Product ID:M0000027, "ESCORT" HERBICIDE, 60% FORMULATION
MSDS Date:02/11/1986
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-356-8901
MSDS Number: BWMWD

Emergency Phone: 800-441-3637/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

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Cage: 18873

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Cage: 18873

METSULFURON METHYL (METHYL

CAS: 74223-64-6

RTECS: DH3563000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS >5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY IRRITATE EYES, NOSE, THROAT &
SKIN. NO CHRONIC EFFECTS LISTED BY MFR FOR FEEDING (CARCINOGEN),
REPROCUCTION, TERATOGENICITY, MUTAGENICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS IN THIS CHEMICAL
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, MIST OR DUST. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. WASH CLOTHING AFTER US E.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT,GIVE O2. CALL PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER AFTER EXCESSIVE CONTACT. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER
AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NOTHING BVY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.
CALL PHYSICIAN.

Lower Limits:0.135 G/L
Extinguishing Media:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. WATER SPRAY,
CHEMICAL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO A SAFE AREA. WEAT
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE WATER SPRAY. COOL
TANK/CONTAINER W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
DIKE SPILL. PREVENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS OR LOW
AREAS. SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP. IF SPILL AREA IS ON GROUND NEAR VALUABLE
PLANTS, REMOVE TOP 2 INCHES OF SOIL AFTER INITIAL CLEANUP.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE <140C, IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT STORE W/OTHER
PESTICIDES,FERTILIZER,FOOD OR FEED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE OR CONSUME FOOD, DRINK OR TOBACCO IN
AREA WHERE THEY MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED W/THIS MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:FILTER RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR PESTICIDE WHEN
EXCESSIVE DUST IS PRESENT.
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Eye Protection:COVERALL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, & FLAMES.
AVOID DUST GENERATION. DO NOT CONSUME FOOD, DRINK OR TOBACCO IN THE
AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED W/THIS MATERIAL.

HCC:T5
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:316F,158C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:1.47
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE SOLID WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION WILL NOT OCCUR.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:TREATMENT,STORAGE,TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL MUST
BE I/A/W FED, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. REMOVE NONRSABLE SOLID
MATERIAL &/OR CONTAMINATED SOIL TO AN APPROVED & PERMITTED
LANDFILL. DO NOT FLUSH TO SU RFACE WATER OR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM.

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