Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Food Tupersan
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Mixture
Hi-Yield(R) Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Food Tupersan
Chemical Name: Mixture Formula: Mixture
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Food Tupersan
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Monoammonium phosphate 7722-76-1 Proprietary Not established Not established
Ammonium sulphate [1] 7783-20-2 10 Not established Not established
Urea 57-13-6 Proprietary Not established Not established
Attapulgite (diatomaceous earth) 12174-11-7 Proprietary 0.1 mg/m3* 0.1 mg/m3*
Potassium chloride 7557-40-1 Proprietary Not established Not established
Benefin 1861-40-1 0.5-1.3 Not established Not established
Xylene [1] 1330-20-7 1.9 100 ppm 100 ppm
* Respirable quartz
[1]NOTE: This is a toxic chemical and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (掳F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Does not apply 0.5 Does not apply
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
2.5 Does not apply Does not apply
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Appreciable Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Multicolored granules; chlorine/aromatic odor.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
76 degrees F (xylene) Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
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Dry chemical, CO2, water spray 637 degrees F.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Emits toxic fumes, including ammonia and sulfur trioxide, when heated to decomposition. May form an explosive
mixture when dispersed in air. An explosion hazard will exist if mixed with oxidizers such as potassium chlorate,
potassium nitrate, or potassium nitrite.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear full protective clothing and use self contained breathing apparatus. Avoid inhalation of fumes and dusts.
Nonessential personnel should be restricted from area of intense smoke. Do not allow water run-off from fire site to
enter nearby streams, ponds, or lakes. Keep containers cooled with water spray.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Skin or eye contact, inhalation, ingestion, sensitization
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Ingestion or inhalation of large quantities may cause symptoms of non-specific irritation of the gastrointestinal tract;
nausea, vomiting, cramps, dyspnea, and diarrhea.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation of dust may permanently damage the lungs and result in the development of pneumoconiosis, silicosis, or
other respiratory disorders. Ingestion of inhalation may affect the liver, blood, thyroid, uterus, ovaries, and testes.
May produce contact sensitization. Highly allergic individuals should avoid contact.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Allergic conditions; disorders of the skin, liver, blood, and respiratory system.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
STEL(xylene)=150 ppm; ACGIH TLV (nuisance dusts)=10 mg/m3; OSHA PEL (nuisance dusts)= 15 mg/m3
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INGESTION: Call a physician or poison control center. Administer activated charcoal with a large quantity of water.
SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Flush
skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Call a physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Store in original container only.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Strong oxidizers and alkalis, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, potassium nitrite, and phenoxy-type herbicides.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Ammonia, sulfur trioxide, phosphorous oxides, cyanuric acid, cyanic acid, oxides of carbon, and other toxic vapors.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply
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SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Clean-up of spills may require personal protective equipment. See Section 8. Eliminate sources of ignition. Sweep-
up or vacuum the material to the original labeled container. Keep spill out of sewers and open bodies of water.
Comply with all applicable governmental regulations concerning spill reporting, handling, and disposal of wastes.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory devices to protect against toxic dusts containing quartz, organic vapors, and
ammonia.
VENTILATION
General or local exhaust to maintain employee exposure below the TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Impermeable gloves to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION
Safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Apron, boots, long sleeved shirt and full length pants (or overalls) may be worn when necessary to prevent skin
contact. Eyewash and shower facilities should be available.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Corrosive to cast iron and aluminum. Store in dry, cool, ventilated area. out of direct sunlight. Separate from strong
oxidizers and other chemical agents. Keep out of reach of children. This product is toxic to fish. do not contaminate
water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Avoid freezing. Store above 40 degrees F.
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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