Manufacturer: HOWARD JOHNSON'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY
700 W. Virginia Street, #222
DATA SHEET
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1548
Emergency Phone: (414) 276-1505
For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or
Accident,
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night: 1-800-424-9300.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Howard Johnson s Escalade芒 Weed & Feed EPA Reg. No. 228-427-32802
Synonyms: Herbicide Mixture of 2,4-D, Fluroxypyr and Dicamba on Fertilizer
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance and Odor: Multi-colored to solid colored granular mixture with mild phenolic odor.
Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation.
Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Potential Health Effects:
Likely Routes of Exposure: Eye and skin contact.
Eye Contact: This product is minimally irritating.
Skin Contact: This product is no more than slightly toxic and no more than moderately irritating
based
on toxicity studies
Ingestion: This product is no more than slightly toxic if ingested based on toxicity studies.
Inhalation: This product is no more than slightly toxic if inhaled based on toxicity studies.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Inhalation of product may aggravate existing
chronic
respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing
skin disease.
See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information
Potential Environmental Effects:
This product is toxic to fish. Drift or runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic
organisms and
non-target plants.
See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Isooctyl (2-ethylhexyl) Ester of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid 1928-43-4 < 1.10
1-Methylheptyl Ester of Fluroxypyr 81406-37-3 < 0.30
Dicamba (3,6-Dichloro-o-Anisic Acid) 1918-00-9 < 0.10
Fertilizer: see label for N-P-K analysis >95.00
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 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.
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person
sip a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison
control center
or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance,
then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or
doctor for
further treatment advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. Dry
chemical, carbon
dioxide, foam, water spray or fog.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-
contained
breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn out gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and
contamination of
water sources. Dispose of fire control water later.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: If water is used to fight fire, contain runoff, using
dikes to
prevent contamination of water supplies. Dispose of fire control water later.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): Under fire conditions, this
product may
produce oxides of carbon, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, oxides of nitrogen,
ammonia, oxides of
phosphorus, oxides of sulfur and hydrogen sulfide.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating:
Rating for this product: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazards Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal
Protection
information in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering public sewer systems or any
waterways.
Do not flush to drain. Large spills to soil or similar surfaces may necessitate removal of
topsoil. The
affected area should be removed and placed in an appropriate container for disposal.
Methods for Containment: Contain spill, sweep or scoop up and place in container for
possible land
application according to label directions or for proper disposal.
Methods for Clean-Up and Disposal: Wash entire spill area with a detergent slurry, absorb
and sweep
into container for disposal. See Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS for more
information.
Other Information: Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-
8802) and to
state and/or local agencies.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. After using this product, remove clothing and
launder
separately before reuse, and promptly and thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin with soap and
water. Do not allow people (other than applicator) or pets on treatment area during application. Do
not
enter treatment areas until dust has settled.
Storage:
Always use original container to store pesticides in a secured warehouse or storage building. Do not
stack more than two pallets high. Do not store near open containers of fertilizer, seed or other
pesticides.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by specific use conditions or a potential for excessive
exposure, use local exhaust ventilation at the point of generation.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: To avoid contact with eyes, wear chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
An
emergency eyewash should be readily accessible to the work area.
Skin Protection: To avoid contact with skin, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, socks and shoes. An
emergency shower should be readily accessible to the work area.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If vapors or mists exceed acceptable levels, wear
NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with cartridges/canisters approved for use against pesticides.
General Hygiene Considerations: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control
measure and the following general measures should be taken when working with or handling this
material: 1) Do not store, use and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in
areas
where this material is stored. 2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco,
applying cosmetics or using the toilet.
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA ACGIH
Component TWA STEL TWA STEL
Unit 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester 10* NE 10* NE mg/m3
Fluroxypyr NE NE NE NE
Dicamba NE NE NE NE
Nuisance Dust 15 NE 10 NE mg/m3
*Based on adopted limit for 2,4-D NE = Not Established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Multi-colored to solid colored granular mixture with mild phenolic odor.
Boiling Point: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Partially soluble
Density: 49 pounds/cubic foot Specific Gravity: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable
Freezing Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
pH: 3.53 - 4.59 (1% solution) Viscosity: Not applicable
Note: Physical data are typical values, but may vary from sample to sample. A typical value should
notbe construed as a guaranteed analysis or as a specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat. Do not store near heat or flame.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents: bases and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Under fire conditions, may produce gases such as hydrogen
chloride, nitrogen oxides, and carbon oxides.
Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur
.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data:
Data from laboratory studies on this product are summarized below:
Oral: Rat LD50: >5,000 mg/kg (female); FIFRA Category IV
Dermal: Rats LD50: >5,000 mg/kg; FIFRA Category IV
Inhalation: Rat 4-hr LC50: >2.08 mg/L; FIFRA Category IV
Eye Irritation: Rabbits (3): Mildly irritating; FIFRA Category III
Skin Irritation: Rabbits (3); Moderately irritating; FIFRA Category III
Skin Sensitization: Not a contact sensitizer in guinea pigs following repeated skin exposure.
