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 INGREDIā¢
<br />ENTS:
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<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
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<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"
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