MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Menace Nursery Granular Insecticide
For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident,
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Menace鈩? Nursery Granular Insecticide
Synonyms: (2-methyl[1,1鈥?-biphenyl]鈥?3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
IUPAC: 2-methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl (Z)-(1RS)-cis-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-
1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
EPA Reg. No.: 228-454
Company Name: Nufarm Americas Inc.
1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 125A
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Date of Issue: September 16, 2005 Supersedes: New
Sections Revised: New
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance and Odor: Tan granules with a slightly musty odor.
Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Potential Health Effects:
Likely Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, eye and skin contact.
Symptoms of overexposure may include tremors, convulsions, incoordination, decreased locomotion and
nasal discharge, including bleeding. In addition, contact with bifenthrin may occasionally produce skin
sensations such as rashes, numbing, burning or tingling. These skin sensations are reversible and
usually subside within 12 hours.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None presently known.
See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Potential Environmental Effects:
This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.
See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 0.2
Other Ingredients Including: 99.8
Crystalline silica as quartz 14808-60-7
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center
or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for
further treatment advice.
Note to Physician: This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, milk, cream and
other digestible fats and oils may increase absorption and so should be avoided.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: >212掳F (100掳C) TCC
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined Flammability Limits: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn out gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of
water sources. Dispose of fire control water later.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Slightly combustible, and may support combustion at elevated
temperatures. If water is used to fight fire, contain runoff, using dikes to prevent contamination of water
supplies. Dispose of fire control water later.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): May produce gases such as hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides and unidentified organic compounds.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating:
Rating for this product: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Hazards Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection
information in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering public sewer systems or any waterways.
Do not flush to drain. Large spills to soil or similar surfaces may necessitate removal of topsoil. The
affected area should be removed and placed in an appropriate container for disposal.
Methods for Containment: Dike spill using absorbent or impervious materials such as earth, sand or
clay. Collect and contain contaminated absorbent and dike material for disposal.
Methods for Clean-Up and Disposal: If dry, sweep or scoop up material and place into container for
disposal. If wet, pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed container. Use the recovered material
according to label directions or discard as a hazardous waste. Wash entire spill area first with an
alcoholic caustic or soda ash solution, then follow with soap and water. Absorb and place into container
for disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup. See Section 13: DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS for more information.
Other Information: Large spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and
to state and/or local agencies.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,
using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) immediately after
handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly
and change into clean clothing.
Storage:
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and
avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use close tightly. Do not contaminate water,
food or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by specific use conditions or a potential for excessive
exposure, use local exhaust ventilation at the point of generation.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: To avoid contact with eyes, wear chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses. An
emergency eyewash should be readily accessible to the work area.
Skin Protection: To avoid contact with skin, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, chemical-resistant
gloves, socks and shoes. An emergency shower should be readily accessible to the work area.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If vapors or mists exceed acceptable levels, wear
NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with cartridges/canisters approved for use against pesticides.
General Hygiene Considerations: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control
measure and the following general measures should be taken when working with or handling this
material: 1) Do not store, use and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas
where this material is stored. 2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco,
applying cosmetics or using the toilet.
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA ACGIH
TWA STEL TWA STEL Unit
Component
Bifenthrin NE NE NE NE
mg/m3
Crystalline silica as quartz 10 (R) NE 0.05 (R) NE
R = Respirable Fraction NE = Not Established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Tan granules with a slightly musty odor.
Not applicable Insoluble
Boiling Point: Solubility in Water:
85 - 89 pounds/cubic foot 1.39
Density: Specific Gravity:
Not applicable Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Vapor Density:
Not applicable Not applicable
Freezing Point: Vapor Pressure:
Not determined Not applicable
pH: Viscosity:
Note: Physical data are typical values, but may vary from sample to sample. A typical value should not
be construed as a guaranteed analysis or as a specification.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat. Do not store near heat or flame.
Incompatible Materials: Not known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Under fire conditions, may produce gases such as hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides and unidentified organic compounds.
Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data:
Except as noted, data from laboratory studies conducted on this formulation:
Oral: Rat LD50: >5,000 mg/kg; FIFRA Category IV
Dermal: Rabbit LD50: >2,000 mg/kg; FIFRA Category III
Eye Irritation: Rabbit: Non-irritating.
Skin Irritation: Rabbit: Non-irritating.
Skin Sensitization: Sensitizing (Guinea Pig) (technical bifenthrin)
Carcinogenicity / Chronic Health Effects: Bifenthrin has produced an increased incidence of urinary
bladder tumors in male mice at the highest dose level tested. This response, however, was considered
equivocal and not evidence of a clear compound related effect. The U.S. EPA has classified bifenthrin as
a Class C carcinogen (a possible human carcinogen). This product contains crystalline silica (e.g. quartz)
Inhalation of crystalline silica may cause pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). Crystalline silica has been
classified by IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), by the U.S. National Toxicology Program as a
known human carcinogen and by ACGIH as a suspected human carcinogen (A2). It is present at less
than 0.01% in the product.
Reproductive Toxicity: In studies with animals, bifenthrin did not cause reproductive toxicity.
Developmental Toxicity: Animal tests with bifenthrin have not demonstrated developmental effects.
Genotoxicity: Tests with bifenthrin have shown an absence of genotoxicity.
Assessment Carcinogenicity:
This product contains substances that are considered to be probable or suspected human carcinogens
as follows:
Regulatory Agency Listing As Carcinogen
Component ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Bifenthrin No No No No
Crystalline Silica, Quartz A2 1 Known No
See Section 2: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION for more information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Bifenthrin is highly toxic to fish and aquatic arthropods and LC50 values range from 0.0038 to 17.8 碌g/L. In
general, the aquatic arthropods are the most sensitive species. Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the aquatic environment. Bifenthrin had no effect on mollusks at its limit of water
solubility. Bifenthrin is only slightly toxic to both waterfowl and upland game birds (LD50 values range from
1,800 mg/kg to >2,150 mg/kg).
Environmental Fate:
In the soil, bifenthrin is stable over a wide pH range and degrades at a slow rate that is governed by soil
characteristics. Bifenthrin will also persist in aquatic sediments. Bifenthrin has a high Log Pow (>6.0), a
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high affinity for organic matter, and is not mobile in soil. Therefore, there is little potential for movement
into ground water. There is the potential for bifenthrin to bioconcentrate (BCF = 11,750).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste
disposal facility.
Container Handling and Disposal:
Paper and Plastic Bags: Completely empty into application equipment. Then 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. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Follow the precautions indicated in Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE of this MSDS.
For Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory information, if required, consult transportation
regulations, product shipping papers or call Nufarm鈥檚 DOT Manager at 708-755-2104, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA Inventory: This product is exempted from TSCA because it is solely for FIFRA regulated use.
SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting:
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370):
Immediate, Delayed
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s):
Bifenthrin (CAS No. 82657-04-3)- 0.2% by weight in product
Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S. CERCLA: None
RCRA Waste Code: None
State Information:
Other state regulations may apply. Check individual state requirements.
California Proposition 65: WARNING. This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE OR
MODIFY THE EPA-ACCEPTED PRODUCT LABELING (attached to and accompanying the product
container). This MSDS provides important health, safety and environmental information for employers,
employees, emergency responders and others handling large quantities of the product in activities
generally other than product use, while the labeling provides that information specifically for product use
in the ordinary course.
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Use, storage and disposal of pesticide products are regulated by the EPA under the authority of the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) through the product labeling, and all
necessary and appropriate precautionary, use, storage, and disposal information is set forth on that
labeling. It is a violation of federal law to use a pesticide product in any manner not prescribed on the
EPA-accepted label.
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter 鈥淚nformation鈥?) are presented
in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Nufarm Americas Inc. makes no
representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition
that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes
prior to use. In no event will Nufarm Americas Inc. be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever
resulting from the use or of reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
Menace is a trademark of Nufarm Americas Inc.
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