MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
In Case of Emergency, Call
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
1-800-888-8372
Post Office Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
BICEP LITE II MAGNUM
Product Name: Product No.: A9562C
EPA Signal Word: Caution
Active Ingredient(%): Atrazine (28.1%) CAS No.: 1912-24-9
Chemical Name: 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine
Chemical Class: Triazine Herbicide
Active Ingredient(%): s-Metolachlor (35.8%) CAS No.: 87392-12-9
Chemical Name: Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl]-,(S)
Chemical Class: Chloroacetanilide Herbicide
EPA Registration Number(s): 100-827 Section(s) Revised: 3
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health and Environmental
Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None known.
Physical Properties
Appearance: White to tan fluid paste
Odor: Latex paint
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH
OSHA NTP/IARC/OSHA
Other
TLV
PEL Carcinogen
Material
Ethylene Glycol (< 10%) Not Established 100 mg/m?(ceiling) Not Established No
[aerosol]
Benoxacor (< 5%) Not Established Not Established 1 mg/m?TWA *** No
Atrazine (28.1%) Not Established 5 mg/m?TWA 5 mg/m?TWA ** IARC Group 3
s-Metolachlor (35.8%) Not Established Not Established 10 mg/m?TWA *** No
** recommended by NIOSH
*** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
Syngenta Hazard Category: C, S
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison
contol center or doctor, or going for treatment.
If swallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
Ingestion:
advice. Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so
after calling 800-888-8372 or by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
Eye Contact:
present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
Skin Contact: If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
Inhalation:
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or
doctor for further treatment advice.
Notes to Physician
There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested.
Treat symptomatically.
Persons suffering a temporary allergic reaction may respond to treatment with antihistamines or steroid creams and/or
systemic steroids.
Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): > 200癋 (Setaflash)
Flammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: Not Applicable Upper: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Available
Flammability: Not Applicable
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
In Case of Fire
Use dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion.
Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental
damage. If water is used to fight fire, dike and collect runoff.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Control the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or contaminating soil or from entering sewage and
drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions outlined in Section 8. Cover
entire spill with absorbing material and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent (e.g.
commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into
compatible disposal container. Once all material is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange
for disposition.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages
or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a
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potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR
THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION AND PACKAGING OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL.
Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for
Ingestion:
exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Eye Contact: Where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles.
Skin Contact: Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber,
neoprene rubber, polyvinyl chloride [PVC] or Viton), coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant footwear.
Inhalation: A respirator is not normally required when handling this substance. Use effective engineering controls to
comply with occupational exposure limits.
In case of emergency spills, use a NIOSH approved respirator with any N, R, P or HE filter.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White to tan fluid paste
Odor: Latex paint
Melting Point: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: 216 癋
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1155 g/cm?@ 68癋 (20癈)
6.7 (1% solution in H2O @ 77癋 (25癈))
pH:
Solubility in H2O
Atrazine : 33 mg/l @ 68癋 (20癈)
s-Metolachlor: 0.48 g/l @ 77癋 (25癈)
Vapor Pressure
Atrazine : 2.9 x 10(-7) mmHg @ 68癋 (20癈)
s-Metolachlor: 2.8 x 10(-5) mmHg @ 77癋 (25癈)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Materials to Avoid: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)
Ingestion:
Oral (LD50 Female Rat) : 3621 mg/kg body weight
Dermal:
Dermal (LD50 Rabbit) : > 5000 mg/kg body weight
Inhalation:
1.05 - 2.53 mg/l air - 4 hours
Inhalation (LC50 Rat) :
Eye Contact: Mildly Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Contact: Moderately Irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Sensitization: Sensitizing (Guinea Pig)
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Reproductive/Developmental Effects
Atrazine : None observed.
s-Metolachlor: None observed.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies
Atrazine : Cardiotoxicity in long term study with high doses (dogs).
s-Metolachlor: None observed.
Carcinogenicity
Atrazine : Mammary tumors (female Sprague-Dawley rats), sex and strain specific.
None observed (male Sprague-Dawley rats, F-344 rats or mice).
s-Metolachlor: Benign liver tumors at high dose levels (female rats).
Other Toxicity Information
None
Toxicity of Other Components
Benoxacor (< 5%)
Test results reported in Section 11 for the final product take into account any acute hazards related to the
benoxacor in the formulation.
Ethylene Glycol (< 10%)
Test results reported in Section 11 for the final product take into account any acute hazards related to the ethylene
glycol in the formulation.
Target Organs
Active Ingredients
Atrazine : Heart
s-Metolachlor: Liver
Inert Ingredients
Benoxacor: Not Applicable
Ethylene Glycol: Not Applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Effects
Atrazine :
Fish (Rainbow Trout) 96-hour LC50 4.5 ppm
Green Algae 5-day EC50 49 ppb
Invertebrate (Water Flea) Daphnia Magna 48-hour EC50 6.9 ppm
Bird (Bobwhite Quail) 12-day LD50 940 mg/kg
s-Metolachlor:
Fish (Rainbow Trout) 96-hour LC50 11.9 ppm
Green Algae 5-day EC50 0.008 ppm
Bird (Bobwhite Quail) LD50 Oral > 2510 mg/kg
Invertebrate (Water Flea) 48-hour EC50 26 ppm
Environmental Fate
Atrazine :
The information presented here is for the active ingredient, atrazine.
Low bioaccumulation potential. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Highly mobile in soil. Will leach. Sinks in
water (after 24 h).
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s-Metolachlor:
The information presented here is for the active ingredient, s-metolachlor.
Low bioaccumulation potential. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Sinks in water (after 24 h).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and
federal health and environmental regulations.
Characteristic Waste: Not Applicable
Listed Waste: Not Applicable
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification
Ground Transport - NAFTA
Not regulated.
Ground Transport - Rail
Proper Shipping Name: RQ Other Regulated Substances, Liquid, N.O.S. (Ethylene Glycol)
Hazard Class or Division: Class 9
Identification Number: NA 3082
Packing Group: III
B/L Freight Classification
Herbicides, NOI
Comments
Water Transport - International
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPCRA SARA Title III Classification
Acute Health Hazard
Section 311/312 Hazard Classes:
Chronic Health Hazard
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Atrazine (28.1%) (CAS No. 1912-24-9)
Ethylene Glycol (< 10%) (CAS No. 107-21-1)
California Proposition 65
Not Applicable
CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Report product spills > 10,800 gal. (based on ethylene glycol [RQ = 5,000 lbs.] content in the formulation)
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
Not Applicable
TSCA Status
Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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HMIS Hazard Ratings 0 Minimal
NFPA Hazard Ratings
1 Slight
Health: 2
Health: 2
2 Moderate
Flammability: 1
Flammability: 1
3 Serious
Reactivity: 0
Instability: 0
4 Extreme
For non-emergency questions about this product call:
1-800-334-9481
Original Issued Date: 9/25/1996
Revision Date: Replaces: 10/1/2009
1/18/2010
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
information contained herein.
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