General Information
Product name
2, 4 D Sodium Salt 95% SP
Product Synonyms
Sodium 2,4-dichlorophenoxyethanoate monohydrate
Chemical name
Sodium 2,4-dichlorophenoxyethanoate monohydrate
CAS No.
2702-72-9
Icons in SDS
Section 2
Health hazards
Identification Emergency Overview: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Keep out of reach of children. Overexposure by ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Human fatalities have been reported from acute poisoning.
Potential health effects
EYE: Causes severe eye irritation. SKIN: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. INHALATION: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema. INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. CHRONIC: May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Effects may be delayed. Chronic exposure will cause neurological degradation and/or abnormalities. Potential Physical Hazards: Can decompose at high temperatures forming irritating and toxic gases.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to fish. Keep out of waterways. Slightly toxic to birds and wildlife Practically non-toxic to bees.
