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Product Name Gramoxone Max (Herbicide) 

Active lngredien t Paraquat a 

Crows) AceroIa, Alfalfa, Almonds, Avocados, Bananas, Beans garbanzo 

(dry), Beans, adzukl (dry), Beans, asparagus (dry), Beans, black 

(dry), Beans, broad (dry), Beans, field (dry), Beans, grain lupin (dry). 

Beans, kidney (dry), Beans, lablab (dry), Beans, lirna, Beans, llma 

(dry), Beans, moth (dry), Beans, mung (dry), Beans, navy (dry), Beans, pinto (dry), Beans, rice (dry), Beans, snap, Beans, snap 

(dry), Beans, sweet lupin (dry), Beans, tepaly (dry), Beans, urd (dty) 

Beans, wax (dry), Beans, white lupin (dry), Beans, white sweet lupin 

(dry), Beechnut, Beets, sugar, Boysenbrries, Brazil nut, Butternut, 

Cabbage, Chinese, Cacao, Calamondins, Carrots, Cashew, 

Cassavas, Caljang (dry), Cavalo brocmlo, Chayote fruit, Chemical 

fallow, Cherries, Chestnut, Chickpeas (dry), Chinquapin, Cimn 

melon, Citron, citrus, Clover, Coffee, Collards, Conservation 

Compliance Programs, Conservation Resenre, Corn (popeom), Con 

%d, Cowpeas (dry), Eggplant, Elderberry, Federal Set-AsMe, Figs 

Gherkins, Gourds, edible, Grapefruit, Grasses, Greens, mustard, 

Greens, rape, Groundcherries, Guar, Guar (dry), Guava, Hidory nuHops, Hucklebeny, Kale, Kiwi frult, Kohlrabi, Kumquat, Lemons, 

Lentils, Lettuce, Lilies, Easter, time, Loquat, Macadamia nuts, 

Mandarins, Mandarins, satsurna, Mayhaw, Melon, Mint, Miuna, 

Mornordica, Mustard spinach, Ollves, Onions, Oranges, sour, 

Oranges, sweet, Oriental Pear, Papaya, Passion fruit, Pasture 

reseeding. Peas, Peas, blackeye (dry), Peas, crowder (dry), Peas, 

pigeon, Peas, southern (dry), Pecans, Pepino, Peppers, Pineapple, 

Pistachlos, Plums, Pmelos, Prunes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rice, 

Safflower, Sorghum, grain, Sugarcane, Sunflowers, Tanlers, Tam, 

dryland, tom at ill^, Tree ptantatiw establishment, Trees and vines, 

orchard, Trees and vlnes, ornamental, Trees and vines, shade, 

Trees and vines, vineyard, Trees and vines, windbreak, Tyfon, 

Walnuts, Waxgourds, Chinese, Wheat, Yams 

Description A non-setective contact herbicide for mtrol of grasses and 

broadleaf weeds In field, vegetable, forage and tree crops. Also usei 

as a deslccanWdefoliant at harvest and as a harvest aid for dry 

beans, cotton. guar, lentils, soybeans, sugar cane and sunflowers. 

This label registered for use in AZ, FL, HI, MU, NC, NM, TX and VA 

Registration delayed h CA. Not registered for use in CO, CT, DC, 

DE, IA. 1L, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, 

NV, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, SD, UT, WI, WY. Check with Zeneca 

Registraf~n at (800) 544-0273 xl184 for use in all other states. 

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Product Name Gramoxone Extra (Herblcde) 

Active lngredlent Paraquat 

Crop(s) Acerola, Avocados, Bananas, Beans, adzuki (dry), Beans, 

asparagus (drj), Beans, black (dry), Beans, bmd (dry), Beans, fielc 

(dry), Beans, garbanzo (dry), Beans, grain lupin (dry), Beans, kine) 

