CIBA-GEIGY CORP -- PENNANT 5G  -- 6840-00F031435
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PENNANT 5G
MSDS Date:10/11/1993
FSC:6840
NIIN:00F031435
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP
Address:410 SWING RD
Box:18300
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-292-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-8372/800-334-9481
CAGE:8K295
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP
Box:City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27419
Country:US
Phone:800-888-8372
CAGE:8K295

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

Ingred Name:SILICA DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Ingred Name:GLYCOL ETHERS,OR GLYCOL ETHER SOLVENTS, OR GLYCOL ETHERS AS
    SOLVENT,OR GLYCOL ETHER SOLVENTS 10-15%
Fraction by Wt: <5.4%
OSHA PEL:120 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:120 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:METOLACHLOR
CAS:51218-45-2
RTECS #:AN3430000

Ingred Name:NUISANCE PARTICULATES
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): >5,030 MG/KG BODY WT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE OR THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE & NAUSEA. THESE SYMPTOMS USUALLY
    DISAPPEAR W/IN 24 HRS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER/INDUCE
    VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GIVE CPR IF
    NEEDED. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER,
    INCLUDING  HAIR/UNDER FINGERNAILS. DON'T APPLY ANY MEDICATING
    AGENTS EXCEPT ON ADVICE OF PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. APPLY CPR IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
    SEE SUPP

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA. EVACUATE
    AREA. PREVENT USE OF CONTAMINATED BUILDING, AREA & EQUIPMENT UNTIL
    DECONTAMINATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SMALL: COVER
    W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS PET LITTER. SWEEP UP, KEEPING DUST TO
    A MINIMUM & PLACE IN APPROVED CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. WASH AREA
    W/WATER CONTAINING A STRONG  DETERGENT. SEAL CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED, SECURE AREA
    OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & DOMESTIC ANIMALS. DON'T STORE FOOD,
    BEVERAGES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:PREVENT EATING, DRINKING, TOBACCO USAGE, & COSMETIC
    APPLICATION IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO
    MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST OR PESTICIDE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, LONG
    PANTS, HAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.  WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE IF INGESTED. LARGE AMOUNTS:
    EMESIS HAS BEEN INADEQUATE, LAVAGE STOMACH. 5 MG/KG OF ACTIVATED
    CHARCOAL SUSPENSION (50 G/400 ML WATER) CAN BE GIVEN TO ABSORB REM
    AINING TOXICANT. TREAT SKIN REACTIONS W/ANTIHISTAMINES/OINTMENTS
    CONTAINING ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT.

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

Spec Gravity:0.61
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BROWN GRANULES W/MILD ETHEREAL ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE SOLUTIONS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ALLOW WASH OR RINSE WATER TO CONTAMINATE
    WATER SUPPLIES. DON'T REUSE PRODUCT CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF PRODUCT
    CONTAINERS, WASTE CONTAINERS & RESIDUES ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE
    & LOCAL REGULATION S.

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