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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # 0028 Rev 1
ABSORBINE FLYS-X
W. F. YOUNG,INC. Non-Emergency Telephone:
302 Benton Drive MA (413) 526-9999
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Absorbine Flys-X FORMULA: 214125
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Aqueous Insecticide
MEDICAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (Poison Center): (303) 623-5716
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (Chemtrec): 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Typical Values)
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NO. WT.% ACGIH(TLV) OSHA(PEL)
Pyrethrins 8003-34-7 0.1 5 mg/m鲁 5 mg/m鲁
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 <0.5 2mg/m鲁 2mg/m鲁
OTHER IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS
Mixture of solvents, stabilizers, and conditioning agents.
A proprietary surfactant system: 058 <1
Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 51-03-06 1.0
1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one 2634-33-5 <.1
Dipropylene glycol 25625-71-8 <5
Water <100
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SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Not established. See Section 11 for screening test results.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Yes Yes Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) The Health effects noted below are consistent with requirements
under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EYE CONTACT:
Sever;y irritating
SKIN CONTACT:
Moderately irritating
INHALATION:
No significant signs or symptoms indicative of any health hazard are expected to occur as
a result of inhalation exposure.
INGESTION:
May produce irritation of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? No IARC Monograph? No OSHA Monograph? No
SECTION 4: EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get
medical attention as soon as possible.
SKIN CONTACT:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation occurs, get
medical attention.
INHALATION:
Remove victim to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION:
Contact a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a
physician.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
Not applicable
Extinguishing Media
Use Foam, CO2 dry chemical, and Water Fog.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and
eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
None.
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES & DISPOSAL
Spill Control Methods
Contain spill to minimize contaminated area and facilitate salvage or disposal. To clean up spill,
soak up with an absorbent material such as sand, sawdust, earth, fuller鈥檚 earth, etc. Dispose of
with chemical waste. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to natural
waterways. All clean up and disposal should be carried out in accordance with Federal, State, and
Local Regulations. If required, state and local authorities should be notified.
Waste Disposal Methods
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. This product, when spilled or
disposed of, is a hazardous solid waste, as defined in Resource Conservation Recovery Act
regulations (40 CFR 261).
Pesticide Disposal: Product that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed
of at or by an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) then offer for
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other approved
state and local procedures.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling & Storing
Store upright at room temperature.
Other Precautions
Keep container closed. Do not store or consume food, drink, or tobacco in area where they may
become contaminated with this material.
This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to lakes, streams, ponds, tidal marshes, or
estuaries. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur. Do not apply when weather conditions
favor drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of
wastes.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respirator Protection
N/A
Ventilation
Use adequate ventilation if in high concentrations.
Skin and Eye Protection:
Avoid contact with eyes. Wear chemical goggles if there is likelihood of contact with eyes.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Eye wash; safety showers; wash after handling.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: Not Established
MELTING POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Established
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Not Established
EVAPORATION RATE: (butyl acetate = 1) Not Established
VOLATILE FRACTION BY WEIGHT: 1%
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (By weight %): 100%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.000
pH: 6.0 鈥? 7.0
APPEARANCE: Light liquid
ODOR: Insecticide type
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Category III
Oral LD50: >5g/Kg of body weight
EPA Hazard Category IV
Product Safety Labs T-9919
6/6/90
4300 mg/kg (male rat); 200 mg/kg (female rat)
Dermal LD50: >2000 mg/kg
Repeat Insult Patch Test: Light skin irritation (undiluted)
Primary Dermal irritation index: 0.58
Product Safety Labs T-9921 5/31/90
Draize Eye Test: Practically nonirritating to unwashed and washed eyes
EPA Hazard Category III
Product Safety Labs t-9920 5/6/90
Inhalation LC50: >2.6 mg/liter of air
EPA Acute Dermal Toxicity Limit: Greater than 2g/Kg
Product Safety labs T-9922
5/6/90
Eye effects: Mildly irritating
Skin effects: Mildly irritating
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to natural waterways. This product is toxic to fish.
Do not apply directly to lakes, streams, ponds, tidal marshes or estuaries. Do not apply where runoff is
likely to occur. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate
water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. This product, when
spilled or disposed of, is a hazardous solid waste as defined in Resource Conservation Recovery Act
regulations (40 CFR 261).
Pesticide Disposal: Product that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of at or by
an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) then offer for recycling or
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other approved state and local
procedures.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT, IMO, ICAO, Transport Canada NFPA
HAZARD CLASS: HEALTH鈥? 鈥?. 2
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Insecticide O/T Agricultural FLAMMABILITY 鈥? 1
UN NUMBER: None REACTIVITY鈥︹?︹??. 0
LABEL: None SPECIAL鈥?.. None
PACKING GROUP: 4=Extreme 3=High 2-Moderate 1=Slight 0=Insignificant
PLACARD:
FLASH POINT:
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATION
OSHA:
TSCA:
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (40 CFR 302): Reportable quantity, sec. 302.4: 1 lb (0.545 Kg)
SARA Title III: Threshold planning quantity, sec. 302
SARA Hazard Categories:
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE CAS NO. CONCENTRATION % WT.
Pyrethrins 8003-34-7 0.1 MA TURA-3B; FL; RI (toxic); PA
(environmental) ; NJ
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 <0.5 RQ = 1000 lb; MATURA-3B;
SARA Title 313; FL; PA; NJ; RI
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best
of the knowledge of W. F. Young, Inc. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designed
herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
W. F. Young, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. This information
herein is provided solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification.
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