Material Safety Data Sheet
Emergency Phone: 317-580-8282
General Phone: 1-317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-3
Effective Date: August 25, 1994
SONAR* SRP Herbicide SePRO Corporation 鈥? Carmel, IN
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Will
1. INGREDIENTS:
emit toxic vapors as it burns.
(% w/w, unless otherwise noted)
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
1-Methyl-3-phenyl-5-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-
4(1H)-pyridinone (Fluridone)
5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL
CAS# 059756-60-4.........................................5%
INFORMATION:
Other Ingredients .................................................. 95%
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Follow use directions
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR carefully so as to minimize adverse effects on nontar-
1910.1200). In addition, other substances not get organisms. IN ORDER TO AVOID IMPACT ON
鈥楬azardous鈥? per this OSHA Standard may be listed. THREATENED OR ENDANGERED AQUATIC PLANT
Where proprietary ingredient shows, the identity may OR ANIMAL SPECIES, USERS MUST CONSULT
be made available as provided in this standard. THEIR STATE FISH AND GAME AGENCY OR THE
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE BEFORE MAK-
ING APPLICATIONS. Do not contaminate water by
2. PHYSICAL DATA:
cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Trees
and shrubs growing in water treated with SONAR may
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
be injured. Do not apply in tidewater or brackish water.
VAP. PRESS: Not applicable
Do not apply in lakes, ponds, or other bodies of water
VAP. DENSITY: Not applicable where crayfish farming is performed.
SOL. IN WATER: Insoluble, but disintegrates in water ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS: Contain and sweep
SP. GRAVITY: Not applicable up material of small spills and dispose as waste. Large
spills report to CHEMTREC and SePRO Corporation
APPEARANCE: Dark gray to dark brown pellet
for assistance. Prevent runoff.
ODOR: Faint musty odor
DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not contaminate water, food
pH: (aqueous 50/50) 3.5
or feed by storage or disposal. Wastes resulting from
the use of this product may be disposed of at an
3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: approved waste disposal facility in accordance with
applicable regulations.
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
METHOD USED: Not applicable 6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA:
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
ACUTE EXPOSURE (SONAR SRP)
LFL: Not applicable
Eyes - Rabbit, irritant
UFL: Not applicable
Skin - Rabbit, 2000 mg/kg, no deaths or toxicity, nonir-
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: No ignition up to
ritant
1382掳F, 750掳C
Inhalation - This formulation is not considered to be an
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water, CO2 or dry inhalation hazard due to pelleted nature of material
chemicals. Ingestion - Rat, 500 mg/kg, no deaths or toxicity
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Will emit toxic Sensitization - This formulation was not tested.
vapors as it burns. Fluridone technical is not a contact sensitizer in guinea
pigs.
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear full protective
clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatus. CHRONIC EXPOSURE (Fluridone Technical) The fol-
lowing effects were reported in chronic, teratogenic,
and reproductive toxicity studies in laboratory animals
4. REACTIVITY DATA:
where experimental dosage levels and durations of
exposure were far in excess of those likely to occur in
STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) None known
humans.
INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO
Chronic Toxicity - Decreased survival in lifetime feed-
AVOID) None known
ing study. Increased liver enzyme activity, liver weight,
liver cell size, and microscopic liver cell changes.
*Trademark of SePRO Corporation
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Emergency Phone: 317-580-8282
General Phone: 1-317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-3
Effective Date: August 25, 1994
SONAR* SRP Herbicide SePRO Corporation 鈥? Carmel, IN
Increased kidney weights, and microscopic kidney cell SKIN PROTECTION: No precautions other than nor-
changes. Increased serum enzyme levels. mal work clothing should be needed.
Teratology & Reproduction - Not teratogenic. Fetal EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.
deaths at maternally toxic doses. No effects on repro-
ductive performance.
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mutagenicity - Not mutagenic in either bacterial or
mammalian cells.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HAN-
Carcinogenicity - Not listed as a carcinogen or poten-
DLING AND STORAGE: Keep out of reach of chil-
tial carcinogen by IARC, NCI/NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH.
dren. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or
Not considered to be carcinogenic in lifetime feeding
if inhaled. Avoid breathing of dust or contact with skin,
studies.
eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: There are water after handling. Wash exposed clothing before
no reports of significant exposure to SONAR SRP. In reuse.
two reports of children swimming in water treated with
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA 704)
SONAR, no symptoms developed.
(4=Extreme; 3=High; 2=Moderate; 1=Slight; 0=Insignificant)
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin and inhalation. Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS DOT Hazard Class:
7. FIRST AID: Not regulated.
MSDS STATUS: Revised 1/92, Section 8
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water and call a
physician if irritation develops.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
SKIN: Wash exposed areas with plenty of soap and
water. Wash all contaminated clothing before reuse. (Not meant to be all-inclusive鈥攕elected regulations represented).
Call a physician if irritation develops. NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and
believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician
However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory
or Poison Control Center. If available, administer acti-
requirements are subject to change and may differ from one loca-
vated charcoal (6-8 heaping teaspoonfuls) with a large tion to another; it is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its
quantity of water. Do not give anything by mouth to an activities comply with federal, state or provincial, and local laws.
unconscious person. Immediately transport to a med- The following specific information is made for the purpose of com-
ical care facility and see a physician. plying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws
and regulations. See MSD Sheet for health and safety information.
INHALATION: If discomfort occurs, move individual to
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been
fresh air. If breathing difficulty occurs, get medical
reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥?
attention. If not breathing, provide cardiopulmonary
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the
resuscitation assistance and get medical attention
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of
immediately.
1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applica-
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVAT-
ble definitions, to meet the following categories:
ED BY EXPOSURE: No information available.
An immediate health hazard
8. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(S): PEL and TLV not estab-
lished.
VENTILATION: Good general ventilation should be
sufficient for most conditions.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No respiratory protec-
tion should be needed when used in accordance with
label instructions. The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith,
But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made.
Consult SePRO Corporation For Further Information.
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