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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300 Effective Date: May 12, 2011

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Foaming Root Killer

DESCRIPTION: A foaming herbicide for control of roots in pipelines.

EPA Reg. No. 68464-1-7792

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:

Roebic Laboratories, Inc.

25 Connair Road, P.O. Box 927

Orange, CT 06477

Telephone: 203-795-1283

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: CAUTION Causes moderate eye irritation.

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with

chemicals detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable,

particularly where the water table is shallow may result in ground-water contamination. Do not use near a

well or where drinking water is stored. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment, wash

water or rinsate.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Chemical Name CAS Number Composition

TLV

‡

Sulfamic Acid

N/A

5329-14-6 40-50% Not Established

Quartz, Crystalline Silica

N/A

14808-60-7 > 1.5% 0.1 mg/m

Dichlobenil

2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile

1194-65-6 0.55% Not Established

‡ The Threshold Limit Value listed is an inhalation limit established by the American Conference of Governmental

Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

4. FIRST AID

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for

treatment. You may also contact 1-800-858-7378 for emergency medical treatment information.

IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of

water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.

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 SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. 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.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300 Effective Date: May 12, 2011 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: Foaming Root Killer DESCRIPTION: A foaming herbicide for control of roots in pipelines. EPA Reg. No. 68464-1-7792 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Roebic Laboratories, Inc. 25 Connair Road, P.O. Box 927 Orange, CT 06477 Telephone: 203-795-1283 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin.
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NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against circulatory shock, respiratory depression and convulsions may be needed. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flash point (Closed Cup): > 420°F Auto Ignition Temperature: 980°F Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): Not Determined Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition may release oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen and / or ammonia. Means of Extinction: Water fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may release oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen and / or ammonia. INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid or chlorine. POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 11.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to the product label for additional container disposal instructions. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated by DOT. SEVERE MARINE POLLUTANT: No 15.