DREXEL CHEMICAL CO -- DSMA LIQUID HERBICIDE  -- 8720-00F038976
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DSMA LIQUID HERBICIDE
MSDS Date:03/01/1993
FSC:8720
NIIN:00F038976
MSDS Number: BWWBQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DREXEL CHEMICAL CO
Address:2487 PENNSYLVANIA ST
Box:9306
City:MEMPHIS
State:TN
ZIP:38109-2259
Country:US
Info Phone Num:901-774-4370/800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:901-774-4370/800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:MIKE SHANKLE
CAGE:2Z247
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DREXEL CHEMICAL CO
Address:1700 CHANNEL AVENUE
Box:9306
City:MEMPHIS
State:TN
ZIP:38109-2259
Country:US
Phone:901-774-4370
CAGE:2Z247

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

Ingred Name:DISODIUM ACID METHANEARSONATE
CAS:144-21-8
RTECS #:PA2275000
Fraction by Wt: 21.76%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG(AS)/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG(AS)/CUM

Ingred Name:INERT INGREDIENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
Fraction by Wt: 78.24%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 700 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
    INHALATION/INGESTION: TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COLICKY STOMACH PAINS.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AREAS W/WATER. EYES: FLUSH FOR 15 MINS W/WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER/FOAM SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED TO PREVENT
    SPREADING OF MATERIAL. WEAR SCBA IN A CONFINED AREA. STAY UPWIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP ON HARD SURFACES & TRANSFER TO ORIGINAL
    CONTAINER. ASSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS WORN.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN VENTILATED ROOM IN ORIGINAL
    CONTAINERS. PLACE A LEAKING CONTAINER IN A PLASTIC TUB & TRANSFER
    CONTENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVES, PANTS, RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY
    SHOWERS & EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F
Vapor Pres:15
Spec Gravity:1.251
pH:8.1-9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER ODORLESS LIQUID SOLUTION
Percent Volatiles by Volume:71

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAVY METAL SALTS, ACIDS, ALUMINUM/GALVANIZED EQUIPMENT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ARSINE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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