ANIMAL REPELLENT-RTU
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(MSDS) for HOT PEPPER WAX, Inc.
305 Third Street
Greenville, PA 16125
Phone (724) 646-2300
Fax (724) 646-2302
MSDS REFERENCE: HOT PEPPER WAX (HPW)
EMERGENCY PHONE: 724-646-2300
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Edwin L. Dworek
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
Apply Hot Pepper Wax using spray equipment as a foliar spray to the leaves, stems fruits, and flowers of the plant until wet but not
dripping. Good coverage of all portions of the plant is essential for repellency. Good coverage of all portions of the plant is
essential for repellency. Do not drench roots in soil or media. Hot Pepper Wax may be used to repel rabbits and tree squirrels
from fruit and vegetable plants, indoor/outdoor ornamentals, and grasses. Do not apply Hot Pepper Wax through any type of
irrigation system.
Product: Hot Pepper Wax Animal Repellent
Product Code: HPW
Synonyms: Animal repellent for fruits, vegetables and herbs
Chemical: Capsaicin and other capsaicinoids
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NONE
COMPOSITION:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
(Capsaicin and other capsaicinoids).....0.00001125%
OTHER INGREDIENTS..........................99.99998875%
TOTAL....................................................100%
This product contains 0.0000009 lb. of Active Ingredient per Gallon
CAUTION
Keep out of Reach of Children
EPA Reg. No. 67238-2 EPA Est. No. 067238-PA-003
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Caution: Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
SECTION 4 - APPLICATORS AND OTHER HANDLERS MUST:
Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants
Wear waterproof gloves
Wear shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot
water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
SECTION 5 - STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists.
SECTION 6 - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product may be toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
SECTION 7 - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do Not Contaminate Water, Food or Feed by Storage or Disposal.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning.
SECTION 8 - AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170. This standard
contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements of training, decontaminating, notification, and emergency assistance. It also
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE)
and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Workers
Protection Standard.
Restricted Entry Interval (REI) is zero (0) hours after the spray has dried.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with
anything that has been treated such as plants, soil, or water, is: coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks.
SECTION 9 - HEALTH INFORMATION
Oral LD50: LD50, Mouse (Flanders Strain)>2500MG/KG
Inhalation: Not Established
Eye Contact: Products of this type cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Products of this type may cause mild skin irritation.
SECTION 10 - PHYSICAL DATA
pH: 3.1
Boiling Point: 165 f
Total solids at 25 c: 51.3%
Brookfield viscosity: 50 cfp
Solubility in water: Dispersion
Specific Gravity, Water=1.0 : 0.98
Flash point & method uses: COC, none to boiling
Appearance & Odor: Pink Liquid emulsion, hot pepper smell.
SECTION 11 - REACTIVITY
Stability: Generally stable
Hazardous polymerization: None likely
Conditions and materials to avoid: Keep away from heat. Avoid contact with oxidizing materials.
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The information presented herein is believed to be factual as it has been derived from the works and opinions of persons believed
to be qualified experts: However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Hot
Pepper Wax Inc. bears legal responsibility; the user should review any recommendations in the specific context of the intended
use to determine whether they are appropriate.
Prepared June 6, 1997 by E.L. Dworek, Hot Pepper Wax, Inc., 305 Third St., Greenville, PA 16125.
Updated December 8, 2000 by E.L. Dworek, Hot Pepper Wax, Inc., 305 Third St., Greenville, PA 16125.
03/30/99
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