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FORCE 3G AMVAC MSDS No.: 321_1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: FORCE 3G
GENERAL USE: Pyrethroid type insecticide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Tan, solid granule with a slightly musty odor
MOLECULAR FORMULA of ACTIVE INGREDIENT: C17H14ClF7O2 (Tefluthrin)
EPA Registration Number: 100-1075-5481
MSDS No.: 321_1
Current Revision Date: 25 March 2004
MANUFACTURER: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION MANUFACTURER: 323-264-3910
4100 E. Washington Blvd. TRANSPORTATION (24 HOURS)
Los Angeles, CA 90023-4406 CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Ph: 323-264-3910 OTHER (24 HOURS)
FAX: 323-268-1028 AMVAC: 323-264-3910
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Tefluthrin; (2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4- Crystalline Clay Granules
Name methylphenyl)methyl-(1a,3a)-(Z)-3-(2-chloro- silica, quartz
3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl
cyclopropanecarboxylate
CAS # 79538-32-2 14808-60-7
Wt% 3.0% trace available on request
Hazard(s) None known Silicosis Lung Irritant
PEL/TLV
0.1 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 total
OSHA None
5 mg/m3 respirable
0.05 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 total
ACGIH None
3 mg/m3 respirable
SMARTBOX is a trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation..
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION! Causes eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Do not get in eyes,
on skin, or on clothing. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the
skin. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not contaminate
feed or foodstuffs.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Highly Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of bodies of water.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Typical routes of exposure are swallowing, inhalation, or coming into contact
with the skin.
SIGNS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Dust, mist or vapor are
potentially irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. May cause skin irritation. May cause
temporary itching, tingling, burning or numbness of exposed skin, called paresthesia.
SIGNS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Same as acute.
OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Tefluthrin is not considered to be carcinogenic. Prolonged
inhalation of clay dust may lead to lung injury. Respirable crystalline silica is listed as being
carcinogenic by both IARC and NTP. Also, chronic inhalation of crystalline silica may lead
to silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis in humans. Crystalline silica is present at less than 0.01%
in the product.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None presently known.
CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of clear, cool running water for a minimum
of 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids apart during the flushing to ensure rinsing of the entire
surface of the eyes and lids with water. Contact a physician if irritation occurs and persists.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES, cont鈥檇
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has ceased, clear the victim's airway and
start artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after consulting a doctor or a poison
control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact a
physician immediately.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and clean water. If a rash or any
of the symptoms of acute exposure appear, contact a physician immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: Although this product has a low toxicity if swallowed and has low dermal
toxicity. Tefluthrin technical is moderately toxic if swallowed. This product may be slightly
irritating to the skin and practically non-irritating to the eyes. Gastric lavage using an
endotracheal tube may be preferred to vomiting. Reversible skin sensations (paresthesia)
may occur and ordinary skin salves have been found useful in reducing discomfort.
Treatment is otherwise controlled by removal of exposure followed by symptomatic and
supportive care. Contact your local poison control center for more medical information.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flash Point: Not applicable (solid formulation)
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammable Limits:
Lower flammable limit: Not determined
Upper flammable limit: Not determined
EXPLOSIVITY:
Mechanical Impact: Not expected to be explosive under mechanical impact conditions.
Static Discharge: Not expected to be explosive.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Slightly combustible, and may support combustion at
elevated temperatures. This product may emit hazardous fumes of hydrogen chloride,
hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, and unidentified organic compounds when it is heated
excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind. Wear full protective
clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke, gases or vapors
generated.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Thoroughly ventilate area. Wear respirator fitted with organic cartridges or a self-
contained breathing apparatus, based on the circumstances, and complete protective
clothing as listed in Section 8. Keep unauthorized personnel out of the area.
SMALL SPILL: Isolate area to prevent contamination of water bodies. Sweep or vacuum into
covered containers, taking care not to create dusting conditions.. Clean area first with an
alcoholic caustic or soda ash solution, then follow with soap and water. The cleaning
solutions are also hazardous wastes.
LARGE SPILL: Dike or otherwise isolate the spill area to prevent contamination of water bodies.
Sweep or vacuum the spilled solids into a closed container, taking care not to create dusting
conditions. Use the recovered material according to label directions or discard as a hazardous
waste. If water is used to aid in the cleanup, absorb any liquid on clay, sand, etc. and place
absorbed liquid into a hazardous waste container. Clean the spill area first with an alcoholic
caustic or soda ash solution, then follow with soap and water. The cleaning solutions are
also hazardous wastes.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep this product cool and dry. Keep container closed. Store away from feed, food,
and drink. Keep away from children and pets. Wash thoroughly after handling this product.
Make certain containers are grounded to prevent static buildup and discharge.
STORAGE: Store product in its original container in a cool, dry, locked place out of the reach of
children. Store away from sources of heat and ignition.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General air replacement or dilution ventilation is sufficient for material
handling and storage, but local ventilation should be used when removing this product from
containers. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A properly FIT-TESTED NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator fitted
with organic vapor cartridges with a prefilter approved for pesticides is required for
exposures in enclosed areas. For exposures outdoors, a NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust/mist
filtering respirator is required.
