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SECTION 1 : CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Product Details
Product Name : 2,4-D BE 45% WP
Trade Name : RUMPUTOX
Chemical Name : Butyl ester of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
Chemical Formula : C12H14Cl2O3
Molar Mass : 277.1
Chemical Family : Chlorinated phenoxy compound
Manufacturer's Code : -
Use : Herbicide
Structural Formula : O
Cl CH2 C O (CH2)3 CH3
O
Cl
2,4-D Butyl Ester
1.2 Company Identification
Manufacturer
Name and Address : Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn. Bhd.
962, Lorong Perusahaan 8, Taman Perindustrian Perai,
13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Telephone Number : 604-390 7988
Emergency Telephone Number : 604-390 7988
1.3 Contact Point
Designation : Ms. Cheong Wai Ching, Product Support Manager /
En. Ahmad Labib bin Yusof, Administrative Assistant
Tel. No. : 604-390 7988
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SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
Chemical Name CAS No. Proportion Exposure Limit Toxicity Data
Butyl ester of 2,4-dichloro 94-80-4 45% Refer to Section Refer to
phenoxyacetic acid 9 Section 11
Surfactant - < 5%
Others - Balance
SECTION 3 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Pinkish red powder
Odour : Characteristic odour
Solubility : Dispersible in water
Boiling Point : Not applicable
Melting Point : Not applicable
Vapour Pressure : No data available
Percentage Volatiles : No data available
Evaporation Rate : No data available
Vapour Density : No data available
0.3 - 0.5 g/cm3 Bulk Density
Specific Gravity :
Flash Point : Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature : No data available
Flammable Limit (%) : No data available
SECTION 4 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Irritating to eyes and skin
SECTION 5 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion : Get prompt medical attention.
Eye Contact : Immediately flush with plenty of water.
Skin Contact : Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhalation : Remove patient to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician :
Poisoning Symptoms : Headache, weakness, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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Medical Treatment : Treatment is symptomatic. If ingested and patient is not vomiting, gastric
lavage should be performed. For emergency measures, give activated carbon
followed by emesis and gastric lavage.
SECTION 6 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media : Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instruction : Fire fighters should wear full-faced self contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.
Special Hazards : Technical produces toxic fumes on decomposition in a fire.
SECTION 7 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Leak and/or Spill :
Wear protective clothing as indicated in Section 8. Evacuate non essential personnel. Collect the spill
into waste container for disposal. Wash the contaminated area with a little water and detergent. Adsorb
with inert material such as clay or earth. Collect into the same container for disposal. Prevent the spillage
from entering local drainage system.
SECTION 8 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Read the label before use. Wear pesticide respiratory masks, protective gloves and clothing
while handling. After handling, wash thoroughly with soap and water before eating and
change to clean clothing.
Storage : Keep in original container, tightly closed, out of reach of children. Keep away from food,
drink and animal feeding stuffs. Protect container against physical damage.
SECTION 9 : EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limit (2,4-D Acid) :
TWA 10 mg/m3
NIOSH REL :
TWA 10 mg/m3
OSHA PEL :
TWA 10 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV :
10 mg/m3
IDLH :
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: 10 mg/m3
Air / TLV
ADI (FAO/WHO) : 0.3 mg/kg body weight/day
Short Term Exposure Limit : 20 mg/m3 (Tentative)
Engineering Measures : Local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protection :
Respiratory Protection : Wear pesticide respiratory masks
Eye Protection : Goggles if there is risk of contact
Skin Protection : Protective gloves and clothing.
SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid : Direct sunlight, heat and extreme temperature
Incompatible : No data available
Decomposition Products : Technical produces toxic fumes on decomposition in a fire.
Hazardous Polymerization : None
Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data :
Acute Oral LD50 : (Rat) male 2,399.56 mg/kg
female 2,231.93 mg/kg
Acute Dermal LD50 : (Rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
Technical Material
Acute Oral LD50 : (Rabbit) 424 mg/kg
(Guinea pig) 848 mg/kg
No Effect Level : (Rat, FAO/WHO) 31 mg/kg body weight/day
Carcinogenicity : No data available
Reproductive Effect : No data available
Effects of Overexposure :
Eye Irritation : Irritant (under CPL Regulations)
Skin Irritation : Irritant (under CPL Regulations)
Sensitizing Effect : May be sensitizing (under CPL Regulations)
Chronic Effects : No data available
Target Organs : No data available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure : No data available
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Mobility & Bioaccumulation : No data available
Biodegradability : No data available
Aquatic Toxicity : No data available
Phenoxy herbicides at normal use rate appear to have hardly any direct effect on insects.
However when these herbicides are sprayed on plants at flowering stage, it is likely that bees and other
honey-sucking insects may received more effect.
SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Dispose of according to local regulation.
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Follow the precaution indicated in Section 8. Follow all regulations in your country.
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
Pesticides Act :
Class : III
CPL Regulations :
Class : Harmful
Risk Phrase : R22 Harmful if swallowed
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phrase : S2 Keep out of reach of children
S24 Avoid contact with skin
S36/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, eye/face protection
SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION
Reference :
a. MSDS ?Rumputox / Meritox, date : 23-5-1998
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd.
b. MSDS - ACM 2,4-D BE, date : 31 December 2007
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd.
c. Guidelines for The Classification of Hazardous Chemicals, DOSH 1997
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d. Guidelines for The Formulation of A Chemical Safety Data Sheet, DOSH 1997
e. Guidelines for Labelling of Hazardous Chemicals, DOSH 1997
f. Study Report: Acute Oral Toxicity Study, from IIBAT
g. Study Report: Acute Dermal Toxicity Study, from IIBAT
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, we cannot assume
any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
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