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SAFETY DATA SHEET

EMERGENCY CALL: 1-800-222-1222 (POISON CONTROL CENTER)

1. IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: RM18 Fast-Acting Weed & Grass Killer

DESCRIPTION: A liquid herbicide.

EPA Reg. No.: 84009-29

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:

Ragan & Massey, Inc.

101 Ponchatoula Parkway

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

WARNING

Causes eye irritation (H320)

Toxic to aquatic life (H401)

GHS Toxicity Classifications

Eye damage/irritation Cat. 2B

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Cat. 2

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Common Name

Chemical Name

CAS #

Composition

Glyphosate IPA Salt

N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, isopropylamine salt

38641-94-0

18.00%

Diquat dibromide

6,7-dihydrodipyrido[1,2-a:2’,1’-c]pyrazinediium dibromide

85-00-7

00.73%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for

treatment. For emergency information concerning this product, call your poison control center at 1-800-

222-1222.

IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. If eye irritation persists: Get medical

advice/attention.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (PM): N/A

Flammable Limits: Not determined

Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.

Extinguishing Medium: Water spray, fog, dry foam, or CO

Fire Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained positive pressure breathing

apparatus and full bunker gear.

Fire Fighting Instructions: Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of water sources. Dispose of

fire control water later.

Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of phosphorus, and

hydrogen bromide.

NFPA Ratings: Health – 1 / Flammability – 1 / Reactivity - 0

Summary of content (5 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET EMERGENCY CALL: 1-800-222-1222 (POISON CONTROL CENTER) 1. IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: RM18 Fast-Acting Weed & Grass Killer DESCRIPTION: A liquid herbicide. EPA Reg. No.: 84009-29 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Ragan & Massey, Inc. 101 Ponchatoula Parkway Ponchatoula, LA 70454 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION WARNING Causes eye irritation (H320) GHS Toxicity Classifications Eye damage/irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Toxic to aquatic life (H401) Cat. 2B Cat. 2 3.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spills: Wear appropriate protective gear as described in Section 8 of this document. Dike spill using absorbent or impervious materials such as earth, sand or clay. Collect and contain contaminated absorbent and dike material for disposal. Pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed container. Collect washings for disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ORAL TOXICITY (rat LD50): > 5,000 mg/kg DERMAL TOXICITY (rat LD50): > 5,000 mg/kg INHALATION TOXICITY (rat LC50): > 2.05 mg/L (4-hour) EYE IRRITATION: Rabbit – Moderately irritating SKIN IRRITATION: Rabbit – Slightly irritating SKIN SENSITIZATION: Guinea Pigs - Not a contact sensitizer CARCINOGENICITY: EPA: Not Listed ACGIH: Not Listed NTP: Not Listed IARC: Group 2A1 OSHA: Not Listed MUTAGENIC TOXICITY: No evidence of mutagenic effects during in vivo and in vitro assays.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION FIFRA – This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets, and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IN THIS SDS IS BASED ON DATA AVAILABLE AS OF THE REVISION DATE GIVEN HEREIN, AND BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. THIS SDS DOES NOT REPLACE OR MODIFY THE EPA-ACCEPTING PRODUCT LABELING. CONTACT RAGAN & MASSEY, INC. TO CONFIRM IF YOU HAVE THE MOST CURRENT SDS. JUDGMENTS AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN FOR THE INDIVIDUAL’S OWN USE OR PURPOSES IS NECESSARILY THE INDIVIDUAL’S OWN RESPONSIBILITY.