MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WWW.GREENBOOK.NET 1
Cheminova
ops and persists. Thoroughly clean contaminated ately notify the national response center (phone: 1-
ACCURATE鈩? HERBI- clothing before reuse. 800-424-8002).
CIDE EPA/CERCLA Reportable quantity: None reported.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with running water for
at least 20 minutes. Obtain medical attention immedi-
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
ately.
SECTION 1 鈥? PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTI-
Ingestion: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Have
FICATION Safe handling procedures: This material is a harm-
victim rinse mouth with water, then give one to two ful solid. Wear full chemically-protective equipment
Product identifier: ACCURATE鈩? HERBICIDE
glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by during handling. Use only in well ventilated area.
Product use: Sulfonylurea herbicide for controlling
mouth if victim is unconscious or convulsing. Obtain Avoid all contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not
broad-leaved weeds.
medical attention. inhale dusts. Keep away from all unprotected persons
Supplier鈥檚 name and address:
and children. Do not use near sources of heat, flame
Note to physician: There is no specific antidote for
Cheminova Inc.
or ignition sources. Avoid and control operations
this product. Treat symptomatically.
1700 Route 23, Suite 300
which create dusty atmospheres. Keep away from
Wayne, NJ, USA SECTION 5 鈥? FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES bases and incompatibles. Use caution when opening
07470
containers. Keep container tightly closed when not in
Fire hazards/condi tions of flammability: Not con-
Manufacturer鈥檚 name and address: use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
sidered to be flammable or combustible material.
Cheminova A/S.
Storage recommendations: Store in a cool, dry,
Finely divided dust clouds may pose a dust explosion
P.O. Box 9
well ventilated area away from incompatibles. Protect
hazard. Material may decompose when exposed to
DK-7620 Lemvig
container from physical damage. No smoking in the
heat and flame. Heat of decomposition may cause
Denmark
area. Inspect containers periodically for damage or
closed containers to build up pressure.
Phone #: (973) 305-6600 (8 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
leaks.
Flammability classification (OSHA 29 CFR
Monday to Friday)
Special packaging materials: Always keep in con-
1910.1200): Non-flammable solid.
Emergency Telephone #:
tainers made of the same materials as the supply
Flash point (Method): > 302掳F (150掳C) (Closed
1-866-303-6950 (Medical Emergencies)
container.
Cup)
1-800-424-9300 (24 Hr. Chemtrec Number)
Flammable limits (% by volume): N/Av
MSDS Prepared by: Cheminova Inc. SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PER-
Explosion data:
MSDS Preparation date: November 22, 2006 SONAL PROTECTION
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive.
Permissible exposure levels: See Section 2.
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON Sensitivity to static discharge: Finely divided dust
Ventilation and engineering controls: If handled
INGREDIENTS clouds may pose a dust explosion hazard. Keep away
indoors, provide mechanical exhaust ventilation to
from static discharge.
% ACGIH
keep concentrations below specified TLV鈥檚 and
Auto-ignition temperature: N/Av
Ingredients CAS # (weight) TLV OSHA PEL
PEL鈥檚.
Metsulfuron-methyl 74223-64-6 50 - 70 N/Av N/Av
Suitable extinguishing media: For small fires, use
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is
Sodium Proprietary 5 - 10 N/Av N/Av
dry chemical or carbon dioxide. For large fires, use
alkylnapthalenesulfonate
required if airborne concentrations exceed per missi-
polymer water spray or foam. Do not use water jet, as this may
ble exposure levels. Wear a respirators with par ticle
Alkylnapthalenesulfonate, Proprietary 3-7 N/Av N/Av
spread the fire.
sodium salt
filters, which are jointly approved by the MSHA and
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment:
2 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 (total
Kaolin 1332-58-7 3-7
NIOSH. Advice should be sought from respiratory
dust); 5 mg/m3
Firefighters should wear proper chemically protective
(respirable) protection specialists.
equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus
Protective gloves: Wear imper vious chemical
OSHA information: This material is classified as operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers
gloves, such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber or
hazardous under OSHA regulations (29 CFR from fire area if it can be done without risk. Dike area
nitrile rubber. Small tears in the gloves and cross-
1910.1200). to prevent water run-off. Water spray may be useful in
contamination can easily occur. Change gloves fre-
cooling equipment and containers.
