SDS

Hazardous Material Identification
System – (HMIS)
HEALTH – 1 REACTIVITY – 0
Chemsico
Division of United Industries
P. O. Box 142642
St. Louis, MO 63114-0642
Material Safety Data Sheet
Complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
FLAMMABILITY – 0
PERSONAL –
Rubber gloves,
goggles
I Trade Name: Spectracide Weed Spot Killer for Lawns
Product Type: Ready-to-use liquid herbicide
Product Item Number: 705225 Formula Code Number: 21-0704
EPA Registration Number Manufacturer Emergency Telephone Numbers
9688-109
Chemsico
Division of United Industries Corporation
8494 Chapin Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114
For Chemical Emergency:
For Information:
Prepared by:
Date Prepared:
1-800-633-2873
1-800-332-5553
C. A. Duckworth
October 2, 2001
II Hazards Ingredient/Identity Information III Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Chemical % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Appearance & Odor: Clear, light yellow, water-thin solution with a mild
phenolic odor.
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 0.493 NA 10 mg/m
3
Boiling Point: 215º F
acid Melting Point: NA
CAS# 94-75-7 Vapor Pressure: NA
2-(2-methy-4-chlorophenoxy 0.118 NA NE Specific Gravity: 1.0 (H
2
O = 1)
propionic acid Vapor Density: Greater than 1 (Air = 1)
CAS# 93-65-2 % Volatile (by vol.): 99%
3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid 0.055 NA NE Solubility in Water: 100%
CAS# 1918-00-9 Evaporation Rate: Less than 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Dimethylamine 0.161 NE 10 ppm
CAS# 124-40-3
IV Fire and Explosive Hazards Data V Reactivity Data
Flash Point: NA – Will not burn Stability: Stable
Flammable Limits: NA Polymerization: Will not occur
Autoignition Temperature: NA Conditions to Avoid: None
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water fog, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical Incompatible Materials: NA
Decomposition Temperature: NA Hazardous Decomposition
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Use procedures for elimination of
original source of fire.
or Byproducts: NA
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
None. Also see Section V.
VI Health Hazard Data VII Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Ingestion (Swallowing):
Harmful if swallowed. First Aid: Call a doctor
or Poison Control Center immediately. Drink a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to
do so by a doctor or Poison Control Center. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact:
Harmful if absorbed through skin. First Aid: Remove
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with
plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, Call a Poison Control
Center or doctor for treatment advice.
Eye Contact:
Causes moderate eye irritation. First Aid: Flush eyes with
water for 15-20 minutes. Call a doctor or Poison Control
Center for treatment advice
Health conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Ingredients listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC
as Carcinogens or Potential Carcinogens:
None
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Avoid contact with liquid. Soak up with absorbent material.
Waste Disposal:
If empty: Do not reuse container. Place n trash or offer for recycling. If
partly filled: Call local waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP. Never p;ace
unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Handling & Storage Precautions:
Store away from children or pets in cool dry area. Do not allow
product to freeze.
VIII Control Measures IX Transportation Data
Read and follow label directions. They are your best guide to using this
product effectively, and give necessary safety precautions to protect
your health.
DOT Shipping Name: Ready-to-Use Herbicide Liquid
DOT Hazard Class: None
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