Material Safety Data Sheet: Takedown® SC Cotton Defoliant.pdf

## Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for TAKEDOWN® SC Cotton Defoliant - Summary

Product Name: TAKEDOWN® SC Cotton Defoliant

Formulated For: Loveland Products, Inc.

Emergency Contact:

Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 (Day or Night)
Medical Emergencies: 1-866-944-8565
U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802

EPA Registration: 34704-871

MSDS Number: 000871-11-LPI

Hazard Summary:

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin.
Avoid breathing spray mist, contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Do not contaminate food or feedstuffs.

Chemical Composition:

Active Ingredient: Thidiazuron (42.40% by weight)
Other Ingredients: 57.60%

First Aid Measures:

Swallowing: Immediately call poison control or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless advised. Sip water if conscious.
Inhaling: Move to fresh air, call 911 or ambulance if not breathing, give artificial respiration if possible.
Eye Contact: Rinse slowly with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, call poison control or doctor.
Skin/Clothing Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, call poison control.

Fire Fighting Measures:

Does not flash point.
Use water, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish.
Be aware of hazardous combustion products: oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen chloride, and phosgene.

Accidental Release Measures:

Small spills: Absorb with pet litter, sweep up, and dispose according to local regulations.
Large spills: Contain liquid, prevent runoff from entering water supplies.

Handling & Storage:

Wash hands before eating, drinking etc.
Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide comes in contact.
Store below 37.8°C (100°F), do not contaminate water or food.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Long-sleeved shirt and pants, shoes and socks.
Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
Waterproof gloves.

Exposure Controls:

Use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft meeting Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requirements for reduced PPE needs.
Respiratory protection: NIOSH-approved dust/mist filtering respirator (TC-23C).

Physical & Chemical Properties:

Beige liquid with slightly sweet odor.
Soluble in water.
Specific gravity: 1.17-1.18 g/ml
pH: 6.8 (1% dilution)

Toxicity Information:

Acute oral LD50 (rat): >4000 mg/kg
Acute dermal LD50 (rabbit): >1000 mg/kg
Eye irritation (rabbit): Slightly irritating
Skin irritation (rabbit): Non-irritating
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >5.0 mg/L (4 hr)

Ecological Information:

Do not apply directly to water or areas with surface water present.
Prevent runoff and contamination of water supplies.