HomeMy WebLinkAboutRoundup-Concentrate-Plus-Weed-Grass-KillerMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: HERBICIDE
EPA REG. NO.: 71995-26 PN: 7038
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Light amber liquid
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES OR CLOTHING
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Eye contact may cause discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred
vision. See Toxicology Information, section 11.
SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant skin irritation. If
DATE PREPARED: 10/31/2000
MSDS No: 7071
Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate
MANUFACTURER
Monsanto Company
Lawn & Garden Products
P.O. Box 1750
Columbus, OH 43216
24 HR. EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Emergency Phone: 1-800-225-2883
Chemical Name Wt.% CAS#
Glyphosate, isopropylamine salt 25 38641-94-0
absorbed through the skin, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal
organs. This product is not expected to cause allergic skin reaction. See Toxicology
Information, section 11.
INGESTION: Ingestion may produce irritation of the digestive tract as demonstrated
by signs and symptoms of mouth membrane irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
See Toxicology Information, section 11.
INHALATION: Overexposure to spray mist may result in minor irritation of the upper
respiratory tract. See Toxicology Information, section 11.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: If in eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
SKIN: No first aid procedures are required. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water
after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
INGESTION: If swallowed, immediately telephone a poison control center,
emergency treatment center or a physician for advice. DO NOT make person vomit
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If medical advice cannot be obtained,
then immediately take person and product container, with label, to an emergency
treatment center.
INHALATION: If respiratory discomfort or irritation occurs, move the person to
fresh air. See a doctor if discomfort or irritation continues.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Medical Information: Call day or night, 1-800-
225-2883
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:Water spray, foam, CO2, dry chemical or any class B
extinguishing agent.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: This material will not burn.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:For fires involving this material, do not enter
any enclosed or confined fire space without proper protective equipment. This may
include self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against the hazardous effects of
normal products of combustion or oxygen deficiency. Read the entire document.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Soak up spilled material with paper towels and discard in trash.
LARGE SPILL: Liquid spills on floor or other impervious surfaces should be
contained or diked, and should be absorbed with attapulgite, bentonite or other
absorbent clays. Collect contaminated absorbent, place in plastic-lined metal drum and
dispose of in accordance with instructions provided under Section 13. "DISPOSAL".
Thoroughly scrub floor or other impervious surface with a strong industrial type
detergent solution and rinse with water.
For liquid spills that soak into the ground, contact the applicable Federal, State and or
County Health Dept. for disposal recommendations. If disposal is required then refer to
Section 13 "DISPOSAL" for instructions.
Leaking containers should be separated from non-leakers and either the container or its
contents transferred to a drum or other non-leaking container and disposed of in
accordance with instructions provided under Section 13 "Disposal". Any recovered
spilled liquid should be similarly collected and disposed of.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Observe all protection and safety precautions when
cleaning up spills -- see Section 8. "EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION". For help with any spill, leak, fire or exposure involving this material,
call day or night (800) 225-2883.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Store this product only in its original container in a
secured storage area. Protect container from freezing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation is necessary.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE: Workers handling the concentrate should wear chemical goggles
to prevent eye contact during mixing/transfer operations or other activities where there
is potential for eye contact with the concentrated product. The wearing of goggles is not
required during use of this product in accordance with label instruction.
SKIN: Although this product does not present a significant skin concern, minimize skin
contamination by following good industrial practice. Wearing protective gloves is
recommended. Wash hands and contaminated skin throughly after handling.
RESPIRATORY: For Handling the Concentrated Product: Avoid breathing vapor or
mist. This product concentrate is not likely to pose an airborne exposure concern during
manufacture or packaging. In the event of abnormal exposure conditions, use NIOSH
approved equipment. Air purifying elements for protection against orgainc vapor and
dust/mist approved for pesticiedes is recommended. Full facepiece replaces the need for
chemical goggles. Observe respiratory use limitations specified by the manufacturers.
Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.
For Use of Product in accordance with label instructions: Respirators are not required
for use of this product in accordance with label instructions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Practically odorless to slight amine-like odor
COLOR: Amber to yellow liquid
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
DENSITY: 1.1006 g/ml
VISCOSITY: No Data Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
STABILITY: Product is stable for at least 5 years under normal conditions of
warehouse storage.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Mix, spray, apply and store solutions of this
product only in stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined steel
containers.
DO NOT MIX, APPLY OR STORE THIS PRODUCT OR SPRAY SOLUTIONS OF
THIS PRODUCT IN GALVANIZED OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAINLESS
STEEL) SPRAYERS, because the product and such containers can react to produce a
highly combustible mixture of hydrogen gas. This buildup of hydrogen gas in a closed
container can create enough pressure to cause the container to rupture, or can flash or
explode, causing serious personal injury, if ignited by open flame, spark, welders torch,
lit cigarette or any other ignition source.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
EYES: Rabbit - moderately irritating, irritation cleared by test day 7.
EPA FIFRA toxicity category - III.
DERMAL LD50: Rat = > 5.0 g/kg. EPA FIFRA toxicity category - IV.
SKIN IRRITATION: Rabbit - slightly irritating. EPA FIFRA toxicity category - IV.
ORAL LD50: Rat = >5.0 g/kg.
EPA FIFRA toxicity category - IV.
