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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Vendex 50 WP Miticide
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (0-minimal, 1-slight, 2-moderate, 3-serious, 4-severe)
NFPA: HEALTH-2 FIRE-1 REACTIVITY-0
HMIS: HEALTH-3 FIRE-1 REACTIVITY-0
MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS
Griffin L.L.C. Griffin (Europe) S.A. Griffin FE (Malaysia) S/B
2509 Rocky Ford Road c/o Minervastraat 8 P.O. Box 6506
P.O. Box 1847 B-1930 Zaventem 47300 KG Tunku
Valdosta, GA 31603-1847 Belgium Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Griffin L.L.C. (USA): (+1) (800) 237 1854
Griffin (Europe) S.A.: (+32)-2-720 6644
Griffin FE (Malaysia) S/B: (+60)-3-757 4773
Chemtrec: (+1) (800) 424 9300
2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name % by Wt. CAS# ACGIH TLV AEL*
Fenbutatin-Oxide
[Hexakis (2-methyl-2
-phenylpropyl)
3
distannoxane] 50.0 13356-08-6 Not established 0.1 mg/m (8 & 12-hr)
total Vendex dust
Inert Ingredients 50
* AEL is Griffin鈥檚 Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed
occupational exposure limits which are lower that the AEL are in effect, such limits shall
take precedence.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER 鈥? CORROSIVE 鈥? Fatal if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. This product
may cause skin irritation and eye damage.
Hazards Identification continued:
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Irritation: Based on animal data, eye contact with Vendex 50%
WP may cause eye corrosion with corneal or
conjunctival ulceration.
Skin Irritation: Based on animal data, skin contact with Vendex 50%
WP may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash.
Skin Absorption: Slightly toxic by contact.
Ingestion: Slightly toxic by ingestion.
Based on animal data, ingestion of Vendex 50% WP may cause nonspecific
discomfort, such as nausea, headache, or weakness; higher exposures may lead to
abnormal kidney function as detected by laboratory tests.
Inhalation: Moderately toxic by inhalation.
Based on animal data, inhalation of Vendex 50% WP may cause irritation of the
upper respiratory passages; temporary lung irritation effects with cough, discomfort,
difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath.
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the lungs may have increased susceptibility
to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information:
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or
greater and 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get
professional medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with water for 15-20
minutes until no evidence of chemical remains. Get
professional medical attention immediately if irritation
persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with
plenty of soap and water for 15 - 20 minutes until no
evidence of chemical remains. Get professional
medical attention immediately if irritation persists.
First Aid Measures continued:
Ingestion: If victim is fully conscious, immediately give a large
quantity of milk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or if those
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are not available, give large quantities of water, but DO
NOT induce vomiting. Get professional medical
attention immediately. Do not give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures
against circulatory shock, respiratory depression, and convulsion may be needed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point & Method: Not determined
Flammable Limits: Not a fire or explosion hazard
FIRE FIGHTING HAZARDS & PROCEDURES
General Hazard: Like most organic powders or crystals, under severe
dusting conditions, this material may form explosive
mixtures in air.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam.
Fire Fighting Equipment/
Instructions: Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective
equipment. Use water spray. Runoff from fire control
may be a pollution hazard. If area is heavily exposed to
fire and if conditions permit, let fire burn itself out since
water may increase the contamination hazard. Burning
chemicals may product by-products more toxic than the
original material. If product is on fire, wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective
equipment. Use water spray. Control run-off.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Emergency Response: Chemical resistant coveralls, waterproof gloves,
waterproof boots, and face / eye protection. If dusting
occurs, use NIOSH approved respirator protection.
Initial Containment: Follow applicable Federal, State / Provincial and Local
laws / regulations.
Accidental Release Measures continued:
Spill or Leak Procedures: Shovel or sweep up. Dispose of in an approved
container.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel): Users should wash hands before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside.
Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly and put on
clean clothing. Remove personal protective equipment
immediately after handling this product. Wash the
outside of gloves before removing. Change into clean
clothing as soon as possible. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or mist.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store or
consume food, drink, or tobacco in areas where they
may become contaminated with this material.
Handling (Physical Aspects): Avoid dust generation. This is a water-dispersible
product. It may be packaged in a pre-measured water-
soluble packet which readily dissolves in water.
Exposure to moisture or excessive handling of the
soluble packets will cause them to break.
