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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Gardener's Choice Lawn Weed Killer RTU
EPA REG. NUMBER: 2217-537-192
PRODUCT NUMBER: 90700
MANUFACTURER: Value Garden Supply
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 585, St. Joseph, MO 64502
MANUFACTURER PHONE: (888) 603-1008
MANUFACTURER FAX PHONE: (952) 884-6149
EMERGENCY PHONE: (800) 858-7378
PRODUCT USE: Kills weeds, not the lawn.
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS*: CAS NO. % WT OSHA TWA OSHA STEL ACGIH TWA ACGIH STEL
10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Dimethylamine Salt of 2,4- 94-75-7 0.593% NE NE
dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)
Dimethylamine Salt of 7085-19-0 0.287% NE NE NE NE
2-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy) propionic
acid (MCPP)
Dimethylamine Salt of 1918-00-9 0.066% NE NE NE NE
3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (Dicamba)
* All ingredients in quantities > 1.0 % (0.1 % for carcinogens or teratogens) that are potentially hazardous per OSHA
definitions
N/A = not applicable NE = not established
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Potential Health Effects
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This material may cause eye burns and moderate irritation of the skin. Personnel
responding to a spill of this material should wear protective clothing to avoid prolonged skin contact or inhalation of mist to
prevent toxic effects.
CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists chlorophenoxy herbicides in its
Group 2B (limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans.) The US EPA has given the chlorophenoxy
herbicides 2,4-D, 2,4-DP, MCPP, and MCPA a Class D classification (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.) More
current 2,4-D lifetime feeding studies in rats and mice did not show carcinogenic effects and a recent World Health
Organization (WHO) review of 2,4-D toxicology has concluded that 2,4-D is not a carcinogen.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Hold eye 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.
SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Call a poison
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
INGESTION: Call a poison control center 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 the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
CHRONIC: Repeated and/or prolonged overexposure may cause chronic irritation of respiratory tract. Overexposure may
cause adverse effects to liver, kidneys, skin, muscular and gastrointestinal systems.
EPA Reg. Number: 1 of 4 GC Lawn Weed Killer Conc.
2217-537-192 Revised: 10/04
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SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: N/A
FLASH POINT: 114癋
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2, Dry chemical, water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Burning product may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Runoff
from fire control area or dilution water may cause pollution. If surface
water is contaminated, contact local authorities.
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: HEALTH FIRE REACTIVITY SPECIFIC
3 1 1 N/A
NFPA HAZARD RATING CODES: INSIGNIFICANT SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
0 1 2 3 4
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Do not touch spilled product. See Section 8
for Personal Protective Equipment. Pick up liquid with Oil Dry, cat litter, clay, rags or other absorbent and place in a
disposable container. Dispose of in accordance with instructions in Section 13.
CONTAINMENT: Contain spill and absorb onto inert absorbent such as Dri-Rite, sand or pet litter. Collect into drums;
cover and label drums for proper disposal. Flush area with water if possible.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: N/A
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep from freezing. Store in original container in a locked storage area
inaccessible to children and pets. Do not store near food or feedstuffs. Containers over 1 gallon and less than 5 gallons:
Persons engaged in open pouring of this product must also wear coveralls or a chemical resistant apron. Containers of 5
gallons or more in capacity must also bear the following statement: A mechanical system (probe and pump) must be used
for transferring the contents of this container. If the contents of a non-refillable pesticide container are emptied, the probe
must be rinsed before removal.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
VENTILATION: Good local ventilation is required. Mechanical exhaust may be necessary
if product is applied in an enclosed area.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If exposure limits may be exceeded, wear a dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH
approval number prefix TC-21C), or a NIOSH approved respirator with any N, R, P or HE Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection (Continued) filter.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear long sleeves and pants; chemical-resistant gloves and shoes.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: After using this product, rinse gloves before removing, remove clothing and launder
separately before reuse, and promptly and thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin with soap and water. Remove
saturated clothing as soon as possible and shower.
EPA Reg. Number: 2 of 4 GC Lawn Weed Killer Conc.
2217-537-192 Revised: 10/04
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Brown Liquid VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
ODOR: phenolic odor VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = ): N/A
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0
BOILING POINT: 212癋 DENSITY: NE
MELTING POINT: N/A pH: 8.0
FREEZING POINT: <35癋 AUTO IGNITION: N/A
WATER SOLUBILITY: Soluble OTHER SOLUBILITIES: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Do not mix with acidic materials, as this may ruin the product.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS: Oral LD50: >8000 mg/kg (male rats); >10,000 mg/kg (female rats).
ACUTE DERMAL EFFECTS: Dermal LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rabbits).
CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists chlorophenoxy herbicides in its
Group 2B (limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans.) The US EPA has given the chlorophenoxy
herbicides 2,4-D, 2,4-DP, MCPP, and MCPA a Class D classification (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.) More
current 2,4-D lifetime feeding studies in rats and mice did not show carcinogenic effects and a recent World Health
Organization (WHO) review of 2,4-D toxicology has concluded that 2,4-D is not a carcinogen.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: May be hazardous to aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water; do not contaminate water by
drift, runoff, or cleaning of equipment or disposal of washwaters.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: 2,4-D: Typical half-lives of 10 to >50 days, BCF value of 7. Dicabma: estamated BCF values
8 - 28
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law and may contaminate groundwater. If these wastes cannot
be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: For
Metal Containers - Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. For Plastic Containers - Triple rinse (or
equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or if
allowed by state and local authorities by burning. If burned stay out of smoke
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
*DOT HAZARD DESCRIPTION: The following guidelines apply for domestic ground transport. If shipping
by air or ocean, please contact our Transportation Dept. Freight Class: Herbicides, NOI - NMFC #50320 In our current
available sizes, this product does not qualify as a Hazardous Material.
(*) U.S Department of Transportation
EPA Reg. Number: 3 of 4 GC Lawn Weed Killer Conc.
2217-537-192 Revised: 10/04
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA STATUS: This product is hazardous under the criteria of the
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA STATUS: This product is exempt from TSCA Regulation under
FIFRA Section 3(2)(B)(ii) when used as a pesticide.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1764 pounds of the formulation
which contains 100 pounds of Dimethylamine 2,4-D
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: None
SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Immediate Health
Hazard, Delayed Health Hazard
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: Dimethylamine dicamba CAS#
2300-66-5
RCRA STATUS: When discarded in its purchased form, this product is a
listed RCRA hazardous waste and should be managed as a hazardous
waste. (40 CFR Part 261.20-24)
INDIVIDUAL STATES: States such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
may all have components of this product listed; consult specific state regulatory requirements for additional information.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This information is provided in good faith, but without express or implied warranty. For additional information, refer to the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) documentation of TLV's (Threshold Limit Values) for
individual components and the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
EPA Reg. Number: 4 of 4 GC Lawn Weed Killer Conc.
2217-537-192 Revised: 10/04
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