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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br />TORDON* 22K <br />~IERBICIDE <br />ergenry Phone: 800.992-5994 <br />ow AgroBtlences LLC <br />Indianapolis, IN 46268 <br />Effective Date: 529-02 <br />Product Code: 87116 <br />MSDS: 000380 <br />1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: <br />PRODUCT: Tardon' 22K Herbic'x1e <br />COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: <br />Dow AgroSCiences <br />9330 Zbnsville Roatl <br />Indianapolis, IN 4 6268-7 189 <br />2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDI• <br />ENTS: <br />Pkioram: 4Ambo-3,5,6 LAS M pa25<5-SPO 20.4X <br />IriO,broyimrnlcRW, <br />Pobsaium Ma <br />Imm MarMbntl. Tobl, InGUbinp: r5b% <br />Poryyyml cAa z oseasa3s-s <br />This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Haz- <br />ard Communication Standard (29 CFR 7970.7200). In <br />atldltlon, other substances not 'Hazardous' per Mls <br />OSHA Standard may be listed. Where proprietary kl- <br />grediem shows, the identity may be made available as <br />providetl in this standard. - <br />3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS: <br />EMERGENCY OVERVIEW <br />Hazardous chemical. Dark brown ligwd. May cause <br />severe eye iritation. LDso far skin absorption in rab- <br />OBS le >5000 mg/kg. Oral LDw for skin absorption <br />in rabbits is >5000 mg/kg. Inhalation LCso for rats <br />for 4 hours a >eJ 1 mg/L. Material is slghty toxic to <br />aquatic wgansms and practicalty Mrr-bxic to birds. <br />EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 800-992-5999 <br />POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This sectbn in- <br />clutles possible atlverse eHecls, which could occur 8 <br />is material le not handled in the recommended marv <br />E: May cause severe eye irdrotbn. Corneal injury <br />le unlikely. EOects likely to heal reatlily. <br />SKIN: Probnged w repeated exposure may cause skin <br />irdtafion, even a bum. Probnged skin wntact is un- <br />likely to result b absorption of harmful arrwunts. The <br />LDso for skin absorpton b rabbits is >5000 mg/kg. <br />Has Caused allergic skin reactions when tested in <br />guinea pigs, Did trot cause allergic skin reacfans when <br />tested in humans. <br />INGESTION: Very bw roziciry H swalowed. The cast <br />LDss for male; and female raLS Is > 5000 mg4cg. Small <br />amounts swallowed incidental to normal hantlling oP- <br />ere8ons are cwt likey to cause injury; however, swaF <br />lowing larger amounts may cause injury. <br />INHALATION: Np adverse effects are anticipated from <br />single exposure to vapor. The LCso for rats for 4 hours <br />i5 >8.11 mglL. <br />SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN)EFFECTS: In <br />animals, effects have been reponed on the following <br />organ: liver. <br />CANCER INFORMATION: Did not cause ranter in <br />laboratory animals. <br />TERATOLOGY (GIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are <br />unlikely. Even exposures having an adverse e8ec1 on <br />the mother should have no effect on the fetus. <br />REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Picloram acid did not In <br />feRere with reprotluclbn in laboratory anima( studies. <br />4. FIRST AID: <br />EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse sbwly and gentry <br />with water for 7520 minutes. Remove contact lenses, <br />if present alter the first 5 minutes, then continue rins- <br />ing eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for <br />treatment advice. <br />- SKIN; Take off wntaminatetl clothing. Rinse skin Im- <br />metliatety with plenty of water for 75-20 minutes. Call <br />a poison control center or doctor for treatment aWice. <br />~NGESTION: Call a Poison wntrol center or doctor <br />mmediatey for treatment atlvice. Have person sip <br />a glass of water 8 able to swallow. Do cwt intluce <br />omitirg unless told to do so by the poison control <br />center w doctor. Never give anything by mwdh to an <br />unconscious person. <br />UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WWW.GREENBOOK.NET <br />INHALATION: Move person to fresh air, if efects oP <br />cur, consult a physician. <br />NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: If bum is present, treat as <br />any thermal bum,-after decontamination- Na specifc <br />antitlote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at <br />the conuol of symptoms and the cfnical wndition of <br />the patient. <br />5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: <br />FLASH POINT: None observed up to 214'F <br />METHOD USED: TCC <br />FLAMMABLE LIMITS <br />I LFL: Not determined <br />UFL: Not determined <br />EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam, C02, dry <br />chemical. <br />FIRE 8 EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No auto-ignition tem- <br />peraNre when testetl to 7022'F (550'C). Tozic, irdlat- <br />ing vapors may be produced 8 product is involved In <br />fire, <br />FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positiva- <br />pressure, seH-contained breaMing apparatus and <br />firtl protective clothing. Do not albw water from <br />fire-fighting to enter water suppl'les. <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: <br />ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Absorb <br />smap spills in and inert matedal, such as dry sand. <br />In case of large spills, dike area to contain product <br />antl report ro Dow AgroSclences at 500-992-5994. <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: <br />PRECAUTIONS TO BETAKEN IN HANDLING AND <br />-STORAGE: Keep out of reach of chlidren. Causes <br />substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful 8 inhaled <br />w absorbed mrough skin. Do not get in eyes or On <br />clothing. Avoid breathing spray mLSL Avoid skin corF <br />tact Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, <br />chewing gum, using tobacco, w using Me Iol7el Store <br />in the original container with the ftl tighty cbsed. <br />8. EXPOSURE,LONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTEC- <br />TION: <br />These precautions are suggested for condttions where <br />the potential for exposure exists. Emergency condF <br />Lions may require adtlkional precautions. <br />EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(S): Picbram: ACGIH TLV <br />i5 70 mg/Ms, A4. OSHA PEL is 5 rrg/Ma respirable. <br />PELS are in accord with those recommended by OSHA, <br />as b the 1989 revision of PELS. <br />Potygtywl: Dow AgroSClerroes Intlustdal Hygiene <br />Guide le 2 mg/Ms. <br />ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/w <br />local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels be- <br />low the exDoswe guidelines. