2, 4-D Amine Weed Killer

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1: Material Identification

Product Name: 2, 4-D Amine Weed Killer
EPA Reg. No.: 48273-4-829
CAS No.: 2008-39-1
Formula: C10H13Cl2NO3
Company: Southern Agricultural Insecticides, Inc
P.O. Box 218
Palmetto, FL 34220
(941) 722-3285
National Pesticide Information Center: (800) 858-7378
Chemtrec (800) 424-9300 (24 hour transportation spill response)
Synonyms: 2,4-D amine, 2,4-Dimethylamine,
Dimethyl amine salt of 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
Identifiers:
EINECS: 217-915-8
RTECS No.: AG8400000 0
DOT label: <26 gallons - Non-Regulated - See 49 CFR 173.132(b) (3) & 172.101 Appendix A

This product is an EPA FIFRA registered pesticide. Some of the classifications on this SDS are not
the same as the FIFRA label. Certain sections of this SDS are superseded by federal law governed
by EPA for a registered pesticide. Please see Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION for expla-
nation.

Section 2: Hazard Identification

(As defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29)

GHS Classification Acute oral Category 4

Eye damage/irritation Category 1
Specific organ toxicity
repeated exposure Category 2
Aquatic acute toxicity Category 2
Aquatic toxicity long term Category 2
GHS Label Elements
Signal word DANGER

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Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause damage to organs (liver, kidneys) through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Toxic to aquatic life.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Avoid release to environment.

Response If swallowed: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Rinse mouth.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.
If you feel unwell get medical advice/attention.
Collect spillage.

Storage Store in a well ventilated secure place for pesticides.

Disposal If wastes and/or containers cannot be disposed of according to the

product label directions, disposal of this material must be in
accordance with your local regulations.

Section 3: Composition Information

Components % By Wt. OSHA PEL: ACGIHTLV:

Active Ingredient:
DMA Salt of 2,4-dichlorphenoxy acetic acid 46.8 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Inert Ingredients: 53.2 N/A N/A

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay,
preferably from an ophthalmologist.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person
sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison con-
trol center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated leather
items such as shoes, belts, and watchbands.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Notes to Physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control
of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.

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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media:
Water fog or fine spray, Dry chemical fire extinguishers, Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, Foam.

Fire Fighting Procedures:

Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Consider feasibility of a controlled burn
to minimize environment damage. Foam fire extinguishing system is preferred because uncontrolled
water can spread possible contamination. If water is used, use a fine water or fog to avoid contamina-
tion. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and dan-
ger of re-ignition has passed. Fight fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of
unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case
of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of the container. Hand held dry chemical or
carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires. Move container from fire area if this is pos-
sible without hazard. Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fire water run-off, if not contained, may
cause environmental damage. Review the
"Accidental Release Measures" and the "Ecological Information" sections of this SDS.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters:

Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing NIOSH/MSHA approved apparatus (SCBA) and
protective firefighting clothing (includes firefighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves). Avoid
contact with this material during firefighting operations. If contact is likely, change to full chemical
resistant firefighting clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is not available, wear full
chemical resistant clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus and fight fire from a remote loca-
tion. For protective equipment in post-fire or non-fire clean-up situations, refer to the relevant
sections.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Container may rupture from gas/vapor generation in a fire situation. Dense smoke is produced when
product burns.

Hazardous Combustion Products:

May produce gases such as hydrogen chloride and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

National Fire Protection Association:

(NFPA): Health: Fire: Reactivity:
3 1 0

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be taken if Material is Released or Spilled:

• Contain spilled material if possible. Small spills: Apply suitable absorbent and sweep up.
Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Large spills: Contact Southern Agricultural
Insecticides for clean-up assistance. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional
information.
Personal Precautions:
• Isolate area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Refer to
Section 7, Handling, for additional precautionary measures. Keep upwind of spill. Spilled
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Ventilate area of leak or spill. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to
Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

Environmental Precautions:
• Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. See Section
12, Ecological Information.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling: General Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation.
Keep container closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep out
of reach of children. See Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry areas designated specifically for pesticides and away from heat
sources. Keep in original containers and keep containers closed when not in use.
Do not store below 45°F (7°C). If frozen or crystallized, slowly warm to 80 to 90°F
and re-dissolve by rolling or shaking container before use. Do not store near children,
food, foodstuffs, drugs or potable water supplies.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Limits:
Component List Type Value
(2,4-0, 2-ethylhexyl ester) ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m3
(based on 2, 4-0 limit)
OSHA Table PEL 10 mg/m3

THIS SECTION IS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING AND PACKAGING

WORKERS.
APPLICATORS AND HANDLERS SHOULD SEE THE PRODUCT LABEL FOR PROPER
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.

