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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COMPARE-N-SAVE™ 2,4-D AMINE SALT
BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL
May 5, 2010 Page 2 of 7
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor
for treatment advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 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.
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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.
Note to Physician: This product contains a phenoxy herbicidal chemical. There is no specific antidote. All
treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Probably mucosal
damage may contradict the use of gastric lavage. Overexposure to materials other than this product may
have occurred.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable due to aqueous formulation
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined Flammability Limits: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Recommended for large fires: foam or water spray. Recommended for small fires:
dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn out gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of
water sources. Dispose of fire control water later.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Containers will burst from internal pressure under extreme fire
conditions. If water is used to fight fire or cool containers, dike to prevent runoff contamination of municipal
sewers and waterways.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): May produce gases such as hydrogen
chloride and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating:
Rating for this product: Health: 3 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazards Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection
information in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering public sewer systems or any waterways. Do
not flush to drain. Large spills to soil or similar surfaces may necessitate removal of topsoil. The affected
area should be removed and placed in an appropriate container for disposal.
Methods for Containment: Dike spill using absorbent or impervious materials such as earth, sand or
clay. Collect and contain contaminated absorbent and dike material for disposal.
Methods for Cleanup and Disposal: Pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed container. Collect
washings for disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup. See Section 13: DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS for more information.
Other Information: Large spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and
to state and/or local agencies.