Product ID:PRAMITOL 25E
MSDS Date:04/10/1995
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-145-0013
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJGNY

CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV.

410 SWING ROAD
GREENSBORO, NC 27419
US

Emergency Phone: 800-888-8372

Info Phone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 8K340

EHRLICH J C CHEMICAL CO INC

READING, PA 19612-3848 US

Telephone: 610-378-9744

Cage: 8C885

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYL BENZENES (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL;9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

N-BUTYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 71-36-3

RTECS: EO1400000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, C 50 PPM; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

PRIMATOL (PROMETON)

CAS: 1610-18-0

RTECS: XY4200000

TRIMETHYLBENZENES

PETROLEUM SOLVENT

ACGIH TLV: 525 MGF/M3

PHENYL GLYCOL ETHER SOLVENT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2100MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE
DAMAGE & SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, GASTRITIS WEAKNESS, HEADACHE OR DIARRHEA CAN
OCCUR. PROLONGED INHALATION EXPOSURE C AN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION & CNS DEPRESSION. THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT CAN CAUSE A
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA IF ASPIRATED. CHRONIC: PRODUCT DOES NOT CAUSE
CANCER OR OTHER LONG-TERM EFFECTS. ADDITIONAL LY, PRODUCT DOES NOT
AFFECT REPRODUCTIVE CAPABILITIES OVER 2 RAT GENERATIONS AND WAS
NEGATIVE FOR MUTAGENIC POTENTIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER'S MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE &
SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, GASTRITIS WEAKNESS, HEADACHE OR DIARRHEA CAN OCCUR.
PROLONGED INHALATION EXPOSURE C AN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS. THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT CAN CAUSE A
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA IF ASPIRATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS OR PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS SHOULD USE EXTRA CARE IN
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF
WATER TO DRINK. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH LOTS OF RUNNING WATER, LIFTING LIDS. DO
NOT APPLY MEDICA TING AGENTS UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN.
SKIN-WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. DO NOT APPLY MEDICATING
AGENTS UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES
& WASH BEFORE REUSE. INHAL ED-MOVE VICTIM FROM CONTAMINATED AREA TO
FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.

Flash Point:=34.4C, 94.F
Autoignition Temp:=171.1C, 340.F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:4.9
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. EVACUATE NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
PREVENT USE OF CONTAMINATED BUILDINGS, AREA AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL
DECONTAMINATED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS ITEM FORMS FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ABOVE
77F. BURNING CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COVER SPILL
WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SWEEPING COMPOUND OR KITTY LITTER.
SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL CONTAINER. WASH AREA
WITH WATER & STRONG DETE RGENT. ABSORB LIQUID WITH KITTY LITTER AND
PLACE INA CHEMICAL CONTAINER. SEAL CONTAINER AND HANDLE IN AN
APPROVED MANNER. DO NOT ALLOW WASH WATER TO CONTAMINATE WATER
SUPPLIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
SECURE PLACE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & DOMESTIC ANIMALS. PREVENT
EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USAGE AND COSMETIC APPLICATION IN AREAS
WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR E XPOSURE TO THE MATERIAL. ALWAYS
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:TO AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR SPRAYS, WEAR A
NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACEMASK CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND PESTICIDE PRE-FILTER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER'S MSDS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS
AND HEAD COVERING. PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EPA REG #100-517.THE TARGET ORGAN FOR PROMETON IS THE LIVER.NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: INDUCTION OF EMESIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE
PRESENCE OF THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT. CHECK FOR MUCOSAL DAMAGE BEFORE
PERF OMING GASTRIC LAVAGE. REMAINING TOXICANT CAN BE ADSORBED WITH
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE IF INGESTED.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=122.C, 251.6F
Vapor Pres:3 MM HG @ 20C
Spec Gravity:0.935
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT(PROMETON)
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO AMBER LIQUID; AROMATIC SOLVENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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.

Toxicological Information:PRAMITOL 25E CONTAINS AN AROMATIC SOLVENT
COMPOSED OF ETHYLBENZENE AND AROMATIC NAPHTHA CONTAINING
TRIMETHYLBENZENES. INHALATION OF SOLVENT VAPORS AT HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYST EM DEPRESSION,
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, ASPHYXIATION, CARDIAC STRESS AND
COMA. EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF XYLENES CAN CAUSE KIDNEY
OR LIVER DAMAGE. BUTANOL IS MODERATLEY TOXIX BY INGEST ION,
IRRITATING THE SKIN AND SEVERELY IRRITATING TO THE EYES. PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS & NAUSEA. LONG-TERM OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE L
OSS OF HEARING.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUAFCTURER'S MSDS.

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: COMPOUNDS, TREE OR WEED
KILLING, LIQUID (XYLENE), CLASS 3, NA1993 PGIII.

SARA Title III Information:ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE
HAZARD. SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: ETHYLBENZENE (CAS 100-41-4);
N-BUTANOL (CAS 71-36-3); M-XYLENE (CAS 108-38-3); O-XYLENE (CAS
95-47-6); 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (CAS 95-63-6) AND PHENYL GLYCOL
ETHER (CAS 122-98-8)
Federal Regulatory Information:RQ BASED ON BUTANOL CONTENT: 5400
GALLONS. BASED ON XYLENE CONTENT: 1280 GALLONS. RCRA
CLASSIFICATION: FLAMMABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NOT DETERMINED.