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Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 5/22/01
VIKANE* GAS FUMIGANT Product Code: 91503
MSDS: 000506
INHALATION: Excessive vapor concentrations are
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
attainable and a single exposure may cause death.
PRODUCT: Vikane* Gas Fumigant Excessive exposure may cause severe irritation to upper
respiratory tract (nose and throat) and lungs. The LC50 for a
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: 4-hour exposure for rats is 991-1122 ppm.
Dow AgroSciences
9330 Zionsville Road SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: In
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1189 animals, effects have been reported on the following
organs: brain, central nervous system, kidney, lung,
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
respiratory tract and thyroid gland. Observations in animals
include convulsions and tremors. May cause fluorosis of
Sulfuryl fluoride CAS# 002699-79-8 99.8%
teeth and bones.
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard
CANCER INFORMATION: Did not cause cancer in
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). In addition,
laboratory animals.
other substances not 鈥楬azardous鈥? per this OSHA Standard
may be listed. Where proprietary ingredient shows, the
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are
identity may be made available as provided in this
unlikely. Exposures having no effect on the mother should
standard.
have no effect on the fetus. Did not cause birth defects in
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS: animals; other effects were seen in the fetus only at doses
which caused toxic effects to the mother.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Hazardous Chemical. Colorless, odorless compressed REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: In animal studies, has been
gas. Evacuate immediate area if leak occurs. Excessive shown not to interfere with reproduction.
vapor concentrations are attainable and a single exposure
4. FIRST AID:
may cause death. Toxic to pets, fish, wildlife, and avian.
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EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5
minutes. No adverse effects anticipated by this route of
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
exposure except for potential frostbite. Consult Medical
possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material
personnel
is not handled in the recommended manner.
SKIN: If shoes, gloves, or clothing covering skin become
EYE: Essentially non-irritating to eyes. If liquid contacts
wet with sulfuryl fluoride, immediately apply water to
eye, evaporation may cause frostbite-type injury due to
contaminated clothing before removing. Once area has
rapid cooling.
thawed, remove contaminated items covering skin. Wash
thoroughly or shower.
SKIN: Essentially non-irritating to skin. If liquid contacts
skin, evaporation may cause frostbite-type injury due to
INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route
rapid cooling. Skin absorption is unlikely due to physical
of exposure.
properties.
INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is moderate. The oral INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should
LD50 for rats is 100 mg/kg. Ingestion is unlikely due to
be administered by qualified personnel. Call a physician or
physical state.
transport to a medical facility.
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Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 5/22/01
VIKANE* GAS FUMIGANT Product Code: 91503
MSDS: 000506
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Supportive care. Treatment based FIRE & EXPLOSION HAXARDS: Cylinders exposed to fire
on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the may vent and release toxic gas through melted fusible
patient. Sulfuryl fluoride is a gas, which has no warning plugs on cylinders. Although sulfuryl fluoride is not
properties such as odor or eye irritation (however, combustible, in temperatures exceeding 400掳C (752掳F), it
chloropicrin is used as a warning agent and is a known will degrade to form hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide.
lachrymator). The prediction of possible human effects is
based in part on observations made on laboratory animals. FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure,
It is predicted that persons exposed to sulfuryl fluoride will self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
show little evidence of intoxication at first, unless the clothing. When fighting fires in atmospheres containing
concentration is very high (>400 ppm). Early symptoms of potentially high concentrations of sulfuryl fluoride,
exposure to sulfuryl fluoride are respiratory irritation and encapsulating protective suits should be worn due to
central nervous system depression. Excitation may follow. possible formation of hydrofluoric acid. Protective suit
Slowed movement, reduced awareness, and slow or material should be compatible with exposure to hydrofluoric
garbled speech may be noted. It is essential to keep such acid.
an individual at bed rest for at least 24 hours. Clinical 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
observations should be directed at the pulmonary, hepatic,
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Evacuate
and renal systems. Prolonged exposure can produce lung
immediate area if cylinder begins to leak. Use a NIOSH or
irritation, pulmonary edema, nausea, and abdominal pain.
MSHA approved positive-pressure, self-contained breathing
Repeated exposure to high concentrations can result in
apparatus (SCBA) or combination air-supplied/SCBA
significant lung and kidney damage. Convulsions may
respirator, such as manufactured by Ranger, Survivair,
ensue with respiratory arrest being the terminal event.
Scott, or MSA, for entry into affected areas to correct
Assisted respiration may be necessary. Clinical observation
problem. For leaking cylinders occurring near structure
is essential. There is no known antidote for over-exposure
being fumigated, place the cylinder inside the designated
to sulfuryl fluoride.
structure if it can be done safely. If leaking cylinder occurs
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: elsewhere, move leaking or damaged cylinder outdoors or
to an isolated location, observing strict safety precautions.
