Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Phone 1-888-817-0131
Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Humphrey, NE 68642 Emergency Phone: (888) 817-0131
SECTION 1 OSHA HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Sensitizer. Irritating to eyes and skin.
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number % by Weight TLV
1) Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate 137-42-8 33 Not available.
The remainder of the components comprise proprietary information.
SECTION 3 FIRST AID INFORMATION
Eye Exposure: Flush immediately with copious amounts of tap water or normal saline (minimum of 15 minutes). Take
exposed individual to a health care professional, preferably an ophthalmologist, for further evaluation.
Skin Exposure: Wash exposed area with plenty of soap and water. Repeat washing. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash thoroughly before reuse. If irritation persists consult a health care professional.
Inhalation: If exposure by inhalation is suspected, immediately move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual
experiences nausea, headache, dizziness, has difficulty in breathing or is cyanotic, seek a health care
professional immediately.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse with copious amounts of water or milk, first. Irrigate the esophagus
and dilute stomach contents by slowly giving one (1) to two (2) glasses of water or milk. Avoid giving
alcohol or alcohol related products. In cases where the individual is semi-comatose, comatose or convulsing,
DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS BY MOUTH. In case of intentional ingestion of the product seek medical
MOUTH
assistance immediately; take individual to nearest medical facility.
SECTION 4 PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
1. Effects from Acute Exposure:
Eye Exposure: Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Skin Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, Sensitizer.). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching,
Exposure: scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will depend upon
solution strength and length of time of exposure.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not expected to be a primary route of exposure.
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2. Effects from Chronic Exposure:
Inhalation at high levels of mist can cause irritation to lung tissue due to corrosive characteristics.
SECTION 5 Toxicological Information
Acute Effects:
Acute Oral (LD50) = 1170 mg/kg Rat
Acute Dermal (LD50) = 1470 mg/kg Rabbit
Irritant / Sensitization Effects:
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, Sensitizer.). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching,
scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will depend upon
solution strength and length of time of exposure.
Carcinogenic Potential:
Not tested by Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. Not shown as a carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
Laboratory studies have shown some developmental and carcinogenic effects in laboratory animals. Exposure
monitoring studies conducted during normal agricultural applications of metam sodium have shown that human
exposure is extremely low; therefore, any potential risk to humans from metam sodium exposure is considered minimal.
Target Organs Effects:
May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Other Health Effects:
None known. N-methyldithiocarbamates: Animal tests have identified the skin, liver and urinary bladder as
target organs. These effects have not been reported in humans..
SECTION 6 Environmental Toxicological Information
No information available.
SECTION 7 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance .............................. Clear yellow to yellow-green liquid
Odor ........................................... Sulfide.
Density ...................................... 1.15 g/cm3 at 25掳C (77掳F)
Flash Point ............................... CLOSED CUP: >100掳C (212掳F). (Tagliabue.)
Melting/Freezing Point .... <0掳C (32掳F)
Boiling Point ............................
>100掳C (212掳F)
Solubility ...................................
Easily soluble in cold water. Easily soluble in hot water.
pH (Neat) ..................................
10 [Basic.]
pH (100 ppm in water) ...........
8-9
Vapor Pressure........................ Not available.
Not available.
o/w Partition Coefficient .........
Not available.
Oxidizing/Reducing Properties .
Not available.
Viscosity ...................................
Not available.
Additional pH Information ......
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SECTION 8 Fire and Explosion Information
Flammable Limits .................. Not available.
Extinguishing Media ............... Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical.
Special Firefighting Procedures
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
...............................
full turnout gear.
SECTION 9 Reactivity Information
Stability ...................................... Stable greater than 30 days @ 50 C (122 F).
Incompatibility .......................... Strong acids, strong oxidizers, corrosive to aluminum.
Hazardous Decomposition
Carbon disulfide and dimethylamine may be generated upon acidification. Thermal
Products ....................................
decomposition of product may generate vapors of hydrogen sulfide. Contact with fire of
strong oxidants may generate carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2
...), and sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3 ...) and methyl isothiocyanate.
SECTION 10 Handling Precautions
Provide dilution ventilation to control vapor and\\or mist level. When misting may occur in the work area, wear a
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with an organic vapor removing cartridge and a prefilter approved for pesticides. A
comprehensive respiratory protection program is needed when respirators must be used.
Eye wash fountains in the work place are STRONGLY recommended.
Chemical resistant gloves, indirect ventilation goggles, body-protective clothing, and chemical resistant safety shoes are
required.
If splashing can occur, a face shield and chemical resistant apron are advisable.
SECTION 11 Satisfactory Materials of Construction
Teflon.
Plexiglas
PVC - rigid
Buna-N rubber
EPDM rubber
PVC - flexible
Neoprene
Polyethylene - low density
Tygon
Silicone rubber
Hypalon
Stainless steels 304 and 316
6/6 Nylon
Polyethylene - high density
SECTION 12 Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures
SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
Important: Before responding to a spill or leak of this product, review each section of this MSDS. Follow the recommendations given in the Handling
Precautions sections. Check the Fire and Explosion Data section to determine if the use of non-sparking tools is merited. Insure that spilled or leaked
product does not come into contact with materials listed as incompatible. If irritating fumes are present, consider evacuation of enclosed areas.
