MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
OLYMPIC HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, CO. Approval Date: 11/17/2004
P.O. BOX 230, MAINLAND, PA 19451 Supercedes: 04/28/1999
800-659-6745
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY EMERGENCY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
CHEMTREC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800)-424-9300 OLYMPIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800)-356-4647
MARATHON庐 1% GRANULAR GREENHOUSE & NURSERY INSECTICIDE
EPA Registration Number: 432-1329-59807
I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION The respirable portion of the silica that may be contained in this
product, however, is small, such that excessive inhalation expo-
sure during anticipated conditions of use is unlikely.
PRODUCT NAME . . . . . . . . . . .: Marathon 1% Granular Green
house & Nursery Insecticide
CHEMICAL FAMILY . . . . . . . . . : Chloronicotinyl MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE . . . : No speci铿乧 medical
CHEMICAL NAME . . . . . . . . . . : 1-((6-chloro-3-
conditions are known which may be aggravated by exposure to
pyridinyl)methyl)-N-nitro-2-imidazoildinimine
this product. Pulmonary and respiratory diseases may be ag-
SYNONYMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Imidacloprid
gravated by exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
EPA Registration No.. . . . . . . . : 432-1329-59807
Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : C9 H10 C1 N5 O2
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
PRODUCT USE . . . . . . . . . . . .: Insecticide for systemic
insect control on ornamental plants in greenhouses, nurseries
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Have the product container or label
and interior plantscapes.
with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or
II. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS going for treatment.
Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and
Hazardous Component Name
gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses,
/CAS No. Concentration % by Weight
if present, after the 铿乺st 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
Minimum Maximum
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Imidacloprid Technical
138261-41-3 0.8000 1.2000
Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Take off contaminated clothing
immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least
Crystalline Silica (Quartz)
15 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
14808-60-7 8.9300
advice.
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Call a poison control center or doctor
NOTE: Please refer to Section XI for detailed toxicological
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of
information.
water if able to swallow. DO NOT induce vomiting unless
Emergency Overview . . : Caution! Harmful if swallowed directed to do so by a physician or poison control center. Do not
or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoid give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Inhalation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Move to fresh air. Call a poison con
trol center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Physical State . . . . . . . . . : Solid Granular
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . : Tan to Red
Routes of Exposure . . . . : Inhalation, Skin contact, Skin Ab- Note to Physician
Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . .: There is no antidote. Treat symptom-
sorption, Eye contact
atically.
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Causes eye irritation. Do not get in
eyes.
Flash point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Not applicable
Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Suitable Exitinguishing Media . . . : Water, Carbon dioxide (CO2),
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Dry chemical, Foam
Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Harmful if swallowed. Do not take
Fire Fighting Instructions . . . . . . : Keep out of smoke. Cool
internally.
closed containers exposed to 铿乺e with water spray. Fight 铿乺e
Inhalation. . . . . . . . . . . . .: Maybe harmful if inhaled. Avoid
from upwind position. Dike area to prevent runoff and contami-
breathing dust.
nation of water sources. Equipment or materials involved in
pesticide 铿乺es may become contaminated.
CHRONIC OR DELAYED
LONG-TERM . . . . . . . . . .: This product is not listed as a
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
carcinogen by ACGIH, NTP, IARC or OSHA. However, it may
contain crystalline silica (quartz), a substance which has been
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, NTP and IARC. Crystalline
silica is a naturally-occurring mineral component of many
General and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . : Isolate hazard area. Keep
sands and clays. Although the carcinogenic potential of crys-
unauthorized people away. Avoid contact with spilled product
talline silica in humans is controversial, it must be considered
or contaminated surfaces.
if it is inhaled under excessive exposure conditions.
