VIGORO INDUSTRIES, INC -- 18-4-5 WEED CONTROL FERTILIZER -- 6850-00B220062
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:18-4-5 WEED CONTROL FERTILIZER
MSDS Date:01/01/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00B220062
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VIGORO INDUSTRIES, INC
Address:2007 W HIGHWAY 50
Box:4139
City:FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS
State:IL
ZIP:62208
Country:US
Info Phone Num:618-624-5522
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:W. L. HALL
CAGE:OO315
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VIGORO INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2007 W. HWY 50
Box:4139
City:FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS
State:IL
ZIP:62208-4139
Country:US
Phone:618-624-5522
CAGE:OO315
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:2,4-D (DICHLORYLPHENOXYACETIC ACID) (SARA III)
CAS:94-75-7
RTECS #:AG6825000
Fraction by Wt: 0.65%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
Ingred Name:MCPP (2-(2-METHYL-4-CHLOROPHENOXY) PROPIONIC ACID
Fraction by Wt: 0.31%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
Ingred Name:DICAMBA (SARA III)
CAS:1918-00-9
RTECS #:DG7525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.07%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ARSENATE (SARA III)
CAS:7784-41-0
RTECS #:CG1100000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG AS/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: 18.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192
Ingred Name:PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1314-56-3
RTECS #:TH3945000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50:1200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN & RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INGESTION OF PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN VOMITING. ASPIRATION OF
VOMITUS INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. MAY ALSO CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA.
ASPIRATION PNEUMONITIS MAY CAUSE COUGHING, LABORED BREATHING,
CYANOSIS, AND IN SEVERE CASES, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE
VOMITING. RIN SE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP EXCESS MATERIAL. RECYCLE IF POSSIBLE.
PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. AVOID
CONTAMINATION OF STREAMS AND WATERWAYS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL IS NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM OTHER
CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:NONE
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN DUSTY
AREAS.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
APRON OR BOOTS IF NEEDED. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON
LABEL BEFORE USE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:50-55 LB/FT 3
pH:NA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GREYISH OR MULTICOLORED GRANULES, LITTLE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIS, OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHALL
COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY REGULATIONS. SEND WASTE MATERIAL TO AN APPROVED RECYCLING
FACILITY IF FEASIBLE. CITY , STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MUST
BEFOLLOWED.
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