MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ethofumesate 96%TC
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IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: Ethofumesate 96%TC
CHEMICAL NAME: (2-Ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2H-1-benzofuran-5-yl) methanesulfonate
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C13H18O5S
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 286.3
USAGE: Herbicide
MANUFACTURER & ADDRESS:
Jadesheen Chemical Co., Ltd
No. 123, Rd Qigang shizhuang, Lingang new city, Jiangyin (214446), P.R.China
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 0086 2134096507
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
Components
Ethofumesate
Inerts
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CAS No.
%
26225-79-6
96
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
N: Dangerous for the environment
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organism, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment
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FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Obtain medical advice if at all worried
SKIN CONTACT: Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Keep eye wide open
while rinsing. Consult a physician
SWALLOWED: Immediately offer water to drink. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If
symptoms occur, get medical attention.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: 201°C
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical powder or water spray
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FIRE FIGHTING: If significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, cal the fire brigade. There is
little danger of a violent reaction or explosion if significant quantities of this product are involved in a fire.
Recommended personal protective equipment is full fire kit and breathing apparatus..
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear personal protective equipment
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not
allow material to contaminate ground water system.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Use approved industrial
vacuum cleaner for removal. Shovel into suitable container for disposal. If spill area is on ground near
valuable plants or trees, remove 5 cm of top soil after initial cleanup.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Wear personal
protective equipment.
STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store in a place
accessible by authorized persons only. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep out of
reach of children.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side-shields
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Half mask with a particle filter P2.
HYGINE MEASURES: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. When
using, do not eat, drink or smoke. For environmental protection remove and wash all contaminated
protective equipment before re-use. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
PROTECTIVE MEASURE: All chemical protective clothing should be visually inspected prior to use.
Clothing and gloves should be replaced in case of chemical or physical damage or if contaminated.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Melting point: 69°C
Boiling point: 409°C
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures
FIRE DECOMPOSITION: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Sulfur oxides.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
Oral: LD50=6400mg/kg (rat)
DERMAL: LD50>1440mg/kg (Rat)
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic to Birds: Slightly toxic
Toxic to aquatic organisms:
LC50=12-22ppm (Slightly toxic)
Toxic to bees:
Honey bee: LD50>50µg/bee
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT: Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available. Burn in special, controlled high
temperature incinerator. Dispose of as hazardous industrial waste. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and
water ways. Follow all local/regional/national regulations.
CONTAINER: Triple rinse empty containers. Pour rinse water into spray tank. Store for collection by
approved waste disposal service. Dispose of as non hazardous industrial waste. Do not re-use containers.
Follow all local/regional/national regulation.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No: 3077
Class: 9
Package group: III
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
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OTHER INFORMATION
All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the
current state of scientific and technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present MSDS and are
presented in good faith and believed to be correct. This information applies to the product as such. In case
of new formulations or mixes, it is necessary to ascertain that a new danger will not appear. It is the
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responsibility of persons on receipt of this MSDS to ensure that the information contained herein is
properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact
with the product. If the recipient subsequently produce formulations containing this product, it is the
recipients sole responsibility to ensure the transfer of all relevant information from this MSDS to their own
MSDS.
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