We expect you to follow the precautions
identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or
actions.
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: SURPASS EC Herbicide
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses: End use herbicide product
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
9330 ZIONSVILLE RD
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46268-1053
UNITED STATES
Customer Information Number:
800-992-5994
[email protected]
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24-Hour Emergency Contact: 800-992-5994
Local Emergency Contact: 352-323-3500
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
29CFR 1910.1200.
Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Oral
Skin irritation - Category 2
Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Carcinogenicity - Category 2
Reproductive toxicity - Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 3
Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Product name: SURPASS EC Herbicide
Issue Date: 05/12/2015
Signal word: WARNING!
Hazards
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse
mouth.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
no data available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature: Mixture
This product is a mixture.
Component
CASRN
Concentration
Acetochlor
34256-82-1
70.87%
Dichlormid
37764-25-3
12.2%
Naphthalene
91-20-3
0.7%
Toluene
108-88-3
0.1%
Balance
Not available
16.13%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice: First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the
recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential for
exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call an emergency responder or
ambulance, then give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask
etc). Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Wash clothing before reuse.
Shoes and other leather items which cannot be decontaminated should be disposed of properly.
Eye contact: Hold eyes 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 eyes. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice. Suitable emergency eye wash facility should be available in
work area.
Ingestion: 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. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Skin contact may aggravate preexisting dermatitis. No specific antidote.
Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the
patient. Have the Safety Data Sheet, and if available, the product container or label with you when
calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
Product name: SURPASS EC Herbicide
Issue Date: 05/12/2015
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5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon
dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF type) or protein
foams are preferred if available. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) may function. Water fog, applied
gently may be used as a blanket for fire extinguishment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition
to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion
products may include and are not limited to: Nitrogen oxides. Hydrogen chloride. Carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.
Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Consider
feasibility of a controlled burn to minimize environment damage. Foam fire extinguishing system is
preferred because uncontrolled water can spread possible contamination. Use water spray to cool fire
exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed. Fight
fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising sound from venting safety
device or discoloration of the container. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Move
container from fire area if this is possible without hazard. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing
with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage. Water fog, applied gently may be
used as a blanket for fire extinguishment. Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fire water run-off, if
not contained, may cause environmental damage. Review the “Accidental Release Measures” and
the “Ecological Information” sections of this (M)SDS.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
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