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION quently and limit manual work. Advice should be
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon oxides,
sought from glove suppliers.
nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and other irritating
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Eye protection: Wear chemical-splash goggles to
fumes and smoke.
Off-white solid. Faint, ester-like odor.
prevent dusts from enter ing the eyes.
Warning! May be harmful if swallowed in large
Other protective equipment: Wear coveralls, or
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEA-
amounts. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin and
long-sleeved shirt and pants, to prevent skin contact.
SURES
respiratory irritation. May be dangerous for the envi-
An eyewash station and safety shower should be
ronment. This product is highly toxic to green algae Personal precautions: Restrict access to area until
made available in the immediate working area. Other
and aquatic plants. completion of clean-up. Ensure clean-up is con-
protective equipment may be required depending on
***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS*** ducted by trained personnel only. All persons dealing
exposure and on workplace standards.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, di- with clean-up should wear the appropriate chemically
General hygiene considerations: Do not breathe
gestive system, ner vous system. protective equipment. Refer to Section 8, EXPO-
dusts. Avoid all contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) expo- SURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTEC-
Before removing gloves, wash them with soap and
sure: TION, for additional infor mation on acceptable
water. Always wash hands, face and arms with soap
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the nose, throat protective equipment.
and water before smoking, eating or drinking. After
and upper respiratory tract. Environmental precautions: Ensure spilled product work, take off all protective equipment, work clothes
Skin contact: Direct skin contact may cause mild to does not enter drains, sewers, waterways, or con- and shoes, and wash with soap and water. Respirator
moderate irritation. fined spaces. Dike area to prevent entry into the envi- should be cleaned and filter replaced according to
Eye contact: Direct eye contact may cause moderate ronment. manufacturer鈥檚 instructions. Wear only clean, uncon-
to severe irritation, and possibly cor neal damage. Spill response/Cleanup: Eliminate all sources of taminated clothes when leaving place of work.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause heat, sparks and flame. Ventilate area of release.
irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. If ingested Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Avoid for ma- SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROP-
in large amounts, symptoms may include nausea, tion of airborne dusts, if appropriate, by moistening. ERTIES
vomiting, confusion, dizziness, seizures and coma. Dry, spilled material should be swept up immediately
Physical state, odor and appearance: Off-white
Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure: and placed into suitable, labelled containers (non-
solid. Faint, ester-like odor
Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause metal) for later disposal (see Section 13). Rinse spill
Odor threshold: N/Av
adverse liver effects. area with large amounts of water and detergent. Do
Specific gravity (water = 1): 1.31 @ 68掳F/20掳C
Carcinogenicity: See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMA- not allow wash material to enter drains, sewers or
pH: 3.9 (for 1% dispersion in water).
TION (Section 11). waterways. Absorb contaminated wash material with
Boiling point: Decomposes.
Other impor tant hazards: See TOXICOLOGICAL inert, non-combustible absorbent material, such as
Melting/freezing point: 323.6掳F/162掳C.
