METHOXYCHLOR 2EC FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT, CALL CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT 1-800-424-9300 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLATTE CHEMICAL CO. 150 South Main Street Fremont, NE 68025-5697 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.:(970) 356-4400 (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MT) or CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS: CLEAN CROP METHOXYCHLOR 2EC CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: Methoxychlor; 2,2-bis-(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane CHEMICAL FAMILY: Chlorinated Hydrocarbon EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 34704-102 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION II - PRODUCT COMPONENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPONENT: % THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (Units): ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Methoxychlor, Technical 25.0 ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m^3 (CAS: 72-43-5) MSHA STD-air-TWA: 10 mg/m^3 OSHA STD-air-TWA: 15 mg/m^3 Petroleum Distillate Solvent 68.0 ACGIH, MSHA & OSHA-TLV-TWA: 25-100 (CAS: 64742-95-6,25551-13-7, ppm (100-400 mg/m^3 and/or 8030-30-6). Inert Ingredients 7.0 -- ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION III - PHYSICAL INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, light amber liquid with mild chemical/aromatic solvent odor. BOILING POINT (C): >300F, wide range BULK DENSITY: 8.03 lbs./gal. EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): Lower than Butyl Acetate PERCENT VOLATILE (BY VOLUME): Approx. 68% SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsifies in water SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.964 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 0.027 (HCR TM007) VAPOR PRESSURE (MM OF MERCURY): 25.9mm Hg(Reid-ASTM D323) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLASH POINT (SPECIFY METHOD - C): 101F TCC FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): Not available FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical, CO2, Foam, Water spray or fog. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Smoke and fumes from fire may contain hazardous components. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Fight fire from upwind side. Avoid run-off. Keep non-essential personnel away from immediate fire area, and out of any fall-out or run-off areas. Evacuate people downwind from fire. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If water is used to fight fire or cool containers, contain run-off by diking to prevent contamination of water supplies. Containers in fire may burst or explode from excessive heat. Stay well back from fire area. Vapors may travel along floor to ignition source and flash back. NFPA HAZARD RATING: ----------------------------------- 0 Least 1 Slight 2 Moderate 2 Health 3 High 1 Flammability 4 Severe 0 Reactivity ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION V - REACTIVITY INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat. Ignition sources. INCOMPATIBILITY (Avoid contact with): Strong oxidizers, alkalis (bases). HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not known. Chlorine-containing compounds and other unknown hazardous materials may be formed in a fire situation. Incomplete combustion may lead to formation of carbon monoxide and/or other asphyxiants. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION VI - HEALTH INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Route of Entry: Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin contact. Most likely Route of Entry: Dermal. Product is considered to be of low to moderate toxicity. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation of eyes, nasal passages, throat and skin. Overexposure may cause headache, nervousness, weakness, nausea, cramps, blurred vision, salivation. Severe overexposure may lead to respiratory difficulty, muscle twitches, loss of reflexes, convulsions, and central nervous system symptoms. Possible liver and kidney damage may follow repeated overexposure. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call a physician immediately in all cases of suspected poisoning. Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of milk or water to dilute material. Do not induce vomiting, as potential aspiration of fluids into lungs may induce chemical pneumonia. Call physician immediately. Eyes: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open to help flush out material. Get medical attention. Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen; if breathing stops administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: The solvents used in this product can present serious health hazards if ingested. If emesis has not occured spontaneously, gastric lavage, using a cuffed endotracheal tube, may be indicated. Administration of activated carbon in water can help absorb chemical remaining in the stomach. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known. Preexisting skin or respiratory disorders may be aggravated by excessive exposure to this material. Potential Carcinogen Status Not known. None of the components in this product is listed by IARC, NTP or OSHA as a potential carcinogen. Methoxychlor IARC CANCER REVIEW: ANIMAL NO EVIDENCE;IMEMDT 20,259,79; IARC Monogr Eval Carcinog Risk Chem Man. : ANIMAL INADEQUATE EVIDENCE; IMEMDT 5,193,74;(ibid) : GROUP 3;IMSUDL 7,56,87;IARC Monogr Suppl. NCI CARCINOGENESIS BIOASSAY (FEED): NO EVIDENCE: MOUSE, RAT;NCITR-NCI-TR-35,78;Natl Cancer Inst Carcinog Tech Rep Ser. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Contain spill; absorb liquids by covering with clay or other absorbent material; then vacuum or scoop and sweep up wastes and place in container for disposal. Wash spill area with detergent solution and rinse with water. Waste Disposal Method: Material which cannot be used at the site should be disposed of in an approved waste disposal facility following all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Triple rinse empty containers and offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in an approved sanitary landfill. Do not contaminate water supplies by disposal of wastes or containers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respiratory Protection (Specify type): Wear MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator or mask for protection against pesticides. VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: Not normally required. MECHANICAL (General): Use if ventilation is not adequate and for prolonged or repeated application indoors. SPECIAL: Not normally required. OTHER: Work in a well-ventilated area. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber or impervious gloves recommended. EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses recommended. EPA HANDLER REQUIREMENTS Worker Protection Standard 40 CFR 170 Note, the following PPE requirements address handler/applicator requirements under FIFRA and may differ from what is felt necessary to address a clean up, needs during formulation/manufacturing or other times of involvement with the product. Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate or viton and shoes plus socks. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from children, domestic animals, food and feed products. Do not contaminate other stored products or the storage area by handling or storage of this product. Immediately clean up any spills which occur during handling and storage. Protect from freezing. Do not store below temperature of 45 degrees F. If stored at colder temperatures, product may form crystals that are difficult to redissolve, and product effectiveness may be reduced. Other Precautions: Do not contaminate water supplies by handling or storage of product, cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Keep work and storage areas clean. Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Read and follow precautionary measures on product label. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SARA TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORY: IMMEDIATE Y DELAYED N FIRE Y REACTIVE N SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE N SUBSTANCES REGULATED UNDER SARA, TITLE III, SECT. 313: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- None --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE OF ISSUE: 02/10/94 SUPERSEDES: 11/27/89 All information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished free of charge and is intended for your evaluation. In our opinion the information is, as of the date of the Material Safety Data Sheet, reliable, however, it is your responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for your use. You are advised not to construe the information as absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular, exceptional or variable conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government regulations. Therefore, you should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by you, and you must make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of the information from all sources to assure both proper use of the material described herein and the safety and health of employees. Accordingly, no guarantee expressed or implied is made by Platte Chemical Co. as to the results to be obtained based upon your use of the information, nor does Platte Chemical Co. assume any liability arising out of your use of the information. dÔV