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Sv y <br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WWW.GREENBOOIS.NET 1 <br /> ETH E P H O N 6 SECTION 5—FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES SECTION 10—STABILITY AND REACTIVITY <br /> SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COM- FLASHPOINT(method): Noncombustible. CHEMICAL STABILITY:Stable. <br /> PANY IDENTIFICATION FLAMMABLE LIMITS(LCL-UFL):Not applicable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:Avoid temperatures above <br /> COMPANY ADDRESS: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Material will not 335'F(170'C)and pH>3.0. <br /> MICRO FLO COMPANY burn.During a fire,irritating and highly toxic gases may INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:Oxi- <br /> be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. dizing agents and alkaline materials. Corrosive to iron, <br /> P.O.BOX 772099 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Will not burn. Use appro- mild steel,aluminum and copper. <br /> MEMPHIS,TN 38117 priate extinguishing media for material that is supplying HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hy- <br /> EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: fuel. drogen chloride during thermal decomposition. Reac- <br /> (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, transportation and FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:Evacuate area and tion with alkaline materials causes evolution of ethy- <br /> spills) fight fire from a safe distance. Dike and collect water <br /> (800)900-4044(Poison Control Center,human health) used to fight fire to prevent environmental damage due leve gas. <br /> (800)345-4735(ASPCA,animal health) to run off. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:Will not occur. <br /> PRODUCT NAME:ETHEPHON 6 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Self-contained breath- SECTION 11—TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION <br /> CHEMICAL NAME:(2-Chloroethyl)phosphonic acid ing apparatus with full face piece. Full firefighting turn- <br /> CHEMICAL FAMILY:ethylene generator out gear(Bunker gear). ACUTE TOXICITY: <br /> PRODUCT CODE:EPA Reg. No. 51036-218 HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Hydro- Oral LD5o(rat)-3,200 mg/Kg <br /> gen chloride. Dermal LD50(rat)-1,700 mg/Kg <br /> SECTION 2—COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF SECTION 6—ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Inhalation LC5o(rat)->4.9 mg/L <br /> INGREDIENTS Clean up spills immediately,observing precautions as Eye Irritation (rabbit)-Corrosive,causes irreversible <br /> described in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep eye damage. <br /> COMPO- PERCENT- CAS OSHA ACGIH unnecessary personnel from entering. Skin Irritation(rabbit)-Severe irritant <br /> NENT AGE NUMBER PEL TLV SMALL SPILL:Absorb on absorbent material such as Sensitization (guinea pig)-Slight sensitizer <br /> Emepnon ss.a 16672- not listed not listed sand,vermiculite or fuller's earth. Place contaminated MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPO- <br /> 67-0 material in appropriate container for disposal. SURE:Acute asthma and/or other chronic pulmonary <br /> LARGE SPILL: Dike large spills using absorbent or diseases due to inhalation of vapors or spray mists. <br /> SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUM- impervious material such as clay or sand. Recover Existing skin lesions and/or sensitivities. <br /> MARY and contain as much free liquid as possible. Do notCARCINOGEN STATUS: <br /> As defined b OSHA Hazard Communication Stan- allow any material to run off into soil,drainage systems, OSHA-Not listed. <br /> ( y or bodies of water. Notify and consult with proper NTP-Not listed. <br /> dard,29 CFR 1910.1200) regulatory authorities. IARC-Not listed. <br /> EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Clear liquid with no ap- MUTAGENIC DATA:No evidence of effects during in <br /> preciable odor. SECTION 7—HANDLING AND STORAGE vivo or in vitro studies. <br /> KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! ADDITIONAL DATA:Not known to exhibit reproduc- <br /> -CORROSIVE!Causes eye and skin damage. HANDLING:Avoid contact with eyes,skin,and cloth- tive or birth defects. <br /> —Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. ing' <br /> STORAGE: Store in a tightly closed container. Keep I SECTION 12—ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION <br /> —Avoid breathing spray mist. away from food and drinking water. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY:Do not apply directly <br /> —Do no get in eyes,on skin or on clothing. SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PER- to water,or to areas where surface water is present. <br /> —Keep out of reach of children. SONAL PROTECTION Do not contaminate water when disposing of equip- <br /> POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS: ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general ventila- ment washwaters. <br /> EYE-Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tion should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domes- <br /> tissue damage. Symptoms include tearing, redness, Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be tic purposes. <br /> burning and swelling. equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. FISH TOXICITY: <br /> SKIN-Substance is harmful if absorbed through the PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 96 hour LC5o,Rainbow trout-350 mg/L. <br /> skin. Large exposures may be fatal. Can cause chem- EYE PROTECTION-Safety goggles with face shield. 