VELSICOL CHEM. CORP -- BANVEL HERBICIDE -- 6840-00-905-4304
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BANVEL HERBICIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-905-4304
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VELSICOL CHEM. CORP
Emergency Phone Num:(312)670-4500
CAGE:3E363
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VELSICOL CHEM CORP.
CAGE:33285
Company Name:VELSICOL CHEM. CORP
CAGE:3E363

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

Ingred Name:DICAMBA  (SARA III)
CAS:1918-00-9
RTECS #:DG7525000
Fraction by Wt: 56.9%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 43.1%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRIT. LOSS OF APPETITE & WT, VOMITING,
    DEPRESSION, GENERAL TENSENESS & MUSCULAR WEAKNESS.

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

First Aid:TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. EYE: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMT OF WATER.
    CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INGEST: INDUCE
    VOMITING, CALL MD. INH: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:DOES NOT FLASH
Extinguishing Media:FOR COOLING: FOG OR WATER SPRAY, FOAM, CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEVERE FIRE: PROT CLTHNG/SELF-CONT EQUIP. COOL
    CANS W/WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS HAZARDOUS TO
    HEALTH. FIRST OPPORTUNITY REMOVE FROM FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL.ABSORB W/CLAY GRANULES,SAW DUST
    OR DIRT & PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL AREA CAN BE
    WASHED DOWN W/DEYERGENT & WATER TO REMOVE REMAINING HERBICIDE.DO
    NOT ALLOW WASHING IN SEWE RS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY, COOL VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM SEED, FERTILIZER, INSECTICIDE OR FUNGICIDE.

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

Respiratory Protection:LOW LEVELS - NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE
    RESP FOR PESTICIDES.
Ventilation:USE UNDER GOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SHOWERS, DAILY CHANGE OF CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRIDUCT IS UNDER SEVERAL TRADE NAMES:BANVEL D, BANVEL 4S, & BANVEL
    4WS.SOLUBILITY IN WATER:SOLUBLE.VAPOR PRESSURE:17.0

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

HCC:T5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.182
Appearance and Odor:AMBER SOLUTION,MILD AMINE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:43.1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:STEAM,DICAMBA AMINE SALT,HCL,ORGANO CL
    PROD,OXIDE OF N & C

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECM PESTICIDE INCINERATOR OR DESIGNATED
    LANDFILL.DISPOSE IAW FED.,STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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