NOVARTIS CROP PROTECTION, INC (CIBA-GEIGY CORP) -- PRAMITOL 5PS -- 6840-00-180-6386 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PRAMITOL 5PS
MSDS Date:10/12/1993
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-180-6386
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NOVARTIS CROP PROTECTION, INC (CIBA-GEIGY CORP)
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-292-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-8372 OR 800-334-9481
CAGE:KO472
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ABC SUPPLY CO
Address:654 S WHEELING
Box:334
City:WHEELING
State:IL
ZIP:60090
Country:US
Phone:708-459-7788
CAGE:1EV32
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
Company Name:GOURMET INQUE LTD
Address:191 STANLEY ST
Box:City:ELK GROVE VILLAGE
State:IL
ZIP:60007-1555
Country:US
Phone:847-296-6192/FAX: 800-542-1042
CAGE:0TNN7
Company Name:NOVARTIS CROP PROTECTION, INC (CIBA-GEIGY CORP)
Address:410 SWING ROAD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Phone:919-292-7100/800-888-8372
CAGE:KO472

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

Ingred Name:PRIMATOL (PROMETONE)
CAS:1610-18-0
RTECS #:XY4200000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:2-CHLORO-4.6-BIS(ETHYLAMINO)-S-TR1AZINE
CAS:122-34-9
RTECS #:XY5250000
Fraction by Wt: 0.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORATE
CAS:7775-09-9
RTECS #:FO0525000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9495

Ingred Name:INERT INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 4.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) = 2745 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:CORROSIVE ON CONTACT. 
    SKIN:EXTREMELY IRRITATING. SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY ABSORPTION.
    INHALATION:SLIGHTLY TOXIC.	INGESTION:SLIGHTLY TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO PRAMITOL 5PS CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE
    EYE DAMAGE & CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE SKIN. IF SWALLOWED IT MAY DAMAGE
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES RESULTING IN BREATHING DUFFICULTY, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING , GASTRITIS, WEAKNESS, DIARRHEA. INGESTION OF A
    LARGE AMOUNT CAN LEAD TO CYANOSIS & HEMATURIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY
    DISORDERS, ALLERGY HISTOTY OR DERMATITIS SHOULD USE EXTRA CARE IN
    HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, DO NOT APPLY ANY MEDICATION, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE
    FROM  EXPOSURE. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:IF
    FULLY CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK & INDUCE
    VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point:N/A.
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/A.
Lower Limits:N/A.
Upper Limits:N/A.
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EVACUATE NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL. DO NOT USE
    CONTAMINATED BUILDINGS UNTIL AFTER CLEANING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SODIUM CHLORATE CAN REACT W/OTHER
    MATERIALS TO CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES. IN THIS FORMULATION
    SODIUM CHLORATE COMBINED W/SODIUM METABORATE IS NEUTRALIZED

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING APPROVED
    DUST RESPIRATOR. SMALL SPILLS:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. WASH THE SPILL AREA WITH A STRONG DETERGENT SOLUTION &
    ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL.  KEEP CLEAN-UP WATER FROM WATER
    SUPPLIES.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED SECURE AREA
    AWAY FROM CHILDERN & DOMESTIC ANIMALS.  DO NOT STORE FOOD,
    BEVERAGES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:PREVENT EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USE & COSMETIC
    APPLICATION WHERE THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO THE MATERIAL.
    ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED DUST OR PESTICIDE
    RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR A FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG PANTS
    & HAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT STORE OR
    USE FOOD, BEVERAGES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE FOR INGESTION. CHECK
    FOR COMPROMISED AIRWAY BEFORE INDUCING EMESIS OR PERFORMING LAVAGE.
    5 MG/KG OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SUSPENSION (50G/400 ML WATER) CA N BE
    GIVEN TO ABSORB TOXICANT. SALINE LAXATIVE MAY BE GIVEN. MONITOR
    METHEMOGLOBIN. CONTROL CONVULSIONS.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/A.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:194F,90C
Vapor Pres:N/A.
Spec Gravity:58.9 LB/FT3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A.
Solubility in Water:750 MG/L
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, WHITE PELLETS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, PHOSPHORUS, SULFUR, SULFIDES, AMMONIUM
    COMPOUNDS, & POWDERED METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLES, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
    NITROGEN AND SULFUR COMPOUNDS. CHLORINE AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT REUSE CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF CONTAINERS,
    WASTES, RESIDUES I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    QUESTIONS CONCERNING SAFE HANDLING, CALL CIBA-GEIGY, 800-334-9481.

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