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MANUFACTURER: BASF CORPORATION -----------------------------------------------------------

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS GROUP SECTION V - HEALTH DATA

P.O. BOX 13528 -----------------------------------------------------------

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709 TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA:

(919) 547-2000 RAT ORAL LD50: 2063 mg/kg

PRODUCT NO.: 549000 RAT DERMAL LD50: >10000 mg/kg

DATE PREPARED: 5/4/87 MOUSE INHALATION LC50: >8 mg/L

DATE REVISED: 9/9/98 EYE IRRITATION: Mild irritation

----------------------------------------------------------- SKIN IRRITATION: Mild irritation

SECTION I OSHA, NTP, OR IARC CARCINOGEN: Not listed

----------------------------------------------------------- EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: See Product Label and Directions

TRADE NAME: Basagran(R) T/O Herbicide For Use for additional precautionary statement

CHEMICAL NAME: See Section II - Ingredients PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC

SYNONYMS: Sodium Bentazon (active ingredient) ANIMALS:

BAS 351 32H (formulation) CAUTION: Harmful is swallowed or absorbed through skin.

FORMULA: C(10)H(11)N(2)NaO(3)S Sodium Bentazon Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Benzothiadiazole eyes, skin, or clothing. Prolonged or frequently

MOL WT: 262.2 Sodium Bentazon repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in

----------------------------------------------------------- some individuals.

SECTION II - INGREDIENTS If ingested in sufficient quantities, causes nausea,

----------------------------------------------------------- vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors. Inhalation hazard of

COMPONENT % PEL/TLV - SOURCE vapors is not anticipated at normal temperatures.

----------------------------------------------------------- Excessive inhalation of mist may cause irritation of

Sodium Bentazon 44 5 mg/m(3) BASF Corp. mucous membranes.

CAS NO.: 50723-80-3 recommended EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO

Inerts 56 Not established THIS MATERIAL: No information found for this mixture.

CAS NO.: N/A FIRST AID PROCEDURES - STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT:

CHEMICAL NAME: {3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin- IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center.

4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide} Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by

----------------------------------------------------------- touching back of throat with finger, or, if available,

SARA TITLE III SECTION 313: Not Listed by administering syrup of ipecac. If person is

----------------------------------------------------------- unconscious, do not give anything by mouth and do not

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA induce vomiting.

----------------------------------------------------------- IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get

BOILING/MELTING POINT @760MM Hg: 212 deg F medical attention.

pH: 8 - 9 IF IN EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a

VAPOR PRESSURE mmHg @ 20 deg C: N/D physician if irritation persists.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR BULK DENSITY: 1.19 g/mL / 9.9 lb/gal -----------------------------------------------------------

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Infinite SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

APPEARANCE: Brown liquid -----------------------------------------------------------

ODOR: Unusual - sweet STABILITY: Stable

INTENSITY: Mild CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not allow to freeze.

----------------------------------------------------------- CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: Per label, use only with

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA recommended surfactants.

----------------------------------------------------------- HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion may generate

FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD): Not Flammable SO(2).

AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not Applic. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOL): CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not Applicable.

LOWER: N/A CORROSIVE TO METAL: No

UPPER: N/A OXIDIZER: No

NFPA 704 HAZARD CODE: -----------------------------------------------------------

HEALTH: 1 SECTION VII - PERSONAL PROTECTION

FLAMMABLE: 0 -----------------------------------------------------------

REACTIVITY: 0 PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS must refer to the Product

OTHER: Label and Directions For Use attached to the product for

NFPA 30 STORAGE CLASSIFICATION: Not Flammable Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA

EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use water fog, foam, CO(2), or dry Worker Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170.

chemical extinguishing media. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should be PACKAGING WORKERS:

equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Supplied air respirators should

turnout gear. be worn if large quantities of mist are generated or

UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None prolonged exposure possible.

----------------------------------------------------------- EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles when respirator does not

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS provide eye protection.

