MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 6-24-04
CONSERVE* SC TURF AND ORNAMENTAL Product Code: 53557
INSECT CONTROL MSDS: 005864
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Treatment of
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and
PRODUCT: Conserve* SC Turf and Ornamental Insect the clinical condition of the patient.
Control
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
FLASH POINT: Not determined (aqueous suspension)
Dow AgroSciences LLC
METHOD USED: Not applicable
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1189
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LFL: Not determined (water-based product)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
UFL: Not determined (water-based product)
Spinosad: Spinosyn A CAS # 131929-60-7 11.6%
Spinosyn D CAS # 131929-63-0
Balance, Total, Including: 88.4% EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: To extinguish combustible
Propylene Glycol residues of this product use water fog, carbon dioxide, dry
(1,2-Propanediol) CAS # 000057-55-6 chemical or foam.
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS:
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Keep people away.
Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Under fire
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
conditions some components of this product may
Off-white to tan liquid suspension with low odor. May cause
decompose. The smoke may contain unidentified toxic
slight eye irritation. Material is toxic to aquatic invertebrates
and/or irritating compounds.
and fish.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 800-992-5994
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure,
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective
4. FIRST AID: fire-fighting clothing (includes fire-fighting helmet, coat,
pants, boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not
EYE: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or
for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after safe distance.
the first 5 minutes, and then continue rinsing eyes. Call a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Use non-reactive
SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
absorbent to absorb small spills and collect for disposal.
immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
Report large spills to Dow AgroSciences 800-992-5994.
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
INGESTION: Call a poison control center or doctor
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eye
told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Never contact. Do not take internally. Wash thoroughly after
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking. Store
product in original container. See product label for additional
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If person is not instructions.
breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth. Call a poison
control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 6-24-04
CONSERVE* SC TURF AND ORNAMENTAL Product Code: 53557
INSECT CONTROL MSDS: 005864
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Thermally stable at
potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may typical use temperatures. Some components of this product
require additional precautions. can decompose at elevated temperatures.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: INCOMPATIBILITY (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID):
Spinosad: Dow AgroSciences Industrial Hygiene Guide is None known
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0.3 mg/M , TWA.
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Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 10 mg/M for total vapor HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hazardous
and aerosol. decomposition products depend upon temperature, air
supply, and the presence of other materials.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
exposure guidelines.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material is
WORKERS: not handled in the recommended manner.
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use of safety glasses is EYE: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal
recommended. injury is unlikely.
SKIN PROTECTION: No precautions other than clean body- SKIN: Essentially non-irritating to the skin. Prolonged skin
covering clothing should be needed. See product label for contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful
additional instructions. amounts. The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >5000
mg/kg. Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should guinea pigs.
be maintained below the exposure guideline.
INGESTION: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer to not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. The oral
the product label for personal protective clothing and LD50 for rats is >5000 mg/kg.
equipment.
INHALATION: Prolonged exposure is not expected to cause
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
adverse effects. The LC50 for rats for 4 hours is >17 mg/L.
BOILING POINT: 100掳C (212掳F) water
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid suspension SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGANS) EFFECTS:
Contains component(s) which, in animals, has been shown
ODOR: Low odor
to cause vacuolation of cells in various tissues and changes
DENSITY: 1.0374 g/ml
in blood and serum biochemistry. Dose levels producing
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dispersible
these effects were many times higher than any dose levels
VAPOR PRESSURE: Similar to water
expected from exposure due to use.
APPEARANCE: Off-white to light tan
CANCER INFORMATION: Spinosad did not cause cancer
in laboratory animals.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 6-24-04
CONSERVE* SC TURF AND ORNAMENTAL Product Code: 53557
INSECT CONTROL MSDS: 005864
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Spinosad did not 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
DISPOSAL METHOD: If wastes and/or containers cannot
be disposed of according to the product label directions,
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: In animal studies, spinosad
disposal of this material must be in accordance with your
has been shown not to interfere with reproduction.
local or area regulatory authorities. This information
presented below only applies to the material as supplied.
MUTAGENICITY: Genetic toxicity studies on tested
The identification based on characteristic(s) or listing may
components were predominantly negative.
not apply if the material has been used or otherwise
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste generator
to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: material generated to determine the proper waste
identification and disposal methods in compliance with
MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING: applicable regulations. If the material as supplied becomes
Based largely or completely on information for spinosad and a waste, follow all applicable regional, national and local
propylene glycol: laws and regulations.
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF <100 or Log Pow
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
<3).
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
DEGRADATION AND PERSISTENCE:
INFORMATION:
Based largely or completely on information for spinosad:
The photolysis half-life in soil is 9 days.
For all package sizes shipped domestically by land
Under aerobic soil conditions the half-life is 9 to 17
This material is not regulated for transport
days.
Based largely or completely on information for propylene 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
glycol:
Material is readily biodegradable. NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith
Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given.
ECOTOXICOLOGY: Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may
Based largely or completely on information for spinosad: differ from one location to another; it is the buyer鈥檚
Material is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates on an responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal,
acute basis (LC50 or EC50 is between 0.1 and 1 mg/L). state or provincial, and local laws. The following specific
Material is moderately toxic to fish on an acute basis information is made for the purpose of complying with
(LC50 is between 1 and 10 mg/L). numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and
Material is practically non-toxic to birds on an acute regulations.
basis (LD50 is >2000 mg/kg).
Material is practically non-toxic to birds on a dietary U.S. REGULATIONS
basis (LC50 is >5000 ppm).
Acute contact LD50 in honeybee (apis mellifera) is 0.05 SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge,
碌g/bee. this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III
Based largely or completely on information for propylene Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
glycol:
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on
an acute basis (LC50 or EC50 is >100 mg/L in most
sensitive species).
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Phone: 800-992-5994
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Effective Date: 6-24-04
CONSERVE* SC TURF AND ORNAMENTAL Product Code: 53557
INSECT CONTROL MSDS: 005864
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been
reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories"
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet
the following categories:
An immediate health hazard
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product
components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned.
Non-listed components may be shown in the composition
section of the MSDS.
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER LIST
1,2-PROPANEDIOL 000057-55-6 PA1
PA1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at
greater than or equal to 1.0%).
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA, or
SUPERFUND): To the best of our knowledge, this product
contains no chemical subject to reporting under CERCLA.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
RATINGS:
Category Rating
Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
MSDS STATUS: Revised Sections: 3,4,8,11,12,13,14,15
Reference: DR-0354-9368
Replaces MSDS dated: 7/25/01
Document Code: D03-090-006
Replaces Document Code: D03-090-005
The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No
Warranty, Express or Implied, Is Made. Consult Dow
AgroSciences for Further Information.
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