Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: The 10-HourTM Insect Repellent Page 1 of 4
Tec Laboratories, Inc. Revision Date: 11/01/04
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SECTION I - COMPANY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
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MANUFACTURER: PRODUCT NAME:
The 10-HourTM Insect Repellent
Tec Laboratories, Inc.
7100 Tec Labs Way SW
Albany, OR 97321
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: CHEMICAL FAMILY:
(541) 926-4577
24 Hour Emergency Assistance Pesticide
1-800-535-5053
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: CAS NUMBER:
Topical Insect Repellent. 134-62-3
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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PERCENT BY OSHA ACGIH
CAS NO. CHEMICAL NAME WEIGHT PEL TLV
**********NO HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS**********
HAZARD SUMMARY
Rating Definitions
Health 1 0 - least
Fire 1 1 - slight
Reactivity 0 2 - moderate
3 - high
4 - extreme
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SECTION III - COMPOSITION
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CAS NUMBER CHEMICAL NAME PERCENT BY WEIGHT
Active ingredient:
134-62-3 DEET 100.00%
(Includes 97.83% N,N Diethyl-m鈥?
toluamide + 0.28% related isomers
and 1.89% other ingredients)
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SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD AND FIRST AID INFORMATION
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OCCUPATION EXPOSURE LIMIT: Not established
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin, eyes, inhalation
SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
OF OVEREXPOSURE ROUTE OF ENTRY PROCEDURES
Causes substantial but EYES Hold eye open and rinse slowly
temporary eye injury. and gently with water for 15-
20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the
first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye. Call a poison
control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
Can cause irritation and
SKIN Take off contaminated
reddening of the skin,
clothing. Rinse skin
especially on areas occluded
immediately with plenty of
from air (inside gloves, under
water for 15-20 minutes. Call
watch bands, etc.) Harmful if
a poison control center or
absorbed through the skin.
doctor for treatment advice.
INHALATION Move person to fresh air. If
Excessive inhalation can cause
person is not breathing, call
nasal and respiratory
911 or an ambulance, then give
irritation.
artificial respiration,
preferably by mouth-to-mouth,
if possible. Call a poison
control center or doctor for
further treatment advice.
INGESTION Call a poison control center
Harmful if swallowed. Can
or doctor immediately for
cause stomach irritation,
treatment advice. Have person
resulting in nausea, cramps,
sip a glass of water if able
and vomiting.
to swallow. Do not induce
vomiting unless told to do so
by a poison control center or
doctor. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Acute Dermal LD50 - >1000 mg/kg/day (3 mo. rat); Acute Oral LD50 - 2170 to
3664 mg/kg; Acute Inhalation LC50 - 5.95 mg/L.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: None
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SECTION V - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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--WHEN HANDLING BULK QUANTITIES--
EYE PROTECTION: OSHA approved safety glasses, goggles or face shield.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear rubber gloves. To avoid excessive exposure, wear
impervious boots and clothing.
VENTILATION: Mechanical ventilation should be used when handling this
product in enclosed areas.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required. Use in well-ventilated
areas.
--WHEN USING PRODUCT ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS FOR USE--
EYE PROTECTION: Avoid applying product in and around eyes.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: None required for normal use.
VENTILATION: Normal room ventilation is satisfactory.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required for normal use.
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SECTION VI - STORAGE AND SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION
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Store containers upright and closed. Store at room temperature. Keep away
from heat, ignition sources, and strong oxidizers. Do not contaminate
water, feed, or food by storage, handling, or disposal. READ AND OBSERVE
ALL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
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SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK RESPONSE INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF SPILLS OR LEAKS: Eliminate all ignition sources.
Contain the spill (prevent this product from reaching surface waters or
other water supplies). Soak up the spill with an appropriate absorbent and
transfer into waste containers for disposal. Clean the spill area with
detergent and water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Contaminated absorbent and wash water should be
disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.
RCRA/CERCLA HAZARDOUS WASTE: This product contains no hazardous waste.
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SECTION VIII - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
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FLASH POINT (TAG closed cup): >200掳F/93.3掳C.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not established.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Treat as an oil fire. Use a full-faced
self-contained breathing apparatus along with full protective gear. Keep
nearby containers and equipment cool with a water spray. Contain the run-
off, if possible, for proper disposal.
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SECTION IX - REACTIVITY INFORMATION
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STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong acidic or alkaline materials
(strong oxidizing materials).
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion will produce carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.
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SECTION X - PHYSICAL DATA
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APPEARANCE: Clear, oily liquid.
ODOR: Mild characteristic odor.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% by weight): <0.1%.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.9960 @ 25掳C (77掳F). (Weight per gallon 8.32 lbs.)
BOILING POINT: 160掳C (320掳F) @ 19 mm-Hg.
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Unknown.
1.67 x 10-3 mm-Hg @ 25掳C (77掳F)
VAPOR PRESSURE:
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