| Common Name: | ROUNDUP PROMAX HERBICIDE |
| Manufacturer: | MONSANTO |
| SDS Revision Date: | 1/23/2008 |
| SDS Format: | ANSI-OSHA |
| Item Number(s): | 49ZY81, 9TTN8 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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MONSANTO COMPANY
ROUNDUP PROMAX(TM) HERBICIDE
VERSION: 1.0
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/23/2008
MONSANTO COMPANY
SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMMERCIAL PRODUCT
| 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT NAME: ROUNDUP PROMAX(TM) HERBICIDE
EPA REG. NO.: 524-579
CHEMICAL NAME: NOT APPLICABLE.
SYNONYMS: NONE.
COMPANY:
MONSANTO COMPANY
800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD.
ST. LOUIS, MO, 63167
TELEPHONE: 800-332-3111
FAX: 314-694-5557
E-MAIL: TS-SAFETYDATASHEET@DOMINO.MONSANTO.COM
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT CALL
CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT:
1-800-424-9300 TOLL FREE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S., PUERTO RICO, CANADA, OR
VIRGIN ISLANDS.
FOR CALLS ORIGINATING ELSEWHERE: 703-527-3887 (COLLECT CALLS ACCEPTED).
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY - DAY OR NIGHT:
+1 (314) 694-4000 (COLLECT CALLS ACCEPTED).
| 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
APPEARANCE AND ODOR (COLOR/FORM/ODOR): AMBER - YELLOW / LIQUID / SOAPY
CAUTION!
CAUSES MODERATE EYE IRRITATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT
EYE CONTACT, SHORT TERM: MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE IRRITATION.
SKIN CONTACT, SHORT TERM:
NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECTS WHEN RECOMMENDED USE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED.
INHALATION, SHORT TERM:
NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECTS WHEN RECOMMENDED USE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED.
REFER TO SECTION 11 FOR TOXICOLOGICAL AND SECTION 12 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION.
OSHA STATUS:
THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
| 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
POTASSIUM SALT OF N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)GLYCINE;
(POTASSIUM SALT OF GLYPHOSATE)
COMPOSITION:
COMPONENT CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE)
POTASSIUM SALT OF GLYPHOSATE 70901-12-1 48.7
OTHER INGREDIENTS 51.3
THE SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY IS BEING WITHHELD BECAUSE IT IS TRADE SECRET
INFORMATION OF MONSANTO COMPANY.
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
USE PERSONAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDED IN SECTION 8.
EYE CONTACT:
IF IN EYES, HOLD EYE OPEN AND RINSE SLOWLY AND GENTLY FOR 15-20 MINUTES.
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF PRESENT, AFTER FIRST 5 MINUTES, THEN CONTINUE
RINSING.
SKIN CONTACT:
TAKE OFF CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WRISTWATCH, JEWELLERY.
WASH AFFECTED SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
INGESTION:
IMMEDIATELY OFFER WATER TO DRINK.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
ADVICE TO DOCTORS: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AN INHIBITOR OF CHOLINESTERASE.
ANTIDOTE: TREATMENT WITH ATROPINE AND OXIMES IS NOT INDICATED.
| 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
FLASH POINT: DOES NOT FLASH.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
RECOMMENDED: WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
MINIMISE USE OF WATER TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: SEE SECTION 6.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION:
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO), PHOSPHORUS OXIDES (PxOY), NITROGEN OXIDES (NOx)
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY DECONTAMINATED AFTER USE.
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: USE PERSONAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDED IN SECTION 8.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
MINIMISE SPREAD.
CONTAIN SPILLAGE WITH SAND BAGS OR OTHER MEANS.
KEEP OUT OF DRAINS, SEWERS, DITCHES AND WATER WAYS.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
SMALL QUANTITIES: FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
LARGE QUANTITIES:
ABSORB IN EARTH, SAND OR ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
DIG UP HEAVILY CONTAMINATED SOIL.
