Product ID:AATRAX 80W
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-890-1869
MSDS Number: BFTYY

Emergency Phone: 800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481

Info Phone: 919-292-7100

Cage: EO102

Telephone: 800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481

Cage: EO102

ATRAZINE

CAS: 1912-24-9

RTECS: XY5600000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) = 2,900 MG/KG BODY WT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, SLIGHTLY TOXIC. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO LOW
LEVELS OF ATRAZINE IS NOT KNOWN TO CAUSE A NY CHRONIC ILL EFFECTS
IN HUMANS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS KNOWN TO CAUSE SILICOSIS &
PULMONARY FIBROSIS IN HUMANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ATRAZINE IS NOT A MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. THE CARRIER AND SEVERAL ADDITIONAL
COMPONENTS ARE REPORTED BY THE MANUFACTURERS TO BE NUISANCE DUSTS.
PROLONGED BREATHING OF EX CESSIVE DUST MAY AFFECT LUNG FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HYPERSENSITIVITY TO
ATRAZINE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT. INDIVIDUALS WITH
ALLERGIC HISTORY, PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS OR PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS SHOULD USE CARE.

First Aid:IF POISONING IS SUSPECTED, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYUSICIAN,
HOSPITAL OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR IF NECESSARY. EYE: IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF
SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INGESTION:
GIVE 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK AND INDUCE VOMITING IF
CONSCIOUS.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE NONESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA TO
PREVENT HUMAN EXPOSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE PRODUCT PRESENTS A POSSIBLE DUST
EXPLOSION HAZARD AND UPON DECOMPOSITION RELEASES FLAMMABLE GAS. IT
IS NOT SHOCK SENSITIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & NIOSH-APPROVED
FULL FACEMASK CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE & PESTICIDE PREFILTER. SMALL SPILLS: ABSORB WITH INERT
MATERIAL. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN WASTE CONTAINER. WASH RESIDUE WITH
SOAP & WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED SECURE AREA
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. DO NOT STORE
FOOD, BEVERAGES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN AREA.
Other Precautions:PREVENT EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USAGE, AND COSMETIC
APPLICATION IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO THE
MATERIAL. ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACE MASK CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND PESTICIDE
PREFILTER.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL(GENERAL) AND LOCAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WATERPROOF BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG
PANTS AND HAT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. AVOID SKIN CONTACT & BREATHING
MISTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SAFE HANDLING OF AATREX 80W SHOULD BE REFERRED
TO CIBA-GEIGY CORP. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & COMPLIANCE, (919)
292-7100.

HCC:T5
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:1.19
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREYISH BROWN POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE,
HYDROGEN CYANIDE, OR ACETONITRILE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT REUSE PRODUCT CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF
PRODUCT CONTAINERS, WASTE CONTAINERS, AND RESIDUES ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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