MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAR III庐 PCP# 19810
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
UNITED AGRI PRODUCTS CANADA INC. During Working Hours (UAP) 1-800-265-4624
789 Donnybrook Drive After Hours 1-800-561-8273
Dorchester, Ontario Canutec (Collect) 1-613-996-6666
N0L 1G5 Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
Exposure Reporting 鈥揚rosar 1-800-301-7976
Preparation of Information: Irwin Schmidt, 1-800-265-4624 Date Issued: January 7, 2005
Chemical Identity: Phenoxy herbicide (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, mecoprop + dicamba dimethylamine salt)
Product Use: Herbicide for turf.
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients (CAS or UN Number) Content AOLD50 (Rat) ADLD50 (Rabbit) AILC 50(Rat)
2,4-D DMA Salt (CAS: 2008-39-1) 190 g/L 625 mg/kg 2115 mg/kg 4540 ppm/6H
Mecoprop DMA Salt(CAS: 13791-92-9) 100 g/L 650 mg/kg 900 mg/kg n/e
Dicamba DMA Salt (CAS: 2300-66-5) 18 g/L 2629 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg >200 mg/L (4H)
3. PHYSICAL INFORMATION
Appearance & Odour: Straw yellow to dark brown, fishy odour of dimethylamine.
Specific Gravity: 1.125 @ 20掳 C Boiling Pt掳C: Approx. 100 Vapour Density (air = 1): 0.021
Density (g/mL): n/a Freezing Pt掳C: 0 Vapour Pressure (mm): 20.7 mm Hg
pH: 7.5 - 9 Solubility in Water: Miscible Evaporation Rate: < Butyl Acetate
4. FIRE or EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammability (Specify Conditions): n/a
Flash Pt 掳C (method): n/a
Means of Extinction: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, water spray or fog.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Self contained breathing equipment.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Avoid noxious vapours under high temperature conditions. Water based, may boil, then burn.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Prevent water used in fire fighting from entering water supplies.
5. REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stability (Conditions to avoid): Stable (excessive heat).
Reactivity & Under What Condition: n/e
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Strong oxidizers, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, chlorine containing compounds and other unknown hazardous
materials may be formed in a fire situation. Incomplete combustion may lead to formation of carbon monoxide and/or other
asphyxiants.
PAR III庐,
MSDS Pg. 2: PCP# 19810
6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Routes of Entry: Skin and eye contact, skin absorption, acute inhalation and ingestion.
Effects of Overexposure: May cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, general tenseness and muscular weakness, and prolonged
or repeated exposure may lead to liver or kidney damage or central nervous system symptoms.
Exposure Limits: For 2,4-D acid TLV - TWA 10 mg/m3. For Dimethylamine 18 mg/m3.
Irritancy of Product: Eyes: marked irritation and corneal injury may occur.
Sensitization of Material: Pre-existing skin or respiratory disorders may be aggravated by excessive exposure to this material.
Carcinogenicity: n/e
7. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: If vapours may exceed acceptable levels, wear MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or mask for protection
against pesticide mists and vapours.
Eyes: Goggles/Face Shield Gloves: Rubber or Impervious Footwear: Rubber or Impervious
Clothing: Coveralls or Impervious apron when handling concentrate. Other: Work in well ventilated area.
Engineering Control: Use mechanical exhaust if ventilation not adequate.
Leak & Spill Procedures: Contain spill, absorb liquid by covering with clay or other absorbent material; vacuum, scoop or sweep up
wastes and place in container for disposal. Contact the manufacturer and the provincial regulatory agency in case of a spill, and for
clean-up of spills.
Waste Disposal: For more information on the disposal of unused, unwanted product and the cleanup of spills, contact the provincial
regulatory agency or the manufacturer.
Storage Requirements: Do not store near fertilizers, insecticides or fungicides. Protect from freezing.
8. FIRST AID MEASURES
Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention.
If On Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. If
irritation persists, get medical attention.
If In Eyes: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open to help flush out material. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Drink 1 - 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Keep head lower than chest to avoid aspiration into lungs. Call physician immediately or contact a poison control centre.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen; if breathing stops administer artificial respiration. Get
medical attention immediately.
9. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CANADA TDG- Regulated by ground or rail transport if > 454L.Regulated for Marine Transport . ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (2,4-D 17%) Class 9, UN 3082, P.G. III *MARINE POLLUTANT*
US DOT-RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (2,4-D 17%) Class 9, UN 3082, P.G.
III. *MARINE POLLUTANT*
IMDG (Marine) *MARINE POLLUTANT*
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n/a = not applicable n/e = not established
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