Storage: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly
closed. Do not store or consume food, drink, or
tobacco in areas where they may become
contaminated with this material. Store in a secure, dry,
and temperate area. Do not contaminate water, other
pesticides, fertilizer, food, or feed in storage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS
These workers must refer to the Product Label and Directions For Use attached to
the product for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA Worker
Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170.
MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, & PACKAGING WORKERS
Ventilation: Provide local exhaust ventilation and/or general dilution
ventilation to meet published exposure limits.
Eye Protection: Wear protective eyewear to prevent contact with this
substance.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection continued:
Protective Clothing: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved
shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus
socks, and protective eyewear. Personnel re-entering
treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with
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anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or
water is coveralls, chemical resistant gloves, protective
eyewear, and shoes plus socks. Any clothing or other
absorbent materials that have been drenched or
heavily contaminated with this product鈥檚 concentrate
must be discarded. Do not reuse them. Follow
manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintaining
PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity: 0.22 g/ml
Bulk Density (loose): 14 lb/cu ft
Bulk Density (packed): 20 lb/cu ft
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Color: Off-white
Physical State: Powder
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General: This material is stable under normal temperature and
storage conditions.
Incompatible Materials: None reasonably foreseeable.
Hazardous Decomposition: Decomposition is not known to occur.
Hazardous Polymerization: Material is not known to polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Inhalation: LD50 = 0.91 mg/L (rat - 4-hour) ; 1.7 mg/L (rat - 1-hour)
Eye Irritation: Material is corrosive to the eyes.
Skin Irritation: Material is severe skin irritant, and has been untested
for sensitization. Repeated dermal exposure causes
irritation without evidence of systemic toxicity.
Skin Absorption: Acute dermal LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rats)
Ingestion: Oral LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (rats)
Toxicological Information continued:
Ingestion of the active ingredient, Fenbutatin, produces nonspecific effects such as
weight loss and irritation, minor changes in blood chemistry, and changes in kidney and
testes weights. No pathological organ changes have been reported.
Tests in animals on the active ingredient, Fenbutatin, demonstrate no carcinogenic
activity. Fenbutatin does not produce genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell or
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in animals. Tests in some animals indicate that Fenbutatin may have developmental
and reproductive toxicity, but only at levels toxic to the adult animal.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fenbutatin-Oxide:
LC50 (bluegill sunfish @ 96-h) = 0.0048 mg/L
LC50 (rainbow trout @ 96-h) = 0.0066 mg/L
This product is toxic to birds, mammals, fish, and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply
directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. Drift from runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to
aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
equipment washwaters or rinsate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal:
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with
applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. Do not flush to surface
water or sanitary sewer system.
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide,
spray mixture, or rinsate is violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be
disposed of by use according to the 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:
Completely empty contents of envelope into application equipment. Dispose of
empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Department of Transportation (DOT) / International Air Transport Association (IATA /
International Maritime Organization (IMO):
Proper Shipping Name: Organotin Pesticides, Solid, Toxic
Class: 6.1
Identification Number: UN 2786
Packing Group: II
IMO: MARINE POLLUTANT
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: This product is considered hazardous under the
OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
TSCA: All product components are on the TSCA Chemical
Inventory.
CERCLA: Releases of this material to air, land, or water are not
reportable to the National Response Center under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or to the
state and local emergency planning committees under
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) Title III Section 304.
RCRA: When a decision is made to discard this material as
supplied, it does not meet RCRA's characteristic
definition of ignitability, corrositivity, or reactivity, and is
not listed in 40 CFR 261.33.
SARA TITLE III
311/312 Hazard Categories: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA
"Hazard Categories" relating to SARA Title III, and is
categorized as an acute health hazard (40 CFR
370.41)
313 Reportable Ingredients: This product contains Fenbutatin-oxide (CAS 13356-
08-6) which is listed in Section 313 of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40
CFR Part 372.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY
This document has been revised using the standard Griffin L.L.C. ANSI Z400.1
compliant format, and replaces the one dated 06/03/98. Changes have been made
in Sections 3, 4 and 12.
Other Information continued:
REVISION SUMMARY:
Vendex庐 is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours
The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates to this specific
material. It may not be valid for this material if used in combination with
any other materials or in any process. It is the users' responsibility to
satisfy themselves as to the suitability and completeness of this
information for their own particular use.
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