MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT庐 brand 250 PROPOXUR Residual Insecticide
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (PROSAR) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emer-
Product Name: PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT brand 250 PROPOXUR
庐
gencies.)
Residual Insecticide
EPA Reg. No.: 499-501
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Product Code(s): 02-0224 (12 x 17.5 oz.)
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Distributed by: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc. Flash Point: NE
3568 Tree Court Industrial Blvd. Flame Projection: 0鈥?
St. Louis MO 63122-6682 Explodibility Limits in Air (% by volume):
Lower (LEL) = NE Upper (UEL) = NE
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NFPA 30B Flammability: Level III Aerosol
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130掳 F may cause
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (1.0%) % CAS NO.
bursting.
Propoxur 1.0% 114-26-1
IN CASE OF FIRE
OTHER INGREDIENTS* (99.0%) % CAS NO. Extinguisher Media: Foam or dry chemical.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool containers exposed
Isopropanol, Anhydrous proprietary 67-63-0
to fire and to protect personnel.
Petroleum Distillate > 10% 64742-47-8
* All ingredients may not be listed. Ingredients not listed do not meet the reporting requirements of the
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK
EXPOSURE INFORMATION
If container begins to leak (through puncture, etc.), eliminate all ignition sources
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Material STEL TWA STEL TWA and allow to discharge completely in well ventilated area, then dispose of as
directed below.
Propoxur NE 0.5 mg/m3 NE 0.5 mg/m3
This product contains no Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
Isopropanol, Anhydrous 500 ppm 400 ppm 500 ppm 400 ppm
and Liability Act (CERCLA) listed chemicals. Releases of this product are NOT
Petroleum Distillate NE 5000 ppm 30000 ppm 5000 ppm
reportable to the National Response Center.
Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (for trans-
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
portation spills)
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANUP PERSONNEL
Inhalation, dermal absorption or ingestion of the active ingredient of this product Eyes: Use proper protection 鈥? safety glasses as a minimum.
may result in systemic intoxication due to inhibition of the enzyme cholinesterase. Skin: Wear chemical resistant gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts
The sequence of development of systemic effects varies with the route of entry, of any chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before
and the onset of symptoms may be delayed an hour or more. First symptoms of eating or smoking.)
poisoning may be nausea, increased salivation, lacrimation, blurred vision and Inhalation: If working in enclosed spaces, wear a NIOSH approved respirator
constricted pupils. Other symptoms of systemic poisoning include vomiting, diar- with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P, or HE prefilter.
rhea, abdominal cramping, dizziness and sweating.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN Take full or leaking containers to a local disposal company for biological treatment
Product contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
or incineration. Review all Local, State, and Federal regulations concerning health
Product contains cholinesterase inhibitor. If symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition
and pollution to determine approved disposal procedures. Do not contaminate
are present, atropine sulfate is antidotal. 2-PAM is also antidotal and may be
water, food or feed by storage or disposal of wastes.
administered in conjunction with atropine.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Primary: Skin Secondary: Ingestion Tertiary: Inhalation
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION 鈥? Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or
Thermal decomposition in open flame will result in possible toxic substances.
absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin,
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Do not smoke while using. Provide
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130掳 F may cause
adequate ventilation of treatment area. Do not allow children or pets in treated
bursting.
areas until surfaces have dried.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center, or or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets
doctor or going for treatment. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given. inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Ingestion: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give ANY liquid to Flammable. Contents under pressure. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame or
the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. pilot lights. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures
above 130掳 F may cause bursting.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambu-
lance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. STORAGE
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage. Store in a cool, dry area away
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of from heat or open flame and inaccessible to children.
water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Respiratory Protection: None required when used according to label directions.
Note to Physician: Product contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause
For prolonged exposure or if used in enclosed areas, a NIOSH approved respirator
aspiration pneumonia. Product contains cholinesterase inhibitor. If symptoms of
with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P, or HE prefilter may
cholinesterase inhibition are present, atropine sulfate is antidotal. 2-PAM is also
antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. be used.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT庐 brand 250 PROPOXUR Residual Insecticide
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves are recommended if prolonged or
repeated skin contact is likely. (Good practice requires that gross amount of any
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. Dispose of container and wastes
chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating
in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations.
or smoking.)