(dry), Beans, lablab (dry), Beans, lirna (dry), Beans, moth (dry), 

Beans, mung (dry), Beans, navy (dry), Beans, pinto (dry), Beans, ric 

(dry), Beans, snap, Beans, snap (dry), Beans, sweet lupin (dry), 

Beans, tepary (dry), Beans, urd (dry), Beans, wax (dry), Beans, whlt 

lupin (dry), Beans, white sweet lupin (dry), Beechnut, Boysenberries 

Brazil nut, Butternut, Cabbage, Chinese, Cacao, Calamondims, 

Cashew, Catjang (dry), Cavab brocoolo, Chayote fruit, Chemical 

fallow, Chestnut, Chickpeas (dry), Chinquapin, Citron melon, Citron, 

citrus, Clovers and other legumes, Collards, Cmenration 

Compliance Programs. Conservation Resewe, Corn (popcorn), Con 

seed. Cowpeas (dry), Dandelion, Eggplant, Elderberry, Federal SetAside, Figs, Foxtall, giant, Gherkins, Gourds, edible, Grspefruit, 

Grasses, Greens, mustard, Greens, rape, Groundcherries, Guar, 

Guava, Hickory nut, Hops, Huckleberry, Kale, Kiwi fruit, Kohlrabi, 

Kumquat, Lemons. Lettuce, Lilies, Easter, Lime, Lquat, Macadamii 

nuts, Mandarins, Mandarins, satsuma, Mayhaw, Melon, Mlnt, 

Mlzuna, Mornordica, Muskmelons, Mustard spinach, Ollves, 

Oranges, sour, Oranges, sweet, Papaya, Pasture reseeding, Pears, 

oriental, Peas, Mackeye (dry), Peas, crowder (dry), Peas, southern 

(dry), Pecans, Pepino, Peppers, chili, Pineapple, Pistachios, 

Pornelos, Prunes, Raspberries, Red rice, Rhubarb, Safflower, 

Sorghum, grain, Sugarcane, Tam, dryland, Tmatillos, Trees and 

vines, orchard, Trees and vines, ornamental, Trees and vlnes, 

shade, Trees and vlnes, vineyard, Tms and vines, windbreak, 

Tyfon, Volunteer cereals, Waxgourds, Chinese 

Description A non-selective contact herbicide for control of grasses ad 

broadleaf weeds in fleld, vegetable, forage and tree crops. Also uw 

as a desiccant at harvest and as a harvest aid in dry beans, guar, 

lentils, soybeans, sugar cane and sunflowers. 

Check wlth Zeneca Registration at (600) 544-0273 x1184 for use In 

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Paraoxon Pesticide Dictionary 

CROP PROTECTION 

Paraoxon 

Identification 

ED. CODE NUMBERS: E-600. 

DIGCONTINUED NAMES: Mintacnl* (Bayer). 

Chemidry 

COMPOSITION: 0,O-Diethyl O-p-nitmphenyl phwphate. 

Paraoxon 

Actiode 

ACTION: Insecticide. 

Panp~z* - see Paraquat. 

Parapest MSO* InsecwW (methyl parathion) - %ntinued 

1995 by Planters Mutts. 

Paraquat 

BP: AgmDragon Co., Ltd. (Agmquat*) 

Agsin Pte. Ltd. (Hebone*, Paquat*) 

Biesterfeld US., Inc. 

Camfall Corp. 

Chem East SA. 

Crvstal Chemical Inter-America (Crkauat*. . . Herhxone*) 

Fuicm Chemical Industrial Co., ~td. 

Griffin L.L.C. (Boa*) 

Industrias Bicquim SA. (Bioquat*) 

Kuo Ching Chmicd Co., Ltd. 

Marman USA, Inc. (Herbiquat*, Milquat*) 

Nu-Gro Frofessional& Consumer Group 

Pilarquim Corp. (Pilarqmt*, Pilarxone*) 

Sanonda Co., Ltd. (Weedless*) 

Shenzhen Jiannshan - Commerce & Industm Corn. <. 

Sinon Corp. 

Sundat (S) Pte. Ltd. (Sunaquat*) 

Syngenta (Cyclone*, Gramoxone*, Gramoxone* Extra, 

Starlire*} 

Identification 

COMMON NAME: f araquat (ISO, ANSI, BSI, JMAF, WSSA). 

CODE NUMBERS: CAS 4685-14-1; SHA 061601. CAS 191042-5 

(paraquat dichloride). 

