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This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29, CFR 1910.1200.
The information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged unless otherwise indicated.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from over exposure may result
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
from either swallowing, inhaling or coming into contact with skin or
TRADE NAME: FirelineTM 17 WP fungicide/bactericide eyes. Symptoms of oxytetracycline hydrochloride exposure include
PRODUCT NUMBER: 1001 gastrointestinal irritation, nausea and vomiting. Exposure may cause
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 80990-1 allergic reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in sensitive individuals.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Eye contact may cause moderate eye irritation. As with other antibi-
CAS NUMBER: 2058-46-0 otics, it has the potential to change the micro flora of the intestine
CHEMICAL NAME: 2-naphthacenecarboxamide, 4-(dimethylamino)- and allow overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
1, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 11, 12a-octahydro-3, 6, 10, 12 dioxo-monohy-
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Excessive exposure to any
drochloride, 12a pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1, 11-dioxo-monohy-
drochloride dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions. May cause
ANSI COMMON NAME: Oxytetracycline allergic reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in individuals with allergic
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C22H24N2O9HCl (oxytetracycline history or pre-existing dermatitis.
hydrochloride) SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION: Antibiotic
EYE CONTACT: If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
USE: Control of bacterial diseases on agricultural crops.
with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
MANUFACTURER:
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
AgroSource, Inc.
P.O. Box 1341
SKIN CONTACT: If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing.
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0341
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
U.S.A.
General Information: (908) 931-9001 INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If person is not breath-
ing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, prefer-
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: ably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doc-
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL INFO TRAC tor immediately for further treatment advice.
(800) 535-5053 or (352) 323-3500
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of
Component %w/w CAS Number OSHA PEL** ACGIH TLV**
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
Oxytetracycline 17 2058-46-0 Not Established Not Established
to an unconscious person.
(hydrochloride)
Quartz 14808-60-7 0.1 mg/cu m 0.1 mg/cu m
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. There is no specific
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
antidote. Emesis may be indicated in recent substantial ingestion
Inert Ingredient Not Available 3 mg/cu m 3 mg/cu m
unless the patient is or could rapidly become obtunded, comatose or
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
convulsing. Is most effective if initiated within 30 minutes. Plasma tetra-
Inert Ingredient Not Available 10 mg/cu m 10 mg/cu m
cycline levels are not clinically useful. No specific lab work (CBC, elec-
Total Dust Total Dust
trolyte, urinalysis) is needed unless otherwise indicated. Anaphylaxis
5 mg/cu m 5 mg/cu m
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
may be managed with appropriate supportive measures including
securing an adequate airway, epinephrine and diphenhydramine.
Unidentified inert ingredients are proprietary and/or non-hazardous.
** Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) & Threshold Limit Value (TLV) are 8-hour time weighted average (TWA).
SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: In case of fire use water spray, dry chem-
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
ical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective clothing and
?Free flowing yellow to tan powder self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate non-essential per-
?Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products sonnel from the area to prevent exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or
?For large exposures or fires, wear personal protective equip- products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings,
ment area and equipment until decontaminated.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known. As with all dry pow- MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 496.9 (Oxytetracycline hydrochloride)
ders, it is advisable to ground material equipment in contact with dry SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is soluble in
material to dissipate the potential buildup of static electricity. water.
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable PH: 2.5-4.0
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Available VOLATILE COMPONENTS (% w/w): < 8% (water)
FLAMMABILITY: Not Available; Limits - Not Applicable DENSITY (lb./cu ft): 42.7 loose, 63.7 compacted
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRE: BOILING POINT (degrees C/degrees F): Not applicable
May emit carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydro- FREEZING POINT (degrees C/degrees F): Not applicable
gen chloride gas. MELTING RANGE (degrees C/degrees F): Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ degrees C/degrees F): Not available
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES: Control the spill at its source
and prevent it from spreading, contaminating soil, or entering
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage and use conditions.
sewage or drainage systems or bodies of water. Clean up spills
Hygroscopic; moisture can cause decomposition.
immediately and use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Should not occur.
Keep unnecessary persons away. If emergency response personnel
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None known.
are unavailable or unwarranted, clean up a solid spill by carefully
sweeping up the material (avoid creating dust) and using a proper INCOMPATIBILITIES: Decomposed by strong acids and alkalis.
tool to place it into an appropriate disposal container. If liquid, cover STORAGE CONDITIONS: Hygroscopic, protect from moisture.
the spill with an absorbing material and follow the same procedure Sensitive to air, light, heat and bases so protect from exposure.
used for a solid spill. Scrub the area with a hard water detergent. Keep containers sealed and avoid damage.