----------------------------------------------------------- PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Gloves, long sleeved shirt, and

BASF: 1(800) 832-HELP slacks.

CHEMTREC: 1(800) 424-9300 VENTILATION: Whenever possible, engineering controls

These numbers available days, nights, and holidays. should be used to minimize the need for personal

protective equipment.

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SECTION VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL DATA EPA REG. NO.: 7969-45

----------------------------------------------------------- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY DATA: BASAGRAN(R) T/O Herbicide is CAUTION

not acutely toxic to fish or wildlife. Complete Label and Directions For Use are attached to the

THE FOLLOWING DATA IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ACTIVE product.

INGREDIENT: AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS: Use this product only in

AQUATIC TOX: (Relatively non-toxic to aquatic accordance with its labeling and with the Worker

organisms) Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. Refer to

TROUT 96 HR LC50: >100 mg/L supplemental labeling under "Agricultural Use

BLUEGILL 96 HR LC50: >100 mg/L Requirements" in the Directions for Use section for

DAPHNIA 48 HR EC50: >500 mg/L information about this standard.

ALGAE 96 HR EC50: >30 mg/L -----------------------------------------------------------

AVIAN TOX: DISCLAIMER

BOBWHITE LD50: 1140 mg/kg -----------------------------------------------------------

BOBWHITE LC50: >5000 mg/L IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND

MALLARD DUCK LC50: >5000 mg/L INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR

SOIL - AEROBIC PHOTODEGRADATION 1/2 LIFE: 4 months. GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING

HYDROLYSIS: Does not occur; do not contaminate OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO

groundwater. DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR

SARA 311/312 REPORTING: PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER

FIRE: No EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

PRESSURE: No OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING

REACTIVITY: No PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET

ACUTE: Yes FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION

CHRONIC: No MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

TPQ(lbs): 10,000 RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS,

SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURE: Spills should be contained in INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART

suitable containers for disposal. This material is not OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY

regulated under RCRA or CERCLA ("Superfund"). UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA,

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND: No AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN

RQ(lbs): N/A GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Wastes resulting from the use of DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS

this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK.

waste disposal facility. -----------------------------------------------------------

HAZARDOUS WASTE 40CFR261: No DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES: although

HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: Not Applicable preparer and owner have taken reasonable care in the

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse container (or equivalent). preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness

and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by of the information contained herein, and assume no

incineration, or, if allowed by state or local responsibility regarding the suitability of this

authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. information for the user's intended purposes or for the

----------------------------------------------------------- consequences of its use. Each user should make a

SECTION IX - SHIPPING DATA - PACKAGE AND BULK determination as to the suitability of the information for

----------------------------------------------------------- their particular purpose(s). A request has been made to the

D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME (49CFR172.101-102): None manufacturer to approve the contents of this material

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (49CFR CERCLA LIST): No safety data sheet. Upon receipt of any changes a new MSDS

RQ(lbs): N/A will be made available.

D.O.T. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (CFR 172.101-102): -----------------------------------------------------------

PRIMARY: None COMPAS Code: 18640214

SECONDARY:

D.O.T. LABELS REQUIRED (49CFR172.101-102): None

D.O.T. PLACARDS REQUIRED (CFR172.504): None

POISON CONSTITUENT (49CFR172.203(K)): N/A

BILL OF LADING DESCRIPTION: Compounds, Tree and Weed

Killing, NOIBN(Herbicide)

CC NO.: 431

UN/NA CODE:

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SECTION X - PRODUCT LABEL

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Basagran(R) T/O Herbicide

Postemergence Herbicide

For use in established turf, ornamentals, and roadsides to

control broadleaf weeds and sedges.

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A SOLUBLE LIQUID FORMULATION CONTAINING:

Active ingredient:

Sodium salt of bentazon* 44.0%

Inert Ingredients 56.0%

TOTAL 100.0%

Active Ingredient:

*Equivalent to 4 pounds per gallon bentazon (3-(1-

methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-

dioxide)