Product: 655-113 Prentox庐 Piperonyl Butoxide Technical
Material Safety Data Sheet
U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)
Manufacturer's Name: Prentiss Incorporated
C. B. 2000
Floral Park, NY 11001
Telephone Number: (516) 326-1919
Section 1: Chemical Identification
Product: 655-113 Prentox庐 Piperonyl Butoxide Technical
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION
Active Ingredients (%): Piperonyl Butoxide Technical (100%) (CAS# 51-03-6)
Chemical Class: Methylenedioxybenzene derivative.
Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH NTP/IARC/OSHA
Material: PEL TLV Other Carcinogen
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical Not Est. Not Est. Not Est. No
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Symptoms of Acute Exposure
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal effects, such as nausea, cramps, vomiting and diarrhea.
Eyes: May cause temporary eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation after repeated contact.
Inhalation: May cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Contact a poison control center or physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air.
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with plenty of soap and water.
Contact a physician if irritation persists.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion
140o C. (ASTM D93)
Flash Point (Method Used):
Flammable Limits: LEL: N/D UEL: N/D
In case of fire: Use CO2, foam or dry chemical. Do not inhale smoke or vapors. Use self-contained
breathing apparatus and wear full protective clothing. Evacuate non-essential personnel from the area to
prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated
buildings, area and equipment until decontaminated. This product is toxic to fish, birds and other wildlife,
prevent spread of contaminated runoff.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Keep exposed containers cool.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Wear chemical safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles, chemical resistant gloves, such as
barrier laminate, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber or viton庐, shoes and socks, long-sleeved shirt and long
pants to prevent contact with the product or its vapors. Cover the spilled area with generous amounts of
absorbent material, such as clay, diatomaceous earth, sand or sawdust. Sweep the contaminated
absorbent onto a shovel and put the sweepings into a salvage drum. Wash the spill area with water
containing a strong detergent, absorb the rinsate, sweep up and put into salvage drum. Dispose of wastes
as below.
Waste disposal method: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at
an approved waste disposal facility. This product is toxic to fish, birds and other wildlife. Do not
contaminate the environment through improper disposal.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 130o F. may cause
bursting of containers. Store in a well ventilated; secure area, out of reach of children, domestic animals.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Periodically inspect stored materials.
Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for
exposure to the material. Always wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ingestion: Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a
potential for exposure to the material. Always wash thoroughly after handling.
Eye contact: Avoid eye contact. Wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.
Skin Contact: To avoid skin contact, wear chemical resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate, nitrile
rubber, neoprene rubber or viton庐, shoes and socks, long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
Inhalation: To avoid breathing vapors or mist, wear a NIOSH approved chemical cartridge respirator
with organic vapor cartridges and a pesticide pre-filter, or a supplied air respirator.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Water white to amber liquid.
Odor: Pleasant licorice-like odor.
Melting Point: Not applicable.
180o C. @ 1 Torr.
Boiling Point:
1.059 g/ml @ 20o C.
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
pH: Not applicable.
14.34 o 碌g/ml.
Solubility in Water:
1.59 X 10-7 mm Hg. @ 60o C., <1 X 10-7 @ 25o C.
Vapor Pressure:
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
Stability Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon.
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Product: 655-113 Prentox庐 Piperonyl Butoxide Technical
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity/irritation studies:
Ingestion: Minimally toxic
Oral LD50 (Rat) 4,570 mg/kg 鈥? males
7,220 mg/kg - females
Dermal: Slightly toxic
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) >2,000 mg/kg
Inhalation: Slightly toxic
Inhalation LC50 >5.9 mg/L
Eye Contact: Slightly irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Contact: Minimally irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Sensitization: Not a sensitizer (Guinea Pig)
Mutagenic Potential: None observed.
Reproductive Hazard Potential: None observed.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity: None observed.
Carcinogenic Potential: Marginally higher incidences of benign liver tumors in mice were
observed following lifetime high dose exposures to Piperonyl Butoxide. The significance of this
observation is questionable and under review. The doses at which tumors were observed greatly
exceeded potential human exposure from labeled uses. Doses at which these effects were observed
greatly exceeded human dietary intake. At anticipated dietary exposure levels, it is highly unlikely that
this product would result in carcinogenic effects.
Other toxicity information:
Mutagenicity: Piperonyl Butoxide was not genotoxic in several tests, including the Ames
mutagenicity assay, chromosome aberration in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, CHO/HGPRT
assay with S9 activation, and in the unscheduled DNA synthesis (UDS) assay in cultured human
liver cells.
Teratology/Reproductive effects: There were no birth defects or adverse effects on reproductive
parameters in rats or rabbits. Piperonyl Butoxide is not considered to be teratogenic.
Toxicity of other components: Not applicable.
Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Section 12: Ecological information
Summary of Effects: Piperonyl Butoxide is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Eco-Acute Toxicity: Rainbow Trout 96-hour LC50 6.12 ppm
Bluegill Sunfish 96-hour LC50 5.37 ppm
Daphnia Magna 48-hour LC50 0.51 ppm
Honeybee Acute >25 碌g/bee
Bobwhite Quail Oral LD50 >2,250 mg/kg
Bobwhite 5 day dietary LC50 >5,620 ppm
Mallard 5 day dietary LC50 >5,620 ppm
Eco-Chronic Toxicity:
Fish (Fathead Minnow) Early life stage MATC >0.18 mg/L - <0.42 mg/L
Invertebrate (Daphnia Magna) life cycle MATC >30 碌g/L - <47 碌g/L
Environmental Fate: Not available.
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Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and
residues according to Federal, State and local health and environmental regulations.
Characteristic Waste: Not applicable.
Listed Waste: None.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not DOT regulated.
B/L Freight Classification: INSECTICIDES; OTHER THAN POISON, NMFC ITEM 10120
International Transportation: Not available.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA Title III Classification:
Section 311/312: Not applicable.
Section 313 Chemicals: Piperonyl Butoxide (CAS# 51-03-6) (100%)
This product contains a toxic chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372. Any copies or redistribution of this MSDS must
include this notice.
Proposition 65: Not applicable.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): Not applicable.
RCRA Classification: Not applicable.
TSCA Status: Exempt from TSCA.
Section 16: Other Information
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
Health: 1 0 Least
Flammability: 1 1 Slight
Reactivity: 0 2 Moderate
3 High
4 Severe
Date Prepared: January 2, 1998
Supersedes: December 19, 1997
Reason: Sections modified: Section 12
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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.
Prentox庐 is a registered trademark of Prentiss Incorporated
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