MSDS: Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS



 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET







SECTION 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





PRODUCT CODE: 270-279-37425 , REFERENCE #: 6652

PRODUCT NAME: Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS

SYNONYMS

FARNAM TICK HALT! SPOT-ON FOR DOGS



      MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS:TELEPHONE NUMBERS:DATES:

      Farnam Companies, Inc.24 hour emergency number(602)285-1660Date Entered:

      01/13/1998

      301 West Osborn RoadBusiness hours(602)234-2269Revision: 04/23/2001

      Phoenix, AZ. 85013Marketing(602)285-1660Printed: 12/11/2001







SECTION 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





      HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY/COMMON NAME) CAS # OSHA

      PEL ACGIH TLV OTHER LIMITS PERCENTAGE

      Permethrin {Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-(2,2-Dichloroeth 52645-53-1

        45.0







SECTION 3. Hazards Identification

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





EMERGENCY OVERVIEW



ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes , Skin? Yes , Eyes? Yes , Ingestion? Yes ,

Other:

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)



CARCINOGENITICY: NTP? No , IARC Monographs? No , OSHA Regulated? No

CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION



RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: LD 50/LC 50: See notes, Section IX

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE

May produce skin sensations (feelings of numbing and tingling) in certain

individuals. Moderate eye irritant (tearing and blurred vision). May cause

drying and irritation of skin. These sensations normally subside and disappear

within a few hours. If ingested, the product may cause diarrhea, salivation,

bloody nose, increased urination, decreased activity, tremors and intermittent

convulsions. Excessive inhalation causes coughing, headache, dizziness, nausea,

as well as nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritation.

SECTION 4. First Aid Measures

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

IF INHALED: Quickly remove person from exposure. Call a physician if irritation

persists.

IF INGESTED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of

water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger or, if

available, by administration of syrup of ipecac. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE

ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash with plenty of soap and water.

Call a physician if irritation persists.

IF IN EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation

persists.



NOTE TO PHYSICIAN



MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

None known







SECTION 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





FLASH PT: 130.0 F METHOD USED: Koehler Closed Cup Flash

EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: UEL:

AUTOIGNITION PT: NE or NA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or halogenated agents.



FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Fight fire from upwind. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus

pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent and full protective gear. Do

not use water. Handle as an oil fire, class B fire procedures. Remove unignited

product from fire area if possible. Dike fire control waters to prevent their

entry into sewers or other water courses.



FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES AND HAZARDS

Combustible Liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Guard against

spontaneous combustion or improperly discarded oily rags. Overheated containers

are an explosion hazard. Vapors which form inside empty containers may also

present an explosion hazard during a fire. Equipment used to fight pesticide

fires may require decontamination before reuse.



HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS









SECTION 6. Accidental Release Measures

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED

Small Spills: Absorb with inert absorbent. Wash contaminated area with detergent

and water solution. Discard in trash.

Large Spills (Bulk product only): Wear OSHA approved clean protective clothing,

rubber gloves, and goggles. If vapor concentration becomes high, use self

contained air mask (NIOSH approved). No smoking. Eliminate any source of

ignition. Minimize inhalation. Recover free liquid by adding absorbent (earth,

sawdust, kitty litter, etc.) to spill area. Shovel waste into a metal drum.

Avoid contact with skin. Keep product out of sewers and water courses by diking

or impounding. Advise authorities if product has entered or may enter sewers,

watercourses or extensive land areas. CAUTION: SLIPPERY ON FLOOR. Following

clean up of spilled liquid, wash contaminated area with detergent and water

solution. Collect wash water in containers for disposal.









SECTION 7. Handling and Storage

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION:   Keep from freezing.

      Avoid contamination of food & feed Wash thoroughly after handling

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING



PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING



OTHER PRECAUTIONS

Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Causes moderate eye

irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear goggles, face

shield or safety glasses. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.



WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Wash thoroughly after use and before eating, smoking, or using restroom.







SECTION 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUMMARY - HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION None needed with

      normal use.

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE)

For fires, use self-contained breathing apparatus only. For moderate vapor or

liquid mist exposure, use half mask or full face piece respirators which have

NIOSH/MSHA approval for pesticides.

EYE PROTECTION

Where potential for splashing exists, or contact with spray or mist is likely,

protective goggles and face shield should be worn. A source of clean water for

flushing should be nearby (i.e., emergency eye wash and shower stations).



PROTECTIVE GLOVES

Neoprene gloves for extended exposure, as in manufacturing or other large

quantity work.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Long sleeved coveralls or uniform, cap, rubber boots, rubber or plastic apron

may be needed during formulation, packaging, or other handling of large amounts

or product.



ENGINEERING CONTROLS (VENTILATION ETC.)

Local exhaust should be sufficient. If user operations generate fumes or mist,

use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure

limit.







SECTION 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





      PHYSICAL STATES: [ ] Gas , [ X ] Liquid , [ ] Solid

      BOILING POINT: NE or NA

      MELTING POINT: NE or NA

      SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.984

      VAPOR PRESSURE (VS. AIR OR MM HG): NE or NA

      VAPOR DENSITY (VS. AIR = 1): NE or NA

      EVAPORATION RATE (VS BUTYL ACETATE=1): NE or NA

      SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible

      PERCENT VOLATILE: NE or NA

      PH:

APPEARANCE AND ODOR

Dark amber solution with citrus scent.









SECTION 10. Stability and Reactivity

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]

CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY

Do not store near heat or open flame. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid polymerization

catalyst, such as aluminum chloride or acidic clays.

INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID

Avoid contamination with high concentrations of alkali at elevated temperatures.

Avoid strong oxidizing agents and acidic agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS

Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide. Chlorine and hydrogen

chloride may be formed. Smoke can be acrid and fume irritating.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]

CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

Product will not undergo polymerization.









SECTION 11. Toxicological Information

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS

CHRONIC TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS









SECTION 12. Ecological Information

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS









SECTION 13. Disposal Considerations

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD

Dispose of all pesticide waste according to local, State, and Federal

regulations.

Small amounts of waste may be securely wrapped in several layers of newspaper

and discarded in trash. Do not reuse empty container. Wrap empty container and

put in trash.









SECTION 14. Transport Information

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME



ADDITIONAL TRANSPORT INFORMATION









SECTION 15. Regulatory Information

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS









SECTION 16. Other Information

Adams Spot-On Flea & Tick Control For DOGS





The following information is offered as an aid only. This data is accurate for a

similar product which has the additional active ingredient Pyriproxifen:

BR> Acute Oral LD 50 = 2,614 mg/kg male rats

Acute Oral LD 50 = 1,660 mg/kg female rats

Acute Dermal LD 50 > 5,050 mg/kg rabbits

Primary Skin Irritation = 0.0

Not a dermal irritant or sensitizer.

Inhalation LC 50 >> 2.87 mg/liter

Moderate eye irritant



IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have

been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your

consideration, investigation and verification.





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