COLLECT IN CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
REFER TO SECTION 7 FOR TYPES OF CONTAINERS.
FLUSH RESIDUES WITH SMALL QUANTITIES OF WATER.
MINIMISE USE OF WATER TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
REFER TO SECTION 13 FOR DISPOSAL OF SPILLED MATERIAL.
USE HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION 7 AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION 8.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
GOOD INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE IN HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED.
HANDLING:
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
WHEN USING DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING OR CONTACT.
DO NOT CONTAMINATE DRAINS, SEWERS AND WATER WAYS WHEN DISPOSING OF
EQUIPMENT RINSE WATER.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
REFER TO SECTION 13 OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR DISPOSAL OF RINSE WATER.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN VAPOR AND PRODUCT RESIDUE.
FOLLOW LABELED WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.
STORAGE:
COMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE:
STAINLESS STEEL, FIBREGLASS, PLASTIC, GLASS LINING
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE:
GALVANISED STEEL, UNLINED MILD STEEL, SEE SECTION 10.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEED.
KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
COMPONENTS EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
POTASSIUM SALT OF GLYPHOSATE NO SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT
HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
OTHER INGREDIENTS NO SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT
HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN USED AS RECOMMENDED.
EYE PROTECTION:
IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT: WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
SKIN PROTECTION:
WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
IF THERE IS SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT:
WEAR FACE SHIELD.
WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR.
APPLICATORS AND OTHER HANDLERS MUST WEAR:
WEAR LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS AND SHOES WITH SOCKS.
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING/MAINTAINING PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
IF NO SUCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR WASHABLES, USE DETERGENT AND HOT WATER.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN USED AS RECOMMENDED.
WHEN RECOMMENDED, CONSULT MANUFACTURER OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FOR THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A GIVEN APPLICATION.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
THESE PHYSICAL DATA ARE TYPICAL VALUES BASED ON MATERIAL TESTED BUT MAY
VARY FROM SAMPLE TO SAMPLE. TYPICAL VALUES SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS OF ANY SPECIFIC LOT OR AS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
PRODUCT.
COLOR, COLOR RANGE: AMBER - YELLOW
ODOR: SOAPY
FORM: LIQUID
PHYSICAL FORM CHANGES (MELTING, BOILING, ETC.):
MELTING POINT: 200 DEG. C
BOILING POINT: NOT AVAILABLE.
FLASH POINT: DOES NOT FLASH.
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.356
VAPOR PRESSURE: <0.0000001 MMHg @ 25 DEG. C
VAPOR DENSITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
EVAPORATION RATE: NO DATA.
DYNAMIC VISCOSITY: NOT AVAILABLE.
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY: NOT AVAILABLE.
DENSITY: NOT AVAILABLE.
SOLUBILITY:
WATER: COMPLETELY MISCIBLE.
pH: 4.7
PARTITION COEFFICIENT:
LOG POW: -3.2 @ 25 DEG. C (GLYPHOSATE)
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF HANDLING AND STORAGE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA.
MATERIALS TO AVOID/REACTIVITY:
REACTS WITH GALVANISED STEEL OR UNLINED MILD STEEL TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN, A
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GAS THAT COULD EXPLODE.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION:
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: SEE SECTION 5.
SELF-ACCELERATING DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE (SADT): NO DATA.
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
THIS SECTION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY TOXICOLOGISTS AND OTHER HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS.
DATA OBTAINED ON SIMILAR PRODUCTS AND ON COMPONENTS ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW.
SIMILAR FORMULATION:
SKIN IRRITATION:
RABBIT, 3 ANIMALS, OECD 404 TEST:
DAYS TO HEAL: 7
PRIMARY IRRITATION INDEX (PII):
1.9/8.0
SLIGHT IRRITATION.
FIFRA CATEGORY IV.
EYE IRRITATION:
RABBIT, 3 ANIMALS, OECD 405 TEST:
DAYS TO HEAL:
10
MODERATE IRRITATION.
FIFRA CATEGORY III.
