General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2021-07-30
Product name
Bensumec 4 LF Preemergent Grass & Weed Herbicide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Herbicide
Manufacturer Name
PBI-Gordon Corporation
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PBI-Gordon Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Label elements Emergency Overview
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Liquid Physical state Liquid Odor Mercaptan Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid release to the environment Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ .? /equipment Keep cool Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Collect spillage Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Have the product label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going in for treatment. You may also contact 1-877-800-5556 for emergency medical treatment advice.
Further information
Not applicable.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Aspiration hazard Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Label elements Emergency Overview Signal word Danger