Plateau Herbicide Safety Data Sheet: Acute Toxicity And Hazard Identification.pdf

## Plateau Herbicide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Summary

This SDS provides safety information for Plateau Herbicide, a crop protection product containing the active ingredient imazapic ammonium salt.

Key Highlights:

1. Product Identification:

- Manufacturer: BASF CORPORATION
- Product Identifier: Plateau Herbicide, EPA Registration Number 241-365
- CAS Numbers: 63415 (active ingredient), 7664-41-7 (ammonia)

2. Hazards:

- The product requires a hazard warning label under GHS criteria due to unknown acute toxicity through dermal, oral, inhalation (vapor and mist) exposure.
- Potential hazards include: skin irritation, eye damage, respiratory irritation, and ingestion risks.

3. Composition:

- Imazapic ammonium salt (23.6% weight%)
- Ammonia (1.0 - 3.0% weight%)

4. First Aid Measures:

- Remove contaminated clothing.
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
- Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye contact: Rinse under running water for at least 15 minutes while keeping eyelids open.
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth, then drink 200-300 ml of water.

5. Fire Fighting:

- Suitable extinguishing agents: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray
- Hazards during firefighting: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrocarbons (if heated above decomposition temperature).
- Protective equipment for firefighters: self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

6. Accidental Release:

- Personal precautions: wear protective clothing, eye protection, respirator if necessary.
- Environmental precautions: prevent discharge into soil, surface water, or groundwater. Contain spills and clean up with appropriate absorbents.

7. Handling & Storage:

- Ventilate work area.
- Keep container tightly sealed, away from heat, sparks, open flames, and ignition sources.
- Store separately from incompatible substances, food, animal feeds, textiles, and other materials.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

- Users should refer to the product label for specific PPE requirements based on application method and potential exposure.
- Occupational exposure limits exist for ammonia (OSHA PEL: 50 ppm; ACGIH TLV: 25 ppm).