INFORMATION (Section 11). universal binder, Fuller鈥檚 earth or other absorbent
Vapour density (Air=1.0): N/Av
Potential environmental effects: This product is clays. Scoop up and place contaminated absorbent
Percent Volatile by Weight: N/Av
highly toxic to green algae and aquatic plants. See material into suitable containers for later disposal
Evaporation rate (n-BuAc=1.0): N/Av
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12). (see Section 13). Large spills that soak into the
Viscosity: N/Av
ground should be dug up, placed in suitable contain-
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES Vapour pressure: Metsulfuron-methyl: 2.5 脳 10鈭?12
ers and disposed of appropriately (see Section 13).
mmHg @ 77掳F/25掳C; 8.3 脳 10鈭?13 mmHg @ 68掳F/
Spills in water should be contained as much as possi-
Inhalation: Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If
20掳C
ble by isolation of the contaminated water. Notify the
breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration
appropriate authorities. Coefficient of n-Octanol/water distribution:
immediately. Obtain medical attention if irritation
Prohibited materials: None known. Metsulfuron-methyl: Kow = 0.018, log Kow = 鈭?1.7 @
develops and persists.
pH 7 and 77掳F/25掳C.
Skin: Immediately wash skin with mild soap and run- Special spill response procedures: If a spill/
ning water, while removing contaminated clothing release in excess of EPA reportable quantity is made Solubility in water: This product can be dispersed in
and shoes. Obtain medical attention if irritation devel- into the environment in the United States, immedi- water.
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Metsulfuron-methyl: TLV - Threshold Limit Value
Methods of disposal: Do not contaminate water,
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
0.0734 oz/gal (0.55 g/L) @ pH 5 and 77掳F/25掳C foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. For
disposable containers, triple rinse (or equivalent)
0.373 oz/gal (2.79 g/L) @ pH 7 and 77掳F/25掳C References:
containers, and add rinse material to disposal tank. 1. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological
1.78 lbs/gal (213 g/L) @ pH 9 and 77掳F/25掳C
Follow any additional local, state or federal require- Exposure Indices for 2006.
Solubility in organic solvents: Metsulfuron-methyl:
ments for cleaning containers prior to disposal. Make 2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
0.000078 oz/gal (0.000584 g/L) @ 77掳F/25掳C (n-
the empty, rinsed container unsuitable for fur ther use Safety, CCInfoWeb databases, 2006 (Chempen-
Hexane)
by punctur ing. Dispose of in compliance with all Fed- dium and RTECs).
1.1 lbs/gal (132 g/L) @ 77掳F/25掳C (Dichloromethane)
eral, State, Provincial and local regulations. 3. Material Safety Data Sheet from manufacturer.
0.216 lbs/gal (25.9 g/L) (Acetonitrile)
4. Inter national Agency for Research on Cancer
RCRA: If this product, as supplied, becomes a waste,
1.48 oz/gal (11.1 g/L) (Ethyl acetate)
Monographs, searched 2006.
it may meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as
SECTION 10 鈥? REACTIVITY AND STABILITY 5. US EPA Title III List of Lists - January 27, 2005
defined under RCRA, Title 40 CFR 261. It is the
DATA version.
responsibility of the waste generator to deter mine the
6. Califor nia Proposition 65 List - February 3, 2006
proper waste identification and disposal method. For
Stability and reactivity: Stable under the recom-
version.
disposal of unused or waste material, check with
mended storage and handling conditions prescribed.
Prepared by: Cheminova Inc.
local, state and federal environmental agencies.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Telephone #: (973) 305-6600 (8 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
Conditions to avoid: Avoid heat, flame and other SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMA- Monday to Friday)
sources of ignition. TION Preparation date: November 22, 2006 VID 1.30.07
Materials to avoid (incompatibles): Strong oxidiz-
US 49 CFR information: Not regulated for transport
ing agents, alkalies
by ground within the continental United States.
Hazardous decomposition products: None known.
Canadian Transpor tation of Dangerous Goods
Refer to 鈥楬azardous combustion products,鈥? Section 5.
Regulations (TDGR) shipping information: Not
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION regulated for transport by ground within Canada.
Routes of exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
inhalation, and ingestion.