SIMILAR FORMULATION:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY:
RAT, LD50:
>5,000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
FIFRA CATEGORY IV.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY:
RAT, LD50:
>5,000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
FIFRA CATEGORY IV.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY:
RAT, LC50, 4 HOURS, AEROSOL:
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
FIFRA CATEGORY IV.
NO 4-HR LC50 AT THE MAXIMUM TESTED CONCENTRATION. FOR PURPOSES OF THE
INHALATION TEST, PRODUCT WAS ARTIFICIALLY AEROSOLIZED. SINCE THIS MATERIAL
WILL NOT BECOME AEROSOLIZED TO A HAZARDOUS CONCENTRATION DURING TRANSPORT,
IT IS CLASSIFIED AS NON-HAZARDOUS UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 2.6.2.2.4.7(B) AND (C) OF THE UN RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS.
SKIN SENSITIZATION:
GUINEA PIG, 3-INDUCTION BUEHLER TEST:
POSITIVE INCIDENCE: 0%
N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL) GLYCINE (GLYPHOSATE):
MUTAGENICITY:
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO MUTAGENICITY TEST(S): NOT MUTAGENIC.
REPEATED DOSE TOXICITY:
RABBIT, DERMAL, 21 DAYS:
NOAEL TOXICITY: >5,000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT/DAY
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: NONE
OTHER EFFECTS: NONE
RAT, ORAL, 3 MONTHS:
NOAEL TOXICITY: >20,000 MG/KG DIET
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: NONE
OTHER EFFECTS: NONE
CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY:
MOUSE, ORAL, 24 MONTHS:
NOAEL TOXICITY: APPROX. 5,000 MG/KG DIET
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: LIVER
OTHER EFFECTS: DECREASE OF BODY WEIGHT GAIN, HISTOPATHOLOGIC EFFECTS
NOEL TUMOUR: >30,000 MG/KG DIET
TUMOURS: NONE
RAT, ORAL, 24 MONTHS:
NOAEL TOXICITY: APPROX. 8,000 MG/KG DIET
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: EYES
OTHER EFFECTS: DECREASE OF BODY WEIGHT GAIN, HISTOPATHOLOGIC EFFECTS
NOEL TUMOUR: >20,000 MG/KG DIET
TUMOURS: NONE
TOXICITY TO REPRODUCTION/FERTILITY:
RAT, ORAL, 2 GENERATIONS:
NOAEL TOXICITY: 10,000 MG/KG DIET
NOAEL REPRODUCTION: >30,000 MG/KG DIET
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS IN PARENTS: NONE
OTHER EFFECTS IN PARENTS: DECREASE OF BODY WEIGHT GAIN
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS IN PUPS: NONE
OTHER EFFECTS IN PUPS: DECREASE OF BODY WEIGHT GAIN
EFFECTS ON OFFSPRING ONLY OBSERVED WITH MATERNAL TOXICITY.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY/TERATOGENICITY:
RAT, ORAL, 6 - 19 DAYS OF GESTATION:
NOAEL TOXICITY: 1,000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
NOAEL DEVELOPMENT: 1,000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
OTHER EFFECTS IN MOTHER ANIMAL:
DECREASE OF BODY WEIGHT GAIN, DECREASE OF SURVIVAL
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS:
WEIGHT LOSS, POST-IMPLANTATION LOSS, DELAYED OSSIFICATION
EFFECTS ON OFFSPRING ONLY OBSERVED WITH MATERNAL TOXICITY.
RABBIT, ORAL, 6-27 DAYS OF GESTATION:
NOAEL TOXICITY: 175 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
NOAEL DEVELOPMENT: 175 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS IN MOTHER ANIMAL: NONE
OTHER EFFECTS IN MOTHER ANIMAL: DECREASE OF SURVIVAL
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS: NONE
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
THIS SECTION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ECOTOXICOLOGISTS AND OTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS.
DATA OBTAINED ON SIMILAR PRODUCTS AND ON COMPONENTS ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW.