Personal Protection:

Eye/Face Protection: Wear/Use protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles.

Skin Protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of
specific items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.
Safety shower should be located in immediate work area. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing before reuse or
dispose of properly. Items which cannot be decontaminated, such as shoes, belts
and watchbands, should be removed and disposed of properly.

Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material. Examples of preferred
glove barrier materials include: Neoprene, Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR") or
Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"). NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular
application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant
workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled,
physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body
reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the
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 Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to
exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit
requirements or guidelines, use an approved respirator such as an OSHA/NIOSH-approved
respirator. Selection of air-purifying or positive-pressure supplied-air will depend on the
specific operation and the potential airborne concentration of the material. For
emergency conditions, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge with
a particulate pre-filter.

Ingestion: Avoid ingestion of even very small amounts; do not consume or store food or
tobacco in the work area; wash hands and face before smoking or eating.

Engineering Controls:
Ventilation: Use engineering controls to maintain airborne level below exposure limit require-
ments or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, use
only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some
operations and is preferred.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid (Emulsifiable Concentrate)

Color: Slight amber to yellow brown liquid
Odor: Mild to pungent odor
Flash Point: >100°C
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): N/A
Boiling Point: >315°C
Vapor Density (air = 1): 1.42
Bulk Density (H20 = 1): 8.66 Ibs. /gal.
Freezing Point: N/A
Solubility in water (wt. ): Emulsifiable
pH: 7-9
Viscosity: 10.5 cPs @21 °C

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability/Instability: Thermally stable at typical use temperatures and in closed

containers.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat of open flame. Avoid temperatures above 150°C
(302°F). Keep away from strong acids.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Thermal Decomposition: Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and
the presence of other materials. Decomposition products can
include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide,
Carbon dioxide, Chlorine-containing compounds.

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Section 11: Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity (data on similar product).

Ingestion:
• LD50, (rat, female): 1,030 mg/kg.
Dermal (rat):
• LD50, (rabbit) : >5,000 mg/kg.
Inhalation:
• LC50, 4-hr, (rat): >2.06 mg/I.
Eye Irritation: (rabbit):
• Slight irritation.
Skin Irritation (rabbit):
• Corrosive/severely irritating
Sensitization Skin (guinea pig):
• Non-sensitizer

Repeated Dose Toxicity:

• Repeated overexposure to phenoxy herbicides may cause effects to liver, kidneys, blood
chemistry, and gross motor function. Rare cases of peripheral nerve damage have been reported, but
extensive animal studies have failed to substantiate these observations, even at high doses for pro-
longed periods.

Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity:

• Various animal cancer tests have shown no reliably positive association between 2, 4-0
exposure and cancer. Epidemiology studies on herbicide use have been both positive and
negative with the majority being negative.

Carcinogenicity Classifications:
Component List Classification
Chlorophenoxy ACGIH Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
Herbicides NTP Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
IARC List as possible carcinogen Class 2B
Developmental Toxicity: Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to
the mother. Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals.

Studies in laboratory animals with 2, 4-0 have shown decreased

fetal body weights and delayed development in the offspring
at doses toxic to mother animals.

Reproductive Toxicity: In laboratory animals, excessive doses toxic to the parent animals
caused decreased weight and survival of offspring.

Genetic Toxicology: In vitro genetic toxicity studies were predominantly negative. Animal
genetic toxicity studies were predominantly negative.

