MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Please read the entire document. This Material Safety Data Sheet contains important environmental,
health and toxicology information for your employees, and anyone who will use, transport, store,
dispose of or handle this product. Please make sure this information is given to them. It also contains
information to help you meet community right-to-know/emergency response reporting requirements
under SARA Title III and many other laws. If you resell this product, this MSDS must be given to the
buyer or the information contained herein must be incorporated in your MSDS.
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Spectro 90 WDG
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER(S): 1001-72
CHEMICAL NAMES: Tetrachloroisophthalonil
Dimethyl 4,4-o-phenylenebis-(3-thioallophanate)
SYNONYMS: Chlorothalonil, Thiophanate-methyl
GENERAL USE: Turf and ornamental fungicide
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
COMPANY
CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. PROSAR:
Cleary Chemical Corporation M-F 9-5 EST (800) 324-7598
178 Ridge Road, Suite A (800) 524-1662 OR CHEMTREC 24 HOUR:
Dayton, New Jersey 08810 (732) 329-8399 (800) 424-9300
SECTION 2: INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredient(s)/ % by Wt. CAS# ACGIH OSHA
Hazardous Inert Ingredient(s) TLV PEL
Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile 72% 1897-45-6 Not established Not established
Dimethyl 4,4-o-phenylenebis- 18% 23564-05-8
(3-thioallophanate)
SECTION 3: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Acute Health Hazards
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.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor
for further treatment advice.
If swallowed: Call 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 on skin or clothing: 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.
Note to physicians: Probable muscosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No specific
antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the
patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Persons having temporary
skin irritation may respond to treatment with antihistamines or steroid creams and/or systemic steroids.
Effective Date: 7.21.05
NDA = No Data Available NA = Not Applicable
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give arti-
ficial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice.
If swallowed: Call 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 cen-
ter or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin or clothing: 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.
Note to physicians: Probable muscosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No
specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of dis-
tress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Persons
having temporary skin irritation may respond to treatment with antihistamines or steroid creams and/or
systemic steroids.
SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method): NA
Flammable Limits (vol % in air): NA
Auto Ignition Temperature: NA
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, water, foam, dry chemical, earth or sand.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Self contained breathing apparatus should be provided for fire
fighters. Contain runoff by diking to prevent entry into sewers or waterways.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May decompose under fire conditions emitting gases and
vapors (i.e. hydrogen chloride) which may be toxic and irritating to the respiratory tract.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: This product is toxic to fish. Keep out of
lakes, streams or ponds. Contain spill. Remove as much as possible with applicable methods. Shovel
up and sweep up small spills, place in closed labeled containers and store in safe place out of doors to
await proper disposal. Re-use spilled material if possible, otherwise dispose in accordance with all
Federal, State and local health and pollution regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in original sealed containers in a cool dry
area not accessible to children or unauthorized personnel.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Clothing: Dress to avoid skin contact. Wear protective clothing such as, but not limited to:
long sleeve shirt and pants, or coveralls and water resistant boots. Protective waterproof gloves are rec-
ommended. Contaminated clothing should be changed.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles, face shield, or safety glasses with side shields recommended.
Ventilation: Use product outdoors or in an isolated area with adequate local exhaust ventilation. Users
should work upwind to avoid repeated exposure in outdoor operations.
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved dust or pesticide respirator in confined spaces.
Effective Date: 7.21.05
NDA = No Data Available NA = Not Applicable
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point (760 mm Hg): NA
Melting Point: 250掳 C
Freezing Point: NA
Specific Gravity (25掳 C): 1.38 (calculated)
Bulk Density: 37-42 lb/cu ft
5.72 x 10-7 @ 25藲 C
Vapor Pressure (@25掳 C):
VOC Volatile Zero
Evaporation Rate: NA
Water Solubility (% by wt.): <1.2 ppm (considered insoluble)
pH: 6-8
Appearance and Odor Fine, light gray to tan fine granular; faint sulfur odor.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal use and transportation situations.