Subchronic (Target Organ) Effects: Repeated overexposure may cause effects to liver,
kidneys, blood chemistry, testes and gross motor function. Rare cases of peripheral nerve
damage have been reported, but extensive animal studies have failed to substantiate these
observations, even at high doses for prolonged periods.
Carcinogenicity / Chronic Health Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) lists exposure to chlorophenoxy herbicides as a class 2B carcinogen, the category for
limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans. However, more current 2,4-D lifetime feeding
studies in rats and mice did not show carcinogenic potential. The U.S. EPA has given 2,4-D
and dicamba a Class D classification (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity). Fluroxypyr
did not cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Reproductive Toxicity: No impairment of reproductive function attributable to 2,4-D have
been noted in laboratory animal studies. In animal studies, fluroxypyr has been shown not to
interfere with reproduction. Dicamba did not interfere with fertility in reproduction studies in
laboratory animals.
Developmental Toxicity: Studies in laboratory animals with 2,4-D have shown decreased
fetal body weights and delayed development in the offspring at doses toxic to mother animals.
Fluroxypyr did not cause birth defects in animals; other effects were seen in the fetus only at
doses which caused toxic effects in the mother. Animal tests with dicamba have not
demonstrated developmental effects.
Genotoxicity: There have been some positive and some negative studies, but the weight of
evidence is that 2,4-D is not mutagenic. Animal tests with fluroxypyr and dicamba did not
demonstrate mutagenic effects.
Assessment Carcinogenicity:
This product contains substances that are considered to be probable or suspected human
carcinogens as follows:
Regulatory Agency Listing As Carcinogen
Component ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Chlorophenoxy Herbicides No 2B No No
See Section 2: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION for more information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Data on 2,4-D 2EHE
96-hour LC50 Bluegill: >5 mg/l Bobwhite Quail Dietary LC50: >5,620 ppm
96-hour LC50 Rainbow Trout: 7.2 mg/l Mallard Duck Dietary LC50: >5,620 ppm
48 hour EC50 Daphnia: >5 mg/l
*Data on Fluroxypyr 1-Methylheptyl Ester:
Acute LC50 Blue Gill: above water solubility Bobwhite Quail Acute Oral LD50: >2,000 mg/kg
Acute LC50 Rainbow Trout: above water solubility Mallard Duck Acute Oral LC50: >2,000 mg/kg
Acute Immobilization EC 50 Daphnia Magna: >499 矛g/L
*Fluroxypyr 1-Methylheptyl Ester is highly insoluble in water.
Data on Dicamba
96-hour LC50 Bluegill: 135 mg/l Bobwhite Quail 8 day Dietary LC50: >10,000 ppm
96-hour LC50 Rainbow Trout: 135 mg/l Mallard Duck 8 day Dietary LC50: >10,000 ppm
48 hour EC50 Daphnia: 110 mg/l
Environmental Fate:
In laboratory and field studies, 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester rapidly de-esterfied to parent acid in the
environment. The typical half-life of the resultant 2,4-D acid ranged from a few days to a few weeks.
Fluroxypyr has a hydrolysis half-life of 12.8 to 16.5 hours. Under aerobic and anaerobic soil conditions
the half-life for Fluroxypyr is 7 days. Dicamba has low bioaccumulation potential, is not persistent in
soil,is highly mobile in soil and degrades rapidly.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Residential:
If empty Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled
If product cannot be used as directed, call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for
disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor (including toilet) or outdoor
(including sewer) drain.
Commercial:
Pesticide Disposal: If container is damaged or if pesticide has leaked, contain all spillage. Improper
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes
cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or
Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional
Office for Guidance.
Container Disposal: Complete empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in
a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned,
stay away from smoke.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Follow the precautions indicated in Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE of this MSDS.
For Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory information, if required, consult transportation
regulations, product-shipping papers or call Nufarm s DOT Manager at 708-755-2104, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA Inventory: This product is exempted from TSCA because it is solely for FIFRA regulated use.
Immediate, Delayed
SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting:
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370):
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s):
2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester (CAS No. 1928-43-4)- < 1.10% by weight in product
Dicamba (CAS No. 1918-00-9), < 0.10% by weight in product
Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA:
Acetic Acid, (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)- (CAS No. 94-75-7) 100 pounds
Dicamba (CAS No. 1918-00-9) 1,000 pounds
RCRA Waste Code:
Acetic Acid, (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)- (CAS No. 94-75-7) U240
State Information:
Other state regulations may apply. Check individual state requirements.
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE OR
MODIFY THE EPA-ACCEPTED 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-accepted 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 Howard Johnson's Enterprises, Inc.. 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 their purposes prior to
use. In no event will Howard Johnson's Enterprises, Inc. be responsible for damages of any
nature whatsoever resulting from the use or of reliance upon Information. NO
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