MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PrimeraOne Chlorothalonil DF
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1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: PrimeraOne Chlorothalonil DF
Chemical name of active ingredient(s): Chlorothalonil (82.5%): Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile
Manufacturer: FarmSaver.com, LLC.
4515 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 1-800-979-8994
For fire, spill, and/or leak emergencies, contact Phone: 1-800-424-9300
Chemtrec: Outside US: 1-703-527-3887
For medical emergencies and health and safety
Phone: 1-800-308-5391
inquiries, contact Prosar:
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA ACGIH NTP/IARC/OSHA
COMMON NAME CAS NO. % PEL TLV OTHER (Carcinogen)
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Chlorothalonil 1897-45-6 82.5 NE NE 0.1 mg/m IARC ?2B*
NE=not established
*IARC Group 2B: The agent is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Brown powder
Odor: Slight
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING. Hazards to humans and domestic animals. Causes substantial but
temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. May be fatal if inhaled. Do not breathe dust or spray
mist. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. May be a potential skin
sensitizer. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do
not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Do not take internally.
Note to user: This product may produce mild bronchial irritation and temporary irritation of the skin
characterized by redness or rash on exposed skin areas. Affected persons should consult a physician.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: An extremely severe irritant to eyes. May cause skin irritation and
contact dermatitis. Allergic skin reactions are possible. May cause irritation to the digestive tract following
ingestion of large amounts.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May decompose under fire conditions emitting gases and
vapors (e.g., hydrogen), which may be toxic and irritating to the respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID
?Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes.
IF IN EYES:
?Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye.
?Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
?Move person to fresh air.
IF INHALED:
?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 further treatment advice.
?Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
IF SWALLOWED:
?Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
?Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
?Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
?Take off contaminated clothing.
IF ON SKIN OR
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?Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
CLOTHING:
?Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for
treatment. You may also contact 1-800-308-5391 for emergency medical treatment information.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Persons having temporary irritation may respond to treatment with antihistamines or
steroid creams and/or systemic steroids.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LFL/UFL: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, water spray, foam, CO2.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May decompose under fire conditions emitting gases and
vapors (e.g., hydrogen), which may be toxic and irritating to the respiratory tract.
FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: If product is involved in a fire, wear positive-pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: This product is toxic to fish. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds.
Contain spill. Remove as much as possible by absorbing with inert material. Remove any contaminated soil.
Place in closed, labeled containers and store in a safe place until disposed. Do not contaminate water while
cleaning equipment or disposing of wastes. Persons performing this work should wear adequate personal
protective equipment and clothing.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Keep container closed to prevent spills and contamination.
Carefully open containers. After partial use, replaced lid and close tightly.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: Store in a cool dry place. Do not contaminate water, food or
feed by storage or disposal.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE (MIN/MAX): Normal ambient temperatures.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE
INTENDED FOR THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT
LABEL.
EYE PROTECTION: Protective eyewear (e.g., chemical splash goggles or full-face shield).
SKIN PROTECTION: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants and shoes plus socks.
HAND PROTECTION: Chemical-resistant gloves, e.g., nitrile, neoprene.
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guidelines.
For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if handling without sufficient
ventilation, use NIOSH-approved air-purifying respirator with N, P or R 95 class filter and an organic vapor
cartridge.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES: Discarded clothing and other absorbent materials that have been
drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot
water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Users should:
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? Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.
? Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
? Remove PPE immediately after handling this product.
? Wash outside of gloves before removing.
? As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
? Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean
clothing.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Refer to Section 2.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Refer to product label.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Brown powder
Odor: Slight
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
PH: 8.8
BOILING POINT: >662癋 (>350癈)
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Dispersible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not determined
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VAPOR PRESSURE: 5.72 x 10 torr @ 25?C
BULK DENSITY: 0.662 g/mL @ 24?C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid high alkaline conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not applicable
INSTABILITY CONDITIONS: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May decompose under fire conditions emitting gases and
vapors (e.g., hydrogen), which may be toxic and irritating to the respiratory tract.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY/IRRITATION STUDIES
Acute Oral LD50 (Rat): No data available.
Acute Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): No data available.
Acute Inhalation LC50 (Rat): May be fatal if inhaled.
Eye Irritation: Cause substantial but temporary eye injury.
Dermal Irritation: May cause skin irritation.
Dermal Sensitization: Potential skin sensitizer.
No other toxicological data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Do not apply
directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water
mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
END USERS MUST DISPOSE OF ANY UNUSED PRODUCT AS PER THE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, pesticide spray or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. Wastes resulting from the use of this product
that cannot be used according to the label instructions or chemically reprocessed may be disposed on site or
at a landfill or waste disposal facility approved for waste disposal, or in accordance with all applicable Federal,
state, or local regulations.
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CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Paper and Plastic bags ?Completely empty bag into application equipment, then
dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by
burning. If burned stay out of smoke. Plastic containers ?Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling,
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and
local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT CLASSIFICATION:
Not regulated
B/L Freight Classification: Item: 102120 [Insecticides, Fungicides, Insect or Animal Repellant]
Class 60
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMO (vessel): Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, N.O.S. (chlorothalonil 82.5%), 9, UN3077,
PGIII, Marine pollutant
IATA (air): Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III CLASSIFICATION:
Section 302: Not applicable.
Section 311/312: Acute health hazard (immediate)
Delayed health hazard (chronic)
Section 313: Chlorothalonil (82.5%) CAS# 1897-45-6
CA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains a chemical (chlorothalonil) that is known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
CERCLA RQ: Not applicable
RCRA CLASSIFICATION: Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time
of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a
hazardous waste.
TSCA STATUS: The ingredients of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory or are exempt.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARD RATINGS NFPA
HEALTH: 3 0 MINIMAL
FLAMMABILITY: 1 1 SLIGHT
REACTIVITY: 0 2 MODERATE
3 HIGH
4 SEVERE
MSDS DATE: 10-30-07
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warrant, express or implied, is made. Consult
FarmSaver.com, LLC. for further information.
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