SIMILAR FORMULATION:
AQUATIC TOXICITY, FISH:
BLUEGILL SUNFISH (LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS):
ACUTE TOXICITY, 96 HOURS, STATIC, LC50:
5.2 MG/L
MODERATELY TOXIC.
COMMON CARP (CYPRIANS CARPIO):
ACUTE TOXICITY, 96 HOURS, STATIC, LC50:
4.0 MG/L
MODERATELY TOXIC.
AQUATIC TOXICITY, INVERTEBRATES:
WATER FLEA (DAPHNIA MAGNA):
ACUTE TOXICITY, 48 HOURS, STATIC, EC50:
8.0 MG/L
MODERATELY TOXIC.
SIMILAR FORMULATION:
AQUATIC TOXICITY, ALGAE/AQUATIC PLANTS:
GREEN ALGAE (SELENASTRUM CAPRICORNUTUM):
ACUTE TOXICITY, 72 HOURS, STATIC, EC50:
0.46 MG/L
HIGHLY TOXIC.
AVIAN TOXICITY:
BOBWHITE QUAIL (COLINUS VIRGINIANUS):
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY, SINGLE DOSE, LD50:
>2,250 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
SOIL ORGANISM TOXICITY, INVERTEBRATES:
EARTHWORM (EISENIA FOETIDA):
ACUTE TOXICITY, 14 DAYS, LC50:
>10,000 MG/KG DRY SOIL
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
SOIL ORGANISM TOXICITY, MICROORGANISMS:
NITROGEN AND CARBON TRANSFORMATION TEST:
29.5 KG/HA, 28 DAYS:
LESS THAN 25% EFFECT ON NITROGEN OR CARBON TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES IN
SOIL.
SIMILAR FORMULATION:
ARTHROPOD TOXICITY:
HONEY BEE (APIS MELLIFERA):
ORAL, 48 HOURS, LD50:
>242 (MICRO)G/BEE
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
HONEY BEE (APIS MELLIFERA):
CONTACT, 48 HOURS, LD50:
>260 (MICRO)G/BEE
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL) GLYCINE (GLYPHOSATE):
AVIAN TOXICITY:
BOBWHITE QUAIL (COLINUS VIRGINIANUS):
DIETARY TOXICITY, 5 DAYS, LC50:
>4,640 MG/KG DIET
NO MORE THAN SLIGHTLY TOXIC.
MALLARD DUCK (ANAS PLATYRHYNCHOS):
DIETARY TOXICITY, 5 DAYS, LC50:
>4,640 MG/KG DIET
NO MORE THAN SLIGHTLY TOXIC.
BOBWHITE QUAIL (COLINUS VIRGINIANUS):
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY, SINGLE DOSE, LD50:
>3,851 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
BIOACCUMULATION:
BLUEGILL SUNFISH (LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS):
WHOLE FISH:
BCF: <1
NO SIGNIFICANT BIOACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED.
DISSIPATION:
SOIL, FIELD:
HALF LIFE: 2 - 174 DAYS
KOC: 884 - 60,000 L/KG
ADSORBS STRONGLY TO SOIL.
WATER, AEROBIC:
HALF LIFE: <7 DAYS
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
PRODUCT:
KEEP OUT OF DRAINS, SEWERS, DITCHES AND WATER WAYS.
RECYCLE IF APPROPRIATE FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE.
BURN IN PROPER INCINERATOR.
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
CONTAINER:
SEE THE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINER LABEL FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION.
EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN VAPOR AND PRODUCT RESIDUE.
OBSERVE ALL LABELED SAFEGUARDS UNTIL CONTAINER IS CLEANED, RECONDITIONED OR
DESTROYED.
EMPTY PACKAGING COMPLETELY.
TRIPLE OR PRESSURE RINSE EMPTY CONTAINERS.
DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER WHEN DISPOSING OF RINSE WATERS.
ENSURE PACKAGING CANNOT BE REUSED.
DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINERS.
STORE FOR COLLECTION BY APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.
