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Agrichem (International) Limited
MSDS Number: 230
Issue Number: 010
Material Safety Data Sheet
September 2008
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: Agrichem DB Plus
Synonyms:
Intended Use: Herbicide for control of broad leaved weeds in cereals and rotational grassland.
SECTION 2 Hazards Identification
Most important Harmful if swallowed.
hazards:
Specific Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
hazards: environment.
SECTION 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients
Formulation: Aqueous solution of sodium salts.
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IUPAC Names: CAS-No EEC-No Concentration:
4-(2-4 dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid (2,4-DB). Sodium salt. 94-82-6 202-366-9 243g/L, 21.1%
Class:Xn; R22, N; 51,/53. w/w.
2-(4 chloromethyl phenoxy)acetic acid (MCPA). Potassium 5221-16- 202-015-4 40g/L, 3.5% w/w.
salt 9
Class: Xn; R20/21/22
SECTION 4 First Aid Measures
General: 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: Remove patient from exposure. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: DO not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with running water for at least 10
minutes. Then send immediately to doctor.
Eye Contact: Irrigate with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Protect unharmed eye.
Guide to Treat as for Phenoxyacetate poisoning. Symptoms include hypersalivation, stomach
Doctor: cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea. No specific antidotes, treat symptomatically.
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SECTION 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing Extinguish fire with water, foam or Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Do not use direct
media: water spray.
Special protective May give off toxic fumes in a fire. Wear breathing apparatus and protective
equipment for firefighters: equipment.
SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not inhale mists, aerosols or dusts. Avoid
protection: ingestion. Wear suitable protective clothing, boots, gloves and eye/face protection. Never
wear contact lenses whilst working with this material.
Environmental Do NOT contaminate surface waters or ditches with chemical or used containers.
precautions: Minimise spray drift onto adjoining fields or water bodies.
Spillage and Contain and absorb spillage with sand, sawdust or similar material. Dispose of via
Decontamination: reputable contractor or local authority.
Do not allow spillage to contaminate water courses or drains.
NB. Inform local Water PLC immediately if spillage enters drains and report any
contamination of surface water of ground waters to the National Rivers Authority or River
Purification Board.
SECTION 7 Handling and Storage
Handling: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid contact with skin/eyes. Do NOT
inhale mists. Avoid ingestion.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.
Storage: Store and load away from foodstuffs and seeds and protect from children.
Keep tightly closed in original container and store in a suitable pesticide store.
Packing: 4 x 5L HDPE jerricans, 4 per outer. Freestanding 10L drums.
SECTION 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
National occupational exposure limits
Non assigned in current UK HSE Publication EH40.
4-(2-4 dichlorophenoxy)
Based on the value for the chemically similar material, technical 2,4D acid the
butyric acid ( 2,4-DB).
calculated salt equivalent long term limit is 12mg/m3 (8hr), or 23mg/m3 (15 min).
None assigned in current UK HSE Publication EH40
4-chloro-2 methylphenoxy
Based on the value for the chemically similar material, technical 2,4D acid the
acetic acid (MCPA). calculated salt equivalent long term limit is 12mg/m3 (8hr), or 24mg/m3 (15 min).
Engineering Measures to Reduce Exposure.
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand protection: Wear suitable gloves resistant to chemical penetration. Gloves must meet the
requirements of European Standard EN 374:1994
Eye protection: Wear suitable eye/face protection.
Hygiene measures: When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Shower or bathe at the end of
working.
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SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Dark brown liquid
Odour: Distinctive phenoxy smell
Melting Point: Not applicable, aqueous Auto Ignition Temperature: No data.
solution.
Boiling Point: > 100癈 Solubility in Water: Fully miscible in water.
pH: No data Solubility in Organic No data.
Solvents:
Flash Point: not applicable Partition coefficients: No data.
Explosive properties: No data. Viscosity: No data.
Bulk density: Not applicable, aqueous Vapour Pressure: No data.
solution.
Relative Density: 1.11g/l at 20癈
SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Exothermic reactions with strong acids.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2), Hydrogen chloride gas.
SECTION 11 Toxicological Information
Inhalation: 2,4-DB not classified by Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations as Harmful by Irritation.
Inhalation LC50: 2,4-DB (a.i.): (rat) > 2.3 mg/L (4 hour)
MCPA (a.i.): (rat) >5.21 mg/L (4 hour)
Oral LD50: (rat) 3000 mg/kg (calculated)
Skin Contact: 2,4-DB not classified by Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations as harmful in contact with skin.
MCPA (a.i.): harmful in contact with skin.
Dermal LD50: >2000 mg/kg body weight.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Always wear suitable eye protection.
Further Not a skin sensitizer. Not mutagenic in Ames test.
information:
SECTION 12 Ecological Information
Mobility: Fairly mobile but rapidly degraded in aerobic soils
Persistence
/degradability: Rapidly degraded in aerobic soils.
Bioaccumulation Potential for bioaccumulation is low based on log POW.
Ecotoxicity: Moderate.
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SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations
Product Do not contaminate ponds, waterways and ditches with chemical or used container.
Disposal By incineration in accordance with the current UK legislation.
& Container
Disposal: For minor incidents or unwanted product follow the guidance of the disposal of pesticides
and containers as given in part 5 of the MAFF/HSE Pesticide code of Practice for the safe
use of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings.
SECTION 14 Transport Information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
SECTION 15 Regulatory Information
MAFF No: 00044. This product is approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986.
Classification according to the current UK Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations.
Contains: 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid (3.5% w/w) and 4-(2,2-dichlorophenoxy(butyric
acid (21.1% w/w).
Xn Harmful
R22 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Risk Phrases
R41 RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the
Safety Phrases:
aquatic environment
S2 Keep out of reach of children
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
immediate medical advice.
S29 Do not empty into drains
S36/37/39 Wear suitable eye/face protection.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data
sheets.
SECTION 16 Other Information
R20/21/22 HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED
N R51/53 Dangerous to the Environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
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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