PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR
PROVAIR PGR TM
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID
PRODUCT NAME: PROVAIRTM PGR IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing.
DESCRIPTION: A plant growth regulator in an emul- Rinse skin immediately with water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
sion concentrate. poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
PROKZ, Inc.
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poi-
100 North Point Center East, Suite 330
son control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Alpharetta, GA 30022
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: If large amount has been ingested,
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS lavage stomach. An aqueous suspension of activated charcoal
can be given to absorb remaining toxicant. Treat symptomati-
Ingredient: Trinexapac-Ethyl
cally.
Chemical Name: 4-(Cyclopropyl-a-hydroxymethylene)-3,
5-dioxo-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethylester 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Formula: C13H16O5
Flash point: 77癈
CAS #: 95266-40-3
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
Composition: 11.3%
Means of Extinction: Use appropriate extinguishing media for
Ingredient: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol (THFA)
combustibles in the area.
Chemical Name: Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area and contain con-
Formula: C5H10O2 taminated firefighting water; do not allow runoff to enter
CAS #: 97-99-4 drains or waterways. Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face-
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION piece operated in the pressure/demand mode. Thoroughly
decontaminate firefighting equipment after use and prevent
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS:
use of contaminated buildings, area and equipment until
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irri-
decontaminated.
tation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appara-
Symptoms of overexposure are headaches, dizziness,
tus with full face piece and full bunker gear.
numbness, nausea, lack of coordination or other central
Hazardous Combustion Products: May form explosive
nervous system effects.
mixtures in temperatures at or above the flashpoint. Heavy
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Do not apply directly to
vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources
water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to inter-
and flash back. Product can burn in fire producing irritating
tidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contam-
and possibly toxic gasses and vapors.
inate water when disposing of equipment wash water.
NFPA Hazard Code: Health-2 / Fire-2 / Reactivity-0
PROKZ, Inc.
Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
100 North Point Center East Effective Date: March 05, 2007
Suite 330 EPA Reg. No. 72112-11
Alpharetta, GA 30022
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Clean up spills immediately observing the precautions in The following information is for the active ingredient
Section 8 of this MSDS. Isolate the hazard area and keep (Trinexapac-ethyl):
unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
Prevent material from contaminating soil or from entering Oral LD50 (rat): > 5,050 mg/kg
sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
Dike spillage, pick up with suitable absorbent material and
Dermal LD50 (rat): > 2,020 mg/kg
place in a compatible disposal container. After removal, wash
contaminated area thoroughly with hard water detergent ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
(e.g., Tide, Joy, Spic and Span) and collect wash water using Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 2.75 mg/l
additional absorbent material and place into a compatible
EYE IRRITANT
disposal container. Seal containers and arrange for approved
Rabbit ?Moderately Irritating
disposal.
SKIN IRRITATION
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Rabbit ?Non-irritating
Do not allow to come into contact with skin, eyes and cloth- SENSITIZATION
ing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Guinea pig ?Non-sensitizing
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using
None known.
the toilet.
Store in a cool, dry place away from ignition sources and in CARCINOGENICITY:
such a manner to prevent cross contamination with other pes- ACGIH: Not listed
ticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container IARC: Not listed
and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage NTP: Not listed
area. Do not allow to contaminate food or feed and segregate OSHA: Not listed
from textiles and other similar materials. MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects dur-
ing in vivo and in vitro assays.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ADDITIONAL DATA: Not known to cause reproductive or
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this birth defects at normal exposure levels.
material should be equipped with an eyewash station and a
safety shower. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Protective Clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface
shoes plus socks, and chemical resistant gloves such as water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high
nitrile, butyl, neoprene or barrier laminate. water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
General: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- equipment washwater or rinsate.
dling. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that The following information is for the active ingredient
have been heavily contaminated with this product; do not (Trinexapac-ethyl):
reuse them. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for clean-
Acute Toxicity (LC50) to Aquatic Species
ing and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for wash-
Rainbow Trout: 68 mg/L
ables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash
Bluegill: > 130.1 mg/L
PPE separately from other laundry.
Daphnia magna: > 142.5 mg/L
Active Ingredient Acute Toxicity (LD50) to Birds
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Mallard Duck: > 2,000 mg/Kg
Appearance: Amber liquid
Bobwhite Quail: > 2,250 mg/Kg
Odor: Odorless
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
pH: 3.63
Specific Gravity: 1.07g/cm3 (20癈) Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal.
Solubility in Water: 10.2g/L (25癈) PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic.
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, or rinsate is a viola-
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY tion of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by
use according to label instructions, contact your State
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Stable under normal storage and
Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous
use conditions.
Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
guidance.
known.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Rinse thoroughly at least three
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: None
times and then offer for recycling or dispose of in a sanitary
known.
landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Containers < 119 Gallons: Not Regulated by DOT.
Containers > 119 Gallons (Bulk Shipments):
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NA 1993, Combustible
liquid, n.o.s. (tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol), 3, PG III
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: 1993
DOT PACKING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not Listed
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 128
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIFRA ?br>
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory information
presented below is pertinent only when this product is han-
dled outside of the normal use and application as a pesti-
cide.
SARA Title III ?Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
Not listed
SARA Title III ?Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate, Fire
SARA Title III ?Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
N/A
SARA Title III ?Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
CERCLA ?br>
Not Listed
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS ?br>
This product does not contain any substances known to the
State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the haz-
ard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all of the information required by CPR.
DISCLAIMER:
PROKZ, INC. believes the information and recommenda-
tions provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provid-
ed above relates only to the specific product designated and
may not be applicable where such product is used in combi-
nation with any other materials or in any process. Use of this
product is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). It is a violation of Federal law to use this prod-
uct in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Additionally, as
the conditions and methods of use are beyond the control of
PROKZ, INC., PROKZ expressly disclaims any and all lia-
bility as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the
product or reliance on such information.
Rev. 20070305/PRC
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