MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN (800) 777-8570 (8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST)
Prescription Treatment庐 brand
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Talstar庐 N
3568 TREE COURT IND. BLVD. MEDICAL: (800) 225-3320 PROSAR
ST. LOUIS, MO 63122-6682 TRANSPORTATION: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Nursery Flowable Insecticide/Miticide
EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 1998 EPA REG. NO.: 279-3155-499
SECTION 1: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS SECTION 6: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES (cont'd.)
Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300
Ingredient Name: EU No. PEL/TLV EU Class
(for transportation spills)
Bifenthrin: 7.9% (CAS #82657-04-3) None None None
Waste Disposal Method: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Open dumping or burning of this pes-
Propylene Glycol: <6.2% (CAS #57-55-6) None 10mg/m3 WEEL None
ticide or its packaging is prohibited. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal.
All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic
Pesticide Disposal: If spilled material cannot be disposed of by use according to label instruc-
Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
tions, an acceptable method of disposal is to incinerate in accordance with local, state and
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL DATA national environmental laws, rules, standards and regulations. Container Disposal: Triple
rinse. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
Flash Point: >100oC (>212oF) Weight per Volume: 8.53 lb/gal. (1024g/L)
landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned,
Specific Gravity: 1.024 @ 20oC (H2O=1) Solubility in Water: Disperses
stay out of smoke. Do not cut or weld containers. Vapors that form may create an explosion
pH: 6.7 Appearance and Odor: Beige liquid with
hazard.
Molecular Weight: 422.88 (bifenthrin) bland odor.
In case of spillage, this product is subject to reporting requirements of the Comprehen-
SECTION 3: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA sive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only if
SECTION 7: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
necessary. Contain all runoff.
Degree of Fire/Explosion Hazard: Slightly combustible. This material may support Respiratory Protection: Not required.
combustion at elevated temperatures. Ventilation: Use local exhaust at all process locations where vapor or mist may be emitted.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind. Wear full Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke, Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile
gases or vapors generated. rubber, neoprene rubber, polyvinyl chloride or viton. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves
with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
SECTION 4: HEALTH HAZARD DATA Eye Protection: Not required for applicators. Wear chemical protective goggles or face
shield when mixing.
Threshold Limit Value: NE
Other Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt
Routes of Entry:
and long pants, and shoes plus socks. Early reentry calls for coveralls and shoes plus socks.
Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Secondary Tertiary Primary
SECTION 8: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Health Hazard (Acute and Chronic) - Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: Acute oral LD50 = 632 mg/kg (rats). Large doses of bifenthrin ingested by labo- Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals:
ratory animals produced signs of toxicity including convulsions, tremors and bloody nasal CAUTION - Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with
discharge. Bifenthrin does not cause acute delayed neurotoxicity. skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust (vaport or spray mist). Clean water should be
Skin: Acute dermal LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit). Generally non-irritating. Repeated con- available for washing in case of eye or skin contamination. Wash hands prior to eating,
tact with bifenthrin may occasionally produce skin sensations such as numbing, burning drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Shower at the end of the workday.
and tingling. These skin sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours. Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Inhalation: Acute inhalation LC50 = 11.58 mg/L/1hr (rats). Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas
Eyes: Practically non-irritating. below the mean high water mark. Drift and run-off from treated areas may be hazardous to
Carcinogenicity: aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equip-
NTP? IARC Monograph? OSHA Regulated? ment washwaters. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or resi-
No No No dues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: crops if bees are visiting the treatment area. Storage: Keep out of reach of children and
If Swallowed: Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat.
induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give Do not contaminte, water, food or feed by storage.
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably
SECTION 9: HEALTH RATING INFORMATION (NFPA)
mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention.
Health - 2 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 1
If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention.
If in Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists.
SECTION 10: SARA TITLE III/SEC. 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
Note to Physician: This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, the
stomach and intestine should be evacuated. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting require-
Digestible fats, oils, or alcohol may increase absorption and so should be avoided. ments of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None presently known. 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
CAS# Chemical Name % by weight
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA 82657-04-3 Bifenthrin 7.9%
Stability: Stable.
SECTION 11: DOT SHIPPING INFORMATION
Conditions/Materials to Avoid(Incompatibility): Excessive heat and fire.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, chlorine,
PACKAGES LESS THAN 119 GALLONS/450L IN VOLUME:
fluorine, hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
BULK PACKAGES (and NON-BULK PACKAGES BY WATER)
SECTION 6: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, Liquid, N.O.S. (Bifenthrin 7.9%)
Hazard Class: 9 ID #: UN 3028 PG: III ERG Guide: 31
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Isolate and post spill area. Wear
MARPOL DESIGNATION
protective clothing and personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons and
Severe Marine Pollutant (bifenthrin 7.9%). Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison. NFMFC Item
animals out of the area. Keep material out of streams and sewers. Dike to confine spill and
102120. Talstar脝 N Nursery Flowable Insecticide/Miticide.
absorb with a non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or
pump waste into a drum and label contents. To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and
equipment, wash with a suitable solution of caustic/soda ash and an appropriate alcohol
(methanol, ethanol or isopropanol). Follow this by washing with a strong soap and water
NA - Not Applicable Product Code: 09-2323
solution. Absorb, as above, any excess liquid and add to the drums of waste already col-
NE - Not Established Prepared by: Dana M. Thomas
lected. Repeat if necessary.
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
ACL - Acceptable Ceiling Level
MPC - Maximum Peak Concentration
P/N 19-0054
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