Conditions to Avoid: NA
Incompatibility: alkaline materials, oxidizing agents, lime sulfur, Bordeaux mixture, copper compounds
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition generates hydrogen chloride and
oxides of nitrogen, sulfur and carbon
Hazardous Polymerization: NA
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral (Acute) LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal (Acute) LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalation (acute) LC50: Not applicable. Particle size not respirable. Particle integrity established.
Chronic:
Chlorothalonil: Repeated excessive dermal exposure may cause marked skin irritation.
Studies on rats and mice have suggested that technical chlorothalonil (97%), when feed at high
levels in the diet, may have oncogenic potential to these laboratory animals. However, neither
chlorothalonil nor its metabolites interact with DNA. In addition, numerous mutagenicity studies
have been conducted which further demonstrate that these compounds are not mutagenic.
Tumor formation has been related to a non-genotoxic mechanism of action for which threshold
levels have been established on rats and mice. Comprehensive dietary and worker exposure
studies have shown exposure levels for humans to be well below these threshold levels. In
addition, surveillance of chlorothalonil plant workers for over twenty years has not demonstrated
any increase in oncogenic potential to humans.
Thiophanate-methyl: No oncogenicity, no observed effect level, 160 ppm in diet for two years
(rat) and 50 mg/kg/day in single dose for two years (dog) and to mice consuming levels as high
as 640 ppm over a two year period. No delayed neurotoxicity or cholinesterase inhibition. No
teratogenicity to rats or mice dosed throughout pregnancy with levels as high as 1000 mg/kg/day.
No effects on spermatogenesis, testosterone assimilation and no evidence of effects on fertility,
fecundity or offspring from a three generation study. Ames, Mammalian Somatic, Cytogenicity,
Dominant Lethal, DNA Damage/Repair all test negative.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and marine/estuarine organisms. Runoff from treated
areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not apply directly to water, or to
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not
contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply when weather conditions
favor drift from treated areas. Apply only to areas specified on label.
Effective Date: 7.21.05
NDA = No Data Available NA = Not Applicable
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation
of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by intended use according to label instructions,
contact the appropriate agency in your state or the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Freight Classification: Fungicide, agricultural, N. O. I., Solid
DOT Hazard Classification: Non-regulated
UN Identification Number: NA
DOT Packing Group: NA
OSHA Hazard Classification: NA
Reportable Quantity: 5.6 lb.
Hazardous Substance: NA
DOT Label Requirements: NA
IATA (air): Non-regulated
IMO (water): Non-regulated
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA SARA Title III Data: Positive rating for acute hazard
Section 302 Substances: NA
RCRA Waste Number:
Chlorothalonil - NA
Thiophanate methyl - U409
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: NA
Immediate Health: Yes
Delayed Health: Yes
Fire: No
Sudden Pressure: No
Reactivity: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Chlorothalonil and thiophanate methyl
CERCLA RQ:
Chlorothalonil - NA
Thiophanate methyl - 1 lb.
California Prop 65: N/A This product contains the following chemicals subject to SARA Section
313 reporting requirements. Chlorothalonil and Thiophanate-methyl . Note: When this product is
used in accordance with the label directions, exposure and thus risk is below the level which
requires a Prop 65 warning.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Please note: Cleary Chemical Corp. believes that the information and recommendations contained here-
in are accurate as of the date hereof. The information provided herein applies only to the specific prod-
uct designated and may not be valid where said product is used in combination with any other material
or in any process. It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their pur-
poses. No warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, warranty of merchantability, or any other war-
ranty, expressed or implied, is made concerning the information provided.
Reason for issue: change in first aid statements/general update
Prepared by: Rick Fletcher
Effective date: 7.21.05
Replaces: 6/98
?M?/05
Copyright 漏 2005 Cleary Chemical Corporation
Effective Date: 7.21.05
NDA = No Data Available NA = Not Applicable
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