Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
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: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
EPA Signal Word: DANGER
Active Ingredients (%): Rotenone (2.5%) (CAS # 83-79-4)
Other Cube Resins (5%) N/A
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical (2.5%) (CAS # 51-03-6)
Chemical Names: Rotenone 鈥? N/A
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical 鈥? (Butylcarbityl) (6-Propylpiperonyl) ether
Chemical Class: Mixture, a.i.鈥檚, rotenone and piperonyl butoxide technical
Section 2: Composition/ Information 0n Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH NTP/IARC/OSHA
Material: PEL TLV Other Carcinogen
Rotenone (TWA) 5 mg/ M3 (STEL) 10 mg/M3 No/No/No
(TWA) 5 mg/M 3
Other associated cube resins Not Est. Not Est.
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical Not Est. Not Est. No/No/No
Xylene Range Aromatic Solvent Supplier recommendation 100 ppm
(CAS # 64742-95-6)
(Not to exceed 90%)
Contains the following ingredients, by weight (typical):
1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene (CAS # 95-63-6) 32.0 (TWA) 25 ppm
Mixed Xylenes (CAS # 1330-20-7) 3.0 (TWA) 100 ppm
Cumene (CAS # 98-82-8) 1.5 (TWA) 50 ppm
Ethyl Benzene (CAS # 100-41-4) 0.5 (TWA) 100 ppm
Emulsifier #1 (CAS # N/A) N/D N/D
Emulsifier #2 (CAS # N/A) N/D N/D
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Clear liquid with mild odor. Fatal if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through
skin. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Causes skin irritation. This pesticide is extremely
toxic to fish.
Potential Health Effects:
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
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Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Causes mucous membrane irritation. Chronic exposure can
cause damage to liver and/or kidneys. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause eye injury. Causes skin
irritation. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Toxicity of other components: This product
contains a Xylene Range Aromatic Solvent composed of xylenes, ethylbenzenes and aromatic naphtha
containing trimethylbenzenes. Inhalation of solvent vapors at high concentrations can cause central
nervous system depression, respiratory tract irritation, asphyxiation, cardiac stress, and coma. Exposure
to extremely high levels of xylenes may cause kidney or liver damage.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Can cause skin irritation. Ingestion or inhalation can cause
numbness, nausea, vomiting and tremors.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Center. Do not induce vomiting. This product contains
aromatic petroleum solvent. Aspiration may be a hazard. Promptly drink a large quantity of milk, egg
white, and gelatin solution, or if these are not available, water. Avoid alcohol.
If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration, preferably by
mouth to mouth. Get medical attention.
If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
If in eyes, flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion
105o F. Closed cup.
Flash Point (Method Used):
Flammable Limits: LEL: 1.9 UEL: 12.6 (Solvent - approximate)
NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Extinguishing Media: CO2, foam, dry chemical, or water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Do not inhale smoke. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing. This product is extremely toxic to fish, and is toxic to birds and other wildlife,
prevent spread of contaminated runoff.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When heated to decomposition, product emits acrid smoke and
fumes.
Flammability Classification/Rating:
NFPA/OSHA Class: II
NFPA Rating (Fire): 2
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Wear protective equipment, as required, to prevent contact with product or its vapors. Cover the spilled
material 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. Dispose of
wastes as below. Place any leaking container into a similar drum or glass container. Mark the drum or
container with name of product, ingredient statement, precautionary statements and signal word. Contact
us for replacement label. This product is extremely toxic to fish. Fish kills are expected at recommended
rates. Keep it out of lakes, streams or ponds except under use conditions.
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Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a dry place away from
temperature extremes. Avoid inhalation of vapors. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through
skin. Avoid contact with skin. Wear clean protective clothing.
Other precautions: Periodically inspect stored materials.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Respiratory protection: Mixers and handlers: Do not inhale. Use NIOSH certified respirator for
organic vapor protection.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: As required to meet TLV.
Special: Not applicable.
Mechanical: As required to meet TLV.
Other: Not applicable.
Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses, face shield or goggles.
Other protective clothing or equipment: Wear long pants, long sleeved shirt or other body covering
clothes. Avoid skin or eye contact.