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, <br />COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING <br />WORKERS: <br />RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels <br />should be maintained beknv the exposure guidelines. <br />When respiratory protection 's required for certain op- <br />erations, use a NIOSH aDProved air-purifying respire- <br />tor. <br />SKIN PROTECTION: When prolongetl or frequently <br />repeated contact could occur, use chemically proteo- <br />five cothing resistant to this material Selection of spe- <br />cific Nems such as facesNeld, gbves, boots, aWOn, w <br />fulFDOdy suit will depend on operation. <br />EVE PROTECTKN: Use chemical goggles. <br />APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Re- <br />fer to the product labeffor personal protective clothing <br />and equipmernt. <br />9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: <br />BOILING POINT: 272'F (100'C) <br />VAPOR PRESSURE: Approxknately 23 mmHg <br />20'C <br />VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable <br />SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible <br />SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.780 (68/68'F, 20'C) <br />4PPFARANCE: Dark brown liquid <br />7DOR: Nol available <br />Dalaoase and format copyright ®by C8P Press. All rights reserved. <br />10. STABILRY AND REACTMTY: <br />STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Stable under <br />Hamel storage corMiiwns. <br />INCOMPA71BILfTY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO <br />AVOID) Nona under normal use contlil'rons. UIWtt <br />abnormal conditions avoid oxltllzirg materials and <br />strong acids. Con5u8 manufacturer for specific cases. <br />HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hy- <br />drogen chloride and nitrogen oiWes may be produrred <br />'rf product is involved in fire. <br />HAZARDOUS POLYMERIL4TION: Not known to 0o- <br />Wr. <br />17. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: <br />MUTAGENICfTY: Tne preponderance of date snows <br />picb~am to be non-mutagenic b 'in vitro' (test Nbe) <br />tests and In animal test systems. <br />12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: <br />ENVIRONMENTAL FATE <br />MOVEMENT 8 PARTITIONING: Based largely w <br />cempletety on infortnatbn for picbrem. BioCOncentre- <br />tion potential le bw (BCF <7lNl or Log Ppw <3). <br />DEGRADATION 8 PERSISTENCE: Based argey a <br />completety on inforretbn for picbram. BiodegratlaBOn <br />under aerobic aborarory wnditions is balers detectable <br />limits (<2.5%). <br />ECO70%ICOLOGY: Material 6 sl'ghtly toxb to aquatb <br />organisms on an ache basis (LCss/ECso between 70 <br />ant 700 mg/L in most sensreve species). <br />Acute LCso frx rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykas) <br />is 26 nglL <br />Acute LCso for zebra fish (Brachydanio ratio) is 35.5 <br />~- <br />Acufe LCso for sheepshead minnow (Cypnhodon var- <br />iegatus) le > 131 ngtL. <br />Acute ECss for shell deposlWn inhibiton 67 eastern <br />oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is 7532 rxyL. <br />Acute LCso for pink shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) is 125 <br />rngrt. <br />Material Ls practiwlty non-toxic to birds on a dietary <br />basis (LCso >5000 ppm) <br />Growth inhibition ECso in duckweed (Carona sp.) h <br />796.2 rrg1. <br />Growth inhibton ECss for marine diatom (Skate <br />toreros tostafum) le 74mgIL. <br />Growth inlubflion ECsa br blue-green alga (Anabaena <br />Ibsaquae) is 590 mglL. <br />Growth inhibkion ECss br tliatom (Navicula sp.) 's 3.9 <br />mgt. <br />13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: <br />DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not wntaminate food, feed, <br />or water by srorage w disposal. Wastes are bxk. <br />ImOroper disposal w excess waste. spray mixNre, w <br />rinsate is a violefion of federal taw. g wastes resulting <br />Born the use of this product cannot be disposed of <br />according to label instructions, tlispose of these wastes <br />at an approved facil'ay. Contact your state pestbitle or <br />environmental wmrol agency, w the hazardous waste <br />representafive at the nearest EPA reg'ronal office for <br />guidance. <br />74. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: <br />U.S. 00T <br />This Material's not regulated for Transportation, <br />15. REGUTATORY INFORMATION; <br />NOTICE: The intwmation herein is presented let good <br />fa8h and believed to be accurate as of Me effective <br />date shown above. However, no warranty, express or <br />implied, is given. Regulatory requkements are subject <br />to change and may di8er from one bcation to another; <br />8 is the buyets responsibi8y to ensure that its aceN- <br />ties compty with federal, slate or provincial, and bcal <br />laws. The following specific Information is made for <br />the purpose of compying with numerous federal, stare <br />or provincial, and bcal laws and regulations. <br />U_S. REGULATIONS <br />SARA 373 INFORMATION: To the best of our knovh <br />edge, this product contains rro chemical subject to <br />SARA Tsle III Secl'Ibn 373 supplier notification require- <br />ments. <br />SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been <br />revbwetl acwrding to the EPA "Hazard Categories" <br />Poweretl by CS:P Press. <br />r '- i.. a'. ~: <br />- ~1F§eAa.., - ~r -..- <br />~~~. <br />