ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. Hercules R-D ROOT DESTROYER – MSDS#397
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This pesticide is toxic to fish. Direct application of copper sulfate to water may cause a significant reduction in
population of aquatic invertebrates, plants and fish. Do not treat more than one‐half of a lake or pond at one
time in order to avoid depletion of oxygen from decaying vegetation. Allow 1 to 2 weeks between treatments for
oxygen levels to recover. Trout and other species of fish may be killed at application rates recommended on
this label, especially in soft or acid waters. However, fish toxicity generally decreases as the hardness of water
increases. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into
lakes, streams, ponds estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified
in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without
previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority, except when product is labeled for use in sewers
and bears such use instructions. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or reinstate is a
violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest
EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Disposal: (Plastic Pail)
If empty:
Do not reuse this container. Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by
burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
If partly filled:
Call your local solid waste agency or 1‐800‐CLEANUP for disposal instructions.
Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not Regulated except when the product is shipped in packaging of 10 pounds or greater or when
transported by vessel or aircraft.
Proper Shipping Name: UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S.,(Cupric Sulfate), 9, PG
III.
Reportable Quantity (RQ)=10 pounds (4.54 kg)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA STATUS: This product is exempt from TSCA Regulation under FIFRA Section 3(2)(B)(ii)
when used as a pesticide.
DSL: N/A
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: None
SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Immediate Health Hazard,
Delayed Health Hazard
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: Copper Sulfate, anhydrous CAS # 7758‐98‐7
RCRA STATUS: When discarded in its purchased form, this product is a listed RCRA hazardous waste
and should be managed as a hazardous waste. (40 CFR part 261.20‐24)
California Proposition 65: Not on the list.
Canada: WHMIS Classification: D1B, D2A.