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MARATHON庐 1% GRANULAR GREENHOUSE & NURSERY INSECTICIDE
EPA Registration Number: 432-1329-59807
Land Spill or Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . . : Avoid dust formation. Use Exposure Limits
recommended protective equipment while carefully sweeping
up spilled material. Place in covered container for reuse or Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7 NIOSH REL 0.05 mg/m3
disposal. Scrub contaminated area with soap and water. Rinse (Quartz)
with water. Use dry absorbent material such as clay granules
to absorb and collect wash solution for proper disposal. Con- Form of Exposure Respirable dust
taminated soil may have to be removed and disposed. Do not OSHA ZIA TWA 0.1 mg/m3
allow material to enter streams, sewers, or other waterways. Form of Exposure Respirable dust
US CA OEL TWA PEL 0.1 mg/m3
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE Form of Exposure Respirable dust
US CA OEL TWA PEL 0.3 mg/m3
Handling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . : Handle and open container Form of Exposure Total dust
in a manner as to prevent spillage. ACGIH TWA 0.05 mg/m3
Form of Exposure Respirable fraction
Storing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . : Do not contaminate water, OSHA ZI PEL 5.0 mg/m3
food, or feed by storage or disposal. Form of Exposure Respirable fraction
OSHA ZI PEL 15.0 mg/m3
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent Form of Exposure Total dust
cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizer, food and ACGIH NIC TWA 0.025 mg/m3
feed. Store in original container and out of the reach of Form of Exposure Respirable fraction
children, preferably in a locked area.
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Work/Hygienic Procedures . . . . . : Wash hands before eating,
drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Tan to Red
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then Physical State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Solid Granular
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Bulk Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 40-48 lbs/cu ft.
Water Solubility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Slightly soluble
Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) immediately after
handling this product. Before removing gloves clean them with
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
soap and water. As soon as practical, wash thoroughly and
change into clean clothing.
Chemical Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . : Stable
Min / Max Storage Temperatures . : No minimum / 30 day aver- Conditions to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . : Elevated temperatues.
age temperature not to exceed 37.8掳 C (100掳 F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hydrogen chloride (HCI)
Engineering Controls . . . . . . . . . . : Maintain exposure levels Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
below the exposure limit through the use of general and local Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
exhaust ventilation. Carbon monoxide
Eye/Face Protection . . . . . . . . . . . : Tightly 铿乼ting safety goggles.
Hazardous Polymerization . . . . . . : Will not occur.
Hand Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Chemical resistant gloves (Conditions to Avoid)
made of waterproof material such as polyethylene or poly-
XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
vinyl chloride.
Body Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Wear long-sleeved shirt and Acute toxicity studies have not been conducted on this product
long pants and shoes plus socks. as formulated. The acute toxicity data have been extrapolated
from studies performed on similar products, Imidacloprid 2.5%
Respiratory Protection . . . . . . . . . : When respiratory protection Granular (oral LD50, dermal LD50, inhalation LC50, skin effects
is necessary under the conditions of use, wear a respirator ap- and sensitization) and Imidacloprid 0.62% Granular (eye effects).
proved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and The non-acute information pertains to the active ingredient, imida-
Health (NIOSH). cloprid technical.
General Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . : Educate and train employ- Acute Oral Toxicity . . . . . . . . . . . : Male/Female Rat:
ees in safe use of the product. LD50: > 4,820 mg/kg
Follow all label instructions. Acute Dermal Toxicity. . . . . . . . . : Male/Female Rat:
LC50: > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity . . . . . . : Male/Female Rat:
LC50: > 5.09 mg/L
Exposure time: 4 h
Determined in the form of dust.
(analytical)
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MARATHON庐 1% GRANULAR GREENHOUSE & NURSERY INSECTICIDE
EPA Registration Number: 432-1329-59807
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Male/Female Rat:
LC50: 20 mg/L
Exposure time: 1 h Environmental Precautions . . . . : Highly toxic to aquatic inver-
Determined in the form of dust. tebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface
Extrapolated from the 4 hr LC50. water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
(analytical) mark. Do not contaminate surface or ground water by cleaning
equipment or disposal of wastes, including equipment wash
Skin Irritation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Rabbit: non-irritant water.
