MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300 Effective Date: May 20, 2008
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Alligare Picloram+D
DESCRIPTION: A water soluble liquid herbicide.
EPA Reg. No.: 81927-16
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Alligare, LLC
13 North 8th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Chemical Name Formula CAS # Composition
Picloram 4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid C6H3 Cl3 N2O2 1918-02-1 10.2%
2,4-D Triisopropanolamine 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, C8H6 Cl2O3 32341-80-3 39.6%
(TIPA) triisopropanolamine salt
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Health Hazards: Eye irritant with corneal injury possible, causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if
swallowed.
Physical Hazards: May release toxic fumes (hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen and chlorinated
pyridine) if burned.
Environmental Hazards: Picloram is highly toxic to certain terrestrial plant species and is moderately
mobile in certain soil types. 2,4-D TIPA is toxic to aquatic organisms.
4. FIRST AID
NOTE: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or
going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-424-9300 for emergency medical treatment information.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person
sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the 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 present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probably mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: > 44癈 (> 111癋)
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): Unknown
Fire and Explosion Hazards: May thermally decompose in fire releasing irritating and toxic gasses.
Extinguishing Medium: Foam, dry extinguishing media, carbon dioxide, water spray
Fire Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and
turnout gear.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel and fight fire from a safe
distance upwind. Contain contaminated water / firefighting water; do not allow to enter drains or
waterways. Foam or dry chemical fire extinguishing systems are preferred to prevent environmental
damage from excessive water runoff.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Isolate area and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment as described in Section 8 of this document.
Small Spills: Absorb using sand, vermiculite or other inert absorbent. Place contained material in
appropriate container for disposal.
Large Spills: Dike spillage and recover and retain as much free liquid as possible for reuse. Pick up
remainder with suitable absorbent material. Place into suitable containers for reuse or disposal in a
licensed facility. After removal, thoroughly clean contaminated area with water. Collect wash water for
approved disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment.
Storage: Keep in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources,
heat or flame. Protect containers from physical damage. Protect against contamination.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Pesticide Applicators and Workers: Refer to the product label attached to the product.
Engineering Controls: Proper ventilation is required when handling or using this product to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Local mechanical exhaust ventilation may
be required. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash station and a
safety shower.
For containers of 5 gallons or more: Do not open pour product from this container. A mechanical system
(such as probe and pump or spigot) must be used for transferring the contents of this container. If the
contents of a non-refillable pesticide container are emptied, the probe must be rinsed before removal. If
the mechanical system is used in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection
Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4)], the handler PPE requirements may be
reduced or modified as specified in the WPS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eyes ?Safety goggles or full face respirator if vapors cause eye discomfort.
Clothing ?Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Shoes plus socks.
Gloves ?Chemical resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl, nitrile or neoprene rubber,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or viton.
Respirator ?When handling in enclosed areas or areas with limited ventilation, use a
respirator with either an organic vapor cartridge with a pre-filter approved for pesticides
(MSHA/NIOSH TC-23C) or a canister approved for pesticides (MSH/NIOSH TC-14G).
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this
products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining
PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry. After each day of use, clothing or PPE must not be reused until it has
been cleaned
For Containers over 1 Gallon but Less Than 5 Gallons: Mixers and loaders who do not use a
mechanical system (such as probe and pump) to transfer the contents of this container must wear
coveralls or a chemical-resistant apron in addition to other required PPE.
General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Personal protective equipment should be decontaminated prior to reuse. Gloves must be
inspected regularly and prior to each use; replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Remove PPE
immediately after handling this product; wash the outside of gloves before removing.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove clothing
immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. As soon as
possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Amber Liquid
Odor: Alcohol-like
pH: 6.5 ?7.0
Specific Gravity: 1.14 @ 20癈
Vapor Pressure: 32mmHg @ 20癈
Solubility: Miscible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions. May decompose if heated.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperatures above 40癈 (105癋) and below 6癈 (40癋).
SUBSTANCES TO AVOID: Strong acids and oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: This product is chemically stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride and oxides of nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg)
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
Unknown
EYE IRRITATION: Moderate, may cause corneal injury
SKIN IRRITATION: Moderate
SKIN SENSITIZATION: Potential sensitizer
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY:
ACGIH: Not Listed
IARC: Not Listed
NTP: Not Listed
OSHA: Not Listed
MUTAGENIC TOXICITY: Little evidence of mutagenic effects during in vivo and in vitro assays.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No evidence in animal studies.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY / TERATOGENICITY: No evidence in animal studies.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: This herbicide is toxic to some plants at very low concentrations. Non-target
plants may be adversely affected from drift. Do NOT apply this product directly to water, or to areas where
surface water is present, or to intertidal areas between the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
Picloram is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of
agricultural use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water
table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray
mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by the use
according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
2 x 2.5 GALLON CONTAINERS:
LAND: Not Regulated by DOT
AIR: UN1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS ISOPROPANOL), 3, PG III
MARINE: UN1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS ISOPROPANOL), 3, PG III, MARINE
POLLUTANT (2,4-D SALT)
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 128
BULK CONTAINERS / DRUMS:
LAND: UN1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS ISOPROPANOL), 3, PG III
MARINE: UN1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS ISOPROPANOL), 3, PG III, MARINE
POLLUTANT (2,4-D SALT)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 100lbs. (2,4-D)
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 128
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIFRA ?br>
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The
regulatory information presented below is pertinent only when this product is handled outside of the
normal use and application as a pesticide.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD STATUS
Hazardous Chemical
SARA Title III ?Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not listed
SARA Title III ?Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate, Delayed, Fire
SARA Title III ?Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product
contains no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
SARA Title III ?Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
Picloram ?10% (CAS No. 1918-02-1)
Isopropyl Alcohol ?5% (CAS No. 000067-63-0)
CERCLA ?br>
Not Listed
California Prop 65 Status ?br>
This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by CPR.
DISCLAIMER:
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS IS BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE AS OF THE REVISION DATE GIVEN
HEREIN, AND BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. CONTACT ALLIGARE, LLC TO CONFIRM IF YOU HAVE THE
MOST CURRENT MSDS. JUDGMENTS AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN FOR THE
INDIVIDUAL'S OWN USE OR PURPOSES IS NECESSARILY THE INDIVIDUAL'S OWN RESPONSIBILITY.
ALTHOUGH REASONABLE CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN THE PREPARATION OF SUCH INFORMATION,
ALLIGARE, LLC EXTENDS NO WARRANTIES, MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION TO
THE INDIVIDUAL'S PURPOSES OR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ITS USE.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE OR MODIFY
THE EPA-APPROVED PRODUCT LABELING (attached to and accompanying the product container). This MSDS
provides important health, safety, and environmental information for employers, employees, emergency responders
and others handling large quantities of the product in activities generally other than product use, while the labeling
provides that information specifically for product use in the ordinary course.
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