INHALATION LC50: Rat - 4 hour inhalation exposure = >2.9 mg/liter.
EPA FIFRA toxicity category - IV.
SENSITIZATION: Guinea pig - no evidence of allergic skin reactions.
SUBCHRONIC: Data from glyphosate laboratory toxicology studies were conducted
with a formulation comprised of 62% isopropylamine salt of glyphosate (MON 0139).
Rabbits - 3 week dermal: Repeated daily primarily resulted in slight skin irritation.
Dogs - 6 month feeding: Only slight body weight changes noted.
Additional toxicity information is available on glyphosate, the active herbicidal
ingredient of MON 0139.
Rats - 90 day feeding: No treatment related effects.
Mice - 90 day feeding: Decreased weight gains at the high dose level group animals.
CHRONIC: Data from glyphosate laboratory toxicology studies were conducted with
a formulation comprised of 62% isopropylamine salt of glyphosate (MON 0139).
Rabbits - 3 week dermal: Repeated daily primarily resulted in slight skin irritation.
Dogs - 6 month feeding: Only slight body weight changes noted.
Rats - 90 day feeding: No treatment related effects.
Mice - 90 day feeding: Decreased weight gains at the high dose level group animals.
CARCINOGENICITY:
CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS: GLYPHOSATE: Glyphosate is not
considered to be a carcinogen. Glyphosate did not produce tumors in any of the long-
term toxicology studies. EPA has classified glyphosate in category "E" (Evidence of
noncarcinogenicity for humans).
Mice: 2-year feeding study. Reduced body weight gain and effects on liver tissues were
observed at high dose levels.
Rats: 2-year feeding study. Reduced body weight gain and eye changes were observed at
the high dose level in one study, while no treatment related effects occurred in a second
study conducted at lower dose levels.
Dogs: No adverse effects were observed in feeding studies with dogs.
NEUROTOXICITY: GLYPHOSATE: There was no evidence of nervous system
toxicity, including delayed induced peripheral neuropathy in chickens (repeated oral
dosing) or cholinesterase inhibition in rats (single oral dosing).
TERATOGENICITY: GLYPHOSATE: No evidence of teratogenic effects. Results
of rat and rabbit teratology studies indicate that no birth defects were noted. This
included dose levels of glyphosate that were maternally toxic.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN: GLYPHOSATE: No evidence of adverse
reproductive effects. Glyphosate was fed continuously to rats at very high dose levels
for 2 successive generations. Toxicity was reported in offspring from the high dose, a
level which also produced adverse effects on the mothers. In a 3-generation study
conducted at lower dose levels, no effects were seen on the ability of male or female rats
to reproduce.
MUTAGENICITY: GLYPHOSATE: Glyphosate has not produced any genetic
changes in various mutagenicity tests involving animals and animal or bacterial cells.
COMMENTS: See Section 16 for definition of EPA FIFRA toxicity categories.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Available ecotoxicity data for
similar formulations suggest that this product would be slightly to moderately toxic to
fish and practically nontoxic to avian species and honeybees. The results of degradation
and bioconcentration studies with the active ingredient in this product indicate that it is
rapidly adsorbed to soil, readily biodegrades in soil and water, and does not
bioaccumulate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOR LARGE SPILLS: Material collected that cannot be reprocessed should be
disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable
Federal, State or local procedures.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Securely wrap partially filled or empty container in
several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Never pour product down any drain.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Do not reuse container. Rinse throughly before discarding
in trash.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: None
UN/NA NUMBER: NONE
PACKING GROUP: None
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Weed killing compounds, NOBIN.
AIR (ICAO/IATA)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES: The description shown may not apply to all
shipping situations. Consult 49CFR, or appropriate Dangerous Goods Regulations, for
additional description requirements (e.g., technical name) and mode-specific or
quantity-specific shipping requirements.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Immediate
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: None
TITLE III NOTES: Immediate (acute) health hazard: Product is moderately
irritating to the eyes.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: All non FIFRA regulated components are on the US
EPA's TSCA Inventory List.
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT: No ingredients on list.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311 OF SARA
ACUTE:
YES
CHRONIC:
NO
FIRE:
NO
REACTIVITY:
NO
PRESSURE
GENERATING: NO
HMIS CODES
FIRE: 0 HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA CODES
FIRE: 0 HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
APPROVAL DATE: 10/31/2000
REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS
MANUFACTURER SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES: EPA FIFRA (Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act) Toxicity Categories: The EPA toxicity
categories are based on the results of the acute toxicology studies. The toxicology
findings are compared to the FIFRA criteria to determine the product label signal word,
precautionary and first aid statements. The EPA FIFRA toxicity category summary:
EPA FIFRA Product Label Toxicity Rating
Toxicity Category Signal Word
I DANGER Most toxic and irritating
II WARNING
III CAUTION
IV CAUTION Least toxic and irritating
COMMENTS: For additional information concerning this product, call the Helpline
at 800-225-2883.
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
contains health, safety and environmental information for you and your employees. It
does not replace the precautionary language, use directions, or the storage and disposal
information found on the product label. Information contained in this MSDS will help
you to prepare for emergency response and to meet community right-to-know,
emergency response and reporting requirements under SARA Title III and many other
laws. Emergency response agencies and health care providers will also find this
additional information useful.
Use of this product is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
through the approved label copy. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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