MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bio Chem, Inc.
P.O. Box 521925
SLC, UT84152 - USA
REVISION DATE: April 30, 2002
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER: 1-800-653-9795
DATE OF ISSUE: October 23, 2002
I - Product Identification
Total Solutions Barren
PRODUCT CODE: 0320
CHEMICAL FORMULATION: Solvent based non-selective residual herbicide.
NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 2 REACTIVITY: 0
HAZARD RATING: 4 - Extreme; 3 - High; 2 - Moderate; 1 - Slight; 0 - Insignificant
II - Hazardous Ingredients
Values reported as TWA unless noted.
EPA 40 CFR:
APPROX OSHA ACGIH
302 355 372
SUBSTANCE PEL TLV CAS #
%
3
Isoctyl ester of 2,4-Dichlorophenxyacetic 1.09 10 mg/m N/E Y N Y 1928-43-4
acid
10 mg/m3
Bromacil 0.98 N/E N N Y 314-40-9
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons 80.0-90.0 N/E N/E N N N 68476-31-3
2-Butoxyethanol 10.0-20.0 25 ppm (skin) 25 ppm (skin) N N Y 111-76-2
Key: PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value C: Ceiling level STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established Y: Yes N: No
302: CERCLA List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4).
355: SARA TITLE III / List of Extremely Hazardous Substances for Emergency Planning and Notification (40 CFR 355).
372: SARA TITLE III / List of Toxic Chemicals subject to Release Reporting (Community Right to Know) (40 CFR 372).
III - Physical Data
掳
BOILING POINT (掳 F): N/D SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.875
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VOC CONTENT (% by weight): N/D
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/D EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1): > 1.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble pH: N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Reddish brown liquid; fuel oil odor.
IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
掳
FLASH POINT (掳 F): 145 (TEST METHOD): Closed cup
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (VOLUME %) UPPER: N/D LOWER: N/D
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Cool fire exposed containers with water fog. Firefighters should be equipped with full
protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus. Minimize amount of water used to fight fire as run-off may cause pollution.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Solvent vapors may cause flashback.
PRODUCT NAME: Total Solutions Barren PRODUCT CODE: 0320
V - Reactivity Data
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excess heat and open flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF ENTRY INHALATION: X EYE CONTACT: X SKIN CONTACT: X INGESTION: X
INGREDIENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC TO BE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS: None.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
IF IN EYES: Severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision.
IF ON SKIN: Redness, dryness and irritation with prolonged or repeated exposure.
IF SWALLOWED: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, cramps, vomiting.
IF INHALED: Irritation to upper respiratory tract, weakness, headache, nausea, unconsciousness.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes and under eyelids with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: Remove and launder all affected clothing. Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Contact physician or poison control center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention.
VII - Spill or Leak Protection
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Contain spill. Ventilate area and remove all sources of ignition.
Soak up spilled material with inert absorbent material and place in a properly marked closed container for proper disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult local environmental authorities.
VIII - Special Protection Information
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. If recommended Exposure Limits are exceeded wear a NIOSH
approved respirator, following manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations.
VENTILATION LOCAL: Recommended MECHANICAL: Not required
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eyewash station, protective clothing.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and open flame. Keep
container tightly closed when not in use.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children.
IX - Transportation Information (ground transportation only)
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: None
DOT CLASS: None DOT ID NUMBER: None DOT PACKING GROUP : None
The shipping information listed above applies only to non-bulk (< 119 gallons) containers of this product. This product may have more than one proper shipping name
depending on packaging, product properties, & mode of shipment. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is further intended, different shipping
names and labeling may apply.
REVISION DATE: April 30, 2002 Prepared by: PMR DATE OF ISSUE: October 23, 2002
This information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof. Total Solutions assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to the vendee, users or third parties caused by the material
such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of this material.
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