FORMULATORS' TRADE NAMES: Weedaway* (Agrolex Pte. Ltd.) 

Paraquate* (The Arab Pesticides & Veterinary Drugs MQ. Co.) Herboxone* (Dupocsa) * Grdn* (Invesa S.A.) * Markzone* (Ladda 

Co., Ltd.) Luxaquat*, Tenpa+ (Lwcan B.V.) Dipaxone* (Pap-n- omou Agrochemicals S.k) Parapaz* (Pazchem Ltd.) Woprogram* 

(B.V. Industria- & Handelsonderneming Simonis) Dextmne* (Syngenta) Mhil*, Malezil* Super (TODO Agriooh S.k) * Herbikill* 

TVArn>. .--- --,- 

DIECONTINUED NAMES: Parakill* (Agrochemical industries Co., 

Ltd.) Herbaxon* (+ diquat &bromide) (A& Group) + Caldeml* (Ckquiea) OW Paraquat CL (Chevron Chemid Co.) Esgram*> Galdquat* 

276 (F.E. Zuellig Pk) Act&, Weedol* (+ diquat dibromide), Granmxone* S, Sweep* (ICI Agrdemicah) + Osaquat &I& Pruhh OSA 

SAC-LFJA) Uniquat* (Unitsd Phosphorus Ltd.). 

Chemktry 

COMPOSITION: l,l'-dirnethyl4,4'&pyridinium ion; present as tha dichloride salt (SmmntdCrvstal) or dimethvl sulfaC salt (hntinued). 

CLASS: ~i~sd&urn, dibyridY1ium. - PROPERTIES: Stable except under alkaline conditions. No measurable 

vapr pressure. Colorless crystalline solid dewmpss at approximately 

300% Sparingly soluble in lower aloohols, insoluble in hydrocarbons. 

Pnraquat 

Action/U= 

ACTION: Contact herbicide. de~iccant. 

USE: Desiccation of seed crops; nonmp and industrial weed mntrol in 

bearing and nonbearing fruit orchards, shade trees, and ornamentals. 

Defoliation and desiccation of &. Harvest aid in soyb, flugarcane, gum, and sunflowers, for pasture renovation, for we in No-Till" or before planting or crop emergence, dormant alfalfa and clover, dire& 

ed spray, and for killing potato vines. Eradication of weda in rubber 

plantations, coffee plantations, and paddy bund. Talent* postemergem in bananas, coma, mffee, mconuta, citrus, and sugarcane. 

FORPIIULATIONS Granular, solid, soluble concentrate. 

PREMMES: Anwon* (+ diuron), Antox* (+ MSMA) (hicorn Crop 

Care S.B.) Talent* (+ mulam) (Aventis CropSueace) Crisquat D*, 

Herhne D* (+ diuron) (Crystal Chemical IntwAmerica and Dupocsa) S&* (+ diuron) (Platte Chemical Co.) Preglone*, Riglone* 

(+ diquat dibromide), Dexuron*, Gramocil*, Gramuron*, Parawl*, T+ 

tad* (+ &won), Pathclew* (+ diquat dihmide + simazine), Gramonal* (+ monolinuron) (Syngenta) Terraklene* (+ simazine). 

Registmtion Notes 

U.S.: Some or all applications may be classified as RUP. 

OUTSIDE U.S.: Herboxone*. Lmquat*. in South America. Tenpar* 

in Spain. 

Environmental Guidelines 

HAZARDS: Fish: Slightly taxic. Bird: Moderately toxic. 

SOIL PARTICLE ADSORPTION: Strongly absorbed and inactivated 

by soil particles. 

SOLUBILITY: Dichloride salt is freely soiuble in water. 

safety Guidelines 

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER-POISON. 

MXlCrrY CLASS: 1. 

!bhc~ (Rat): Oral LD, 150 mgkg. 

PROTECTnrE CLOTHING: Rubber gloves and eye protedion when 

handling concenfxate. Wash youreelf -and your work dothas after us- ing tbe product. 

HANDLING AND STORAGE CAUTIONS: Eye contect may caw injury. Cantact with irritated ski- or a cut, or repeated contact with intact &in will cause severe irrihtion and may result in jmisoning. Inhalation exposure may cause irritation, nosebleeds and may lead to 

poisoning. Keep out of reach of children. 