RECYCLE IF APPROPRIATE FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE.
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
USE HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION 7 AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION 8.
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
THE DATA PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE APPLY THE
APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS TO PROPERLY CLASSIFY YOUR SHIPMENT FOR
TRANSPORTATION.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS UNDER THE APPLICABLE DOT, ICAO/IATA, OR IMDG
REGULATIONS.
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
TSCA INVENTORY: EXEMPT
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS: SURFACTANT(S)
SARA TITLE III RULES:
SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: NOT APPLICABLE.
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL(S): NOT APPLICABLE.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
THE INFORMATION GIVEN HERE IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE BUT IS
REPRESENTATIVE OF RELEVANT, RELIABLE DATA.
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
PLEASE CONSULT SUPPLIER IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED.
IN THIS DOCUMENT THE BRITISH SPELLING WAS APPLIED.
| SIGNIFICANT CHANGES VERSUS PREVIOUS EDITION.
FULL DENOMINATION OF MOST FREQUENTLY USED ACRONYMS.
BCF (BIOCONCENTRATION FACTOR)
BOD (BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND)
COD (CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND)
EC50 (50% EFFECT CONCENTRATION)
ED50 (50% EFFECT DOSE)
I.M. (INTRAMUSCULAR)
I.P. (INTRAPERITONEAL)
I.V. (INTRAVENOUS)
KOC (SOIL ADSORPTION COEFFICIENT)
LC50 (50% LETHALITY CONCENTRATION)
LD50 (50% LETHALITY DOSE)
LDLO (LOWER LIMIT OF LETHAL DOSAGE)
LEL (LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT)
LOAEC (LOWEST OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT CONCENTRATION)
LOAEL (LOWEST OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL)
LOEC (LOWEST OBSERVED EFFECT CONCENTRATION)
LOEL (LOWEST OBSERVED EFFECT LEVEL)
MEL (MAXIMUM EXPOSURE LIMIT)
MTD (MAXIMUM TOLERATED DOSE)
NOAEC (NO OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT CONCENTRATION)
NOAEL (NO OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL)
NOEC (NO OBSERVED EFFECT CONCENTRATION)
NOEL (NO OBSERVED EFFECT LEVEL)
OEL (OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT)
PEL (PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT)
PII (PRIMARY IRRITATION INDEX)
POW (PARTITION COEFFICIENT n-OCTANOL/WATER)
S.C. (SUBCUTANEOUS)
STEL (SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT)
TLV-C (THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE-CEILING)
TLV-TWA (THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE - TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE)
UEL (UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT)
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) SERVES DIFFERENT PURPOSES THAN AND
DOES NOT REPLACE OR MODIFY THE EPA-APPROVED PRODUCT LABELING (ATTACHED TO
AND ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT CONTAINER). THIS MSDS PROVIDES IMPORTANT
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES,
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND OTHERS HANDLING LARGE QUANTITIES OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACTIVITIES GENERALLY OTHER THAN PRODUCT USE, WHILE THE LABELING PROVIDES
THAT INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY FOR PRODUCT USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE. USE,
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS ARE REGULATED BY THE EPA UNDER
THE AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT
(FIFRA) THROUGH THE PRODUCT LABELING, AND ALL NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE
PRECAUTIONARY, USE, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION IS SET FORTH ON THAT
LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW TO USE A PESTICIDE PRODUCT IN
ANY MANNER NOT PRESCRIBED ON THE EPA-APPROVED LABEL.
ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN (HEREINAFTER
"INFORMATION") ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AS OF
THE DATE HEREOF, MONSANTO COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY THEREOF. INFORMATION IS
SUPPLIED UPON THE CONDITION THAT THE PERSONS RECEIVING SAME WILL MAKE THEIR
OWN DETERMINATION AS TO ITS SUITABILITY FOR THE PURPOSES PRIOR TO USE. IN
NO EVENT WILL MONSANTO COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR RELIANCE
UPON INFORMATION. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY
OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR TO THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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