Thifen 75 WDG
Herbicide



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
PRODUCT NAME: Thifen E-AG 75 WDG Herbicide doctor for treatment advice.
DESCRIPTION: A water dispersible granule herbicide.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EPA Reg. No.: 79676-66
Flashpoint (PMA-4): Non-flammable.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Etigra? Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
501 Cascade Pointe Lane
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not a fire or explosion hazard.
Suite 103
Means of Extinction: Use media appropriate for fighting surround-
Cary, NC 27513
ing fires.
www.Etigra.com
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area and fight fire upwind.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Firefighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full
CAS
Ingredient Chemical Name Chemical Formula Number Composition
protective equipment.
Thifensulfuron- Methyl 3-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5- C12H13N506S2 79277-27-3 75.0%
methyl triazin-2-yl) amino]carbonyl]amino]sul-
Hazardous Combustion Products: Information not available.
fonyl]-2-thiophenecarboxylate

NFPA Ratings: Health ?? 1 / Flammability ?? 0 / Reactivity ?? 0 / Other - 0
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: Causes moder-
Clean up spills immediately observing the precautions in Section 8
ate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.
of this MSDS. Thoroughly ventilate area and use self-contained
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Do not apply directly to water, or to
breathing apparatus. Shovel or sweep up and place material in
areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below
closed containers for disposal. Do not raise dust.
the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when clean-
ing equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
4. FIRST AID Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove clothing imme-
diately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
clean clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also con-
and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco.
tact 1-800-424-9300 for emergency medical treatment information.
Keep from freezing, store above 40??F. Store in a cool, dry place and
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Call a poison control center or doctor for
in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pes-
treatment advice. Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin imme-
ticides, fertilizers, water, food, and feed. Store in original container
diately with water for 15-20 minutes.
and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for


Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: January 10, 2008
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-66
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513

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 MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects during in vivo
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
and in vitro assays.
Engineering Controls: Handle only with adequate ventilation.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Not known to cause reproductive or birth
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
defects at normal exposure levels.
eyewash station and a safety shower.
Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves such as nitrile, butyl, 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
neoprene, and/or barrier laminate (all ?? 14 mils). Coveralls and
AQUATIC TOXICITY
shoes plus socks.
Bluegill (LC50): > 100 mg/L
General: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using Rainbow Trout (LC50): > 100 mg/L
tobacco or using the toilet. Follow the manufacturer??s instructions
AVIAN TOXICITY
for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for wash-
Mallard Duck (LD50): > 2,510 mg/kg
ables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE sepa-
Bobwhite Quail (LC50): > 5,620 mg/kg
rately from other laundry.
Mallard Duck (LC50): > 5,620 mg/kg
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appearance: Dark brown granules
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal.
Odor: None
pH: N/A PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal
of excess pesticide, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these
Density: 0.61 ?? 0.70 g/mL
wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions,
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the
Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
for guidance. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, flame and extreme temperatures. disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent) empty contain-
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known. ers. Then offer for recycling or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authori-
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Unknown, do not mix
ties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
with other materials unless specifically instructed by the product
label. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated by DOT
MARINE POLLUTANT: No
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following data is for the active ingredient, Thifensulfuron-
methyl.
FIFRA ??
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
Oral LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory information present-
ed below is pertinent only when this product is handled outside of
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
the normal use and application as a pesticide.
Dermal LD50 (rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
SARA Title III ?? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
Not Listed
Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 7.9 mg/L
SARA Title III ?? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
EYE IRRITANT Immediate
Rabbit ?? Causes moderate eye irritation.
SARA Title III ?? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
SKIN IRRITATION N/A
Rabbit ?? Causes mild skin irritation SARA Title III ?? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
SENSITIZATION
Guinea Pig ?? Not a Contact Sensitizer CERCLA ??
None Listed
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS ??
CARCINOGENICITY: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the state of
ACGIH: Not listed California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
 16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard cri-
teria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by CPR.
DISCLAIMER:
Etigra believes the information and recommendations provided
above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
above relates only to the specific product designated and may not
be applicable where such product is used in combination with any
other materials or in any process. Use of this product is regulated by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation of
Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra expressly disclaims any and all
liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the
product or reliance on such information.


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