Emergency GuideXinea 

FIRST AID: Get medical aid. &es, immediahty fluah with water for 

at least 15 minutes. Slun. wash with soap and water. move and 

wash all mntaminated clohng with ,soap and hot water before reuse. J ' ' immediatdy get away from spray mist. hg&ui, induce 

vomiting by inserting linger in that. Administer fluids and induce 

further vomiting. Rompt treatment is essential and must be initiated 

before sigm and symptoms of injury appear. 

Paraquate' - eee Paraquat. 

Paraslte 

An org+sm that lives in or on a living plant or animal (called a host) 

'and obtains all or part of its nutrients from it. A parasite is usually smaller than its host, and usually does not kill the host; however, under epidemic wnditiom the hmt may be killed. Tapeworms, lice, and 

fleas are parasitic animals. Rust, smut, mildew, dodder, and mistletoe are examples of parasitic pianh 

Parasul* - see Methyl Parathion. 

Paratap - see Methyl Parathion. 

Parathion 

BF: CAC (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. 

Chem East S.A. 

Cheminm AIS 

diangnu Over~eas Group 

Smoda Go., Ltd. (Fighe) Shanghai Zhmgxi (Group) Corp. 

Shenzhea Jiangshan Commerce & Industry Corp. 

Identlfhtion 

COMMON NAME: Parathion (ISO, BSI, JMAF, EW; thiophos WSSR). 

TRIVIAL NAME: Ethyl Parathion. 

EX!'. CODE NLMBERS: AC 3422, E-605. 

OTHER CODE NUMBERS: CAS 56-3&2; SHA 057501; OMS 19 

(WHO); ENT 15108; EINlECS 200-27 1-7. 

FORMULATORS' TRADE NAFAES: Faratioa Metilicn* (Agroquimims 

Versa, SA de C.V.) Chimac Par H* (ChimaeAgnphar SA.) Pox 

Konz* (Diachem S.p.A.1 Woprophos* (B.V. Industrie- & Handelsondernerning S~OU~B) Alhn*, Aileron*, Aphamite*, Cmothion*, 

Etilon*, Orthophm*, Panthion*, Paramar*, Phoskil*, Rhodiatox*, Soprathion*, Stathim*. 

DISCONTINUED NAMES: Tbioh* Man Cydd Co.) Tam- 

-* EP (+ mehmiduphos), Ecombi* (+ oxydemeh-methyl), Eladan*, 

Folidol (Bayed 0 &ion* (+ aein~hos-ethyl + azinphas-methyl) 

(Che?lagm Carp.) PanncapE* (ElfAtochem) . Fcmhm M)* (ICI 

chmnds) Niran* (+ chlordane), Wallop G* (+ pmpchlor) (M-to 

mtural Co.) Drifene* (+ die&), Drifme* A P. (+ endcaulfad 

(Pechingr Pro$) Eada Hua* (+ &uhn) (Platte Co.1 

Sytemp* (+ methyl par~w + kphene) (Ring Around Products) ' 

Roethyl-P* (Rotam Gmup) Bpwam* I+ hdalw) (SmPR41. 

Information is presented hemin for preliminary planning only. 

Exclusive reliance must be placed on informatioddirections supplied by manufacturer. 

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

GRAMOXONE MAX 

Version: 3 Date issued: 04/29/99 

MSDS Ha. UB006204_01 

Date printed: 05/10/99 

Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 

Company 

Phone number 

Emergency phone 

: Zeneca Agricultural Products 

1800 Concord Pike 

WiLmington DE 19850 

: (302) 886-1000 

: Medical: 800-327-8633 (1-800 FASTMED) 

Cherntrec: 800-424-9300 

Technical:302-886-3000 

Name used on label : GRAMOXONE MAX 

Product use : Herbicide 

A Registered Trade Mark of a Zeneca Group Company. 

Section 2 - COMPOSITION/LNFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 

Identity CAS-no. mica1 % 

Paraquat dichloride 

1910-42-5 43.8 % 

I inerts 

I 56.2 8 

Other information 

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non hazardous 

Values are not product specifications. 