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
Work upwind if possible. Do not permit entry into leakage
METHOD USED: Not applicable
area by unprotected persons until concentration of fumigant
is determined to be 5 ppm or less, as determined by a
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
detection device with sufficient sensitivity such as an
LFL: Not combustible
INTERSCAN or MIRAN gas analyzer. For detailed
UFL: Not combustible
information on the source and use of air monitoring devices
or respirators, consult Dow AgroSciences at 800-992-5994.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Sulfuryl fluoride is not
combustible. However, if cylinders are in a fire area, water 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
can be used to keep them cool to help prevent discharge of
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
product caused by melted fusible plugs on the cylinders.
STORAGE: Handling: Keep out of reach of children. Do not
Use of water will also help to scrub out part of any
breathe gas. Keep all unnecessary people and pets out of
hydrofluoric acid and sulfur dioxide, which may be formed
area containing sulfuryl fluoride gas. Storage: Store in
by decomposition of the product in a fire.
original container and away from heat and dwellings.
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Effective Date: 5/22/01
VIKANE* GAS FUMIGANT Product Code: 91503
MSDS: 000506
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
These precautions are suggested for conditions where a BOILING POINT: -67掳F (-55掳C)
potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may VAPOR PRESSURE: 15.2 atmospheres @ 20掳C
require additional precautions. VAPOR DENSITY: 4.3 g/L @ 20掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Practically insoluble
EXPOSURE GUIDELINE: Sulfuryl fluoride: ACGIH TLV SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.35 @ 20掳C
and OSHA PEL are 5 ppm TWA, 10 ppm STEL. APPEARANCE: Colorless
PELs are in accord with those recommended by OSHA, as ODOR: Odorless compressed gas
in the 1989 revision of PELs.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Cylinders may
exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
leak or rupture in a fire.
exposure guidelines. Lethal concentrations may exist in
areas with poor ventilation.
INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Strong base.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Sulfur
WORKERS:
dioxide and hydrogen fluoride under fire conditions with
hydrocarbons.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should
be maintained below exposure guideline. When respiratory
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
protection is required for certain operations, use a NIOSH
approved positive-pressure supplied-air respirator. For 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
emergency and other conditions where the exposure
MUTAGENICITY: In-vitro and animal mutagenicity studies
guideline may be greatly exceeded, use a NIOSH approved
were negative.
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus or
positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
supply. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use a NIOSH
approved positive-pressure supplied-air respirator. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
SKIN PROTECTION: No special skin protection should be MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING:
needed. Skin contact with the liquid may cause freeze Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF <100 or Log Pow
damage if the liquid is confined to the skin; do not wear <3).
gloves or rubber boots. Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0
and 50).
EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical goggles. Log octanol/water partition coefficient (Log Pow) is
estimated using a structural fragment method to be 0.41.
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to Soil organic carbon/water partition coefficient (Koc) is
the product label for personal protective clothing and estimated to be 6.124.
equipment. Henry's Law Constant (H) is estimated to be 3.28E-02 atm-
M3/mole.
DEGRADATION & PERSISTENCE:
The hydrolysis half-life is 18 minutes to 3 days.
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Effective Date: 5/22/01
VIKANE* GAS FUMIGANT Product Code: 91503
MSDS: 000506
ECOTOXICOLOGY: SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been
Due to rapid dispersion, no significant effects are expected reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories"
in the aquatic environment. promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet
the following categories:
DISPOSAL METHOD: Promptly return all empty cylinders
to Dow AgroSciences. Wastes are toxic. Improper disposal
An immediate health hazard
of excess waste is a violation of federal law. If these wastes
A delayed health hazard
can not be disposed of by use according to label instruction,
A sudden release of pressure hazard
consult your state pesticide or the hazardous waste
A reactive hazard
representative at the nearest EPA regional office for
guidance.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): All
ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
For DOT regulatory information, if required, consult
transportation regulations, product-shipping papers, or STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product
consult your Dow AgroSciences representative. components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned.
Non-listed components may be shown in the composition
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
section of the MSDS.
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER LIST
and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given.
Sulfuryl Fluoride 002699-79-8 NJ3 PA1
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may
differ from one location to another; it is the buyer鈥檚
NJ3=New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance
responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with
(present at > or = to 1.0%).
federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following
PA1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at > or -
specific information is made for the purpose of complying
to 1.0%).
with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws
and regulations.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This
product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
U.S. REGULATIONS
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SARA 313 INFORMATION: This product contains the
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
following substances subject to the reporting requirements
RATINGS:
of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Category Rating
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION
Health 3
Sulfuryl Fluoride 002699-79-8 99.8% Flammability 0
Reactivity 1
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 5/22/01
VIKANE* GAS FUMIGANT Product Code: 91503
MSDS: 000506
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA, or
SUPERFUND): To the best of our knowledge, this product
contains no chemical subject to reporting under CERCLA.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
MSDS STATUS: Revised Section: 8
Reference: DR-0015-5588
Replaces MSDS dated: 02/20/01
Document Code: D03-069-446
Replaces Document Code: D03-069-445
The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No
Warranty, Express or Implied, Is Made. Consult Dow
AgroSciences for Further Information.
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