Product ID:REWARD LANDSCAPE AND AQUATIC HERBICIDE
MSDS Date:03/01/2000
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-815-2799
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLSFG

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 302-886-3000/800-327-8633

Cage: TO354

Telephone: 302-886-3000/800-327-8633

Cage: TO354

DIQUAT

CAS: 85-00-7

RTECS: JM5690000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

INERTS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PHYSICAL HAZARDS: CORROSIVE TO
ALUMINUM. HEALTH HAZARDS: IRRITANT (EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
PASSAGES, SKIN SENSITIZER). HARMFUL (ORAL) TOXIC BY SKIN
ABSORPTION. TOXIC (INHALATION), INHALATION (TLV).
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS FOLLOWING INGESTION OF DIQUAT
CONCENTRATE MAY INITIALLY INCLUDE NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN
AND SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH, THROAT AND ESOPHAGUS. THESE CAN
BE FOLLOWED BY KIDNEY FAIL URE AND OTHER INTERNAL ORGAN
INVOLVEMENT. SYMPTOMS OF INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE
HEADACHE, NOSEBLEED, SORE THROAT AND COUGHING. SYMPTOMS OF HUMNA
EYE CONTACT MAY INCLUDE PAIN, TEARING, SWELL ING, REDNESS, AND
BLURRED VISION. OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: NO OTHER CLINICAL
EFFECTS HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS. HAVE EYES
EXAMINED/TREATED BY MEDICAL PERSON. SKIN-WASH OFF THE SKIN WITH
SOAP & WATER. IF REDNESS OCCURS OR DIQUAT CONTACTS SKIN
CUT/ABRASION, GET MEDIC AL AID. SWALLOWED-PROVIDED PATIENT IS
CONSCIOUS, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING
THE FINGER DOWN THROAT. REPEAT UNTIL VOMITUS IS CLEAR. CONTACT
ZENECA(1-800-327-8633). IF BENTO NITE, ACTIVATED CHARCOAL OR
FULLER'S EARTH NEARBY, ADMINISTER. GET MEDICAL AID. INHALED-REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING
IS LABORED, GIVE OXYGEN. CONSULT MEDIC AL PERSONNEL.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOT AP
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
CHEMICAL, HALOGENATED AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POSSIBLE TOXIC SMOKE, VAPORS, FALLOUT AND
RUNOFF WATER CAN RESULT FROM FIRES DEPENDING ON EXTENT OF
COMBUSTION AND PRESENCE OF OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
CONTAMINATED BUILDINGS, AREAS, AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY
DECONTAMINATED BEFORE REUSE.

Spill Release Procedures:MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE SPILL
CLEANUP FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. A SMALL SPILL CAN
BE HANDLED ROUTINELY. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND WEAR AN
AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT INHALATION. WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT SKIN AND EYE
CONTACT. DO NOT ALLOW THE MATERIAL TO ENTER STREAMS, SEWERS OR
OTHER WATERWAYS. SPREAD A SUITABLE

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL,
DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND SOURCES
OF HEAT OR FLAME. EXERCISE DUE CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMATE TO OR
LEAKAGE FROM THE CONTAINER. D O NOT STORE NEAR FEED, FOOD, OR
WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE OR
NATIONAL LEGISLATION.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NORMALLY
REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF THE CONCENTRATE IS SPILLED AND ALLOWED TO
STAND, IT CAN DRY TO A HIGHLY IRRITATING DUST. IF NEEDED, USE
MSSH-NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRAT OR FOR PESTICIDES.
Ventilation:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE OUTDOORS WHERE ENGINEERING
CONTROLS ARE NOT NECESSARY. IF USE CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES OR A FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF CLEAN POTABLE WATER
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALLOW THOROUGH FLUSHING OF SKIN AND EYES IN
EVENT OF CONTACT WITH THIS COMPOUND. FOOTWEAR, LONG-SLEEVED
CLOTHING, AND WIDE BRIMMED HAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE
REWEARING. WASH SEPARATELY FROM OTHER LAUNDRY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PREVENT SKIN AND EYE CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS
OR AEROSOLS. A SENSITIZED INDIVIDUAL SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO THE
PRODUCT WHICH CAUSED THE SENSITIZATION.

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO DATA
Vapor Pres:NO DATA
Vapor Density:NO DATA
Spec Gravity:1.22 . . 1.27 @ 20 DEG C
pH:6 . . 7.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, CONCENTRATE, DARK BROWN COLOR, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS AND ANIONIC WETTING AGENTS (E.G. ALKYL AND ALKYLARYL
SULFONATES). CORROSIVE TO ALUMINUM.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
COMBUSTION OR THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL EVOLVE TOXIC AND IRRITANT
VAPORS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PRODUCT IS TOXIC BY INHALATION & SKIN
ABSORPTION & MUST BE HANDLED WITH CAUTION. DO NOT CONTAMINATE
WATERWAYS BY CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT OR BY DISPOSAL OF WASTES.
UNTREATED EFFLUENT SHOULD NOT BE D ISCHARGED WHERE IT WILL DRAIN
INTO LAKES, STREAMS, OR PONDS. DISCARDED PRODUCT IS NOT A HAZARDOUS
WA STE UNDER RCRA, 40 CFR 261.

Toxicological Information:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): MALE: 810/FEMALE: 600 MG/KG.
A SINGLE DOSE OF THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS "SLIGHTLY TOXIC" BY
INGESTION. IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH, PHARYNX, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH
CAN DEVELOP FOLLOWIN G INGESTION. THE DEGREE OF INJURY WILL DEPEND
ON THE AMOUNT ABSORBED FROM THE GUT. SYMPTOMS FOLLOWING INGESTION
OF DIQUAT CONCENTRATE MAY INITIALLY INCLUDE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
ABDOMINAL PAIN AND SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH, THROAT AND
ESOPHAGUS. THESE CAN BE FOLLOWED BY KIDNEY FAILURE AND OTHER
INTERNAL ORGAN INVOLVEMENT. LD50 (SKIN, RABBITS): MALE: 260/FEMALE:
315 MG/KG. THIS MATERIAL IS CLASSIF IED AS "MODERATELY TOXIC".

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:THIS MATERIAL IS TOXIC TO FISH AND WILDLIFE.

Transport Information:ROAD TRANSPORT DOT: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS DIQUAT AS DIBROMIDE SALT) , 8. UN1760. PG III. RQ = 1000
LBS. (450 KGS).

Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT)
REGULATIONS 40 CFR 710: THIS PRODUCT IS A PESTICIDE AND IS EXEMPT
FROM TSCA REGULATION. EPA: EPA REGISTRATION NO.: 10182-404
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING. THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER. (POSSIBLY EBD).