Emergency Response Assistance: Emergency technical assistance is available at any time from Copper Care by calling (888) 817-0131
Initially minimize area affected by the spill or leak. Block any potential routes to water systems (e.g., sewers, streams, lakes, etc.). Based on the
product's toxicological and chemical properties, and on the size and location of the spill or leak, assess the impact on contaminated environments (e.g.
water systems, ground, air equipment, etc.). There are no methods available to completely eliminate any toxicity this product may have on aquatic
environments. Minimize adverse effects on these environments. Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. can be contacted for technical assistance. Determine if
federal, state, and/or local release notification is required (see Regulatory Classifications section of this MSDS). Recover as much of the pure product
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as possible into appropriate containers. Later, determine if this recovered product can be used for its intended purpose. Address clean-up of
contaminated environments. Spill or leak residuals may have to be collected and disposed of. Clay, soil, or commercially available absorbents may be
used to recover any material that can not readily be recovered as pure product. Flushing residual material to an industrial sewer, if present at the site
of a spill or leak incident, may be acceptable if authorized approval is obtained. If product and/or spill/leak residuals are flushed to an industrial
sewer, insure that they do not come into contact with incompatible materials. Contact the person(s) responsible for the operation of your facility's
industrial sewer system prior to intentionally flushing or pumping spills or leaks of this product to the industrial sewer.
DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Note: Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing the disposal of waste materials.
Neat Product: Contact Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. at (888) 817-0131
Contaminated Materials: Determine if waste containing this product can be handled by available industrial effluent system or other on-site waste
management unit. If off-site management is required, contact a company experienced in industrial waste management. This product is not specifically
listed in 40 CFR 261 as a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste. However, spill or leak residuals may meet the criteria
of a characteristic hazardous waste under this Act. Check the characteristics of the material to be disposed of and/or the physical and reactivity data
given in this MSDS for the neat product.
Container Disposal: Empty containers, as defined by appropriate sections of the RCRA, are not RCRA hazardous wastes. However, insure proper
management of any residuals remaining in container.
SECTION 13 Transportation and Shipping Information
DOT Shipping Information:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (Metam Sodium) , Class 9, UN3082 , P.G.
UN
III , MARINE POLLUTANT , ( ERG Guide 171 )
IMO/IMDG Shipping Information:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (Metam Sodium) , Class 9, UN3082 , P.G.
UN
III , MARINE POLLUTANT , ( EmS No. None , MFAG Table No. None , ERG Guide 171, HazMat Code
4966303 )
IATA Shipping Information:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (Metam Sodium) , Class 9, UN3082 , P.G.
UN
III , MARINE POLLUTANT , ( ERG Guide 171 )
Unless otherwise stated, the shipping information provided above applies only to non-bulk containers of this product. Proper shipping name and
general shipping information may vary depending on packaging and mode of shipment. All products shipped from Copper Care locations have been
properly packaged and labeled according to appropriate hazardous materials shipping regulations. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of
transportation is further intended, different shipping information, including but not limited to proper shipping name, RQ designation, and labeling
may apply. For further information pertaining to the shipping requirements for this product, contact Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc.
SECTION 14 Regulatory Information
The following Regulations are known to apply to the use and disposal of this product. Additional Federal, State and Local
regulations may also be applicable.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances List ...
No components of this product are listed.
SARA 312 Hazard Category ...
Immediate Health Hazard
SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals List ...
Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act)
No components of this product are present above the de minimus levels.
RCRA (Resource Conversation and Recovery Act) Listed Hazardous Waste
No components of this product are listed.
CWA (Clean Water Act) Listed Substances
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No components of this product are listed.
FDA ( Food and Drug Administration)
This product is not approved for food contact uses.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Applicability
All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory. Registered pesticides are exempt from the requirements of
TSCA.
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
This product is a registered pesticide. EPA Reg. No. 1448-85
Health Flammability Reactivity
HMIS/NPCA Rating ... 2 1 1
Health Flammability Reactivity
NFPA Ratings ............. 2 1 1
State Regulations
Various State Right To Know Acts ...
Non-proprietary hazardous chemicals are listed in Section 2 of this MSDS. Should you require further
information on specific proprietary or inert ingredients please contact Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc.
The information on this Material Safety Data Sheet reflects the latest information and data that we have on hazards, properties, and handling of
this product under the recommended conditions of use. Any use of this product or method of application which is not described in the Data Sheet
is the responsability of the user. This Material Data Safety Sheet was prepared to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication regulations.
Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. warrants that this product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purpose
referred to in the directions for use when used in accordance with the directions under normal conditions. Buyer assumes the risk of any use
contrary to such directions.
Seller makes no other warranty or representation of any kind, express or implied, concerning the product, including NO IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY OTHER PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No such warranties shall be implied
by law and no agent of seller is authorized to alter this warranty in any way except in writing with a specific reference to this warranty.
The exclusive remedy against seller shall be in a claim for damages not to exceed the purchase price of the product, without regard to whether
such a claim is based upon breach of warranty or tort.
Any controversy or claim arising out or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settle by arbritation in accordance with the
commercial arbritation rules of the American Arbritation Association, and judgement upon the renderred by the Arbritrator(s) may be entered in
any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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