic toxicity, algae/aquatic plants
Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum):
Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, EC50: 2.6 mg/L
Moderately toxic.
Duckweed (Lemna minor):
Acute toxicity, 7 days, static, EC50: > 6 mg/L
Avian toxicity
Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,620 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos):
Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5,620 mg/kg diet
Practically non-toxic.
Arthropod toxicity
Honey bee (Apis mellifera):
Oral/contact, 48 hours, LD50: > 326 碌g/bee
Practically non-toxic.
Soil organism toxicity, invertebrates
Earthworm (Eisenia foetida):
Acute toxicity, 14 days, LC50: > 5,000 mg/kg dry soil
Practically non-toxic.
N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; {glyphosate}
Bioaccumulation
Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus):
Whole fish: BCF: < 1
No significant bioaccumulation is expected.
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Dissipation
Soil, field:
Half life: 2 - 174 days
Koc: 884 - 60,000 L/kg
Adsorbs strongly to soil.
Water, aerobic:
Half life: < 7 days
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.
Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available.
Burn in proper incinerator.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
Container
See the individual container label for disposal information.
Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.
Observe all labelled safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
Empty packaging completely.
Triple or pressure rinse empty containers.
Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of rinse waters.
Ensure packaging cannot be reused.
Do NOT re-use containers.
Store for collection by approved waste disposal service.
Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly
classify your shipment for transportation.
Not hazardous under the applicable DOT, ICAO/IATA, IMO, TDG and Mexican regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory
Exempt
OSHA Hazardous Components
Surfactant(s)
SARA Title III Rules
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not applicable.
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s)
Not applicable.
CERCLA Reportable quantity
Not applicable.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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The information given here is not necessarily exhaustive but is representative of relevant, reliable data.
Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.
Please consult supplier if further information is needed.
In this document the British spelling was applied.
Health Flammability Instability Additional Markings
NFPA 3 1 1
0 = Minimal hazard, 1 = Slight hazard, 2 = Moderate hazard, 3 = Severe hazard, 4 = Extreme hazard
Full denomination of most frequently used acronyms. BCF (Bioconcentration Factor), BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical
Oxygen Demand), EC50 (50% effect concentration), ED50 (50% effect dose), I.M. (intramuscular), I.P. (intraperitoneal), I.V. (intravenous), Koc
(Soil adsorption coefficient), LC50 (50% lethality concentration), LD50 (50% lethality dose), LDLo (Lower limit of lethal dosage), LEL (Lower
Explosion Limit), LOAEC (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level), LOEC (Lowest
Observed Effect Concentration), LOEL (Lowest Observed Effect Level), MEL (Maximum Exposure limit), MTD (Maximum Tolerated Dose),
NOAEC (No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level), NOEC (No Observed Effect
Concentration), NOEL (No Observed Effect Level), OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit), PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit), PII (Primary
Irritation Index), Pow (Partition coefficient n-octanol/water), S.C. (subcutaneous), STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit), TLV-C (Threshold Limit
Value-Ceiling), TLV-TWA (Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average), UEL (Upper Explosion Limit)
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE
OR MODIFY THE EPA-APPROVED PRODUCT LABELING (attached to and accompanying the
product container). This MSDS provides important health, safety, and environmental information for
employers, employees, emergency responders and others handling large quantities of the product in
activities generally other than product use, while the labeling provides that information specifically for
product use in the ordinary course. Use, storage and disposal of pesticide products are regulated by
the EPA under the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
through the product labeling, and all necessary and appropriate precautionary, use, storage, and
disposal information is set forth on that labeling. It is a violation of federal law to use a pesticide
product in any manner not prescribed on the EPA-approved label.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are
presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, MONSANTO Company
makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the
condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for the
purposes prior to use. In no event will MONSANTO Company be responsible for damages of any
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