DOW ELANCO, A JOINT VENTURE -- GARLON 3A HERBICIDE #38321  -- 6840-01-328-5994
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GARLON 3A HERBICIDE #38321
MSDS Date:01/31/1995
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-328-5994
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW ELANCO, A JOINT VENTURE
Address:9002 PURDUE ROAD, QUAD IV
City:INDIANAPLOIS
State:IN
ZIP:46268-1189
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-352-6777
Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400
CAGE:0TNR0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ARBORCHEM PRODUCTS CO
Address:708 BLAIL MILL RD
Box:City:WILLOW GROVE
State:PA
ZIP:19090
Country:US
Phone:215-659-7922
CAGE:76415
Company Name:DOW ELANCO
Address:QUAD IV, 9002 PURDUE RD
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46268-1189
Country:US
Phone:517-636-4400
CAGE:0TNR0

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:KEROSENE AND PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
CAS:8008-20-6
RTECS #:OA5500000
Fraction by Wt: 38.4%
Other REC Limits:10MG/M3
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM 9091

Ingred Name:TRICLOPYR ((3,5,6-TRICHLORO-2-PYRIDINYL)OXY) ACETIC ACID,
    BUTOXY ETHYL ESTER
CAS:64700-56-7
RTECS #:AJ8970000
Fraction by Wt: 61.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RABBIT SKIN = >2000 MG/KG*
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: CHRONIC,MAY CAUSE SKIN
    IRRIT/BURN/ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN SOME PEOPLE. SKIN ACUTE
    UNLIKELY/CHRONIC/MAY RESULT IN ABSORPTION OF HARMFUL AMOUNTS.
    INGEST: SM AMTS SWALLOWED NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY . LG AMTS MAY
    CAUSE INJURY. POSSIBLE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIT/ULCERATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NK  *ORAL LD50 MALE RATS = 2574 MG/KG,
    FEMALE RATS 1847 MG/KG.
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM AFFECTS DUE TO KEROSENE. TARGET ORGANS REPEATED EXCESSIVE
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER/KIDNEY/BLOOD AFFECTS/BIRTH DEFECTS ARE
    UNLIKELY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NK ***INHALATION: EXCESSIVE
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/FLOWING WATER OR
    SHOWER/CALL DR IF IRRIT PERSISTS. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. CALL DR. &/OR TRANSPORT TO EMERG. FACILITY IMMEDIATELY.
    INHALATION:GET  FRESH AIR. IF EFFECTS OCCUR CALL DR. ****

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:110F,43C
Lower Limits:NOT EST.
Upper Limits:NOT EST.
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC, IRRITATING VAPORS MAY FORM OR BE
    GIVEN OFF IF PRODUCT INVOLVED IN FIRE. HAS FLASH POINT BECAUSE OF
    PRESENCE SMALL AMTS ETHANOL AND TRIETHYLAMINE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE LARGE SPILLS/KEEP OUT OF STREAMS AND
    DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY/ABSORB SMALL SPILLS IN INERT ABSORBENT
    MATL/SAND.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT USE
    NEAR HEAT, OPEN FLAME. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHIP/STORE W/FOOD/FEED/DRUGS/CLOTHING. DO NOT
    CONTAM WATER/FOOD/FEED BY STORAGE/DISPOSAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:ATMOSPHERIC LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BELOW
    THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINE. WHEN RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED FOR
    CERTAIN OPERATIONS USE AN APPROVED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL &/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
    AIRBORN LEVELS BELOW EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS MATL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
****DR NOTE: THE DECISION TO INDUCE VOMITING SHOULD BE MADE BY DR. IF
    LAVAGE PERFORMED SUGGEST ENDOTRACHEAL &/OR ESOPHOGEAL CONTROL.
    DANGER FROM ASPIRATION MAY BE WEIGHED AGAINST TOXICITY WHEN CONSIDE
    RING EMPTYING STOMACH NO SPEC ANTEDOTE.SUPPORT CARE. TREATMENT UP
    TO DR IN RESPONSE TO REACTIONS OF PATIENT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T5
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:1.135 (68F)
Solubility in Water:HIGH
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT PURPLE/PINK LIQUID, AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANY OXIDIZING AGENT. CONSULT MFG. FOR SPECIFIC CASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID SOURCES OF IGNITION IF TEMP IS NEAR
    OR >FLASH POINT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
    MAY RESULT UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IN CASE OF LARGE SPILLS CONTACT DOW CHEM CO
    BURRY CLEANUP MATL FROM SMALL SPILLS IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL IN
    ACCORDANCE W/APPLICABLE LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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