Pick up liquid with absorbent material and follow the same proce-
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
dure used for a solid spill. Dispose of or treat all spill residues
according to applicable local, state and federal regulations (Section
Oxytetracycline
13). Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow fire pre-
vention procedures (Section 5). Test Species Result
Oral LD50
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE Mouse 6,646 mg/kg, Practically Non-Toxic
Dermal LD50 Rabbit >2,000 mg/kg, Slightly Toxic
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation sufficient to
control dust is recommended. Eye Rabbit Moderately Toxic
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: Avoid generating dust.
Skin Rabbit Non-Irritating
Use respiratory protection in the absence of adequate ventilation con-
trols (Section 8). Wash skin thoroughly after shift exposure. Keep con- Skin Guinea Pig Sensitizing
tainers closed when not in use. Clean up spills promptly (Section 6).
MUTAGENIC POTENTIAL: None observed.
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place and protect
REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD POTENTIAL: Possible risk of congenital
from moisture. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Do not breathe dust
malformation in the fetus.
or spray. Do not ingest. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chew-
CHRONIC/SUB-CHRONIC TOXICITY: Gastrointestinal irritation with
ing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Do not store food, bever-
nausea, epigastric pain and burning, vomiting, abdominal pain, tran-
ages or tobacco products in the storage area. Protect containers
sitory yellowish-brown discoloration of the tongue, anorexia and
from damage. Use entire contents of packages, do not store open
diarrhea have been reported following oral administration. Blood
packages. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals. For
disorders (delay in coagulation) have been reported. Possible hyper-
agricultural crop uses only.
sensitization and super-infections due to overgrowth of organisms
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION not affected by the antibiotic agent. Three types of renal disease is
associated with over exposure: Acute Non-Oliguric Renal Failure
NOTE: The following recommendations for exposure controls and
(individuals with pre-existing pancreatitis or fatty liver), Uremia (indi-
personal protection are for the manufacturing, formulating or pack-
viduals with pre-existing impaired renal function), and Reversible
aging this product. For commercial application and/or on-farm use,
Nephrotoxicity (due to out-dated or degraded tetracyclines).
consult the product label.
CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: Not classifiable based on its IARC,
INHALATION: Use MSHA/NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator with
ACGIH, OSHA, NTP or EPA.
any R, P, or HE filter. Do not breathe dust or spray.
INERT INGREDIENTS
SKIN CONTACT: Wear chemical resistant (e. g. nitrile or butyl) gloves,
Note: Crystalline silica (quartz and cristobalite); inhalation of high
coveralls, socks and chemical resistant footwear. For overhead expo-
dust levels can cause pneumoconiosis, silicosis or pulmonary fibro-
sure, wear chemical resistant headgear.
sis. Listed by IARC as a Group 2A carcinogen (lung) based on limit-
EYE CONTACT: Safety glasses required. Use chemical splash goggles
ed evidence in humans and sufficient data in animals. Listed by the
if potential exists for direct exposure to dust, splashes or sprays.
NTP as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INGESTION: Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: Oxytetracycline is unstable to light and
application in areas where there is potential for exposure. Wash thor-
heat, it should not accumulate in the soil.
oughly with soap and water after handling.
OTHER: This product is a pesticide. Avoid contact of spilled materi-
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES als and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
APPEARANCE: Free flowing, yellow to tan powder
ODOR: Odorless to faint odor.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
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
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation) CLASSIFICATION: Not reg-
ulated by DOT
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
SHIPPING FREIGHT DESCRIPTION: Insecticides or Fungicides,
Agricultural, N. O. S.
ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION: Not available.
IMDG CLASSIFICATION: Not available.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt. Oxytetracycline is a non-hazardous, non-restricted sub-
stance. It is listed in the TSCA inventory but is not regulated.
Subject to FIFRA.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE CLASSIFICATION (40 CFR 261): Not
Applicable.
CERCLA/SARA 302 REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
EPCRA SARA Title III Classification:
Section 311/312: Acute Health Hazard & Chronic Health Hazard.
Section 313: Toxic Chemicals: Not Applicable.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Instability 0 (0-
Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Extreme)
HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: Health N/A, Flammability N/A, Reactivity
N/A (0-Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Severe)
IMPORTANT: While the descriptions, data and information con-
tained in the Material Safety Data Sheet are presented in good faith
and are believed to be accurate as of the date indicated,
AgroSource, Inc. makes no warranty with respect hereto and dis-
claims all liability from reliance thereon. The Material Safety Data
Sheet is provided for guidance only. Many factors may affect the
product during processing, application or use. Therefore, it is rec-
ommended that packagers, handlers and users test to determine
suitability under their specific conditions.
Fireline is trademark of AgroSource, Inc.
?2007 AgroSource, Inc.
Original Issued Date: 01/16/98; Revision Date: 11/15/04; Replaces:
08/16/04
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