FORESTRY GARLON™XRT Herbicide Safety Data Sheet.pdf

# Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Forestry Garlon™ XRT Herbicide

## Overview
- Product Name: Forestry Garlon™ XRT Herbicide
- Manufacturer: Dow AgroSciences LLC
- Issue Date: 05/14/2015

## Identification and Hazards
- Hazard Classification: This chemical is hazardous under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.
- Hazards: Eye irritation (Category 2A), skin sensitization (Sub-category 1B).
- Signal Word: WARNING

## Composition and Ingredients
- Type: Mixture
- Main Component: Triclopyr-2-butoxyethyl ester (CASRN: 64700-56-7)
- Concentration: 83.9%
- Balance: Not available

## First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air, administer artificial respiration if not breathing, and call emergency services.
- Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water for 15-20 minutes, and seek medical advice.
- Eye Contact: Rinse eyes slowly with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses (if present), and consult a doctor.
- Ingestion: Call poison control or a doctor immediately, have the person sip water if conscious, and do not induce vomiting unless directed.

## Firefighting Measures
- Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water fog/spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam (preferably synthetic or protein).
- Unsuitable Media: Direct water stream (may spread fire).
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and possibly trace amounts of phosgene.
- Firefighting Procedures: Keep people away, isolate the fire, use foam systems, cool exposed containers, and contain fire water runoff.
- Special Protective Equipment: Positive-pressure SCBA, chemical-resistant clothing (including helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves).

## Accidental Release Procedures
- Isolate the area, keep unauthorized personnel away, and refer to Section 7 for additional handling precautions.