Section 12: Ecological Information

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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: 2, 4-dichlorphenoxy acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester:
• This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Drift or runoff may adversely affect aquatic
invertebrates and non- target plants. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where
surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do
not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.
Movement & Partitioning: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than <100 or log Pow
less than 3). Potential for mobility in soil is high (Koc between 50
and 150).
Henry's Law Constant (H): 1.02E-08 atm*m3/mole: 25°C Estimated.
Partition coefficient, soil organic carbon/water (Koc): 48 Estimated.
Persistence and Degradability: 2, 4-0 has low soil persistence
• Under aerobic soil conditions the half-life is 4-7 days.
Stability in Water (1/2-life):
• 2,4-D; pH 2.49 (1 aqueous suspension)
• In aquatic environments, microorganisms readily degrade 2, 4-D. Rates of breakdown increase
with increased nutrients, sediment load, and dissolved organic carbon. Under oxygenated
conditions the half-life is 1-2 weeks.

ECOTOXICITY: Material is moderately toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50

is >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested). Material is moderately toxic to birds on an acute
basis (LD50 between 51 and 500 mg/kg). Material is practically non-toxic to birds on a dietary basis
(LC50 >5000 ppm).

Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity:

• Bioaccumulation factor in fish is 0.1-0.47.
• LC50, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), static, 96 h: 250 mg/I.
• LC50, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), static, 96 h: 344 mg/I.
• EC50, bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), static, 96 h: 525 mg/I.
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity:
• LC50, water flea (Daphnia magna), 185 mg/I.
• EC50, eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica), flow-through, 96 h, shell growth inhibition:
136 mg/I.
• LC50, pink shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) sp., 182 mg/I.
• LC50, tidewater silverside (Menidia beryllina), 470 mg/I.
Aquatic Plant Toxicity:
• EC50, blue-green algae (Anabaena flosaquae): 153 mg/I.
• EC50, green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 5 d: 66.5 mg/I.
• EC50, diatom Navicula sp., static, biomass growth inhibition, 5 d: 5.28 mg/I.
• EC50, duckweed Lemna sp., static, Number of fronds, 14 d: .58 mg/1.
Toxicity to Non-mammalian Terrestrial Species: Moderately toxic
• Dietary LC50, bobwhite (Colinus virginianus): >5,620 ppm.
• Dietary LC50, mallard (Anas platyrhynchos): >5,620 ppm.
• Acute oral LD50 (Bobwhite quail), <500 mg/kg; Mallard duck >5,000 ppm.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

If wastes and/or containers cannot be disposed of according to the product label directions, disposal
of this material must be in accordance with your local or area regulatory authorities. This information
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presented below only applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on characteristic(s)
or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the
responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material
generated to determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance
with applicable regulations. If the material as supplied becomes a waste, follow all applicable region-
al, national and local laws.

Section 14: Transport Information

DOT: <25 gallons per complete package

Non Regulated - See 49 CFR 173.132(b) (3) & 172.101 Appendix A.

>25 gallons per complete package

UN 3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (2, 4-D Salt), 9, III, RQ.
IMDG: Non Regulated.
lATA: Non Regulated.

This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/informa-
tion relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be obtained through an
authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organi-
zation to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material

Section 15: Regulatory Information

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard:

• This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

• EPA FIFRA INFORMATION

This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal
pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard infor
mation required for safety data sheets (SDS), and for workplace labels of non-pesticide
chemical. The hazard information required on the pesticide label is listed out below. The
pesticide label also includes other important information, including directions for use.

• EPAICERCLA Reportable Quantity: None.

SARA/TITLE III
• Sec. 302: Extremely Hazardous Substance Notification: This material is not known to contain
any Extremely Hazardous Substances.
• Sec. 311/312 Hazardous Categories:
Immediate health hazard
Chronic health hazard
• Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not listed.

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 • Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA: None.
• RCA Waste Code:
Under RCA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of
disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should
be classified as a hazardous waste.

California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986):
• Not listed.

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):

• All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements under 40 CFR 720.30.

Hazard Rating System:

NFPA Health Fire Reactivity
3 1 0

Section 16: Other Information

Southern Agricultural Insecticides, Inc. recommends that each customer or recipient of this SDS to
study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware
of and understand the data contained in this SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The
information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
below. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to
change and may differ between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that his
activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains
only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the
manufacturer, it is the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this
product. Due to the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-specific SDSs, we
are not and cannot be responsible for SDS obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have
obtained an SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the SDS you have is current, please
contact us for the most current version.

Date Issued: August 12, 2015

Updated: January 18, 2017 - incorrect EPA number
Updated: January 2021 - no changes

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