Material
Safety
ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/22/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Does not apply
ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer
Chemical Name: Does not apply Formula: Mixture
Trade Name & Synonyms: ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid* 94-75-7 5.9 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
2-(2-Methyl-4-chlotophenoxy) propionic acid* 93-65-2 10.89 Not established Not established
3,6-Dichloro-o-anisic acid* 1918-00-9 1.20 Not established Not established
Dimethylamine * 124-40-3 5.87 10 ppm 10 ppm
* This substance is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. This information should be included in all Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDSs) that are copied and distributed for this material.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA


BOILING POINT (??F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Not established 1.15 Not established
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not established Not established Not established
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATE Miscible Not determined
APPEARANCE AND ODO Liquid; phenolic odor


SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT (??F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Not established Lower: Not established Upper: Not established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray or fog. Not established
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Not determined

Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer ID Number: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use a self-contained breathing apparatus to fight fires.


SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Eyes, skin, upper respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Eye contact may cause localized burning or irritation. Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. If large quantities are ingested, severe metabolic acidosis
may occur, followed by muscular irritability, myoglobin in urine, and elevated serum creatine phosphokinase.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Exposure to dimethylamine may result in liver damage. Tubular degeneration of the testes was noted in male monkeys
and rabbits under going inhalation studies.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Not determined
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
None determined
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated
clothing. Flush with water for several minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. INGESTION: Induce
vomiting by administering syrup of Ipecac (30 ml for adults, 12 years and older; 15ml for children under 12 years) follow
with a 30 to 50 gram slurry of activated charcoal. Seek medical attention immediately. INHALATION: Remove victim
to fresh air. If not breathing administer artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.

SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA


STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOI Unstable Stable None determined
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hydrogen chloride, organo chlorides, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOI May Occur Will Not occur None determined

SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES


STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLE Utilize protective equipment as necessary (see section 8). Use an absorbent material to contain spill and sweep into
a labeled container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHO Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.




Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer ID Number:  SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Utilize NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection if exposures exceed the exposure limits.
VENTILATION
Use in a well ventilated area or use local exhaust, if needed to keep concentration within exposure limits.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Rubber gloves if skin contact is likely to occur.
EYE PROTECTION
Safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Rubber boots, apron, long sleeve shirt, full length pants and full face shield, as necessary to prevent skin/eye contact.

SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Keep container closed when not in use and store in a cool dry area. Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children
and animals. Do not store near food, feed, or seed.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Triple rinse containers prior to disposal and puncture container to prevent reuse.

SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION




The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.




Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Weed-Out Lawn Weed Killer ID Number: 

2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid