Conforms to ANSI Z400.5-2004 Standard (United States).
Material Safety Data Sheet
Sonar Q Aquatic Herbicide
1. Product and company identification
: Sonar Q 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
: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
OSHA/HCS status
CFR 1910.1200).
Emergency overview : The hazards describe in this MSDS refers to the presence of silica quartz.
CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL
THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS
MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.
Slightly irritating to the eyes and respiratory system. Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use. Avoid contact with eyes. Contains material that can cause target
organ damage. Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on
duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly
closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
: Slightly irritating to the respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may
Inhalation
cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
: Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Eyes
Potential chronic health effects
: Contains material that can cause target organ damage.
Chronic effects
: Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level
Carcinogenicity
of exposure.
: 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
: Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory
Target organs
tract, eye, lens or cornea.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Inhalation
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
: No specific data.
Ingestion
: No specific data.
Skin
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: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Eyes
irritation
watering
redness
: Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk
Medical conditions
may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
3. Composition/information on ingredients
United States
Name CAS number %
Active Ingredient:
4(1h)-pyridinone, 1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]- 59756-60-4 5 - 10
Inert Ingredient:
Silica, Crystalline - Quartz 14808-60-7 1-5
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. If it is
Protection of first-aiders
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or
self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing it, or wear gloves.
: 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
metal oxide/oxides
: 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
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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.
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 get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. 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
United States
Product name Exposure limits
Silica, Crystalline - Quartz ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006).
TWA: 0.025 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable
fraction
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 0.05 mg/m鲁 10 hour(s).
OSHA PEL Z3 (United States, 9/2005).
TWA: 10 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable
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.
: Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or
Engineering measures
mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to
keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants 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
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: 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
: 8.2 [Conc. (% w/w): 31%]
pH
: 62 to 84 lbs/cu. Ft.(20C).
Relative density
: Insoluble; pellets disintegrates in water.
Solubility
10 . Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous polymerization
: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
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 Q Aquatic Herbicide Rabbit >2000 mg/kg LD50 Dermal -
Rat >5000 mg/kg LD50 Oral -
: Slightly irritating to the respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may
Inhalation
cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
: Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Eyes
Carcinogenicity
Classification
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
Silica, Crystalline - Quartz A2 2A - + Proven. -
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
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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
: Carcinogen
HCS Classification
Target organ effects
: 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 : Silica, Crystalline - Quartz
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification : Silica,
Crystalline - Quartz: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
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 : The following components are listed: Silica, Crystalline -
Quartz
Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances : The following components are listed: Silica,
Crystalline - Quartz
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 : The following components are listed: Silica,
Crystalline - Quartz
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances : None of the components are listed.
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WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
California Prop. 65
cancer.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
Silica, Crystalline - Quartz Yes. No. No. No.
: 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 : MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL
THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS
MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.
Hazardous Material : HAZARD RATINGS
Information System (U.S.A.)
* 1 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
1 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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