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CONCENTRATE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GRASS & WEED KILLER 41% GLYPHOSATE
Page 2 of 6 April 29, 2010
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center
or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for
further treatment advice.
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: None
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined Flammability Limits: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water (flood with water), dry chemical, CO
2
, or alcohol foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn out gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of
water sources. Dispose of fire control water later.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Containers will burst from internal pressure under extreme fire
conditions. If water is used to fight fire or cool containers, dike to prevent runoff contamination of
municipal sewers and waterways.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): Under fire conditions, may produce
gases such as nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides and phosphorous oxides.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating:
Rating for this product: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazards Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection
information in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering public sewer systems or any waterways.
Do not flush to drain. Large spills to soil or similar surfaces may necessitate removal of topsoil. The
affected area should be removed and placed in an appropriate container for disposal.
Methods for Containment: Dike spill using absorbent or impervious materials such as earth, sand or
clay. Collect and contain contaminated absorbent and dike material for disposal.
Methods for Clean-Up and Disposal: Thoroughly scrub floor or other impervious surface with a strong
industrial detergent and rinse with water. See Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS for more
information.
Other Information: Large spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and
to state and/or local agencies.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Wash hands before eating,
drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets
inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum,
fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined containers.