Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Potassium Salt
Portland OR
Synonym Potassium 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic
Chemical Formula C8H4Cl3KO3
CAS Number 37785-57-2
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL Toxicology Data
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Potassium Salt 37785-57-2 Min. 98.0 (T) Not available. Not available.
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Chronic Health Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention if respiration problems do not
improve.
Ingestion INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the
toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Auto-Ignition Not available.
Flammability May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammable Limits
Flash Points Not available.
Not available.
Combustion Products These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO 2), halogenated compounds. Some metallic oxides.
WARNING: Highly toxic HCl gas is produced during combustion.
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Harmful material.
Instructions Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill by rinsing any
contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on
disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage HARMFUL. Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the container and store in
a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe dust.
Information
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult
a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solubility
Physical state @ 20°C Solid. (Off-white powder.) Not available.
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Molecular Weight 293.57 Partition Coefficient Not available.
Boiling Point Not available. Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Melting Point Not available. Vapor Density Not available.
Not available. Volatility Not available.
Refractive Index
Critical Temperature Odor Not available.
Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Viscosity Taste
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Stability
Conditions of Instability
Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number Not available.
Routes of Exposure Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Not available.
Toxicity Data
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Acute Toxic Effects
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
Environmental Fate
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Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
PIN Number Not applicable.
Proper Shipping Name
Not applicable.
Packing Group (PG) Not applicable.
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by 40
CFR 720.36 (C) for those products not on the inventory list:
(EPA)
(i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically
qualified individual as defined in 40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
(ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be
supplied on an MSDS sheet.
WHMIS Classification Not available.
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC) 253-667-7
EEC Risk Statements R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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