Product ID:VELPAR L HERBICIDE
MSDS Date:02/10/1988
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-153-9634
MSDS Number: BJZYT

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.

1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19898
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300; 800-441-3637

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Preparer: REG. & REGUL AFF.

Cage: 18773

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.

WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

Telephone: 800-441-9442

Cage: 18773

HEXIZINONE

CAS: 51235-04-2

RTECS: XY7850000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 75 - 85%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL:6,887MG/KG(RAT),DERM>7500MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY CONTACT. EYE:
PRODUCED PERSISTENT MILD TO SEVERE CORNEAL CLOUDINESS WITH SEVERE
CONJUNCTIVITIS AND SLIGHT TO MODERATE IRITIS IN UNWASHED RABBIT
EYES. ETHANOL HAS A VERY LOW ORDER OF TOXICITY BY INHALATION AND
INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING
DISEASES OF THE LIVER, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT OR REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO
THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR,
PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN
W/SOAP A ND PLENTY OF WATER. EYE: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL
PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: NOT LIKELY TO BE HAZARDOUS BY INGESTION.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:73.4F,23.0C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CHEMICAL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE
WATER SPRAY. COOL TANK/CONTAINER WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE LIQUID. VAPOR FORMS EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR. HEATING CAN RELEASE VAPORS WHICH CAN BE IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE SPILL. PREVENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING
SEWERS, WATERWAYS OR LOW AREAS. SOAK UP WITH SAWDUST, SAND, OIL DRY
OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP. IF AREA IS HEAVILY
EXPOSED TO FIRE AND IF CONDITIONS PERMIT, LET FIRE BURN ITSELFOUT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT STORE WITH OTHER PESTICIDES,
FERTILIZERS, FOOD OR FEED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SUBJECT PRODUCT TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEG.
F.

Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT CONSUME FOOD, DRINK OR TOBACCO WHERE
THEY MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED W/THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT GET IN EYES. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS AND MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING. KEEP FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
REVIEW FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE C
LEAN UP. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEAN UP.

Vapor Pres:33 MM HG
Spec Gravity:0.9776
Solubility in Water:DISPERSIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID; ALCOHOLIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS OR BASES (SLOWLY HYDROLYZES).

Waste Disposal Methods:TREATMENT, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL
MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT FLUSH TO SURFACE WATER OR SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM.

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