CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV. -- PRAMITOL 25E -- 6840-00-145-0013 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PRAMITOL 25E
MSDS Date:04/10/1995
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-145-0013
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV.
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-888-8372
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-8372
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:8K340
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP, AGRICULTURAL DIV.
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Phone:800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481
CAGE:8K340
Company Name:EHRLICH J C CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:500 SPRING RIDGE DR
Box:City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-3848
Country:US
Phone:610-372-9700/FAX: 610-378-9744
CAGE:8C885

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
= Wt:10.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL BENZENES (SARA 313)
CAS:100-41-4
RTECS #:DA0700000
= Wt:2.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/125STEL;9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:71-36-3
RTECS #:EO1400000
= Wt:10.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, C 50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:PRIMATOL (PROMETON)
CAS:1610-18-0
RTECS #:XY4200000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:TRIMETHYLBENZENES
= Wt:13.

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM SOLVENT
ACGIH TLV:525 MGF/M3

Ingred Name:PHENYL GLYCOL ETHER SOLVENT
= Wt:10.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2100MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE
    DAMAGE & SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, GASTRITIS WEAKNESS, HEADACHE OR DIARRHEA CAN
    OCCUR. PROLONGED INHALATION EXPOSURE C AN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION & CNS DEPRESSION. THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT CAN CAUSE A
    CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA IF ASPIRATED. CHRONIC: PRODUCT DOES NOT CAUSE
    CANCER OR OTHER LONG-TERM EFFECTS. ADDITIONAL LY, PRODUCT DOES NOT
    AFFECT REPRODUCTIVE CAPABILITIES OVER 2 RAT GENERATIONS AND WAS
    NEGATIVE FOR MUTAGENIC POTENTIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER'S MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE &
    SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, GASTRITIS WEAKNESS, HEADACHE OR DIARRHEA CAN OCCUR.
    PROLONGED INHALATION EXPOSURE C AN CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS. THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT CAN CAUSE A
    CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA IF ASPIRATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY
    DISORDERS OR PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS SHOULD USE EXTRA CARE IN
    HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF
    WATER TO DRINK. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.
    EYES-IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH LOTS OF RUNNING WATER, LIFTING LIDS. DO
    NOT APPLY MEDICA TING AGENTS UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN-WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. DO NOT APPLY MEDICATING
    AGENTS UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES
    & WASH BEFORE REUSE. INHAL ED-MOVE VICTIM FROM CONTAMINATED AREA TO
    FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:=34.4C, 94.F
Autoignition Temp:=171.1C, 340.F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:4.9
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. EVACUATE NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
    PREVENT USE OF CONTAMINATED BUILDINGS, AREA AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL
    DECONTAMINATED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS ITEM FORMS FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ABOVE
    77F. BURNING CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COVER SPILL
    WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SWEEPING COMPOUND OR KITTY LITTER.
    SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL CONTAINER. WASH AREA
    WITH WATER & STRONG DETE RGENT. ABSORB LIQUID WITH KITTY LITTER AND
    PLACE INA CHEMICAL CONTAINER. SEAL CONTAINER AND HANDLE IN AN
    APPROVED MANNER. DO NOT ALLOW WASH WATER TO CONTAMINATE WATER
    SUPPLIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    SECURE PLACE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & DOMESTIC ANIMALS. PREVENT
    EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USAGE AND COSMETIC APPLICATION IN AREAS
    WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR E XPOSURE TO THE MATERIAL. ALWAYS
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
    AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:TO AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR SPRAYS, WEAR A
    NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACEMASK CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH
    ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND PESTICIDE PRE-FILTER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER'S MSDS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS
    AND HEAD COVERING. PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EPA REG #100-517.THE TARGET ORGAN FOR PROMETON IS THE LIVER.NOTE TO
    PHYSICIAN: INDUCTION OF EMESIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE
    PRESENCE OF THE PETROLEUM SOLVENT. CHECK FOR MUCOSAL DAMAGE BEFORE
    PERF OMING GASTRIC LAVAGE. REMAINING TOXICANT CAN BE ADSORBED WITH
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE IF INGESTED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=122.C, 251.6F
Vapor Pres:3 MM HG @ 20C
Spec Gravity:0.935
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT(PROMETON)
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO AMBER LIQUID; AROMATIC SOLVENT ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:PRAMITOL 25E CONTAINS AN AROMATIC SOLVENT
    COMPOSED OF ETHYLBENZENE AND AROMATIC NAPHTHA CONTAINING
    TRIMETHYLBENZENES. INHALATION OF SOLVENT VAPORS AT HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYST EM DEPRESSION,
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, ASPHYXIATION, CARDIAC STRESS AND
    COMA. EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF XYLENES CAN CAUSE KIDNEY
    OR LIVER DAMAGE. BUTANOL IS MODERATLEY TOXIX BY INGEST ION,
    IRRITATING THE SKIN AND SEVERELY IRRITATING TO THE EYES. PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
    DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS & NAUSEA. LONG-TERM OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE L
    OSS OF HEARING.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUAFCTURER'S MSDS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT REUSE PRODUCT CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF
    PRODUCT CONTAINERS, WASTE CONTAINERS, AND RESIDUES ACCORDING TO
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: COMPOUNDS, TREE OR WEED
    KILLING, LIQUID (XYLENE), CLASS 3, NA1993 PGIII.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE
    HAZARD. SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: ETHYLBENZENE (CAS 100-41-4);
    N-BUTANOL (CAS 71-36-3); M-XYLENE (CAS 108-38-3); O-XYLENE (CAS
    95-47-6); 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (CAS  95-63-6) AND PHENYL GLYCOL
    ETHER (CAS 122-98-8)
Federal Regulatory Information:RQ BASED ON BUTANOL CONTENT: 5400
    GALLONS. BASED ON XYLENE CONTENT: 1280 GALLONS. RCRA
    CLASSIFICATION: FLAMMABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NOT DETERMINED.

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