Section 3 - HAZARDS FDENTIFICATION 

Physical hazards: 

None 

Health hazards: 

Irritant (skin with prolonged contact), irritant (eye, respiratory 

passages) , inhalation(TLV) , toxic (oral) 

May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes 

substantial but temporary eye injury. 

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES 

GENERAL ADVICE: 

Call Zeneca's 24 hour Energency Information Network at 1-800-FASTMED 

(327-8633) 

If a known exposure occurs or is suspected, immediately start the 

recommended procedures below. IMMEDIATE TREATMENT IS ESSENTIAL. 

IF IN EYES: 

Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain 

medical attention. 

IF ON SKIN: 

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash material off the skin 

with plenty of soap and water. Obtain medical attention. 

IF SWALLOWED: 

Immediately induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Give 

one or more glasses of water to drink and induce further vomiting. Repeat 

until vomit is clear. ~f person is unconscious do not give anything by 

mouth and do not induce vomiting. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Take 

container and labeling with you. See section on MEDICAL ADVICE. 

IF INHALED: 

Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, 

preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention. Inhalation is an 

unlikely route of exposure due to low vapor pressure and large spray 

droplet size, but mucosal irritation or nose bleeds may occur. The odor 

of this product is NOT paraquat; it is an added odorant intended to deter 

ingestion of this product. 

MEDICAL ADVICE: 

CALL ZmCA'S MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION NETWORK AT 1-800-327-8633 

[Dial 1-800-F-A-S-T-M-E-D) at any hour to obtain toxicology and medical 

management consultation and paraquat analyses. Prompt treatment is 

essential and must be initiated immediately before signs and symptoms 

appear. Symptoms are prolonged and painful and may be delayed for days 

after swallowing. Treatment may include binding paraquat in the gut with 

suspensions of clay or charcoal; and removal of paraquat from the blood by 

prolonged charcoal hernodialysis. Do NOT administer oxygen; oxygen 

potentiates the toxicity of paraquat. Probable mucosal damage may 

contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. 

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

Flash point : 

> 90 Oc 

no flash point due to high water content 

Autoignition temperature : 

r 625 OC 

no ignition 

Explosive properties : 

LEL: Non-explosive. 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: 

For small fires, use foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishant. For 

large fires, use foam or water-fog; avoid use of water jet. Contain 

run-off water with, for example, temporary earth barriers. 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: 

Technical aqueous solutions present no ignition hazards. The pure material 

may support combustion. Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with 

water. 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing must 

be worn in fire conditions. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

We assigned NFPA and HMIS'ratings to this product based on the hazards of 

its ingredient(s). Because the customer is most aware of the application 

of the product, he must ensure that the proper personal protective 

equipment (PPE) is provided consistent with information contained in the 

product msds. 

NFPA RATING 

Health 

3 

Fire 

0 

Reactivity 

1 

HMIS RATING 

Health 

3 

Fire 

0 

Reactivity 

1 

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: 

Wear skin, eye and respiratory protection during clean up. Spread a 

suitable absorbent such as clay on the spill, and shovel into an open drum. 

Untreated spilled material can dry to a highly irritating dust. For 

chemical emergency: spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident call CHEMTREC 

1-800-424-9300. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: 

Do not contaminate waterways by cleaning of equipment or by disposal of 

wastes. Although paraquat is not a RCRA hazardous waste, it is recommended 

that the waste be disposed of in a facility permitted for hazardous waste. 

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE 

SAFE HANDLING ADVICE: 

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of high concentrations 

of dusts. Avoid inhalation of liquid aerosols. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STOMGE ROOMS: 

Empty container retains product residue. Triple rinse, or equivalent, 

empty container, return rinse water to dilution mixture, and dispose of 

dilution mixture as a hazardous waste if it cannot be disposed of by use 

according to label instructions. Do not reuse container. Offer it for 

recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in properly 

permitted landfill. 

