Safety Data Sheet: Gordon's® BRUSHMASTER® Herbicide - Hazardous Information And Precautions.pdf

Gordon's® BRUSHMASTER® Herbicide

## Overview
- Product Name: Gordon's® BRUSHMASTER® Herbicide
- Issue Date: 15-Jan-2015
- Revision Date: 24-Jan-2020
- Version: 4
- Supplier: PBI-Gordon Corporation, Shawnee, KS 66286
- Emergency Contact: Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300

## Hazards Identification
- OSHA Regulatory Status: Hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
- Hazard Categories:
- Acute Inhalation Toxicity (Dusts and Mists) - Category 4
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2B
- Aspiration hazard - Category 1
- Acute Aquatic Toxicity - Category 2
- Chronic Aquatic Toxicity - Category 2
- Signal Word: Danger
- Hazard Statements:
- Harmful if inhaled.
- Causes skin irritation.
- Causes eye irritation.
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
- Combustible liquid (Category 4).

## Composition and Ingredients
- Substance: Not applicable.
- Mixture:
- Trade Secret components: 2,4-D, 2-ethylhexyl ester (18.85%) and 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (Dicamba) (3.01%).
- Other components with low flash points contribute to its flammability.

## First Aid Measures
- Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, keeping the eye wide open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
- Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and water, removing all contaminated clothing and shoes.
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Aspiration into lungs can cause severe damage. Avoid direct skin contact. Use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if necessary.
- Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Clean the mouth with water and drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person due to aspiration risk.

## Fire-Fighting Measures
- Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol-resistant foam.
- Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray.
- Special Hazards: Thermal decomposition can release irritating and toxic gases.

## Accidental Release Measures
- Personal Precautions: Evacuate personnel, use protective equipment, ensure ventilation, keep people away from spill/leak.
- Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or confined areas. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Collect and dispose of spilled material properly.
- Cleanup Methods: Refer to Sections 7 and 8 for protective measures and detailed cleanup procedures.