Conforms to ANSI Z400.5-2004 Standard (United States).
Material Safety Data Sheet
Sonar PR Aquatic Herbicide
1. Product and company identification
: Sonar PR Aquatic Herbicide
Product name
: Aquatic herbicide.
Material uses
Supplier/Manufacturer : SePRO Corporation
11550 North Meridian Street
Suite 600
Carmel, IN 46032 U.S.A.
Tel: 317-580-8282
Toll free: 1-800-419-7779
Fax: 317-428-4577
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm E.S.T.
www.sepro.com
: Atrion Regulatory Services, Inc.
Responsible name
In case of emergency : INFOTRAC - 24-hour service 1-800-535-5053
2. Hazards identification
: Solid. [Pellets.]
Physical state
: Faint earthy/musty.
Odor
: While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
OSHA/HCS status
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe
handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and available for
employees and other users of this product.
Emergency overview : NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin
and clothing.
: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
: Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be
Inhalation
delayed following exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes
Potential chronic health effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Chronic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects :
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
: No specific data.
Inhalation
: No specific data.
Ingestion
: No specific data.
Skin
: No specific data.
Eyes
: None known.
Medical conditions
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
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3. Composition/information on ingredients
United States
Name CAS number %
4(1h)-pyridinone, 1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]- 59756-60-4 5 - 10
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of
the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to
health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section.
4. First aid measures
: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
Eye contact
with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur
: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin contact
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical
Inhalation
attention if symptoms appear.
: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
Ingestion
medical attention if symptoms appear.
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Protection of first-aiders
: In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The
Notes to physician
exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
5. Fire-fighting measures
: Non-flammable.
Flammability of the product
Extinguishing media
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Suitable
: None known.
Not suitable
: Decomposition products may include the following materials:
Hazardous thermal
carbon dioxide
decomposition products
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
halogenated compounds
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
6. Accidental release measures
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate
Personal precautions
surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not
touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment (see section 8).
: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
Environmental precautions
sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution
(sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Methods for cleaning up
: Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated,
Small spill
labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
: Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into
Large spill
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and
place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for
waste disposal.
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7. Handling and storage
: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
Handling
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep in the original container or
an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in
use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse
container.
: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct
Storage
sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see
section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for
use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to
prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to
avoid environmental contamination.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
: If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere
Recommended monitoring
or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or
procedures
other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
: No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
Engineering measures
control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains ingredients with
exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.
: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
Hygiene measures
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
Personal protection
: Safety glasses.
Eyes
: Lab coat.
Skin
: A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use.
Respiratory
: Disposable vinyl gloves.
Hands
Personal protective :
equipment (Pictograms)
:A
HMIS Code/Personal
protective equipment
: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they
Environmental exposure
comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume
controls
scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary
to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
9. Physical and chemical properties
: Solid. [Pellets.]
Physical state
: Brown to gray. [Dark]
Color
: Faint earthy/musty.
Odor
: 4.45 [Conc. (% w/w): 50%]
pH
: 40 to 61 lbs/cu. Ft. (20C).
Relative density
: Insoluble; pellets disintegrates in water.
Solubility
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10 . Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous polymerization :
No specific data.
Conditions to avoid :
Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.
Materials to avoid :
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
Hazardous decomposition :
not be produced.
products
11 . Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Species Dose Result Exposure
Sonar PR Aquatic Herbicide Rabbit >2000 mg/kg LD50 Dermal -
Rat >5000 mg/kg LD50 Oral -
: Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be
Inhalation
delayed following exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes
12 . Ecological information
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental effects
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Species Exposure Result
4(1h)-pyridinone, 1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3- - Daphnia 48 hours Acute EC50 3.9 mg/L
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-
- Daphnia 48 hours Acute EC50 3.6 mg/L
- Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 4.5 mg/L
- Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 4.25 mg/L
- Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 4.2 mg/L
13 . Disposal considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty
Waste disposal
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-
products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and
waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Refer to Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE and Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
for additional handling information and protection of employees.
14 . Transport information
: Not applicable.
AERG
Regulatory information
: Not regulated.
DOT/ IMDG/ IATA
15 . Regulatory information
United States
: Not regulated.
HCS Classification
: United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
U.S. Federal regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances : No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification : No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals : No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification : No
products were found.
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Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention : No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances : No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances : No products were found.
: Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting : None of the components are listed.
State regulations
Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey : None of the components are listed.
Florida substances : None of the components are listed.
Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act : None of the components are
listed.
Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Substances : None of the components are listed.
Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act : None of the components are listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting : None of the components are listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
No products were found.
California Prop. 65
: United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
United States inventory
(TSCA 8b)
International regulations
: This product, (and its ingredients) is (are) listed on national inventories, or is (are) exempted
International lists
from being listed, in Australia (AICS), in Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), in Korea (TCCL), in
Japan (METI), in the Philippines (RA6969).
16 . Other information
Label requirements : NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
Hazardous Material : HAZARD RATINGS
Information System (U.S.A.)
0 4- Extreme
Health
3- Serious
0
Fire hazard 2- Moderate
1- Slight
0
Physical Hazard 0- Minimal
See section 8 for more detailed
A
Personal protection information on personal protection.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection :
Association (U.S.A.)
Flammability
0
0 0
Health Instability
Special
: ANSI Z400.5, MSDS Standard, 2004. - Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. -
References
29CFR Part1910.1200 OSHA MSDS Requirements. - 49CFR Table List of Hazardous
Materials, UN#, Proper Shipping Names, PG.
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Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user.
All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are
described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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