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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ArborFosTM Revised 5/07
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
ArborFosTM
Product identity:
EPA Registration No.: 7946-26
Formulated by:
Liquid Fertiliser PTY. LTD. (Trading as Agrichem)
2 鈥? 10 Chetwynd St.
Loganholme, Queensland 4129
Australia
Manufactured for:
J.J. Mauget Company
5435 Peck Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
Ph: (626) 444-1057
Fax: (626) 444-7414
Common name: Liquid systemic fungicide
Chemical description: Mono- and di-potassium salts of phosphorus acid
TSCA/CAS No.: This product is a mixture of CAS No. 13977-65-6 and CAS
No. 13492-26-7
Emergency phone numbers
NPC (National Poison Control Hotline): 800-222-1222
NPIC (National Pesticide Information Center): 800-858-7378
EPA National Response Center: 800-424-8802
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical CAS Number % TLV or PEL RQ (lbs)
None
3. EMERGENGY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Blue liquid with slight to no odor. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed
through the skin. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Causes moderate eye
irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid strong oxidizing
agents and strong bases. Corrosive to most metals. Not DOT regulated.
HEALTH: 2 REACTIVITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 ENVIRONMENT: 0
(0= Insignificant 1= Slight 2= Moderate 3= High 4= Extreme)
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4. FIRST AID
IF SWALLOWED:
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice
鈥? Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow
鈥? Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor
鈥? Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
IF IN EYES:
鈥? Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes
鈥? Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye
鈥? Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
鈥? Take off contaminated clothing
鈥? Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
IF INHALED:
鈥? Move person to fresh air
鈥? If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center
or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-535-5053 for
emergency treatment information.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Test method: Not available.
LEL flammable limits: Not available.
UEL flammable limits: Not available.
Autoignition temperature: Not available.
Flammability classification: Not applicable.
Known hazardous products of combustion: None
Properties that initiate/contribute to intensity of fire: None
Potential for dust explosion: None
Reactions that release flammable gases or vapors: Not known.
Potential for release of flammable vapors: Not known.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: This is not a flammable material.
Some gases such as phosphorus
oxides may be released.
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Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water spray.
Special firefighting procedures: Use full-faced self-contained breathing
apparatus along with full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment: Prevent product from spilling and entering drinking water
supplies or streams.
Clean up: Collect liquid or absorb onto absorbent material and package
for disposal.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store in a well sealed container in a cool, well-
ventilated, dry place at temperatures above 45掳F. Do
not store near combustible materials, herbicides,
fungicides, and food or feeds. Do not stack pallets
more than two (2) high.
Work/hygienic practices: Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if
swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Avoid breathing vapors. Causes
moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash clothing before reuse. Do not allow children or
pets to contact treated area.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eye: Chemical dust/splash goggles or full-face shield to prevent
eye contact. As a general rule, do not wear contact lenses
when handling.
Skin: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks and household
latex or rubber gloves.
Respiratory: Not normally needed. If use generates an aerosol mist or
respiratory irritation, use NIOSH approved dust/mist
respirator (such as 3M #8710).
Ventilation: Use in well ventilated area but no TLV established.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Blue liquid.
Odor: Slight to none.
pH: 5.5 @ 20掳C
Vapor pressure: Not available.
Vapor density: Not available.
Boiling point: 105掳F
Freezing point: Not available.
Water solubility: Miscible.
Density: 11.36 lbs/gallon.
Evaporation rate: Not available.
Viscosity: 2.273 (cSt) @ 20掳C.
% Volatile: Not available.
Octanol/water partition coefficient: Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid strong oxidizers and bases.
Corrosive to most metals.
Incompatibility: Not compatible with strong oxidizers,
bases and most metals.
Hazardous decomposition
products: None known.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects:
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and
cramps.
Eyes: Mild irritant to eyes.
Skin: Mildly irritating to skin.
Inhalation: May be slightly irritating.
Subchronic effects: None known.
Chronic effects: Not established.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna growth inhibition: Not known.
Toxicity to fish (rainbow trout): > 100mg/L.
Toxicity to plants: Not known.
Toxicity to birds: Not known.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters
by discharge of waste effluents or equipment washwaters.
If container is empty: do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for
recycling.
If container is partially filled: call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-
CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any
indoor or outdoor drain.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (domestic surface)
Hazard class or division: Non-regulated
Other shipping description: Insecticides or fungicides, liquid.
NMFC Item 102120, LTL Class 60
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 311 toxic chemicals: None
Proposition 65: None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
All information appearing in this document was based on data provided by third
party sources and was compiled to comply with the Federal Hazard
Communication Standard and the California Hazardous Substances Information
and Training Act. The information is believed to be accurate as of the preparation
date, but is not warranted as being the final authority in the use of this product.
This information does not purport to be legal or medical advice.
ArborFosTM is a trademark of J.J. Mauget Company
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