SKIN PROTECTION: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants;
waterproof gloves (such as rubber, neoprene or PVC); and shoes plus socks. For cleanup
of spills or other large exposures, wear full body cover barrier suit, such as a PVC suit. Follow
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/ maintaining personal protection equipment (PPE).
If no such instructions are available, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION, cont鈥檇
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields should be used whenever hazardous chemicals
are being handled. Goggles or full face shield should be used if there is a potential for dust
generation.
OTHER PROTECTION: An eyewash station and a safety shower should be located in the work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Tan-brown solid granules
Odor: Slight musty odor
Odor Threshold: None established
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable
38 - 45 lb/ft3 (untamped)
Density:
Vapor Pressure (mm/Hg): 6.5 x 10-5 @ 20掳C (ai)
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Percent Volatile by Vol: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Not appreciably soluble in water
Solubility (Other): The active ingredient is soluble in aromatic solvents
Partition Coefficient (Log PO/W): Not available
pH (1% in water): 5.3
Evaporation Rate: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): This product is stable under normal storage and use
conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid excessive heat and flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: This product may emit hazardous fumes of
hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, and unidentified organic compounds
when it is heated excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS when these conditions are present.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product will not polymerize.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The information listed below are either for this formulation (f) or for the active ingredient (ai).
INGESTION: Oral LD50 (rat): 969 mg/kg (f)
DERMAL: Skin LD50 (rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg (f)
INHALATION: Inhalation LC50 (rat): 1.77 mg/l (4 hr, dust)
IRRITATION: Eye irritation: slightly irritating (f)
Skin irritation: Not available (f)
(rabbit)
SENSITIZATION: Skin sensitization: Mild skin sensitizer (f)
(Rabbit)
TERATOGENICITY: In studies with animals, Tefluthrin did not cause teratogenicity (ai).
MUTAGENICITY: Tests with Tefluthrin have shown an absence of genotoxicity (ai).
CHRONIC/SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY: In 90-day and 1 year studies in dogs, elicited ataxia or tremors
at the highest doses tested (1.5 and 2.0 mg/kg/d respectively)(ai).
CARCINOGENICITY: Tefluthrin is not considered to be carcinogenic (ai). Respirable crystalline silica
is listed as being carcinogenic by both IARC and NTP. It is present at less than 0.01% in the
product.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No evidence in rat or rabbit (ai).
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No information is available (ai).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Drift and runoff from treated areas may
be hazardous to fish and aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not apply directly to water,
to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not
contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply directly adjacent to
potable water supplies.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. 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: Do not discard "SMARTBOX鈩?" container. All "SMARTBOX鈩?"
containers must be returned to the place where they were purchased. Contact AMVAC Customer
Service (323-264-3910) for instructions in the event any difficulty in return of the "SMARTBOX鈩?" is
experienced. Do not attempt to open or tamper with the "SMARTBOX鈩?". Once empty, the
"SMARTBOX鈩?" is not intended for reuse by the user.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This product is not regulated when shipped by highway, railroad or air in packages < 119 gallons (450
L) in volume. When this product is shipped in bulk or is shipped by water (non-bulk or bulk) or is
shipped internationally, it is regulated according to the data listed below:
DOT Class: 9
UN Number: UN3077
IMDG Class (sea): 9
IATA Class: 9
Marine Pollutant: Yes (Tefluthrin = marine pollutant)
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): Environmentally Hazardous
Proper Shipping Name(s): Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.
(Tefluthrin, 3%)
Reportable Quantity: None
US Surface Freight Class: Insecticides, NOI, Poison other than Poison
PACKAGING
General Description: 50 lb "SMARTBOX鈩?"
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
This product is not currently registered under EPA/FIFRA Regulations. However, as a
research pesticide it is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in any manner
inconsistent with its labeling. Read and follow all label directions. This product is excluded
from listing requirements under EPA/TSCA.
SARA TITLE III DATA:
Section 311 & 312 Hazard Categories:
Immediate Health Hazard: Yes
Delayed Health Hazard: Yes
Fire Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
Sudden Pressure Release Hazard: No
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): Not listed
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65): This product may contain trace amounts of respirable crystalline
silica, known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Status:
Date This Revision: 25 March 2004
Date Previous Revision: New MSDS
Person Responsible for Preparation: Gary A. Braden
Reasons for Revision: New product for AMVAC Chemical Corporation.
DISCLAIMER:
This information is provided for the limited guidance to the user. While AMVAC believes that the
information is, as of the date hereof, reliable, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability
of the information for the users鈥? purposes. The user is advised not to construe the information as
absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular,
exceptional, or variable conditions or circumstances exist (like combinations with other materials), or
because of applicable regulations. No express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose or otherwise is made hereunder with respect to the information or the product to
which the information relates.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ai - active ingredient
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
BEI - Biological Exposure Index
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Agency
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
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