Product ID:PREFAR 4-E SELECTIVE HERBICIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6840
NIIN:00F005140
MSDS Number: BBRVR

STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO/WESTPORT, CT 06881

Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300

Cage: DO667

STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMAPNY

WESTPORT, CT 06881 US

Telephone: (203) 226-6602

Cage: DO667

BENSULIDE, BETAMEC, DISAN, PREFAR _

CAS: 741-58-2

RTECS: TE0250000

Fraction By Weight: 46.0%

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 36.5%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

OTHERS

RTECS: QM4450000

Fraction By Weight: 17.5%

Effects of Overexposure:VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT/MAY CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTY/PULMONARY EDEMA.

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING UNDER A SAFETY SHOWER. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
INHALATION: REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED ATMOSPHERE.

Flash Point:104F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICALS, FOAM OR CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA. IF DRUMS AREN'T LEAKING, KEEP COOL
WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS MATERIAL WILL
SUPPORT COMBUSTION & MAY DECOMPOSE TO GIVE OFF TOXIC MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SPREAD A SUITABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS
CLAY/SAWDUST OR KITTY LITTER ON THE SPILLED MATEAL. PLACE SWEEPINGS
IN AN APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. SPREAD AORBENTS ON THE
SLURRIED LIQUID/SHOVEL THE AB SORBED MATERIAL INTO THE CONINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL,
DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE
MARIALS/SOURCES OF HEAT & FLAME.
Other Precautions:THIS MATERIAL IS TOXIC TO FISH. KEEP OUT OF LAKES,
STREAMS OR PONDS. DON'T CONTAMINATE WATER SOURCES BY CLEANING
EQUIPMENT ODISPOSING OF WASTES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH RESPIRATORS WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
ISN'T AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:USE OUTDOORS OR WELL-VENTILATED AREAS
Eye Protection:GLASSES/GOGGLES/FACESHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:UNPROTECTED SKIN EXPOSED TO VAPORS/MISTS
SHOULD BE WASHED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 2/84.

Spec Gravity:1.04
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER-COLORED LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CRYSTALLIZATION MAY OCCUR AT LOWER
TEMPERTURES <42F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GIVE OFF TOXIC MATERIALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE THE CONTAINER (OR EQUIVALENT).
DISPOSE OF RINSATE & RINSED CONTAINER IN A LANDFILL APPROVED FOR
PESTICIDES. CONSULT WITH FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL DISPOSAL
AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED, ALTERNA TIVE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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