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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DATE PREPARED:07/30/2003
MSDS No:7192
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ORTHO庐 Bug-B-Gon庐 MAX鈩? Insect Killer For Lawns
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Insecticide
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The ORTHO Group (800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC (U.S.):
P.O. Box 190 1-800-225-2883
Emergency Phone:
Marysville, OH 43040
EPA REG. NO.: 279-3240-239 PN: 7097
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Wt.% CAS#
Bifenthrin 0.12 82657-04-3
Other Ingredients 99.85
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUTION - Causes eye irritation. - Harmful if swallowed. - Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or
clothing. - Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Eye contact may cause temporary discomfort (tearing, reddness, etc.) due to the granular nature of the product.
SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause skin irritation. See Toxicological Information, Section 11.
INGESTION: This substance is slightly toxic if swallowed. See Toxicological Information, Section 11.
INHALATION: If inhaled, this substance is considered practically non-toxic. Breathing the dust may be irritating to the respiratory
tract.
ACUTE EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from absorption through the skin or may result from inhaling the dust.
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.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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 eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SKIN: If on skin or clothing, 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.
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip glass of water if
able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
INHALATION: 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.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: This product has low oral and dermal toxicity. It is non-irritating to the eyes and skin. This product
contains a granular material that may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. Reversible skin sensations (paresthesia) may occur and
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ordinary skin salves have been found useful in reducing discomfort. Treatment is otherwise controlled by removal from exposure
followed by symptomatic and supportive care. 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.
COMMENTS: See product label for specific First Aid Measures. The above measures are the most conservative - Pesticide
Registration (PR) Notice 2001-1, January 2, 2001, and would apply in the event a product label is not immediately available.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use CO2, Dry Chemical or Foam extinguishing media.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Heating this material may generate carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen
chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product is slightly combustible. This material may support combustion at elevated temperatures.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Products of combustion from fires involving this material may be toxic. Avoid breathing smoke
and mists. Avoid personnel and equipment contact with fallout and runoff. Minimize the amount of water used for fire fighting. Do
not enter any enclosed area without full protective equipment, including self-contained breathing equipment. Contain and isolate
runoff and debris for proper disposal. Decontaminate personal protective equipment and fire fighting equipment before reuse. Read
the entire document.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Sweep up spills. Use good housekeeping practices. Avoid contact with clothing, skin, and eyes. Wash hands after
handling.
LARGE SPILL: Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds, and sewer drains. Large spills should be covered to prevent dispersal. For
dry material, use a wet sweeping compound or water to prevent the formation of dust. If water is used, prevent dispersion of excess
liquid by diking and absorbing with a non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel, or pump all waste
material, including absorbent, into a drum and label contents for disposal. To clean and neutralize spill area, tools, and equipment,
wash with a suitable solution of caustic or soda ash, and an appropriate alcohol (methanol, ethanol, or isopropanol). Follow this by
washing with a strong soap and water solution. Absorb, as above, any excess liquid and add to the drums of waste already collected.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
HANDLING: See label. Wash hands with soap and water after handling product. Avoid container breakage. Avoid inhalation or
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Keep out of lakes, streams, or ponds. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original container only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess
heat. Carefully open containers. For rigid containers after partial uses replace lids and close tightly. For bags after partial use, reseal
opened bag by folding top down and securing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure. If practical, use local mechanical
exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE: Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have eye wash equipment available.
SKIN: Wear appropriate protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin contact. Consult glove manufacturer to
determine appropriate type of glove for given application. Wash contaminated skin promptly. Launder contaminated clothing and
clean protective equipment before reuse. Wash thoroughly after handling. For application of product in accordance with label
instructions, no special skin protection is required.
RESPIRATORY: This material may be an inhalation hazard and, unless ventilation is adequate, the use of approved respiratory
protection is recommended.
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200):
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EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV ACGIH STEL
Bifenthrin None None None
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Granular
ODOR: Faint musty odor.
APPEARANCE: Tan solid granules
DENSITY: 1.39 g/mL
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with heat or open flame.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
DERMAL LD50: EPA FIFRA Toxicity Category III, LD50 greater than 2,000 mg/kg.
ORAL LD50: Rat = > 5 g/kg. EPA FIFRA toxicity Category - IV.
This product has low oral and dermal toxicity. It is non-irritating to the eyes and skin. Excessive exposure to dust may irritate the
respiratory system, skin, and eyes. Bifenthrin may occasionally produce skin sensations such as rashes, numbing, burning or
tingling. These sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours.
CHRONIC: No data available for this formulation. In studies with laboratory animals, bifenthrin did not cause reproductive toxicity or
teratogenicity. Tremors were associated with repeated exposure of laboratory animals to bifenthrin. In lifetime feeding studies
conducted with rodents, a slight increase in the incidence of urinary bladder tumors at the highest dose in male mice was considered
to be an equivocal response, not evidence of a clear compound-effect. The overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated in
mutagenicity tests with bifenthrin.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No
CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS: The EPA has classified bifenthrin as Group C - Possible Human Carcinogen.
GENERAL COMMENTS: The toxicity information is based on Talstar庐 PL Granular Insecticide, FMC Corporation, 0.2 %
bifenthrin, MSDS Ref. No. 82657-04-3-44, 10/29/1999.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: This material is highly toxic to fish. Keep out of any body of water. Do not
contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of
wastes.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOR LARGE SPILLS: Material collected that cannot be reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide
disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, state, or local procedures.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Call local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place unused product
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down any drain.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES: The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult 49CFR, or appropriate
Dangerous Goods Regulations, for additional description requirements (e.g., technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific
shipping requirements.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: Not listed.
STATE REGULATIONS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: No ingredients on list.
GENERAL COMMENTS: Bifenthrin, at concentrations of 1.0% or greater, meets the DOT definition of a severe marine pollutant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA CODES
FIRE: 0 HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
APPROVAL DATE: 07/30/2003
REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS
ADDITIONAL MSDS INFORMATION: NFPA Hazard Rating: 0=Least; 1=Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=High; 4=Severe.
GENERAL STATEMENTS: This document contains health, safety, and environmental information useful to emergency response
agencies, health care providers, manufacturers, and workers/employees. It does not replace the precautionary language, use
directions, or the storage and disposal information found on the product label.
COMMENTS: Use of this product is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the approved product
label. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is, to the best of the Manufacturer's (see Section 1)
knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee,
express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and the Manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising
out of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In addition, the
Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended
practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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