MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date stamp: 11-Jul-2008 MSDS Ref. No.: 95905 Revision Number: 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Scotts?Jewel?Pre-Emergent Herbicide
Description: Herbicide
Company 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Scotts Company LLC CHEMTREC (U.S.): 1-800-424-9300
14111 Scottslawn Road CHEMTREC (International): 1-703-527-3887
Marysville, OH 43041 Non-Emergency Calls: 1-937-644-0011
EPA Registration No.: 58185-34
Formula No.: S13127
Product Number(s): 95905
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Labelling
Signal word: CAUTION
Precautionary Statements Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep out of reach of children.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Irritating to eyes.
Skin contact: Irritating to skin.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Inhalation: Dust irritating to respiratory tract.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Inhalation of dust may aggravate asthma. Pre-existing dermatitis or sores.
Principle routes of exposure: Skin, Inhalation
Target organ effects: Irritation.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
Other Ingredients No CAS# 96.75
Oxadiazon 19666-30-9 2
Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6- 40487-42-1 1.25
dinitrobenzeneamine]
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: 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
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
Ingestion: 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 be a poison control center or doctor. Do not
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferabley by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: May burn under fire conditions.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam.
Explosion potential: Dust at sufficient concentrations may form explosive mixtures with air.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazardous combustion products: Combustion can produce toxic fumes and irritating gases.
Fire fighting procedures: Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire
Special protective equipment for In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
firefighters:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains
Methods for containment: Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Control spill with dykes and absorb with inert absorbant
material.
Methods for cleaning up: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product. Place product in appropriate
containers for recycling or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Read label. Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and waterproof gloves when handling. Do not contaminate water sources
when disposing of equipment wash waters. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Oxadiazon Not Listed Not Listed
Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4- Not Listed Not Listed
dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine]
Other Ingredients Not Listed Not Listed
Engineering controls Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing.
Respiratory protection: If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls
(e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and
fumes
Applicator PPE Safety glasses with side shields or goggles. To reduce exposure potential when applying product, wear
long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks. If skin irritation occurs, use natural rubber gloves, durable
cloth or impervious rubber gloves if contact with product is possible.
General hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
Re-entry Interval: 12 Hours.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid Color: Yellow
Bulk density: 39 lbs/cu ft Flash point: Not applicable
Appearance: Granular Density: 0.6 g/ml
pH: 6.0 - 6.5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes
Conditions to avoid: Damp or wet conditions. Contact with fuels and other organic or combustible materials.
Materials to avoid: Chlorine compounds (sodium hypochlorite, sodium chlorate, pool chemicals, household bleach and other
cleaning products).
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50/oral: >5 g/kg
LD50/dermal: >5 g/kg
LC50/inhalation: >200 mg/L , 4 hr
Eye effects: Irritating, but will not permanently injure eye tissue
Skin effects: Mild skin irritation
Sensitization: No sensitization
Chronic toxicity
Components NTP: IARC: OSHA:
Oxadiazon Not listed Not listed Not listed
Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4- Not listed Not listed Not listed
dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine]
Other Ingredients Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ingestion: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
Inhalation: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
Target organ effects: Irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects: Toxicity to fish.
Persistence and degradability: Non-persistent.
Bioaccumulative potential: Inherently biodegradable.
Mobility: Water contaminating
Aquatic toxicity: Toxic to fish and other water organisms.
Additional ecological information: Do not apply directly to lakes, streams, or ponds. Do not contaminate water sources when disposing of
equipment washwaters.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Contaminated product should be disposed of in an approved landfill disposal facility in accordance with
appliclable Federal/ Provincial, and/or local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: If empty, place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partially filled, call your local solid waste agency
for disposal instructions.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The description shown may not apply to all situations. Consult 49 CFR, or appropriate dangerous goods regulations for additional description
requirements (e.g. technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific shipping requirements.
DOT (Land) Not DOT regulated
DOT (AIR) Not DOT regulated
DOT (Vessel) Not DOT regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS-No CERCLA/SARA 313 CERCLA/SARA 302
Oxadiazon 19666-30-9 Not Listed Not Listed
Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6- 40487-42-1 Not Listed Not Listed
dinitrobenzeneamine]
Other Ingredients No CAS# Not Listed Not Listed
General Information This product contains a chemical (oxadiazone) known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazard Rating: 0=Least; 1-Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=High; 4=Severe
EPA FIFRA Comment: It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Use of this product is regulated by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the approved product label.
General comment: This document contains health, safety, and environmental information useful to emergency response agencies, health care
providers, manufacturers, and workers/employees. It does not replace the precautionary language, use directions, or the storage and disposal
information found on the product label.
Additional Information: This information contained herein is, to the best of Scott's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of
preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and Scotts shall not be
liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In
addition, Scotts shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from
any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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