Product: BIOGANIC SAFETY BRANDSTM WEED & GRASS KILLER
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, the EU Directive, 91/155/EEC and other regulatory requirements.
1. Company and Product Identification
Product: Bioganic Safety BrandsTM Weed Emergency Telephone Number:
& Grass Killer (24 Oz. and Gallon sizes) InfoTrac Chemical Response System
UPC Code: 7900023006 (24 oz.) or 79000230060 (Gal.) (888) 535-5053 (24 hours)
Manufacturer: Bioganic Safety Brands, Inc.
318 Seaboard Lane, Suite 202 For General Information:
Franklin, TN 37067 (888) 326-SAFE (9am to 5pm EST)
2. Ingredients
Ingredient Name % by weight CAS # Exposure Limits
Eugenol (Clove Oil) 2.0% 97-53-0 None established
Thyme Oil 2.0% 8007-46-3 None established
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1.0% 151-21-3 None established
Acetic Acid 10.0% 64-19-7 10 ppm
Other Ingredients 85.0% None None established
3. Hazards Identification
Overview:
?? White liquid with a vinegar odor.
?? Corrosive liquid, avoid contact with product and avoid breathing vapor.
Potential Health Effects: Contact with this product may cause skin irritation and/or eye irritation. Breathing
vapors may cause respiratory irritation.
4. First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush with water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Consult physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash exposed area immediately with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Move exposed person(s) to fresh air.
Product Code: Bioganic Safety Brands Weed & Grass Herbicide Revision #: 3 Date: 07/31/00
Product: BIOGANIC SAFETY BRANDSTM WEED & GRASS KILLER
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point .......................................... Not applicable, water based product
Flammable Limits: ............................. Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: ......................... Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, or Foam
Fire and Explosion Hazards: .............. Non-flammable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: ...... None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: ..Emits hazardous fumes under fire conditions
6. Spill/Leak Procedures
If spilled, absorb liquid with dry lime, soda ash, or an inert absorbent material for later disposal in accordance
with local ordinances.
7. Handling and Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not smoke or eat in the product handling area. Keep out of the reach of children
and animals.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation: .............................. Local exhaust ventilation is not required. If used indoors in a
confined space, ensure adequate mechanical ventilation.
Respiratory Protection: ........... Not required with adequate ventilation. If ventilation is poor, wear a
properly fitted half-face or full-face air-purifying respirator
(NIOSH/MSHA approved).
Eye Protection: ........................ Chemical goggles are recommended when applying the product.
Gloves: ..................................... Wear Neoprene, Nitrile, or natural rubber gloves.
Other Protective equipment: .. Not required.
Product Code: Bioganic Safety Brands Weed & Grass Herbicide Revision #: 3 Date: 07/31/00
Product: BIOGANIC SAFETY BRANDSTM WEED & GRASS KILLER
9. Physical Properties
Appearance: White liquid Specific Gravity: 1.01
Odor: Vinegar-like
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: ..................................................... Reacts with organic and inorganic bases.
Hazardous Polymerization: ........................................ Will not occur
Conditions/Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): ..... Amines and hydroxides (alkaline chemicals)
11. Toxicological Information
Rat Acute Oral: .................................... LD50 = approximately 3000 mg/kg
Acute effects from Overexposure: ........This product has low oral and moderate dermal toxicity. Contact
with the skin may cause irritation, and contact with the eyes will cause
eye irritation. Prolonged inhalation of product vapors may cause
irritation of the respiratory tract. Ingestion of this product could
cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Chronic Effects from Overexposure: .. No data are available.
Carcinogenicity: .................................. NTP: No OSHA: No
12. Environmental Information
While studies indicate that the active ingredients in this product are less toxic to fish than synthetic pesticides, care
should always be taken to prevent herbicides from entering aquifers.
13. Disposal
When container is empty, recycle if available. If recycling is not possible, rinse the container with water and
dispose of with ordinary trash.
14. Transportation Information
Product Code: Bioganic Safety Brands Weed & Grass Herbicide Revision #: 3 Date: 07/31/00
Product: BIOGANIC SAFETY BRANDSTM WEED & GRASS KILLER
Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity DOT Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive)
15. Regulatory Information
NFPA Ratings: Health - 1 Fire - 0 Reactivity - 1 Special - corrosive
SARA Title III: ................................... This product does not contain any ingredients subject to Section
313 (40 CFR 372) reporting requirements.
Product Code: Bioganic Safety Brands Weed & Grass Herbicide Revision #: 3 Date: 07/31/00
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