Material Safety Data Sheet
DOT HCS Risk Phrases Protective Clothing
Not an HCS controlled
material in USA
Section 1: Product Identification and Uses
Ear Force Tag, EPA Reg. No.: 4691-113
Common/Trade
name CI# Not available
Synonyms TSCA
Super Deckem II Fearing Insecticidal Eartags, TSCA inventory:
EPA Reg. No. 4691-113-44716 No products were found.
Chemical name Not available CAS# Not applicable
Chemical formula Not available Code MSDS ID#: 4691-113
Chemical family Pyrethroid mixture Not available
Molecular
weight
Supplier Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. 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 on dry or lactating dairy and beef cattle and calves to control horn flies, face flies,
Gulf Coast ticks, spinose ear ticks, and as an aid to control lice, stable flies and houseflies.
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50 / LD 50
1) Permethrin 52645-53-1 10.00 Not available Acute eye toxicity [Rabbit]: Minimally
irritating. Acute skin toxicity [Irritation]
[Rabbit]: Practically non-irritating,
[Absorption] [Rabbit]: LD50> 2,000
mg/kg. Acute oral effects [Rat]: LD50
= 6,000 mg/kg. Acute inhalation
effects [Rat] 4-hour LC50 = 2.3 mg/L.
2) Di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 103-23-1 27.39 PEL/TWA: 5 Oral LD50 (Rat): 30,600 mg/kg; Oral
mg/m3 LD50 (Rabbit): 33,900 mg/kg; Dermal
LD50 (Rabbit): >19,960 mg/kg; Skin
STEL: 10 mg/m3
Irritation (Rabbit): Slight; Skin Irritation
(Human): None; Eye Irritation
(Rabbit): Slight
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.
Section 3: First Aid Measures continued
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
Physical state and Solid (Plastic solid)
appearance
Odor Odorless.
PH (1% soln/water) Not available Taste Not available
Odor threshold Not available Color Blue
Volatility Not available
Melting/Sublimation point Not available
Boiling/Condensation point Not available
Specific gravity (Water=1) Not applicable
Vapor density Not available
3.4 x 10-7 Torr @ 25掳C (Permethrin)
Vapor pressure
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 Not available
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
The product is: Non-flammable
Auto-ignition temperature Not available
Fire degradation products Toxic and/or noxious fumes may be emitted when burned.
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
procedures or foam. 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. *No specific information is available in
our database regarding the product鈥檚 risks of explosion in the presence of various materials.
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Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Hazardous decomp. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other noxious fumes.
products
Degradability Not available
Products of Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other noxious fumes. The product itself and its products of
degradation degradation are not toxic.
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
Toxicity for animals (Permethrin): Acute eye toxicity [Rabbit]: Minimally irritating. Acute skin toxicity [Irritation] [Rabbit]:
Practically non-irritating, [Absorption] [Rabbit]: LD50> 2,000 mg/kg. Acute oral effects [Rat]: LD50 =
6,000 mg/kg. Acute inhalation effects [Rat] 4-hour LC50 = 2.3 mg/L.
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 Reversible skin numbness and tingling, skin irritation and sensitivity, central nervous system depression,
respiratory irritation, nausea, dizziness, intoxication, narcosis, and teratogenic effects in pregnant rats
are some of the adverse health effects of this product.
DOA: Possible carcinogen
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).
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Section 9: Classification
DOT Shipping Name: Insecticide, Dry
Maritime transportation Environmentally hazardous substances, N.O.S., (Solid),
(Permethrin), UN3077, PG:III
HCS Not an HCS controlled material in USA
Federal and State Not available
Regulations
HMIS (U.S.A.)
National Fire Protection
Health Hazard 1
Fire Hazard
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard 1
1 0 Reactivity
Reactivity 0 Health
p
Personal Protection Specific hazard
Section 10: Protective Measures
Protective clothing Gloves (impervious).
Engineering controls Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Section 11: Other Information
References Not available
Validated by Company: 6/14/05
Call Manufacturer (800) 821-7467
Emergency Medical: (800) 530-5432
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300
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