Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) Root 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: Inorganic salt
Hi-Yield(R) Root Killer
Chemical Name: Mixture Formula: Does not apply
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) Root Killer
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Copper sulfate [1] 7758-98-7 99.0 1mg/m3(Cu) 1mg/m3(Cu)
[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)
1202 degrees F (650 degrees C) 3.6 Does not apply
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Does not apply Does not apply Does not apply
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Appreciable (>10%) Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Blue crystalline powder
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 or standard form Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Avoid breathing vapors or dusts.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Move container from fire area if possible. Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Dike fire
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control water for later disposal.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Eyes, skin, inhalation, lungs, central nervous system.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Irritation of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes may result upon prolonged contact. Inhalation may cause
headache or dizziness.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Central nervous system depression can result from repeated overexposure. Skin photosensitivity may develop after
repeated skin contact.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
None determined
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
None
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Wash
contaminated skin with soap and water. INHALATION: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Does not apply
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Dike spill and absorb with an absorbent material (preferably flame retarding) and scoop or sweep into a container.
Label to identify contents.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Not necessary under normal conditions of use.
VENTILATION
Use in well ventilated area.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Rubber gloves if skin contact is likely.
EYE PROTECTION
Goggles if needed (for spraying or possible splashing)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
If needed, aprons or coveralls.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Keep away from ignition sources and oxidizers. Keep container closed when not in use.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children.
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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