MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Drexel Chemical Co. Emergency Telephone No.
1700 Channel Avenue (901) 774-4370
Memphis, TN 38113 1-800-424-9300 (ChemTrec)
SECTION I 鈥? GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION VII 鈥? EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TRADE NAME DEFOL 6W If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately
CHEMICAL NAME Sodium Chlorate + Urea (Fire Retardant) for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of
CHEMICAL FAMILY Inorganic Salt water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting
EPA REG. NO. 19713-265 unless told to do so by a poison control center or
SIGNAL WORD WARNING doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious or convulsing person.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
SECTION II 鈥? INGREDIENTS
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
(Class = H (Hazardous), NH (Non-Hazardous))
continue rinsing eye.
NAME CAS NO. % (by wt.) TLV CLASS If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse
Sodium Chlorate 7775-09-9 47.2 N/A H skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
Inerts N/A 52.8 N/A NH minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the
product container or label with you when calling a poison control
SECTION III 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
center or doctor, or going for treatment. For information on this
Boiling Point >212掳F Specific Gravity 1.53 pesticide product (including health concerns, medical emergencies or
Vapor Pressure N/A % Volatiles N/A pesticide incidents), call the National Pesticide Information Center
Vapor Density N/A Solubility in Water Complete at 1-800-858-7378.
pH 6-8 Appearance/Odor Liquid,
suspension,
slight odor SECTION VIII- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case of material leak or spill
SECTION IV 鈥? FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Clothing contaminated with solution or spray should be washed before
it dries. Absorb spills on sand or clay and put into disposable
Flash Point Non-flammable (>200掳F)
container. Assure that protective equipment is worn.
Extinguishing Media Water or foam
Waste Disposal Method
Fire Fighting Procedures Contain runoff of water. Assure
Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
protective equipment is worn. Stay
upwind.
SECTION IX 鈥? SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
SECTION V 鈥? REACTIVITY DATA Respiratory Protection NIOSH approved respirator
Stability Stable under most conditions Ventilation General recommended
Conditions to Avoid Reducing agents Protective Gloves Rubber impervious
Incompatibility If concentrate solution dries Eye Protection Chemgoggles
on flammable objects, the Other Rubber apron and boots, coveralls,
chlorate compound can act as long-sleeved shirt
an oxidizer.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Possible toxic fumes, dense
smoke. SECTION X 鈥? SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling & Storage
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FOLLOW LABEL
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
SECTION VI 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Carcinogenicity N/A Handle and store in dry, cool area. Containers should be kept closed
Toxicity Data N/K when not in use.
TLV N/K
D.O.T. Description Non-Regulated
N.F.P.A. Health: 1, Fire: 2, Reactivity: 0
Freight Description Agricultural Herbicide, Liquid, N.O.S.
(Rating: 4-Extreme, 3-High, 2-Moderate, 1-Slight, 0-Insignificant)
Reportable Quantity N/A
Effects of Overexposure Skin or eye irritation. Ingestion may be
E.R.G. Guide Sheet N/A
moderately toxic.
The information presented herein for consideration,
while not guaranteed, is true and accurate to the best of
our knowledge. No warranty, or guaranty is expressed or
implied regarding the accuracy or reliability of such
information and we shall not be liable for any loss or
consequential damages arising out of the use thereof.
Date Prepared: 6-9-04
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