THUNDER SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 5
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY ADDRESS:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
ALBAUGH, LLC
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, transportation and spills)
Ankeny, IA 50021
PRODUCT NAME : THUNDER
CHEMICAL NAME : Imazethapyr ammonium salt
PRODUCT USE : Herbicide
PRODUCT CODE : EPA Reg. No 42750-146
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
(As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200)
Brown transparent liquid
HEALTH HAZARDS: Mildly irritating to the eyes and skin. May be harmful if swallowed.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: May decompose at high temperatures forming noxious gases. Dust clouds from dried material may have explosivity risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: May be harmful to non-target plant species.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT PERCENTAGE CAS NUMBER
Imazethapyr, Ammonium salt 22.87 101917-66-2
Other ingredients 77.13 n/a
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid responders should use protective equipment in Section 8 if there is a potential for exposure to product.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air, if person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote available, treat symptomatically
Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
National Fire Protection Rating (NFPA) HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 1 REACTIVITY 0 4=Severe 3=Serious 2=Moderate 1=Slight 0=Minimal
FLASHPOINT: >115°C (boiling temperature)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this material.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Can burn in fire, releasing toxic gases such as oxides of nitrogen and carbon due to thermal decomposition. Spilled material that dries could potentially form dust with potential explosivity.
Spilled material must be absorbed and cleaned up immediately!
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate area and fight fire upwind from a safe distance to avoid hazardous vapors and decomposition products. Dike and collect water used to fight fire to prevent environmental damage due to runoff. Foam or dry chemical fire extinguishing systems are preferred to prevent excessive water runoff.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Full fire fighting turn-out gear with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination. Contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance on disposal.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILLS OR LEAKS: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in Section 8 of this document.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
SMALL SPILL: Absorb small spills on sand, vermiculite or other inert absorbent. Place contaminated material in appropriate container for disposal.
LARGE SPILL: Dike large spills using absorbent or impervious material such as clay or sand. Recover and contain as much free liquid as possible for reuse. Allow absorbed material to solidify, and scrape up for disposal. After removal, clean contaminated area thoroughly with water. Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place in a disposable container. Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Wear proper safety equipment specified in Section 8 when mixing, loading or otherwise handling concentrate.
HANDLING: Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation which may form flammable or explosive dust-air mixtures.
STORAGE: KEEP FROM FREEZING. DO NOT store below 32°F. Store in a well ventilated area. Keep closed in original container when not in use. Keep away from food, feed and drinking water.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS (8 hour TWA, ppm):
COMPONENT OSHA PEL ACIGH TLV
Imazethapyr ammonium salt Not listed Not listed
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Proper ventilation is required when handling or using this product to minimize exposure to airborne contaminants. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE PROTECTION - Safety glasses when working with concentrate.
CLOTHING - Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, Shoes plus socks
GLOVES – Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Brown transparent liquid
Odor:
Weak odor
pH:
6.1 – 7.1
Melting Point:
Not applicable
Boiling Point:
115°C
Flash Point:
>115°C
Evaporation Rate:
No data
Flammability:
Not flammable
Flammability Limits:
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure:
<0.013 mPa (60°C) (Imazethapyr)
Vapor Density:
Not applicable
Density:
1.10 – 1.14 g/ml (9.18 – 9.51 lb/gl)
Solubility:
No data
Partition Coefficient:
log Pow = 1.04 (pH5), 1.49 (pH7), 1.20 (pH9) (all 25°C) (Imazethapyr)
Auto-Ignition Temperature:
No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity:
7.21 mm2/s (20°C); 4.98 mm2/s (40°C)
Listed density is an approximate value and does not necessarily represent that of a specific batch.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
PRODUCT REACTIVITY: None known.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable, however may decompose if heated.
HAZARDOUS REACTION/POLYMERIZATION: Product will not undergo polymerization.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 100F (38C).
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizers. Do not mix or store with incompatible materials.
