MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN (800) 777-8570 (8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST)
Prescription Treatment庐 Brand
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
DuraGuardTM ME
3568 TREE COURT IND. BLVD. MEDICAL: (800) 225-3320 PROSAR
ST. LOUIS, MO 63122-6682 TRANSPORTATION: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Microencapsulated Insecticide
EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1998 EPA REG. NO.: 499-367
SECTION 6: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES (Cont聮d.)
SECTION 1: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Waste Disposal Method: Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product
ACGIH ACGIH OSHA
may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Container Disposal: Triple
Active Ingredient: TLV/TWA STEL PEL
rinse container, then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a
Chlorpyrifos 20%: CAS #2921-88-2 0.2mg/m3 NE NE
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If
[0,0-Diethyl 0-(3,5,6-Trichloro-2-
burned, stay out of smoke.
Pyridyl) Phosphorothioate
In case of spillage, this product is subject to reporting requirements of the Comprehensive
Inert Ingredients: 80%
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
SECTION 7: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DATA Respiratory Protection: None required. Avoid breathing spray mist.
Boiling Point: NA Evaporation Rate: ~1 Ventilation:
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 0.97 @ 20oC Solubility in Water: Disperses Local Exhaust: None required. Mechanical: None required.
Vapor Pressure: NA Appearance and Odor: Beige-yellow liquid, Special: None required. Other: Ventilate area after treatment.
Percent Volatile: ~75% characteristic Chlorpyrifos odor. Protective Gloves: Applicators and other handlers, and early reentry require waterproof
Vapor Density: NA pH: 7.5-8.5 gloves.
Eye Protection: None required.
SECTION 3: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Other Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must also wear long-sleeved shirt
and long pants and shoes plus socks. Early reentry calls for coveralls and shoes plus socks.
Flashpoint: None (ASTM Designation D-13-10-SST) Tag Open Cup
Flammable Limits: NA
SECTION 8: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Extinguishing Media: CO2; Dry Chemical; Foam; H2O
Special Firefighting Procedures: None - water based formulation Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Keep out of reach of children. Hazards to
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known. Humans and Domestic Animals: CAUTION - Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid
breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap
SECTION 4: HEALTH HAZARD DATA and water after handling. Do not apply to humans, their clothing or bedding. Do not allow
children or pets to contact treated surfaces until spray has dried. Do not contaminate food or
Threshold Limit Value: NE
use on household pets. Cover fish tanks prior to application. Avoid contamination of food,
Routes of Entry:
feedstuffs, or water supply. Do not contaminate food preparation surfaces, kitchen utensils,
Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
dishes or feed storage containers. All food contact surfaces and cooking utensils should be
Tertiary Secondary Primary
covered during treatment or thoroughly cleaned before using. User Safety Recommendations:
Health Hazard (Acute and Chronic) - Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Users should: wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the
Eye: Product produces mild, reversible eye irritation in albino rabbits.
toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
Skin: Product is not a skin irritant for albino rabbits. Primary skin irritation index = 0.00. Acute
clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of
dermal toxicity (rabbits) LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg. Not a primary skin irritant, skin sensitizer or
gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
fatiguing agent in guinea pigs.
Follow manufacturer聮s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
Ingestion & Inhalation: Encapsulation greatly reduces the toxicity and irritation potential of
washables, use detergents and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
the active ingredients. When sprayed, produces particle size larger than considered respirable.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to birds, fish and aquatic invertebrates. Birds
Excessive exposure may produce signs of cholinesterase depression. Acute oral toxicity (rats)
feeding in treated areas may be killed. Clean up spilled product to reduce exposure to wildlife.
LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg.
Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas
Signs of Cholinesterase Depression: Discomfort or tightness in chest, difficulty in breathing,
below the mean high water mark. Runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in
stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, headache, nervousness, weakness,
neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. This
nonactive pinpoint pupils or blurred vision. Symptoms may not occur until 1-8 hours after
product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or
exposure.
weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply
Carcinogenicity:
this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment
NTP? IARC Monograph? OSHA Regulated?
area. Physical or Chemical Hazards: Do not spray where electrical short circuits might result,
No No No
such as wall outlets, conduits, motors, switches, etc. Do not spray directly into any electronic
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
equipment, such as radios, televisions, computers, telephones, etc. Storage: Store in original
If Swallowed: Drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of
container only, preferable in a locked storage area. Do not store in a manner where cross
throat with finger or blunt object. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
contamination with other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed could occur.
unconscious person.
If on Skin: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention.
SECTION 9: HEALTH RATING INFORMATION (NFPA)
If in Eyes: Wash thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if symptoms
occur. Health - 1 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 1
If Inhaled: Remove patient to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if indicated.
SECTION 10:
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known. SARA TITLE III/SEC. 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40
Stability: Stable under normal use conditions. CFR 372:
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NA CAS# Chemical Name % by weight
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. This product contains no Section 313 chemicals.
SECTION 11: DOT SHIPPING INFORMATION
SECTION 6: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Proper Shipping Name: RQ Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, NOS
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:Contain and absorb spills with inert
(Chlorpyrifos)
material such as sand, calcium carbonate, clay or sawdust. Do not contaminate waterways.
Hazard Class: 9 Packing Group: III UN I.D. No.: UN 3082
Dispose absorbent in accordance with Federal and local regulations.
Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300
(for transportation spills) NA - Not Applicable Product Code: 09-1325-2 (1 qt.)
NE - Not Established 09-1325 (1 gal.)
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit 09-1325-3 (15 gal.)
ACL - Acceptable Ceiling Level Prepared by: Dana M. Thomas
MPC - Maximum Peak Concentration
P/N 19-0752
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