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Occupational emosure limits 

ZENECA Standard on: PARAQUAT EMETIC TECHNICAL 

8 hr TWA 0.02 mg/m3 

ZENECA Standard on: Paraquat dichloride 

(Respirable Dust) 

TWA 0.1 mg/mg 

(Total Dust) 

TWA 0.5 mg/m3 

TLV/ACGIH Paraquat dichloride 

8 Hour TWA 0.1 rng/rnj 

OSHA PEL Paraquat dichloride 

(Total Dust) 

8 Hour TWA 0.5 mg/m3 

Occupational exposure standards 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: 

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VENTILATION: 

Use ventilation adequate to maintain safe levels. This product is intended 

for use outdoors where engineering controls are not necessary. If use 

conditions are different (e.g. product reformulation or repackaging), use 

ventilation adequate to maintain safe levels. 

EYE PROTECTION: 

Use protective eyewear. 

BODY PROTECTION: 

This product is FIFRA regulated. Refer to product labeling for end-user 

Personal Protection requirements. Applicators must wear long-sleeved shirt 

and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes and socks. Mixers and loaders 

must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes and 

socks, face shield and chemical resistant apron. Remove any contaminated 

clothing promptly. Zeneca Inc. conducted ASTM permeation tests using PVC 

gloves (0.2mm thickness) and showed no breakthrough of the product after 

eight hours of testing. 

HYGENIC MEASURES: 

Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using 

tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide 

gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE 

immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 

before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into 

clean clothing. 

Other protective equipment: 

Eyewash station and safety shower in work area. 

!kction 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTlES 

1 Physical state 

I Color 

I Odor 

Boiling point 

Melting point 

Vapor Pressure 

Vapour density 

I Specific gravity: 

Solubility 

pH-value (quant.) 

Oxidizing properties : 

liquid 

dark green 

strong pungent 

approx 100 OC 

aqueous solution 

Not available. 

23.7 nun Hg 

at 25 OC 

Due to water, paraquat has negligible vapor pressure. 

No data 

1.132 

soluble in/with water 

5 

solution 5 % 

Not applicable. 

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Section 10 - STABKWY AND REACTIVJTY 

HAZARDOUS REACTIONS (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) 

Stable in acidic and neutral solution; decomposed by alkali and in the 

presence of U.V. light. Compound inactivated by adsorption onto inert 

clay. 

HAZARDOUS REACTIONS (MATERIALS TO AVOID) 

Hydrolyzes in alkaline media. This product reacts with aluminum to produce 

hydrogen gas. Do not mix or store in containers or systems made of 

aluminum or having aluminum fittings. 

HAZARWUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS 

Combustion products of dry material: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, 

chlorine, hydrogen chloride, possible trace arnouxlts of phosgene, nitrogen 

oxides, ammonia, and other toxic and noxious fumes. 

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

ACUTE TOXICITY (LETHAL DOSES) 

LD50 Oral female rats 

Dose : 283 mg formulation/kg 

Additional inform. : An emetic is included in the formulation to induce 

vomiting. Signs and symptoms following ingestion 

include burning sensations, ulcerations of the mouth, 

tongue, pharynx and esophagus; vomiting, retching, and 

diarrhea may then ensue. A 1 to 3 week period of 

progressive kidney failure, liver complications, and 

pulmonary insufficiency may follow. Death is usually 

due to respiratory failure secondary to pulmonary 

fibrosis. 

LD50 Dermal rat 

Dose 

Additional inform. : Intact skin is a very effective barrier to paraquat. If 

extreme damage occurs this barrier is removed and, in 

the presence of sufficient paraquat, absorption of 

toxic mounts may occur. Lung, kidney and liver 

injuries can ensue, followed by renal and pulmonary 

insufficiency. Death ensues after respiratory failure. 

Repeated and/or prolonged skin contact with the 

concentrated product can cause skin damage, including 

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erythema, edema, and ulceration. Repeated and/or 

prolonged skin contact with the spray dilution may 

cause mild skin irritation. Paraquat penetrates intact 

human skin very slowly at a rate of less than 0.5% in 

24 hours. Penetration is faster through injured or 

damaged skin. 

Contamination of nail base with concentrate may cause 

the formation of white spots on the nail or, in severe 

cases, transverse cracking and loss of nail. Normal 

growth follows without delay. 

