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CONCENTRATE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GRASS & WEED KILLER 41% GLYPHOSATE
Page 3 of 6 April 29, 2010
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE (Continued)
DO NOT MIX, STORE OR APPLY THIS PRODUCT OR SPRAY SOLUTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT IN
GALVANIZED STEEL OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAINLESS STEEL) CONTAINERS OR SPRAY
TANKS. This product or spray solutions of this product react with such containers and tanks to produce
hydrogen gas which may form a highly combustible gas mixture. This gas mixture could flash or explode,
causing serious personal injury, if ignited by open flame, spark, welder’s torch, lighted cigarette or other
ignition source.
Storage:
Do not contaminate water, foodstuff, feed or seed by storage or disposal. STORE ABOVE 10 F (-12 C)
TO KEEP PRODUCT FROM CRYSTALLIZING. Crystals will settle to the bottom. If allowed to crystallize,
place in a warm room 68 F (20 C) for several days to redissolve and shake, roll or agitate to mix well
before using.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: To avoid contact with eyes, wear chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses. An
emergency eyewash should be readily accessible to the work area.
Skin Protection: To avoid contact with skin, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, socks and shoes. An
emergency shower should be readily accessible to the work area.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If vapors or mists exceed acceptable levels, wear
NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with cartridges/canisters approved for use against pesticides.
General Hygiene Considerations: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control
measure and the following general measures should be taken when working with or handling this
material: 1) Do not store, use and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas
where this material is stored. 2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco,
applying cosmetics or using the toilet.
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA
ACGIH
Component
TWA
STEL
TWA
STEL
Unit
Isopropylamine Salt of Glyphosate
NE
NE
NE
NE
Ethoxylated Tallowamines
NE
NE
NE
NE
NE = Not Established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Clear, viscous greenish/yellow solution with little odor.
Boiling Point:
Not determined
Solubility in Water:
Soluble
Density:
9.67 pounds/gallon
Specific Gravity:
1.16 @ 20 C
Evaporation Rate:
Not determined
Vapor Density:
Not determined
Freezing Point:
10 F (-12 C)
Vapor Pressure:
Not determined
pH:
4.84 (1% solution)
Viscosity:
29.5 cPs @ 20 C
Note: Physical data are typical values, but may vary from sample to sample. A typical value should not
be construed as a guaranteed analysis or as a specification.