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Helena Chemical Company
PH: 901-761-0050
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Effective Date: 20-APR-2001
Product: VITAVAX - M
-------------------------------------------------------------------------I. IDENTIFICATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------Chemical Name: THIRAM//CARBOXIN//SODIUM MOLYBDATE
Chemical Family: FUNGICIDES
Formula: NOT APPLICABLE, FORMULATED MIXTURE
Synonyms: NONE
CAS Number: SEE INGREDIENT STATEMENT, SECTION III.
EPA Number: 400-156-5905
-------------------------------------------------------------------------II. PHYSICAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Boiling Point: >100 DEGREES C.
Freezing Point: <25 DEGREES F.
Spec Gravity: 1.122 GMS/CC
Vapor Pressure: 14 MM HG
Vapor Density: NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility: DISPERSIBLE
Volatiles: <1%
Evaporation: NOT APPLICABLE
Melting Point: NOT ESTABLISHED
Appearance: PINK/PURPLE LIQUID, SLIGHT BURNING ODOR.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------III. INGREDIENTS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Material
CAS Number Percent TLV
Hazard
----------------------- ----------- ------- ---------------------CARBOXIN
05234-68-4 5.70
NOT
MODERATELY TOXIC
ESTABLISHED
THIRAM (TETRAMETHYL
00137-26-8 5.70
5 MG/M3
SKIN & EYE
THIRAM DISULFIDE)
IRRITANT
SODIUM MOLYBDATE AND
88.40
NOT
NOT APPLICABLE
INERTS
APPLICABLE
RHODAMINE B DYE
0.20
NOT
MILDLY TOXIC
APPLICABLE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Flash Point: NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Autoignition Temp: NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limit: NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
FOR UNDERLYING CAUSE OF FIRE.
Special Fire Fight Proc: WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE WATER SPRAY TO
KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire and Expl Hazard: FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------V. HEALTH HAZARD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Carcinogen Information: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
-----------------------------------------------------Swallowing: MODERATELY TOXIC; ACUTE ORAL LD50 (RAT) = 1,300
MG/KG.
Skin Absorption: LOW TOXICITY; ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (RAT) = 1,050
MG/KG.
Inhalation: MILD IRRITATION TO NOSE AND THROAT.
Skin contact: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION WITH PROLONGED
EXPOSURE.
Eye Contact: EYE IRRITATION WITH CONTACT.
Chronic Effects: ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION MAY OCCUR IN SOME
INDIVIDUALS.
Other Hazard: MAY CAUSE A REACTION TO THE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
----------------------------------------------------------------Swallowing: DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING BY TOUCHING BACK OF THROAT WITH FINGER.
CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY.
Skin: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
Inhalation: MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
Eyes: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Notes to Physician: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE NOTED. IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE
EMESIS, WASH OUT STOMACH. ADMINISTER SALINE
LAXATIVES AND PROVIDE CIRCULATORY SUPPORT.
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Product: VITAVAX - M
-------------------------------------------------------------------------VI. REACTIVITY
------------------------------------------------------------------------Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Incompatibility material: AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Hazardous Combustion: CARBON DISULPHIDE, NITROGEN AND SULPHUR OXIDES
ARE RELEASED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
------------------------------------------------------------------------VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
------------------------------------------------------------------------Spill or Leak Proc: DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB SPILL WITH AN
ABSORBENT, SUCH AS CLAY, SAND, OR SAWDUST. PLACE
MATERIAL IN A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL. DILUTED HYDROCHLORIC ACID MAY
HELP IN STAIN REMOVAL.
Waste Disposal Method: THIS MATERIAL MUST BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO
FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PROCEDURES UNDER THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT.
------------------------------------------------------------------------VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------Respiration: USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FILTER MASK IF DUST
IS PRESENT.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT.
Gloves: IMPERVIOUS.
Eyes: CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other: EYE WASH STATION, IMPERVIOUS APRON AND FOOTWEAR.
------------------------------------------------------------------------IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------Special precaution: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT STORE WITH
FOOD, FEED, OR OTHER MATERIAL TO BE USED OR
CONSUMED BY HUMANS OR ANIMALS. DO NOT
CONTAMINATE WATER SUPPLIES, LAKES, STREAMS, OR
PONDS. STORE IN SECURE, DRY PLACE AND MAINTAIN
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 25 DEGREES F.
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Product: VITAVAX - M
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Other precaution: A) RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U244 (THIRAM)
B) SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313: THIRAM - 5.7%,
CARBOXIN - 5.7%
C) SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: NOT LISTED
D) CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 18.5 GALLON
E) 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX A: HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES
F) 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX B: NOT LISTED
------------------------------------------------------------------------X. SHIPPING INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------Shipping name: RQ, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
LIQUID, N.O.S., (THIRAM), 9, UN3082, PG III "ERG
# 171" (18 GAL/OR MORE)
Hazard Class: CLASS 9
Identification No: UN3082
Labels Required: CLASS 9
Placarding: CLASS 9
Freight Class: FUNGICIDES, N.O.I., OTHER THAN POISON(NMFC ITEM
102120, CLASS 60)
Chemical Name
------------------------------THIRAM
Equivalent R.Q.
----------------------10 LB/(4.54 KG)
------------------------------------------------------------------------XI. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------National Fire Protection Association Rating:
(Rating level: 4-Extreme, 3-High, 2-Moderate, 1-Slight, 0-Minimum
Health: 2
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
S.A.R.A. Title III Hazard Classification: (Yes/No)
Immediate (Acute) Health: Y
Sudden Release of pressure: N
Reactive: N
Delayed (Chronic) Health: Y
Fire: N
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Helena Chemical Company believes that the data contained herein is
factual. This data is not to be taken as a warranty or representation of
legal responsibility. It is offered solely for your consideration,
investigation and verification.
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