MSDS

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ORTHO GroundClear Complete Vegetation Killer Concentrate
MSDS Ref. No.: 043021025
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Special protective equipment for
firefighters:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains
Methods for containment: Control spill with dykes and absorb with inert absorbant material
Methods for cleaning up: Detergent and water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage. Wear goggles or face shield when handling concentrate. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds.
Storage: Store in original container in a safe place. Protect from freezing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Glyphosate (in the form of
isopropylamine salt)
Not Listed Not Listed
Imazapyr, Isopropylamine Salt Not Listed Not Listed
Engineering controls Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles. Face-shield.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. Chemical resistant gloves.
Chemical resistant apron.
Respiratory protection: If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls
(e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and
fumes.
General hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
Re-entry Interval: When dry.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat. Do not freeze.
Materials to avoid: Incompatible with strong bases and oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50/oral: >5.0 g/kg, rat
LD50/dermal: >5.0 g/kg, rat
LC50/inhalation: >5.4 (vapor), rat, mg/L
Eye effects: Moderate eye irritation, rabbit
Skin effects: Slight irritation, rabbit
1.036 Density: 8.63 lbs/gal
Color:
Flash point: Does not flash
Amber
pH: 7.5
Revision date: 29-Apr-2005
Physical State:
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Solubility: Miscible
Liquid
Specific gravity: