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Agrichem (International) Limited
MSDS Number: 220
Issue Number: 011
Material Safety Data Sheet
June 2010
Issue Date:
SECTION 1 Identification of Product Name and Company
Agrichem
Industrial Estate, Station Road, Whittlesey, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire PE7 2EY
(International)
Tel: (01733) 204019 Fax: (01733) 204162
Limited
e-mail contact: admin@agrichem.co.uk
Product Name: HY-MCPA
Synonyms: MCPA DMA 500g/l, Agroxone, T0414A
National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Centre) City Hospital, Birmingham B18 7QH
Emergency No.
Intended Use: Agricultural herbicide
SECTION 2 Hazards Identification
Harmful if swallowed.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
SECTION 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients
Formulation: Aqueous solution of 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetic acid as the dimethylamine salt.
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Weight % CAS No. EINECS No. Class
(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetic acid, Xn: R20/21/22
40-50% 2039-46-5 218-014-2
dimethylamine salt.
See 15, Regulatory information for text of R phrases.
SECTION 4 First Aid Measures
First Aid If a person feels unwell after coming into contact with this product then seek medical
attention immediately. Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with soap and
water. If unconscious, check breathing and pulse (heartbeat). Give artificial ventilation
and chest compression if necessary. If unconscious but breathing and pulse are normal.
Place in recovery position.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If there is breathing difficulty or coughing keep patient at rest, seated in
position of maximum comfort. Obtain medical attention immediately (show this safety data
sheet).
Ingestion: If suspected do not induce vomiting. If conscious, drink plenty of water. Obtain medical
attention immediately (show this safety data sheet).
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. If skin contamination wash immediately with
plenty of clean, gentle flowing water for 10 minutes. Repeat skin decontamination
procedures until all signs of chemical have gone. Obtain medical attention immediately
(show this safety data sheet).
Eye Contact: If substance has got into the eyes wash out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes
maintaining eyelids open. Protect unharmed eye. Take care not to wash the chemical from
one eye into the other. Obtain medical attention immediately (show this safety data sheet).
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SECTION 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire with waterspray, dry
chemical, foam or Carbon dioxide. Use water spray to cool containers.
Product may be harmful to wildlife-DO NOT release chemically contaminated
water into drains, soil or surface water - prevent run off. Retain for safe
disposal.
Exposure hazards Fumes may be toxic.
Protection of fire fighters. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes.
SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Refer to section 8 of safety data sheet for personal protection details. If outside do not
protection: approach from down wind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger
point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised
personnel. Turn leaking containers leak side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental Do not allow product to enter drains. Do not allow material to contaminate groundwater
precautions: systems.
Methods for clean Soak up absorbent material, place in suitable labelled containers and dispose of as
up: hazardous waste. Where appropriate refer to Section 8 and 13.
SECTION 7 Handling and Storage
Handling: When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure
there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space.
Storage: Keep containers in a dry, cool and well ventilated place.
SECTION 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be observed.
Engineering control Use only in area provided with appropriate ventilation.
measures:
Hygiene measures: When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Shower or bathe at the end of working.
Respiratory protection. In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand protection: Wear suitable protective gloves resistant to chemical penetration.
Eye protection: Wear suitable eye/face protection.
Skin & body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Brown liquid
Odour: Characteristic Amine-like
Melting Point: Not applicable, Oxidising properties: Non oxidising (by EC
aqueous solution. criteria)
Boiling Point: >100癈 Viscosity 17.5m Pas
pH: 7.5-9.5 Solubility in Water: Soluble
Auto ignition No data available. Explosive properties: None known
temperature:
Flash Point: Partition coefficient -0.71 (MCPA ACID)n-
Flammability (solid, gas) >200癈 Octanol/water
422癈
Vapour pressure: No data available
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SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Materials to avoid: Avoid strong acids, strong bases and oxidising agents.
Hazardous combustion or In combustion emits toxic fumes.
decomposition products:
SECTION 11 Toxicological Information
ACUTE TOXICITY MCPA DMA 500g/l AI
IHL RAT LC50 >5mg/kg
ORL RAT LD50 1239mg/kg
SKN RAT LD50 >2000mg/kg
Routes of exposure: Refer to Section 4 of safety data sheet for routes of exposure and corresponding
symptoms.
SECTION 12 Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: MCPA DMA 500g/l AI
ALGAE 72H IC50 60.7mg/l
DAPHINA 48H EC50 424mg/l
FISH Ranbow Trout 96hr LC50 = 99.3mg/l
Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.
Persistence and Biodegradable
degradability:
Bioaccumulative No bioaccumulation potential.
potential:
Other adverse Negligable ectoxicity.
effects:
SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations
Product disposal: Dispose of according to local and national regulations.
Container disposal: Triple rinse containers with water and dispose of according to local and national
regulations.
SECTION 14 Transport Information
UN proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (contains MCPA).
UN number: 3082
Road/railway proper shipping Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (contains MCPA).
name: UN Number 3082 Class 9
Packaging group: III
Hazard identification number: 90
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SECTION 15 Regulatory Information
Contains (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, dimethylamine salt.
Classified by the current
UK CHIP Regulations
Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the Environment.
Risk Phrases: R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: S26 In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S39 Wear eye/face protection.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
FS51 Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or
used container.
Do not clean application equipment near surface water. Avoid
contamination via drains.
SECTION 16 Other Information
MAFF No 14927
R20/21/22 Text of Risk Phrase used in Section 2:
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
The data given in this sheet is based on current knowledge and experience and is given in good faith but
without guarantee of accuracy and no liability is accepted whatsoever for any insufficiency or inaccuracy in
such data in any case whatsoever.
The purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements.
The data does not signify any warranty with regards to materials, properties or use.
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