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BRUSHTOX WITH TRICLOPYR SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
National Fire Protection Rating (NFPA)
HEALTH
2
FLAMMABILITY
2
REACTIVITY
0
4=Severe 3=Serious 2=Moderate 1=Slight 0=Minimal
FLASHPOINT: 142°F (61°C)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fires involve this material.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: May decompose in fire due to thermal decomposition, releasing toxic gases.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate area and fight fire upwind from a safe distance to avoid possible
hazardous fumes and decomposition products. Dike and collect water used to fight fire to prevent environmental
damage due to run off. Foam or dry chemical fire extinguishing systems are preferred to prevent environmental
damage from excessive water runoff.
Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination. Contact your State Pesticide or Environmental
Control Agency, or nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance on disposal.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and protective clothing.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILLS OR LEAKS: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in Section 8 of this document.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
SMALL SPILL: Absorb small spills on sand, vermiculite or other inert absorbent. Place contaminated material in
appropriate container for disposal.
LARGE SPILL: Dike large spills using absorbent or impervious material such as clay or sand. Recover and contain
as much free liquid as possible for reuse. Allow absorbed material to solidify, and scrape up for disposal. After
removal, clean contaminated area thoroughly with water. Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place in a
disposable container. Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Wear proper safety equipment specified in Section 8 when mixing, loading or otherwise handling concentrate.
HANDLING: Use only in a well-ventilated area.
STORAGE: Store above 28°F or agitate before use. Store in original container with lid tightly closed. Keep away
from food, feed and drinking water. Combustible liquid, store in a well ventilated, dry place away from heat and other
sources of ignition.