VIGORO INDUSTRIES, INC -- 18-4-5 WEED CONTROL FERTILIZER -- 6850-00B220062 <pre>===================== 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. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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