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Material Safety Data Sheets TDA Offices
MSDS is a document containing chemical
hazard and safety handling information Texas Department of Agriculture
prepared in accordance with the requirements of P.O. Box 12847
the Occupational Safety and Health Austin, Texas 78711
Administration (OSHA) standard. An MSDS 1-800-TELL-TDA
attached to the product becomes part of the http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov
label and must be followed.
West Texas Regional Office (Region 1)
4502 Englewood Ave. Todd Staples, Commissioner
State-limited-use or Regulated Lubbock, Texas 79414
Herbicides
These pesticides contain certain active
(806) 799-8555 The Pesticide Label
ingredients, with the potential to cause adverse North Texas Regional Office (Region 2)
effects to nontargeted vegetation even when 1720 Regal Row, Suite 118 Reading and following label instructions
used according to direction and are classified as Dallas, Texas 75235 provide the foundation for safe pesticide use.
SLU when distributed in containers larger than (214) 631-0265 Everyone, including experienced applicators,
one quart liquid or two pounds dry or solid.
should review the label prior to purchasing,
Even though these products may not be Gulf Coast Regional Office (Region 3)
restricted-use, you must have a license to apply. mixing, applying, and storing or disposing of
Elias Ramirez State Office Building
Regulated herbicides may be used only during the pesticide or empty containers.
5425 Polk Avenue
certain times in restricted counties. Houston, TX 77023
State-limited-use (713) 921-8200 Labeling
• 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) Labeling, provided by the manufacturer, gives
• 2,4-dichlorophenoxy butyric acid (2,4-DB) South Central Regional Office (Region 4) additional information concerning the pesticide
• 2,4-dichlorophenoxy propionic acid (2,4- 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 product. Labeling includes booklets, brochures,
DP) San Antonio, Texas 78217 flyers and other information as distributed by
• 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (210) 820-0288 the pesticide dealer or manufacturer. Labeling
(MCPA) also may include information provided by the
Valley Regional Office (Region 5)
• 3,6-Dichloro-o-anisic acid (dicamba) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on
900-B E. Expressway 83
• 3,4-dichloropropionanilide (propanil) San Juan, Texas 78589
maps indicating endangered species habitats.
• 5-bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil (956) 787-8866
(bromacil) Label
• 2,4-bis(isopropylamino)-6-methoxy-s- The label is the printed information on or
triazine (prometon) Hearing impaired please call (800)735-2988
attached to the pesticide container. It verifies
• 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid (voice) or (800)735-2989 (TDD)
(quinclorac) EPA approval, offers information on proper
Other important numbers medical treatment for poisoning and provides
• devices using the active ingredients
sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and guidelines for correct application and use.
Texas State Poison Center 1-800-764-7661
sodium cyanide, in any quantity, for (1-800-POISON1)
livestock predation The label identifies the pesticide as general or
Regulated Herbicides. National Pesticide Telecommunications restricted-use and lists specific sites for the
• 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) Network intended applications. By law, a pesticide can
1-800-858-7378
• 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid only be applied to a site that is identified on
(MCPA) the label, even though specific pests may not
To report spills, call the Texas Commission on
• 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (dicamba) Environmental Quality at 1-800-832-8224 or (512) be indicated. A site can be a crop, animal or
• 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid 239-2507. location the product is intended to protect.
(quinclorac) 3/09
TDA Q905
Pesticide Label Requirements RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 9. Directions for use: Instructions for
EPA and the Texas Department of Agriculture applying the pesticide provide rate of
(TDA) require certain items be included on Due to (insert reason) application, site (crop, animal, location,
pesticide labels. For retail sale to and use only by Certified etc.) it is intended to protect, pests
Applicators or persons under their direct controlled, mixing directions, when and
1. Brand, trade or product name: A single supervision and only for those uses covered where the material is to be applied, and
by the Certified Applicator’s certification. necessary application equipment.
pesticide active ingredient may be
marketed at the same time under several
10. Precautionary statements: Guide the
brand names. Brand or trade names are applicator in taking proper precautions to
4. Keep out of reach of children: Every
indicated on the front panel of the label protect humans or animals that could be
pesticide label must include this statement
and are used in advertisements. exposed. Sometimes listed under the
on the front panel. This warning must be
heeded. heading “Hazards to Humans and
2. Ingredient statement: Every pesticide Domestic Animals.” This area will include
product label must include the active and information about how pesticides may
5. Signal words and symbol: These indicate enter the body and any protective clothing
inert ingredients, including percentage by
the relative toxicity of the active ingredient or equipment the applicator should use.
weight. Often, the chemical name of the
to humans and should appear on the front
active ingredient is stated. If an approved
panel of a label. The signal words, in order 11. First Aid: First aid treatment guidelines
common name of the active ingredient of increasing toxicity, are caution, are recommended in this statement in case
exists, it may be listed and followed by a warning and danger. Danger indicates of over-exposure. This information should
chemical name. The names of inert highly toxic products The word poison and be read before the product is used, and
ingredients sometimes are not stated, but the skull and crossbones symbol also are again in case of an emergency.
the label must indicate their percentage to associated with products having the
the total contents. danger signal word. 12. Environmental hazards: Special warning
statements on the label cover hazards to
Product Name
6. Manufacturer: The name and address of the environment. Examples: “This product
Active Incredient(s) .............................. % is highly toxic to bees,” or “This product is
the manufacturer, registrant or formulator
Inert Ingredients ................................... % highly toxic to fish,” and “Do not allow
who makes the product must be printed on drift to contact non-target plants or trees.”
Total: .................................................... 100%
the label. If the registrant’s name appears
This product contains ____ lbs. of _____ per on the label and the registrant is not the 13. Reentry statement: Indicates how much
gallon. manufacturer, it must be qualified by time must pass before a person can enter a
appropriate wording such as “packed treated area without appropriate protective
3. Classification statement: Pesticides are for...”, distributed by...”, or “sold by...”. clothing.
classified on the basis of hazards, intended
use and effect upon the environment. 7. Registration number: An EPA 14. Storage and disposal statement:
registration number is proof the label was Pesticide inventories should be stored
General-use pesticides are less likely to
approved by the U.S. Environmental securely, preferably under lock and key,
harm the user or environment when used and separate from food and feed supplies.
according to the label and do not require a Protection Agency.
Pesticides and empty containers must be
license to apply. Restricted-use pesticides 8. Establishment number: An establishment disposed of according to TDA and EPA
have a greater potential to harm the number identifies the specific facility that regulations.
environment or the applicator when not produced the product.
used as directed. RUPs contain a label 15. Net contents: Identifies the amount or
such as the example here. You must have weight of pesticide in the container and
a TDA applicator license to purchase and EPA Registration No. ______ [Registrant Name] should be displayed prominently on the
use restricted-use pesticides. EPA Establishment No. _____ {City, State, Zip] front of the label.
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