Avenger Insecticide Cattle Ear Tag EPA Reg. No.:4691-169
Material Safety Data Sheet
DOT HCS Risk Phrases Protective Clothing
Not an HCS controlled material in
USA
Section 1: Product Identification and Uses
Common/Trade
Avenger Insecticide Cattle Ear Tag,
name
CI# Not available
EPA Reg. No.: 4691-169
Synonyms Not available TSCA TSCA inventory:
No products were found.
Chemical name Not available CAS# Not applicable
Chemical formula Not available Code MSDS ID#: 4691-169
Chemical family Organophosphate Insecticide Molecular Not available
weight
Manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Supplier Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. 2621 North Belt Hwy
2621 North Belt Hwy St. Joseph MO 64506-2002
St. Joseph MO 64506-2002 (816)233-2571
Material uses Insecticidal ear tag for use in the control of various flies and ticks common to beef and dairy cattle.
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50 / LD 50
LD50 Oral (rat) 1250
1) Diazinon 000333415 40 TWA: 0.1 CEIL: 0.3
mg/kg; Dermal (rabbit)>
[0,0-diethyl-0-(2-isopropyl- (mg/m鲁)
2000 mg/kg LC50:
6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)
Inhalation (rat)>2,33
phosphorothioate]
mg/L (4 hr)
2) Tetrachlorvinphos:
Acute oral toxicity
(z)-2-Chloro-1-(2,4,5- 22248799 10 Rec. AEL: 5 mg/m3
(LD50): 2500-
trichlorophenyl) vinyl
5000 mg/kg [mouse].
dimethyl phosphate
600-1600 mg/kg [Rat].
Acute dermal toxicity
(LD50): >2000 mg/kg
[Rabbit]. Inhalation LC50
> 3.61 mg/l (rat) - 4 hr.
non-lethal in
tetrachlorvinphos study.
Section 3: First Aid Measures
Eye contact Hold eye open and rinse slowly 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.
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Hazardous skin
No additional information.
contact
Slight inhalation (Hazard not expected from insecticidal tag except in fires.). Remove person from contaminated area to fresh
air. Resuscitate and/or administer oxygen as necessary. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Hazardous inhalation No additional information.
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Section 3: First Aid Measures (cont鈥檇)
Slight ingestion (Unlikely due to tag dimensions). Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
Have person sip a glass of water if able 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 or convulsing person.
Hazardous ingestion Not available.
Section 4: Physical Data
Solid (Plastic solid)
Physical state and
appearance
Odor Pungent. Sulfurous.
(Strong)
PH (1% soln/water) Not available Taste Not available
Odor threshold Not available Color Orange
Volatility Not available
Melting/Sublimation point Not available
Boiling/Condensation point Not available
Specific gravity (Water=1) Not applicable
Vapor density Not available
Vapor pressure 9.67x10-5 mbar @ 20掳C (Diazinon) and 2.6 x 10-7 mm Hg @ 25掳C (Tetrachlorvinphos)
Water/oil dist. Coeff. Not available
Ionicity (surface active
Not available
agent)
Critical temperature Not available
Instability temperature Not available
Conditions of instability No additional remark
Dispersion properties Not available
Solubility (in H2O) Minimal as Formulated
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
The product is: Not applicable
Auto-ignition 360掳C (680掳F)
temperature
Fire degradation Thermal decomposition including aliphatic organophosphates, CO, CO2 and cyanic acid.
products
Flash points Not available
Flammable limits Not available
Fire extinguishing SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam.
procedures DO NOT use water jet. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Recommend pressure-demand, self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear full protective equipment and isolate area.
Flammability No specific information is available in our database regarding the flammability of this product in presence of
various materials.
Risks of explosion Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the
product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
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Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Hazardous decomp. If burned, aliphatic organophosphates, CO, CO2 and acid may be formed. Keep out of smoke. Avoid
products contact.
Degradability Not available.
Product of Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
degradation may arise.
Corrosivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the corrosivity of this product in the presence
of various materials.
Reactivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the reactivity of this material in presence of
various other materials.
Section 7: Toxicological Properties
Routes of entry Eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, skin contact.
TLV Not available.
Not available.
Toxicity for animals
Environmental hazards Toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water by disposal of waste (spent tags).
Chronic effects on humans Unlikely from ear tag device. Physician: this product contains a cholinesterase inhibitor. If symptoms of
cholinesterase inhibition are present, atropine sulphate by injection is antidotal. 2-PAM is also antidotal
and may be administered, but only n conjunction with atropine.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Exposure to cholinesterase
inhibitors should be restricted in persons with hemolytic anemia or pre-existing depression of
cholinesterase. Morphine is contraindicated in poisonings by organophosphates.
Acute effects on humans No additional information.
Section 8: Preventive Measures
Waste information Waste (Spent tags) resulting from use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved
waste disposal facility. Dispose of empty container in sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by
State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Waste stream Not available
Storage Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool place in original container
only. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions Toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water by disposal of waste (spent tags).
Small spill and leak Avoid any contact. Keep people away. Wear protective clothing and equipment. Notify State and Federal
agencies according to Spill Plan.
Large spill and leak No additional information
Protective Clothing Gloves (impervious) and NIOSH approved respirator, if necessary.
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Section 9: Classification
DOT Shipping Name: Insecticide, Dry
Maritime
Environmentally hazardous substances, N.O.S., (Solid),
transportation
(Diazinon 40%), UN3077, PG:III
Not an HCS controlled material in USA
HCS
Not available
Federal and
State
Regulations
HMIS (U.S.A.)
National Fire Protection
Health Hazard 2
Fire Hazard
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard 0
2 0 Reactivity
Reactivity 0
B
Personal Protection Specific hazard
Section 10: Protective Measures
Protective Gloves (impervious). Safety glasses. NIOSH approved respirator, if necessary.
clothing
Engineering Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
controls
Section 11: Other Information
References Not available
Validated by Company: 3/21/05
CALL 1(800) 821-7467
Emergency Medical: (800)530-5432
Chemtrec: (800)424-9300
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not independently verified. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated, and may not be valid where such
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except the United States of America. 漏 Copyright 2001 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. All rights reserved.
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