MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 0-0-6 WITH 15% QUINTOZENE - REG. 940003C
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT, CALL DAY OR NIGHT 1-800-561-8273 or
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
DISTRIBUTED BY:
UNITED AGRI PRODUCTS CANADA, INC. 24-Hour Emergency Phone: 1-800-561-8273
789 Donnybrook Drive ?Dorchester, Ontario N0L 1G5 Medical Emergencies (Prosar): 1-800-301-7976
Additional Emergency Phone (Canutec): 1-613-996-6666 (Collect)
CHEMICAL IDENTITY: Quintozene (PCNB; Pentachloronitrobenzene)
PRODUCT USE: Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Fungicide
REG. NO.: 940003C ?Fertilizers Act
MSDS Number: 940003C-08-UAP MSDS Revisions: All sections Date of Issue: 01/14/08 Supersedes: 01/14/05
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ?CAUTION - Avoid breathing dusts. May cause skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid
prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid eye contact. This product is derived from Quintozene (Pentachloronitrobenzene; PCNB) and Sulfate of Potash.
This product is a light brown-colored granule with mild chemical odor. Primary routes of entry are eye contact and skin contact.
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Ingredients: Percentage by Weight: CAS No. TLV (Units)
Soluble Potash (K2O) 6.00 7778-80-5 not listed
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PCNB (Pentachloronitrobenzene) 15.00 82-68-8 0.5 mg/m
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If swallowed: Call a poison control centre or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control centre or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control centre or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control centre or
doctor for further treatment advice.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration preferably by
mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control centre or doctor for further treatment advice.
FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT CALL: 1-800-301-7976. Have the product label or container with you when calling a poison control
centre or doctor, or going for treatment.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (癋/Test Method): Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL & UFL): Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use medium appropriate to surrounding fire. Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray or fog.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: May include but are not limited to Phosgene, Hydrogen Chloride, Oxides of Nitrogen, Chlorine-
containing compounds, and other unknown materials may be formed.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire. Remain upwind. Avoid breathing smoke. Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dusts or vapors can travel to a sources of ignition and flash back.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Avoid breathing dusts. Sweep up dry spills immediately and transfer to suitable containers for possible land application according to label use or for
disposal. Check local and provincial regulations for proper disposal.
CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly
and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing.
As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
STORAGE: Carefully fold and secure open bags and store in a cool dry place away from children, feed and food products, pesticides,
and seed. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Not normally required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required, if vapors or dusts exceed acceptable levels, wear a MSHA/NIOSH approved pesticide respirator
with dust/mist prefilter.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear protective clothing: long-sleeved shirts and pants, shoes with socks. Wear rubber or chemical-resistant gloves.
OSHA PEL 8 hr TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA
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Nuisance Particulates 15 mg/m (Total Dust) not listed
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PCNB Not listed 1 mg/m
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Light brown-colored granule with mild chemical odor SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): 0.48 ?0.64 g/ml BULK DENSITY: 480 ?640 kg/m pH: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not applicable BOILING POINT: Not applicable
PERCENT VOLATILE (by volume): Not applicable EVAPORATION RATE: (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not applicable
Note: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample.
Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and moisture.
INCOMPATIBILITY: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Phosgene, Hydrogen Chloride, Oxides of Nitrogen, Chlorine-containing compounds, and other unknown
materials may be released in a fire situation. Incomplete combustion may lead to the formation of Oxides of Carbon and/or other asphyxiants.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral LD50 (male rat): 1710 mg/kg (PCNB) Acute Dermal LD50 (rat): 2000 - 4000 mg/kg
Eye Irritation (rabbit): May cause irritation Skin Irritation (rabbit): May cause irritation
Inhalation LC50 (rat): 6.49 mg/L (4H). Skin Sensitization (Guinea Pig): Not a sensitizer
Carcinogenic Potential: Not listed in OSHA or NTP. IARC lists PCNB as IARC-3: Unclassifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans. ACGIH list PCNB as
TLV-A4: Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PCNB may be highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Use this product only as
specified on the product labeling.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Completely empty bag into application equipment. Do not reuse bag. Contact your local dealer/distributor for the location of the nearest collection site.
Before taking container to the collection site: Make the empty container unsuitable for further use. If there is no container collection site in your area,
dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements. For information on disposal of unused, unwanted product, contact the manufacturer
or the provincial regulatory agency. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG Shipping Description: NOT REGULATED
U.S. Surface Freight Classification: FERTILIZING COMPOUNDS (MANUFACTURED FERTILIZERS), NOI, DRY (NMFC 68140, SUB 5; CLASS 50)
IMDG Shipping Description: NOT REGULATED
Consult appropriate ICAO/IATA regulations for shipment requirements in the Air shipping mode.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NFPA & HMIS Hazard Ratings: NFPA HMIS
1 Health 0 Least 1 Health
0 Flammability 1 Slight 0 Flammability
0 Instability 2 Moderate 0 Reactivity
3 High H PPE
4 Severe
SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting
SARA Title III Hazard Category: Immediate __Y__ Fire __N__ Sudden Release of Pressure __N__
Delayed _ N __ Reactive __N__
Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA: Quintozene (CAS: 82-68-8) 100 pounds
SARA, Title III, Section 313: Quintozene (CAS: 82-68-8) 15%
RCRA Waste Code: U185 (Quintozene; PCNB)
CA Proposition 65: Not listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: All sections revised to 16-section format
PREPARED BY: Registrations and Regulatory Affairs REVIEWED BY: Environmental/ Regulatory Services
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability: This data sheet was developed from information on the constituent materials identified herein and does not
relate to the use of such materials in combination with any other material or process. No warranty is expressed or implied with respect to the
completeness or ongoing accuracy of the information contained in this data sheet, and UNITED AGRI PRODUCTS CANADA, INC. disclaims all liability
for reliance on such information. This data sheet is not a guarantee of safety. Users are responsible for ensuring that they have all current information
necessary to safely use the product described by this data sheet for their specific purpose.
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