General Information
Revision date
2005-10-24
Product name
Riverdale MCPA L.V. 4 Ester
Product Synonyms
MCPA 2EHE; MCPA, IOE; 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, isooctyl (2- ethylhexyl) ester
CAS No.
29450-45-1
Emergency telephone
Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident, Call
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Company Information
company name
Nufarm Americas Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview:
Appearance/Odor
Amber colored liquid with aromatic odor Warning Statements Keep out of reach of children. WARNING. May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Minimally irritating. Vapors and mist may cause irritation. Skin Contact: Moderately irritating. Overexposure by skin absorption may cause symptoms similar to those for ingestion. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, weakness and central nervous system depression. The petroleum hydrocarbon component, if aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting, may cause mild or severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death. Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity. May cause symptoms similar to those from ingestion. Overexposure to petroleum hydrocarbon component may cause irritation to respiratory tract, headaches, anaesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness and other central nervous system effects, possibly including death.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Environmental effects
Drift or run-off may adversely affect non-target plants. See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
