DMA* 806BR Herbicide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Brown Physical State: Liquid. Odor: Sharp Hazards of product: DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Evacuate area. Keep upwind of spill. Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Skin Contact: Brief contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. * Trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of potentially harmful amounts. 2,4-Dichlorophenol is absorbed more readily through skin when in solution or molten than as a solid. Inhalation: Prolonged excessive exposure to mist may cause adverse effects. Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat) and lungs. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Effects of Repeated Exposure For the active ingredient(s) In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Liver. Kidney. Adrenal gland. Blood-forming organs (Bone marrow & Spleen). Eye. Testes. Thyroid. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: For similar active ingredient(s). 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to the mother. Reproductive Effects: For similar active ingredient(s). 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. In laboratory animals, excessive doses toxic to the parent animals caused decreased weight and survival of offspring.