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SAFETY DATA SHEET Compare-N-Save® 2,4-D Amine Salt
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May 1, 2015 Page 2 of 7
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Dimethylamine Salt of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid 2008-39-1 45.4 – 48.2
Other Ingredients Trade Secret Trade Secret
Synonyms: 2,4-D DMA; 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dimethylamine salt
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product’s specifications.
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 or Clothing: 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.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Eye irritation.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment if needed: There is no specific antidote if this
product is ingested. Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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 burse 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.
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
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.