Eye Protection: Use proper protection 鈥? safety glasses as a minimum. Container Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate! Empty container by using
Other Protective Equipment: None required. the product according to the label directions. Offer empty container for recycling,
if available, or place in trash if allowed by state and local regulations. If contain-
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: None required. er is partly full, contact your local solid waste agency or call 1-800-CLEANUP
Mechanical: None required. for disposal instructions.
Special: None required. Waste Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be dis-
Other: Provide adequate ventilation of treatment area.
posed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Appearance: Clear liquid Odor: Isopropanol odor
SHIPMENT BY GROUND WITHIN U.S. (DOT CLASSIFICATION)
Solubility in Water: NE Vapor Pressure: NE
Proper Shipping Description: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D
Viscosity: 1.92 cps @ 23掳 C Vapor Density: NE
Package Marking: 鈥淐onsumer Commodity ORM-D鈥?
Boiling Point: NE Freezing/Melting Point: NE
Package Labeling: Not required.
pH: 7.09 @ 23掳 C (1% in H2O) Density: 0.793 g/ml @ 20掳 C UN Packaging: Not required.
SHIPMENT BY WATER (IMDG CLASSIFICATION)
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Proper Shipping Description: Aerosols, 2.1, UN 1950
REACTIVITY Package Marking: 鈥淒angerous Goods in Limited Quantities of Class 2.1鈥?
Stability: Stable Package Labeling: Not required.
Conditions to Avoid: None known. UN Packaging: Not required.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Avoid caustics, amines, alkanolamines,
SHIPMENT BY AIR (IATA CLASSIFICATION)
aldehydes, strong oxidizing agents and chlorinated compounds.
Proper Shipping Description: Aerosols, 2.1, UN 1950
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Package Marking: 鈥淎erosols, UN 1950, Ltd. Qty.鈥?
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Package Labeling: Flammable Gas
Thermal decomposition in open flame will result in possible toxic substances. UN Packaging: Not required.
Other Requirements: Complete air bill with packing instruction 鈥淵203, ERG code 10L鈥?
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Primary: Skin Secondary: Ingestion Tertiary: Inhalation
CERCLA
ACUTE TOXICOLOGY This product contains no CERCLA listed chemicals.
Eyes: Considered mildly irritating. Produced conjunctival irritation clearing within SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
72 hours. No corneal opacity or iritis was observed.
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? prom-
Skin: Not considered to be a skin sensitizer. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50) > 5,000
ulgated under Section 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthoriza-
mg/kg (rats). Primary skin irritation index = 3.8 (albino rabbits).
tion Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to
Ingestion Acute oral toxicity (LD50) > 500 mg/kg but < 5,000 mg/kg (rats).
meet the following categories:
Inhalation: Acute inhalation toxicity (LC50) > 2.11 mg/L.
Acute Health Hazard
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
Flammability Hazard
Repeated exposure to small amounts of the active ingredient in this product may
Release of Pressure (puncture) Hazard
result in an unexpected cholinesterase depression causing symptoms such as
malaise, weakness, and anorexia that resemble other illnesses such as influenza.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
Exposure to the concentration that would not have produced symptoms in a per-
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting require-
son that was not previously exposed may produce severe symptoms of
ments of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
cholinesterase inhibition in a previously exposed person.
(SARA Title III) and/or 40 CFR Part 372:]
CARCINOGENICITY
Propoxur 1.0% by weight
Neither this product nor any of its ingredients are classified as carcinogens by the
National Toxicity Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer TSCA
(IARC) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). High doses All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic
of Propoxur induced bladder cancers when fed to rats in one study. Cancer was Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
not induced in several other feeding studies on rats and other animals. The impli-
cation of these studies for humans are not known.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION NFPA HEALTH RATING INFORMATION KEY: 4 = Severe
HEALTH - 2 FLAMMABILITY - 4 REACTIVITY - 1 3 = Serious
This product is toxic to fish and wildlife. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas
2 = Moderate
where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.
HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION 1 = Slight
Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of equipment wash-
waters. HEALTH - 2 FLAMMABILITY - 4 REACTIVITY - 1 0 = Minimal
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made
with respect to the information contained herein.
Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to the Whitmire Micro-Gen Customer Service Department at 800-777-8570.
NA - Not Applicable Effective Date: 6/19/03
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN
NE - Not Established Review Date: NA
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit Supersedes: 1/22/03
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
TLV - Threshold Limit Value Code #: 203-090
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Text ID: 030616-2
TWA - Time Weighted Average (8 hrs) WMG Part No.: 19-0154-1
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