Eye Irritation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Rabbit: Mild eye irritation
Sensitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Guinea pig: non-sensitizing Ecological Information . . . . . . . . : This chemical demonstrates
Sub Chronic Toxicity . . . . . . . . . : In a 3-week dermal toxicity the properties and characteristics associated with chemicals
study, rabbits treated with imidacloprid showed no local or sys- detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas
temic effects at levels up to and including 1000 mg/kg, the limit where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is
dose. shallow, may result in ground water contamination.
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
In a 4-week inhalation study, rats exposed to high concentra-
tions of imidacloprid exhibited decreased body weight gains
and changes in clinical chemistries and organ weights. General Disposal Guidance . . . . : Wastes resulting from the use
of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved
Chronic Toxicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . : In chronic dietary studies in waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide,
rats and dogs exposed to imidacloprid, the target organs were spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law.
the thyroids and/or liver.
Container Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . : Empty remaining contents.
Assessment Carcinogenicity . . : In oncongenicity studies in Then dispose of empty container in a sanitary land铿乴l or by
rats and mice, imidacloprid was not considered carcinogenic in incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burn-
either species. ing. If burned, stay out of smoke.
RCRA Classi铿乧ation . . . . . . . . . . . . : Not Regulated under this
ACGIH
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7 Group A2 Statute
NTP
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7
IARC
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7 Overall evaluation: 1 DOT CLASSIFICATION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: Not regulated for
Domestic Surface Transportation
OSHA
None
FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION: . . . . . . . . . . . .: Insecticides or
Fungicides, N.O.I., other than poison
Reproductive &
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Developmental Toxicity . . . . . . . : REPRODUCTION: In a two-
generation reproduction study in rats, imidacloprid was not a
primary reproductive toxicant. Offspring exhibited reduced EPA Registration No. . . . . . . . : 432-1329-59807
body weights at the high dose and in conjunction with maternal
toxicity. US Federal Regulations
TSCA list
DEVELOPEMTNAL TOXICITY: In developmental toxicity stud- Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7
ies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of an embryotox- US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b)
ic or teratogenic potential for imidacloprid. In both species, Export Noti铿乧ation (40 CFR 707, Subpt D)
developmental effects were observed only at high doses and in None
conjunction with maternal toxicity. SARA Title III - section 302 - noti铿乧ation and information
None
Neurotoxicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : In acute and subchronic SARA Title III - section 313 - toxic chemical release reporting
neurotoxicity screening studies in rats, imidacloprid produced None
slight neurobehavioral effects in each study at the highest dose
tested. There were no correlating morphological changes US States Regulatory Reporting
observed in the neural tissues. CA Prop65
This product contains a chemical known to the state of
In a one-generation developmental neurotoxicity screening California to cause cancer.
study in rats, offspring exposed to imidacloprid showed
decreased motor activities. These effects occurred at the high- Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7
est dose tested and in conjunction with maternal toxicity. There
were no correlating morphological changes observed in the This product does not contain any substances known to the
neural tissues. State of California to cause reproductive harm.
Mutagenicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : The imidacloprid mutagenicity US State right-to-know ingredients
studies, taken collectively, demonstrate that the active ingredi- Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7 IL,MA,MN,PA
ent is not genotoxic or mutagenic.
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MARATHON庐 1% GRANULAR GREENHOUSE & NURSERY INSECTICIDE
EPA Registration Number: 432-1329-59807
Canadian Regulations
Canadian Domestic Substance List
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7
Environmental
CERCLA
None
Clean Water Section 307 Priority Pollutants
None
Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Levels
None
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA 704: (National Fire Protection Agency)
Health Flammability Reactivity Others
1 1 1 0 None
0=minimal hazard, 1=slight hazard, 2=moderate hazard
3=severe hazard, 4=extreme hazard
MSDS REVISION INDICATOR: New Format; Updated sections as
needed.
Approval Date: 11/17/2004
This information is provided in good faith but without express or
implied warranty. Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use
not in accordance with label instructions.
The product names are registered trademarks of Olympic Horticul-
tural Products.
PO Box 230, Mainland, PA 19451
800-659-6745
OHP MSDS 985490 / 985350 11/04
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