Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) Atrazine Lawn Weed Killer
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) Atrazine Lawn Weed Killer
Chemical Name: Mixture Formula: Mixture
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) Atrazine Lawn Weed Killer
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Atrazine 1912-24-9 41 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
Ethylene glycol [1] 107-21-1 5 50 ppm* 50 ppm*
* Ceiling concentration
[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)
103 degrees C 1.12 1.5
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not determined Not determined Not determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
33 ppm Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
White liquid; odorless
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Not determined Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Dry chemical, CO2, halon,water spray, standard form Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Move containers from fire area if possible. Extinguish using agents suitable for surrounding fire. Use flood quantities of
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water as a fog. Keep material out of sewers and water sources. Do not touch spilled material. Avoid breathing
hazardous fumes; keep upwind. Utilize self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent exposure to fire,
smoke, fumes, or products of combustion.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Skin absorption, inhalation, skin or eye contact, ingestion
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Exposure to Atrazine may cause irritation of eyes, skin, or respiratory tract. If swallowed, nausea, vomiting, or
diarrhea can result. A skin sensitization (allergic) reaction may occur in sensitive individuals. Ingestion may result in
kidney damage. May be absorbed through the skin.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Long-term exposure to low levels of atrazine is not known to cause any chronic ill effects in humans. Animal studies
indicate an incidence of mammary tumors in rats, and signs of cariotoxicity in dogs and mice. Ethylene glycol has
been shown to produce dose-related tertogenic effects in rats and mice.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of the eyes, skin, respiratory system, and kidneys; and allergic conditions.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
None determined
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INGESTION: Induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: There is not specific antidote if atrazine is ingested. If
a large amount has been ingested and emesis has been inadequate, lavage stomach. Five mg/kg of activated
charcoal suspension (50 g/400 ml water) can be given to absorb the remaining toxicant.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Does not apply
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Alkalis and mineral acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, acetonitrile, chlorides, and oxides of nitrogen.
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
Utilize personal protective equipment. Cover the spill with an absorbent material such as cat litter. Sweep up the
material and place in a labeled container, or the original container, and seal for later disposal or use. Wash the spill
area with water containing a strong detergent, absorb with cat litter or other absorbent material, sweep-up, and place in
a sealed, labeled container. Rinse the spill area with water to remove any residue. Do not allow wash or rinse water
to contaminate water supplies.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Do not reuse product container. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues 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 and pesticides.
VENTILATION
General or local exhaust to maintain employee exposure below the TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Impervious gloves to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION
Splash-proof or dust-resistant safety goggles to prevent eye contact with this substance. Contact lenses should not
be worn.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
When necessary utilize impervious clothing, rubber boots, hat, and other equipment to prevent skin contact with this
substance.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food,
beverages, or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage, and cosmetic
application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Always wash thoroughly after handling.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
None determined
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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