Product ID:SILVEX METHYL ESTER (SEE SUPPL)
MSDS Date:10/20/1988
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D RV
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLNZP

Emergency Phone: 814-359-3441

Info Phone: 814-359-3441

Cage: 6F718

Telephone: 814-359-3441

Cage: 6F718

(2,4,5-TRICHLOROPHENOXY)ACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER

CAS: 4841-20-7

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATES EYES. IRRITATES SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATES EYES. IRRITATES SKIN.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
FIGHTING A CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE FOLLOWING TOXIC VAPORS ARE FORMED
WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION. HCL

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED CONTAINER IN COOL, DRY
LOCATION. KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS.

Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTD FROM PRODUCT ID: 44599, HERBICIDE KIT 53 LQ CONTAINING: SILVEX
METHYL ESTER, 2,4-D-METHYL ESTER,
2-(2,4,5-TRICHLOROPHENOXY)PROPIONIC ACID; 2,4-D ACID;
2,4,5-T-METHYLESTER; 2,4-DB ACID; 2,4,5-T; 2,4-DB-METHYLESTER;
2,4-D-ISOOCTYLESTER; SILVEX ISOOCTYLESTER; CIPC; RAMROD; DEF;
SILVEX PGBE ESTER.SEE OTHER INFO

HCC:T6
Appearance and Odor:TAN CRYSTALS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION.

Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION: CATALOG # HT101-2.
NAME: SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION. EC INDEX NO: 047-001-00-2. HARMFUL.
R22 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. R/36/78/38. IRRITATING TO EYES,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. R40 P OSSIBLE RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE
EFFECTS. S26 IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH
PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. S36 WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
State Regulatory Information:N/P. MATERIALS TO AVOID (CONT'D): IODIDE.
SOLUTIONS OF SILVER NITRATE WITH AMMONIA, AMMONIA SODIUM CARBONATE,
OR AMMONIA/SODIUM HYDROXIDE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES OF
EXPLOSIONS REPORTED. REACTION W ITH ACEALDEHYDE, ACETYLENE OR OTHER
TERMINAL ALKYNES MAY PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. A DRY MIXTURE OF
POWDERED MAGNESIUM AND SILVER NITRATE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY ON CONTACT WITH A D ROP OF WATER. A MIXTURE WITH
CHARCOAL IGNITES WHEN STRUCK WITH A HAMMER WHILE MIXTURES WITH
PHOSPHOR US OR SULFUR EXPLODE WHEN STRUCK. PASSAGE OF PHOSPHINE GAS
INTO A SOLUTION OF SILVER NITRATE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION. (OTHER
INFORMATION)