Work/Hygienic practices: Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Amber Liquid
Odor: Aromatic Solvent Odor
Boiling Point: N/D
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.8964
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): N/D
Melting Point: N/D
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/D
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/D
Solubility in Water: Emulsifies.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid for stability: None.
Incompatibility: Strong acids and oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid for Hazardous Polymerization: None.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies:
(The following data were developed with Synpren-Fish)
Ingestion: Oral LD50 147 mg/Kg (Rat 鈥? female) (Moderately toxic)
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Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
704 mg/Kg (Rat 鈥? male) (Slightly toxic)
561 mg/Kg (Rat 鈥? overall) (Slightly toxic)
Dermal: >2020 mg/Kg (Rabbit) (Slightly toxic)
Inhalation: 4-hour LC50 0.041 mg/l. (Female Rat) (Highly toxic)
4-hour LC50 0.059 mg/l. (Male Rat) (Highly toxic)
4-hour LC50 0.049 mg/l. (Rat 鈥? overall) (Highly toxic)
Eye Contact: Moderately irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Contact: Moderately irritating (Rabbit)
Skin Sensitization: Non-sensitizing (Guinea Pig)
(The following data were developed with rotenone technical and piperonyl butoxide technical)
Mutagenic Potential: Neither ingredient was mutagenic when tested.
Reproductive Hazard Potential: Neither ingredient had reproductive effects when tested
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies:
Cancer Information: A statistically significant increase in the number of benign liver tumors
appeared in mice fed piperonyl butoxide technical at doses which far exceed any anticipated daily
human intake. Independent industry toxicology experts who have reviewed the data agree that
the findings of the study do not indicate a health risk to human beings.
Rotenone was not carcinogenic when tested in rats and mice.
Toxicity of Other Components:
Petroleum solvent: The supplier reports that inhalation of high vapor concentrations (over 1,000
ppm) may cause nervous system effects such as headaches, dizziness, anesthesia and respiratory
tract irritation
Surfactant: Causes severe eye irritation, which could lead to permanent eye damage. Prolonged
or repeated skin contact may cause discomfort and local redness. Mist can irritate the respiratory
tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge with chest pain and coughing.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory tract.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Summary of Effects: This product is extremely toxic to fish. Fish kills are expected at recommended
rates. Consult your State Fish and Game Agency before applying this product to public waters to
determine if a permit is needed for such an application. Do not contaminate untreated water when
disposing of equipment washwaters.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved
waste disposal facility. Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture,
or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste
representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities.
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Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Pesticides, liquid, toxic, flammable, n.o.s. (Rotenone, petroleum naphtha)
Hazard Class: 6.1,PG I
Subsidiary hazard class: 3
DOT Identification Number: UN2903
DOT Shipping Label: Poison and/or Toxic
Note: for transport purposes (49 CFR Part 173.132), the calculated 1-hour LC50 (Rat, overall) is: 0.196
mg/L
Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA Title III Classification:
Section 311/312:
Acute health hazard
Fire hazard
Section 313 Chemicals:
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical (2.5%) (CAS # 51-03-6)
Xylene Range Aromatic Solvent (% Conf.) (CAS # 64742-95-6)
(Not to exceed 90%)
Contains the following SARA listed ingredients, by weight (typical):
1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene (CAS # 95-63-6) 32.0 (TWA) 25 ppm
Mixed Xylenes (CAS # 1330-20-7) 3.0 (TWA) 100 ppm
Cumene (CAS # 98-82-8) 1.5 (TWA) 50 ppm
Ethyl Benzene (CAS # 100-41-4) 0.5 (TWA) 100 ppm
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: This product does not contain any chemical which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None.
RCRA Classification: Ignitable.
TSCA Status: Registered pesticide, exempt from TSCA regulation. All ingredients are on the TSCA
inventory.
Other: Rotenone
Illinois toxic substance
Massachusetts Hazardous Substance
New Jersey Special Health Hazardous Substance
Pennsylvania Workplace Hazardous Substance
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Product: 655-421 Prentox庐 Synpren-Fish鈩? Toxicant
Section 16: Other Information
NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health: 3 0 Least
Flammability: 2 1 Slight
Reactivity: 0 2 Moderate
3 High
4 Severe
Date Prepared: September 18, 2000
Supersedes: August 10, 2000
Reason: Revised section 15.
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.
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