LC50 Inhalation 

Dose : 0.6 .. 1.4 pg cation/l 

Period : 4 hours 

Additional inform. : Paraquat is not volatile; therefore, exposure to 

paraquat vapor is not applicable. Prolonged inhalation 

or overexposure to aerosolized paraquat can cause 

irritation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa, as 

evidenced by a burning sensation, nose bleeds, and sore 

throat. These symptoms remit on cessation of exposure. 

Systemic toxicity is unlikely to develop following 

inhalation because typical spray droplets are not 

likely to be of respirable size. 

ACUTE TOXICITY (IRRITATION, SENSITIZATION ETC.) 

Eye Irritation 

Results : Moderate irritant to rabbit eyes. 

Additional inform. : Will cause eye irritation in man. This material has a 

delayed eye irritation effect. May lead to ulceration 

of cornea and conjuctival epithelium giving rise to 

secondary infection. Although healing may be slow, the 

injury is superficial and with proper medical care 

recovery will be complete, even in severe cases. 

Skin Irritation 

Results : Slight irritant to rabbit skin. 

Additional inform. : Can cause inflammation and in severe cases blistering 

of the skin with prolonged contact to undiluted 

product. 

Skin Sensitization - M&K 

Results : It is not a skin sensitizer in animal tests. 

DELAYED OR CHRONIC TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS 

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Long Term Exposure 

Symptoms 

(rat). 

Symptoms 

NOEL 

(rat) . symptoms 

NOEL 

: Studies in animals have shown that repeated doses do 

not produce carcinogenic or teratogenic effects. 

: A study in animals has shown that repeated doses 

produce no adverse reproductive effects. 

: 150 ppm paraquat diet 

: Signs of a proliferative lesion in the epithelium of 

lung alveoli in rats. There was no clear-cut evidence 

of oncogenic potential. 

: 25 ppm paraquat diet over 2 years 

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ACUTE OR OTHER TOXICITIES 

General information 

The health hazard assessment is based on the results of animal toxicity 

testing and reports of accidental human exposures. 

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

ELIMINATION 

Additional inform. : There is evidence of photodegradation in air. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ECOLOGY 

Toxic to wildlife. 

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

Empty container retains product residue. Triple rinse, or equivalent, empty 

container, return rinse water to dilution mixture, and dispose of dilution 

mixture as a hazardous waste if it cannot be disposed of by use according to 

label instructions. Do not reuse container. Offer it for recycling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in properly permitted landfill. Do 

not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, 

estuaries, oceans, or public waters unless this product is specifically 

identified and addressed in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 

(NPDES ) permit. 

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

GRAMOXONE MAX 

Version: 3 Date issued: 04/29/99 

MSDS No. USOO6204-01 

Date printed: 05/10/99 

Won 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

ROAD TRANSPORT DOT 

Proper Shipping Name : BIPYRIDILIUM PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, 

(contains paraquat as dichloride salt) 

Class : 6.1 

UN No. : UN3016 

Packaging group : / I11 

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION 

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 

I Paraquat dichloride 

Other regulations, restrictions and prohibitions 

TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Regulations, 40CFR 710: 

This is a FIFRA-regulated pesticide and is exempt from TSCA regulations. 

CERCLA and SARA Regulations (40 CFR 355, 370, and 372): 

Section 313 Supplier Notification. This product contains the following 

toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of 

the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 

CFR 372: Paraquat dichloride (CAS 1910-42-5) 

The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) under EPCRA SARA (Section 302) for 

Paraquat dichloride is 10 lbs. 

Other Determined Regulations: 

None 

EPA 

EPA Registration no.: 10182-372 

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION 

ZENECA Ag Products believes that the information and 

recommendations contained herein (including data and statements) 

are accurate as of the date thereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. 

The information provided herein relates to the specific product 

designated and may not be valid where such product is used in 

combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since 

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA S-ET 

GRAMOXONJ3 MAX 

Version: 3 Date issued: 04/29/99 

MSDS NO* WS006204-01 

Date printed: 05/10/99 

the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information 

referred to herein are beyond the control of ZENECA Ag Products, ZENECA 

Ag Products expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results 

obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such 

information. 

A vertical bar (1) in the left margin indicates an amendment 

from the previous version. 

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