SDS

MONSANTO COMPANY
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Roundup® Precision Gel Weed & Grass Killer
Version: 1.1
Effective date: 10/21/2015
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do NOT taste
or swallow. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.
Thoroughly clean equipment after use. Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water ways when disposing
of equipment rinse water. Refer to section 13 of the safety data sheet for disposal of rinse water.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage
Minimum storage temperature: 0 °C
Maximum storage temperature: 50 °C
Compatible materials for storage: stainless steel, glass lining, fibreglass, aluminium, plastic
Incompatible materials for storage: galvanised steel, unlined mild steel, see section 10.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
Keep only in the original container.
Partial crystallization may occur on prolonged storage below the minimum storage temperature.
If frozen, place in warm room and shake frequently to put back into solution.
Minimum shelf life: 2 years.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Airborne exposure limits
Components
Exposure Guidelines
Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Pelargonic and related fatty acids
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
Water and minor formulating
ingredients
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
8.2. Engineering controls: Provide adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentration below exposure limits.
Have eye wash facilities immediately available at locations where eye contact can occur.
8.3. Recommendations for personal protective equipment
8.3.1. Eye protection: Wear chemical goggles.
8.3.2. Skin protection: If repeated or prolonged contact: Wear chemical resistant gloves. Chemical
resistant gloves include those made of waterproof materials such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), natural rubber and/or barrier laminate. If there is significant potential for contact:
Wear face shield. Wear chemical resistant clothing/footwear.
8.3.3. Respiratory protection: If airborne exposure is excessive:
Wear respirator.
Full facepiece/hood/helmet respirator replaces need for chemical goggles.
When recommended, consult manufacturer of personal protective equipment for the appropriate type of equipment
for a given application.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values
should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.
Colour/colour range:
Hazy - Clear