Viterra Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product: Viterra MCPA Ester 600 Herbicide
IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION
PCP Act Reg. #: 29001
WHMIS CLASS (ES): B3, D2B
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE & ODOUR: Brownish colour, "Solvent" odour
USES: Phenoxy (Broadleaf) Herbicide
MANUFACTURED FOR: Viterra Inc.
ADDRESS: 2625 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK S4T 7T9
MANUFACTURED BY: Interprovincial Cooperative Limited
ADDRESS: 945 Marion St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2J 0K7
EMERGENCY PHONE NO: (613) 996-6666 (Canutec) / (877) 943-2876 (Viterra)
PHYSICAL DATA
(@ 200C): 1.0600
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
VAPOUR DENSITY: (Air = 1) Exxsol D110: > 7.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsifies
SOLUBILITY IN LIQUIDS: Not Established
< 00C
FREEZING POINT:
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Established
Exxsol D110: 237 - 2770C
BOILING POINT:
ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm): Not Established
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not Established
Exxsol D110: 0 KPa @ 200C
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
EVAPORATION RATE: (n-butyl acetate = 1) Exxsol D110: < 0.001
PH: (1% sol'n) 4.3
VISCOSITY: (@ 20.0 C): 58.4 cps
CONTROLLED PRODUCTS LIST
MCPA Ester 600
LD50-ORAL: 1046 mg/kg Rat LD50-DERMAL: > 2000 mg/kg Rat
T.L.V. (ACGIH): Not Established LC50:Inhalation: 2.64 mg/L (4 hr, nose-only exposure) Rat
Non-Hazardous
C.A.S. #: Not Established % (W/W): 5 - 10
LD50-ORAL: Not Established LD50-DERMAL: Not Established
T.L.V. (ACGIH): Not Established LC50: Not Established
(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoyx) acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
C.A.S. #: 94-74-6 (W/W): 60 - 100
LD50-ORAL: 700 mg/kg Rat LD50-DERMAL: Not Established
T.L.V. (ACGIH): Not Established LC50: Not Established
Exxsol D110 Fluid
C.A.S. #: 64742-47-8 % (W/W): 1-5
LD50-ORAL: Not Established LD50-DERMAL: Not Established
T.W.A. (ACGIH): Total Hydrocarbons 1200 mg/m3 LC50: Not Established
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FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT & METHOD: (0C): 85 (Tag Closed Cup)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% IN AIR): Exxsol D110: Lower: 0.5% Upper: 4.6%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Exxsol D110: 2430C
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Toxic fumes under high temperature conditions. Contain water from fire
fighting to prevent entry into water supplies.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Water Fog, and Dry Chemical.
SPECIAL OXIDIZING MATERIAL HAZARDS: Not Established
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Noxious fumes under fire conditions.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool fires exposed containers or structures. Use water
spray to disperse vapours; re-ignition is possible. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY
DECOMPOSITION TEMP: Not Established
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Acidic, basic or oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and other
chloride compounds
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High temperatures, sparks, open flames, and all other sources of ignition.
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to kidney or central nervous system symptoms.
MUTAGENICITY DATA: No information is available and no adverse mutagenic effects are anticipated.
CARCINOGENICITY DATA: No information is available and no adverse carcinogenic effects are anticipated.
TERATOGENICITY DATA: No information is available and no adverse teratogenic effects are anticipated.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: No information is available and no adverse reproductive effects are anticipated.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption through skin
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (INHALATION): May cause headaches, nausea, and lack of coordination. May be
harmful if inhaled.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EYES): Mildly irritating
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (SKIN): Slightly irritating
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (INGESTION): May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration can be a hazard if this material
is swallowed. Will cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No specific antidote. Treatment of any systemic intoxication should be primary
symptomatic and supportive. Contains petroleum distillates. Do not induce vomiting.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
STORAGE AND USE: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks and filling" of containers. Keep
away from children, prevent contact with eyes, and skin clothing. Do not store near fertilizers, foodstuffs, seed, insecticides or
fungicides. Do not contaminate irrigation ditches or domestic water supplies. If this happens notify police and local authorities.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL, LEAK, OR RELEASE: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Stop or
reduce discharge if safe to do so. Prevent from entering watercourses or sewers. Ventilate enclosed spaces.
For large spills: Contain by dyking for release to land, or damming for release to water. Recover product and collect
contaminated soil or water for treatment and/or disposal. Small spills: Contain by applying absorbent. Collect waste absorbent
and contaminated soil for disposal. For significant releases, contact appropriate regulatory authorities.
SPECIAL ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation suggested.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of waste materials in accordance with provincial regulations. Do not dispose of
wastes in local sewer or with normal waste.
EYE PROTECTION: CSA approved safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator equipped with organic vapor
cartridges near or below TLV. Air supplied respirator above TLV or unknown concentrations.
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SKIN PROTECTION (HAND AND ARM): PVC or Rubber gloves.
SKIN PROTECTION (FEET): Rubber boots.
SKIN PROTECTION (BODY): Coveralls or long sleeve shirt and long pants.
OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTION: Recommendations listed above indicate the type of equipment, which will provide
protection against overexposure to this product. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and
actual exposures will dictate the need for specific protective devices at your workplace.
FIRST AID DATA
FIRST AID (EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE): Get medical attention in case of poisoning.
FIRST AID (SKIN): Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
FIRST AID (EYES): Flush with water IMMEDIATELY and continue for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention or contact a
poison control centre IMMEDITELY.
FIRST AID (INGESTION): Do not induce vomiting but rush patient to nearest hospital of doctor's office or contact a poison
control centre IMMEDIATELY.
FIRST AID (INHALATION): Move to fresh air and get medical attention or contact a poison control centre IMMEDITELY.
TAKE CONTAINER, LABEL OR PRODUCT NAME AND PEST CONTROL REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH
YOU WHEN SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION
OTHER INFORMATION
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Observe applicable shipping and handling regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED AS A CUSTOMER SERVICE AND
IS PROVIDED IN GOOD FAITH. ALTHOUGH IT HAS BEEN BASED ON DATA DRAWN FROM SOURCES DEEMED
TO BE RELIABLE, VITERRA OR IPCO CANNOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ITS USE.
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS DATA
SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED
CLASSIFICATION: Not Applicable P.I.N.: Not Applicable
PACKING GROUP: Not Applicable
PREPARATION DATA
PREPARATION DATE: 9/30/2006 PREPARED BY: Wayne Eastveld
DEPARTMENT: Laboratory
PHONE NUMBER: (204) 233-3461
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