Canada:
Toxicological data:
WHMIS information: This product is a Pest Control
LC50 (mg/L/4 hrs) = > 3.75 (maximum obtainable
Product and is not regulated as a Controlled Product
concentration - signs of toxicity at this concentration)
under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). However,
LD50, oral, rat (mg/kg) = > 2000
for reference pur poses only, this product would have
LD50, der mal, rat (mg/kg) = >2000
the following WHMIS Classification if it were regu-
Carcinogenicity: None of the ingredients in this
lated as a Controlled Product under the HPA: Class
product are classified as carcinogenic by IARC,
D2B (Materials causing other toxic effects, Toxic
ACGIH, OSHA or NTP.
Material.)
Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive
US Federal Information:
effects: No known teratogenic, mutagenic or repro-
EPA/CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None
ductive effects.
reported.
Sensitization to material: Not known to cause aller-
SARA TITLE III:
gic respiratory or skin sensitization reactions.
Sec. 302, Extremely Hazardous Substances, 40 CFR
Synergistic materials: Not available.
355: No Extremely Hazardous Substances are pres-
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Pre-existing
ent.
skin, eye or respiratory disorders.
Sec. 313, Toxic Chemicals Notification, 40 CFR 372:
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This material is not subject to SARA notification
requirements, since it does not contain any Toxic
Ecotoxicological information: The product should
Chemical constituents above their de minimus
not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be
concentrations.
deposited where it can affect ground or surface wa-
US State Right to Know Laws:
ters. This product is a herbicide. The active ingredi-
California Proposition 65 information: This pro-
ent, Metsulfuron-methyl, is highly toxic to green algae
duct may contain Naphthalene at trace levels (< 20
and aquatic plants, but is considered non-toxic to
ppm). Naphthalene is known to the state of Califor nia
fish, aquatic inver tebrates, soil micro- and macro-
to cause cancer.
organisms, birds, mammals and insects. The acute
toxicity of Metsulfuron-methyl is measured to be: SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
Fish - 96-Hr LC50, Zebrafish (Danio rerio) = 142 mg/
HMIS Rating:
L.
Inver tebrates - 48-Hr LC50, Daphnids (Daphnia * - Chronic
magna) = 186 mg/L. hazard 0 - Minimal 1 - Slight 2 - Moderate 3 - Serious 4 - Severe
Health: *2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Birds - LD50, Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japo-
nica) = > 2000 mg/kg. Legend:
Bees - 48-Hr LD50, Bees, topical = > 100 碌g/bee. ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental
48-Hr LD50, Bees, oral = > 1300 碌g/bee Industrial Hygienists
Earthworms - 14-day LC50, Redworm (Eisinia foetida CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental
foetida) = > 10,000 mg/kg dry soil Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
Aquatic plants - 72-Hr IC50, Green algae NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety
(Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) = 3.69 mg/L and Health
Green algae (Selenastrum gracile Reinsch) = 8 mg/L PMRA - Canadian Pest Management Regulatory
Mobility: The active ingredient, Metsulfuron-methyl, Agency
is mobile in soil. Is has a potential for leaching into WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Infor ma-
ground water. tion System
Persistence and degradability: The active ingredi- EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
ent in this product, Metsulfuron-methyl, is not readily HMIS - Hazardous Materials Identification System
biodegradable. It is moderately persistent in the envi- IARC - Inter national Agency for Research on Cancer
ronment. Degradation half-lives vary from a few MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration
weeks to a few months in aerobic soil and water. Deg- NTP - National Toxicology Program
radation occurs both aerobically and anaerobically, OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act
and biologically as well as abiologically. RCRA - Resource Conser vation and Recovery Act
Bioaccumulative potential: The active ingredient, SARA - Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization
Metsulfuron-methyl, is not considered to have a Act
bioaccumulative potential. The bioaccumulation fac- CAS - Chemical Abstract Ser vice
tor is > 1. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
Inh - Inhalation
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/Ap - Not Applicable
N/Av - Not Available
Handling for disposal: Handle waste according to
recommendations in Section 7. PEL - Per missible Exposure Limit
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