Safety Data Sheet For Pursuit Herbicide.pdf

Summary:

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides critical information on the safe handling, storage, and emergency response procedures for Pursuit Herbicide. It was last updated on April 30, 2019, by BASF CORPORATION.

Key Details:

- Product Identifier: Pursuit Herbicide
- Recommended Use: Crop protection product, herbicide (note that this is provided solely for regulatory compliance and not as a seller's specification)
- Supplier: BASF CORPORATION, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA
- Contact Numbers: +1 973 245-6000, CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Hazards Identification:

- The product does not require a hazard warning label under GHS criteria.

Composition and Ingredients:

- Principal ingredients include 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-, Acetic acid, and Ammonium hydroxide.

First-Aid Measures:

- Inhalation: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.
- Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye Contact: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.
- Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Fire-Fighting Measures:

- Suitable extinguishing media: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray.
- Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Accidental Release Measures:

- Personal and environmental precautions for spillage or leak containment and cleanup.
- Evacuate area, contain spillage, shut off source if safe, extinguish nearby ignition sources, ensure ventilation, and use suitable personal protective equipment.

Handling and Storage:

- Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation, keep container tightly sealed, protect from light, heat, air, and dust formation. Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment.
- Storage Conditions: Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources, heat or flame. Segregate from incompatible substances, foods, animal feeds, textiles, and similar materials.
- Stability: Crystallized product should be thawed at room temperature; store between 5°C and 30°C to prevent property changes.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

- Users should refer to the product label for specific personal protective equipment requirements. Engineering controls are recommended whenever possible.