Product ID:AQUAZINE 90WDG
MSDS Date:05/03/1990
FSC:6840
NIIN:00N065871
MSDS Number: BZHRC

CIBA-GEIGY CORP

GREENSBORO, NC 27419

Emergency Phone: 800-334-9481;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 0267X

CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV.

18300 GREENSBORO, NC 27419 US

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

Cage: 8K340

NUISANCE DUSTS

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

S-TRIAZINE,2-CHLORO-4,6-BIS(ETHYLAMINO)-; (SIMAZINE). VP

CAS: 122-34-9

RTECS: XY5250000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

AGENTS EXCEPT ON ADVICE OF MD. REMOVE CONTAMD

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AREA TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTF RESP IF NECESSARY.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IS INGESTED. IF LGE AMT HAS BEEN INGESTED & EMESIS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SUSPENSION(50 G/400 ML WATER) CAN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ACUTE ORAL LD50 IN RATS, INGESTION OF FATAL DOSE OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AREA W/WATER TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUE. DO NOT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) >5,000 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:ACUTE: INHAL: SLIGHTLY TOXIC. EYE:
MINIMALLY IRRITATING. SKIN: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. CHRONIC: IN
LIFETIME FEEDING STUDIES W/RODENTS, SIMAZINE CAUSED AN INCREASED
INCIDENCE OF MAMMARY TUMORS IN FEMALE S PRAGUE-DAWLEY RATS,
HOWEVER, THIS RESPONSE DID NOT OCCUR IN MICE & IS CONSIDERED TO BE
STRAIN-SPECIFIC(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EFFECT. SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF
AQUAZINE 90WDG ARE REPORTED BY THE MFRS TO BE NUISANCE DUSTS.
PROLONGED BREATHING OF EXCESSIVE DUST MAY AFFECT LUNG FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS SHOULD USE EXTRA CARE IN HANDLING AQUAZINE 90WDG.

First Aid:IF POIS IS SUSPECTED IMMED CONT MD, NEAREST HOSP/NEAREST POIS
CNTRL CTR. TELL PERS CONT COMPLETE PROD NAME & TYPE & AMT OF EXPOS.
DESCRIBE ANY SYMPS & FOLLOW ADVICE GIVEN. INGEST:IF PERS IS FULLY
CONS CIOUS, IMMED GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF H*2O TO DRINK & INDUCE VOMIT.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERS. APPLY ARTF RESP IF NEC.
EYE: IMMED RINSE EYE W/LGE AMT OF RUNNING WATER FOR AT
LEAST(SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CO*2, EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
EVAC NONESSENTIAL PERS FROM AREA TO PVNT HUMAN EXPOS TO FIRE,
SMOKE, FUMES/PRODS OF COMBUST.(SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR CHEM SAFETY GLASSES/GOGG, RUBBER GLOVES,
WATERPROOF BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS, HAT & NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD DUST/PESTICIDE RESP. FOR SMALL SPILLS: SWEEP UP & PLACE IN
CHEM CNTNR. SEAL CNTN R & HANDLE IN APPRVD MANNER. FLUSH SPILL(ING
8)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATL IN WELL-VENT SECURE AREA
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & DOMESTIC ANIMALS. DO NOT STORE FOOD,
BEVERAGES/TOBACCO PRODS IN STOR 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:TO AVOID BREATHING DUST, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED DUST OR PESTICIDE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER.
WATERPROOF BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS & HAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PRAC:PVNT USE OF CONTAMD BUILDINGS, AREA & EQUIP UNTIL
DECOMTAMD. FIRST AID PROC:15 MIN. HOLD EYELIDS APART TO RINSE
ENTIRE SURF OF EYE & LIDS. DO NOT APPLY ANY MEDICATING AGENTS
EXCEPT ON ADVICE OF MD. SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER, INCLG
HAIR & UNDER FINGERNAILS. DO NOT APPLY ANY MEDICATING(ING 3)

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>437F,>225C
Vapor Pres:SEE ING
Spec Gravity:1.36 @ 20C
Solubility in Water:6.2 @ 20C(SIMAZINE)
Appearance and Odor:TAN GRANULES W/ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

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