Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. No.: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/2005
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
Avast!* SC Herbicide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Use supportive
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response
to reactions of the patient.
PRODUCT: Avast!* SC Herbicide
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SePRO Corporation
11550 North Meridian Street, Suite 600 FLASH POINT: 200掳F (93.3掳C)
Carmel, IN 46032-4565
www.sepro.com METHOD USED: SCC
Information Phone: 317-580-8282 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Product is a water-based suspension
and will not burn. If product is involved in a fire and the water
2. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS
evaporates, use a water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam
as extinguishing methods.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product will not burn
Light tan to gray opaque liquid with a slight odor.
until a sufficient amount of water has evaporated. At this point,
鈥? May cause eye and skin irritation.
the product will exhibit the flammability characteristics of the
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-535-5053 organic portion of this formulation. Keep unnecessary people
away, isolate the hazard area and deny unnecessary entry. Highly
toxic fumes are released in fire situations.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT / INSTRUCTIONS: Wear
Fluridone: CAS # 059756-60-4 41.7% positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and full
1-Methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3-(trifluoro-methyl) protective clothing. Keep personnel removed and
phenyl]-4(1H)-pyridinone upwind of fire.
Other Ingredients, including:
Propylene Glycol CAS # 000057-55-6 58.3%
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Use absorbent
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
material to contain and clean up small spills and dispose as
EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for waste. Report large spills to INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053
15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first and consult SePRO Corporation for assistance. Prevent
5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center runoff.
or doctor for treatment advice.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with
plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
doctor for treatment advice. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled.
Avoid breathing spray mist or contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
INGESTION: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wash
for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to exposed clothing before reuse.
swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison
control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an Keep Out of Reach of Children.
unconscious person.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial respiration,
preferably by mouth to mouth. Call a poison control center or
doctor for further treatment advice.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. No.: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/2005
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
Avast!* SC Herbicide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions.
potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may
require additional precautions. INCOMPATIBILITY: (Specific materials/conditions to avoid)
Avoid freezing.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Propylene Glycol: AIHA WEEL is
50 ppm total, 10 mg/M3 aerosol only. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: If water
evaporates, residues may produce harmful vapors under fire
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local conditions.
exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure
guidelines. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should be This section includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if
maintained below the exposure guidelines. If respiratory irritation this material is not handled in the recommended manner.
is experienced, use a NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator.
EYE: May cause slight (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal injury is
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves impervious to this material unlikely.
when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur.
SKIN: A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses. material being absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
Prolonged exposure may cause slight skin irritation. Fluridone did
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to the not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs. The
product label for personal protective clothing and equipment. LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >2000 mg/kg.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is low. The oral LD50 for rats
is >5000 mg/kg. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal
APPEARANCE: Light tan to gray opaque viscous liquid handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however,
ODOR: Slight swallowing larger amounts may cause injury.
pH: (aqueous 50/50) 8.45
BOILING POINT: (@ 1 atmosphere) 212掳F (100掳C) INHALATION: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to
VAPOR PRESSURE: 2.3 mmHg @ 25掳C physical properties; a single exposure is not likely to be hazardous.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.15 @ 25掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Disperses in water SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS:
VISCOSITY: 780 cps Fluridone, in animals, has been shown to cause liver and kidney
LIQUID DENSITY: 1.12 g/mL @ 22掳C effects.
CANCER INFORMATION: Fluridone did not cause cancer in
laboratory animal studies.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Fluridone did not cause
birth defects; other fetal effects occurred only at doses toxic to the
mother.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. No.: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/2005
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
Avast!* SC Herbicide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Fluridone did not interfere with
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
reproduction in animal studies.
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and
MUTAGENICITY: For fluridone, in-vitro mutagenicity studies were believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above.
predominantly negative and animal mutagenicity studies were However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory
negative. requirements are subject to change and may differ from one
location to another; it is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION activities comply with federal, state or provincial, and local laws.
The following specific information is made for the purpose of
Follow label use directions carefully so as to avoid adverse effects complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local
on non-target organisms. In order to avoid impact on threatened or laws and regulations.
endangered aquatic plant or animal species, users must consult
their state fish and game agency or the U.S. Fire and wildlife U.S. REGULATIONS
Service before making applications.
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313: To the best of our knowledge,
this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III, Section
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash
313 supplier notification requirements.
waters. Do not apply in tidewater or brackish waters. Low rates
should be used in shallow areas where the water depth is
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed
considerably less than the average depth of the entire treatment
according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated under
site, for example shallow shoreline areas. Trees and shrubs
Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendments and
growing in water treated with Avast! may occasionally develop
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered,
chlorosis.
under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
鈥? An Immediate Health Hazard
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? A Delayed Health Hazard
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product components are
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of
cited on certain state lists as mentioned. Non-listed components
on site per label use directions or at an approved waste disposal
may be shown in Section 1 of the MSDS.
facility. Follow all local, state, and federal requirements for
disposal.
Chemical Name CAS Number List
Propylene Glycol 000057-55-6 PA1鈥?
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
(1,2-Propanediol)
Department of Transportation (DOT) Not Regulated
PA1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at greater than
鈥?
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Not Regulated
or equal to 1.0%).
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Not Regulated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): All
For additional shipping information contact SePRO Corporation at
ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required
317-580-8282 and speak with the Logistics Manager.
to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This
product is a 鈥淗azardous Chemical鈥? as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053 (INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. No.: 67690-30
Creation Date: 03/10/2005
Revision Date: 07/18/2006
Avast!* SC Herbicide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032-4565
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA, OR
SUPERFUND): Releases of this material to air, land, or
water are not reportable to the National Response Center
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or to the state
and local emergency planning committees under the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Title III Section 304.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA 701):
(4 = Extreme; 3 = High; 2 = Moderate; 0 = Insignificant)
Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity: 0
16. OTHER INFORMATION, USES AND RESTRICTIONS
MSDS STATUS:
New 鈥? 03/10/2005
Revised 鈥? 07/18/06, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 14
The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No
Warranty, Express or Implied, Is Made. Consult SePRO
Corporation for Further Information.
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