MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MATRATEC鈩? AG Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 6/06
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
MATRATEC鈩? AG
Common Name: Natural foliar herbicide.
Chemical Description: Blend of natural plant oil extracts.
Ingredient Name % by wt. CAS# Exposure Limit
Active Ingredients: Clove Oil 50.0% 8000-34-8 None Established
Inert Ingredients: Emulsifiers & Solvents to 100% - None Established
Manufactured For
ClawEl, A Division of Brandt Consolidated, Inc.
211 West Route 125
Pleasant Plains, IL
(800) 300-6559
Emergency Phone Numbers
CHEMTREC (24-Hour Emergency Number): (800) 424-9300
EPA National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
None.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Clear pale amber liquid with a clove scent. Prolonged exposure to this product may cause skin irritation,
eye/nasal irritation, dizziness, headache or nausea. This product is combustible. Burning may result in the
formation of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke, fumes, and unburned hydrocarbons and terpenes. Not
D.O.T. regulated.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 2 ENVIRONMENT: 0
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Call a doctor or get medical attention as soon as possible. Do not
induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Avoid alcohol.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-
mouth. Get medical attention.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: >190潞F
Test Method: Closed Cup.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not available.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flammability Classification: Combustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Not known.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: Not known.
Potential For Dust Explosion: None.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: Not known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: Not known.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None.
Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear positive pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing. Avoid smoke
inhalation. Contain any liquid runoff.
SECTION 6. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Containment: Prevent product spillage from entering drinking water supplies or streams.
Clean Up: Collect liquid or absorb onto absorbent material and package for disposal.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in original container only in a cool, well-ventilated, dry place at temperatures
between 40 and 95oF. Do not store near food or feeds. Do not stack pallets more
than two (2) high.
Transfer Equipment: Transfer product using chemical-resistant plastic or stainless steel tanks, pumps,
valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing. Avoid
breathing vapors or spray mist. Harmful if swallowed. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before
reuse.
SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Chemical dust/splash goggles or full-face shield to prevent eye contact. As a general rule, do not
wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Long sleeved shirt and long pants, rubber gloves of Nitrile, Neoprene or natural rubber, shoes and
socks.
Respiratory: Not normally needed. If use generates an aerosol mist or respiratory irritation, use NIOSH-
approved dust/mist respirator (such as 3M #8710).
Ventilation: Recommended but no TLV established.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Pale amber liquid.
Odor: Clove scent.
pH: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure: None.
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: Emulsifiable.
Density: 8.84 lbs./gal. (卤 0.02)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined.
Viscosity: Not available.
% Volatile: Not available.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: Excess heat.
Incompatibility: Not known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may result in formation of carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, smoke, fumes and unburned hydrocarbons and terpenes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause slight irritation, especially from prolonged exposure.
Ingestion: May cause stomach cramps, headache and/or nausea.
Inhalation: None expected but inhalation may cause irritation of nasal passages and/or dizziness.
Subchronic Effects: Not known.
Chronic Effects: Not known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna Growth Inhibition: Not known.
Toxicity to Fish and Invertebrates: Not known.
Toxicity to Plants: Not known.
Toxicity in Birds: Not known.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by discharge of waste effluents or
equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents in accordance with state and local waste disposal regulations.
Also, chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate any disposal information in this MSDS.
Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper disposal.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T. (Ground): Not D.O.T. Regulated.
Other Shipping Description: Compounds, Tree or Weed Killing (Herbicide), Liquid.
NMFC Item 50320, LTL Class 60
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
SECTION 16. OTHER
This information was developed from information on the constituent materials. No warranty is expressed or
implied regarding the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein, and Brandt
Consolidated disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. The user should satisfy himself that he has all current data
relevant to his particular use.
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