96 hour LC50,Bluegill -300 mg/L. <br /> ical burn. Symptoms include redness and swelling. CLOTHING - Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and AVIAN TOXICITY: <br /> INHALATION - Spray mist concentrations may be long pants, chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, Oral LD50,Bobwhite quail-1,000 mg/Kg <br /> harmful. High concentrations may be fatal. Symptoms chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure, BEE TOXICITY:Not toxic. <br /> of overexposure may include choking, coughing and chemical resistant apron when cleaning equipment, <br /> burning of the throat. mixing,or loading. SECTION 13—DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> GLOVES-Chemical-resistant gloves. <br /> INGESTION -Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive,may <br /> cause severe and permanent damage to mouth,throat, Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that WASTE: Dispose of in accordance with applicable <br /> and stomach. Symptoms of overexposure may include have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this Federal,state and local laws and regulations. <br /> severe irritation of the mouth,throat,esophagus and product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow CONTAINER:Refer to product label. <br /> stomach with severe abdominal and chest pain. manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintain- <br /> POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS:CORROSIVE! ing PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use SECTION 14—TRANSPORT INFORMATION <br /> detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE sepa- <br /> SECTION 4—FIRST AID MEASURES rately from other laundry. DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Corrosive Liquid, <br /> USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Acidic,Organic,N.O.S.(Ethephon),8,UN 3265,PGIII; <br /> IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air. If not breath- 1.Wash hands before eating,drinking,chewing gum, ERG#153 <br /> ing,give artificial respiration.Administer oxygen if nec- using tobacco or using the toilet. DOT HAZARD CLASS:8 <br /> essary. Get medical attention. 2.Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets in- UN NUMBER:UN 3265 <br /> IF ON SKIN:Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap side. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean cloth- DOT PACKING GROUP:PG III <br /> and water. ing. DOT PRIMARY/SUBSIDIARY LABEL:Corrosive <br /> IF IN EYES:Hold eyelids open and flush with a gentle 3.Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod- DOT PRIMARY/SUBSIDIARY PLACARD:Corrosive <br /> stream of water for fifteen minutes. Get physician(if uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE#: 153 <br /> possible,an eye specialist). As soon as possible,wash thoroughly and change <br /> _ IF SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting. Promptly into clean clothing SECTION 15—REGULATORY INFORMATION <br /> drink a large amount of milk, egg whites, gelatin so- SECTION 9—PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROP- FIFRA:All pesticides are governed under the Federal <br /> lution or,if these are not available, large amounts of ERTIES Insecticide,Fungicide,and Rodenticide Act. The reg- <br /> water. Do not drink any alcohol. Call a physician im- <br /> mediately. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:Clear liquid. ulatory information presented below is pertinent only <br /> NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:There is no specific antidote. ODOR:No appreciable odor. when this product is handled outside of the normal use <br /> All treatment should be based on observed signs and MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 144.5 and application as a pesticide. <br /> symptoms of distress in the patient. Victims of over- MOLECULAR FORMULA:C2H6CIO3P OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD <br /> exposure by inhalation should be kept under medical BOILING POINT:Unknown. STATUS: Regulated <br /> observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of FREEZING POINT:<-20 C CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY:N/A <br /> pulmonary edema. For a victim of overexposure by SPECIFIC GRAVITY:1.3 SARA TITLE III STATUS: <br /> ingestion,careful gastric lavage is required due to the PH: 1.6 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance-No <br /> possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. VAPOR PRESSURE:0.00006 mmHg @ 20 C 311/312 Hazard Categories-Immediate <br /> ANTIDOTE:This material is an acid,but use of alkaline %VOLATILE: <5% 313 Toxic Chemicals-No <br /> substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. WATER SOLUBILITY:Completely soluble. CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS: Not listed <br /> — Database and format copyright©by C&P Press. All rights reserved. Powered by C&P Press. <br />