MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

                         AERUS LLC

         HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL

SECTION I- CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



PRODUCT:     NAME: HOME SOLUTIONS HOME SOLUTIONS DUST MITE AND FLEA CONTROL

MANUFACTURER:       Aerus LLC, 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75225

GRADES:      Commercial, Technical, Low Sulfate

CHEMCAL FORMULA:    Na2B8O13 � 4H20

CHEMICAL NAME/SYNONYMS:       Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate

CHEMICAL FAMILY:    Inorganic Borate



EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER:

        AERUS: 1-800-243-9078 (Monday � Friday 9AM to 8PM Eastern)

        National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 (24 hours)

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 12280-03-4

TSCA Inventory Number: 12008-41-2

EPA REGISTRY NUMBER: 67419-1-81911



NFPA CLASSIFICATION:              HMIS CLASSIFICATION:

Health       0                      Red (Flammability)  0

Flammability 0                      Yellow (Reactivity) 0

Reactivity   0                      Blue (Acute Health) 1*

                                      * Chronic Effects

SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION



OVERVIEW: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is a white, odorless, powdered substance that is not

flammable, combustible, or explosive, and it presents no unusual hazard if involved in fire. HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND

FLEA CONTROL presents little or no hazard (to humans) and has low acute oral and dermal toxicity.

POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS: Large amounts of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL can be

harmful to boron sensitive plants and other ecological systems.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation is the most significant route of exposure in occupational and other settings. Dermal exposure

is not a concern because HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not absorbed through intact skin.

INHALATION: Occasional mild irritation effects to nose and throat may occur from inhalation of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE

AND FLEA CONTROL dusts at levels greater than 10mg/m.

INGESTION: Products containing HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL are not intended for ingestion. HOME

SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL has a relatively low acute toxicity. Small amounts (e.g. one teaspoon) swallowed

accidentally are not likely to cause effects; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

EYE CONTACT: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is non-irritating to eyes in normal industrial use.

SKIN CONTACT: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL does not cause irritation to intact skin.

TARGET ORGANS: No target organ has been identified in humans. High dose animal ingestion studies indicate the testes are the

target organs in male animals, though human studies have shown no such results.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of EXPOSURE: Symptoms of accidental over exposure to HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA

CONTROL have been associated with ingestion or by absorption through large areas of damaged skin. These include nausea,

vomiting, and diarrhea with delayed effects of skin redness and peeling.









SECTION III - FIRST AID MEASURES:



INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not likely to

be hazardous by inhalation. Prolonged exposure to dust levels in excess of regulatory limits should always be avoided.

EYE CONTACT: Use eye wash fountain or fresh water to cleanse eye. If irritation persists for more than 30 minutes, seek medical

attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.

INGESTION: Swallowing less than one teaspoon will cause no harm to healthy adults. If larger amounts are swallowed give two

glasses of water to drink and seek medical attention.





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NOTE TO PHYSICANS: Observation only if required for adult ingestion of less than 6 grams of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE

AND FLEA CONTROL. For ingestion in excess of 6 grams, maintain adequate kidney functions and force fluids. Gastric lavage is

recommended for symptomatic patients only. Hemodialsis should be reserved for massive acute ingestion or patients with renal

failure. HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL analysis of urine and blood are only useful for documenting

exposure and should not be used to evaluate severity of poisoning or to guide treatment. (For further information: Litovitz T.

L.,Norman, S.A., Veltri, J.C., Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers data Collection System. Am. J.

Emerg. Med 1986; 4:427-458).



SECTION IV - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

GENERAL HAZARD: NONE because HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not flammable, combustible or

explosive. The product itself is a flame retardant.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Any fire extinguishing media may be used on nearby fires.

FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFIACTION (29 CFR 1910.1200) Non-flammable solid.



SECTION V - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

GENERAL: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is a water soluble, white powder that may cause damage to

trees or vegetation by root absorption.

LAND SPILL: Vacuum, shovel or sweep up HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL and place in containers for

disposal in accordance with applicable local regulations. Avoid contamination of water bodies during clean up and disposal. No

personal protective equipment is needed to clean up land spills.



SECTION VI - HANDELING AND STORAGE

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Room Temperature (72 F)

STORAGE PRESSURE: Atmospheric

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Dry, indoor storage.

SHELF LIFE: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is an inorganic naturally occurring borate, it will not react

or decompose and will last indefinitely under ideal conditions. But since high moisture and temperature conditions can cause caking,

it is advised that the product be used within one year.



SECTION VII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS\PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE

AND FLEA CONTROL dust below permissible exposure levels.

PERSONAL PROTECTION: Where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits, NIOSH/MSHA certified

respirators must be used. Eye goggles and gloves are not required for normal industrial exposures, but may be warranted if

environment is excessively dusty.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is listed by OSHA, Cal

OSHA and ACGIH as "Particulate Not Otherwise Classified" or "Nuisance Dust."

OSHA:PEL* - 15 mg/m3 total dust and 5mg/m3 respirable dust

ACGIH: TIV * - 10mg/m3

Cal OSHA: PEL* - 10mg/m3          *PEL="Permissible Exposure Limit" *TIV= "Threshold Limit Value"

SECTION VIII - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: White, ordorless, crystalline solid

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.9

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 9.7% (20 C)

AVERAGE BULK DENSITY 25-35 pounds per cubic foot

pH: 8.0 (5% solution) 7.6 (10% solution)



SECTION IX - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

INGESTION (ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY): Low acute oral toxicity;

LD

   50 in rats is 2550 mg/kg of body weight.

SKIN (ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY): Low acute dermal toxicity; LD50 in rabbits is greater than

2000 mg/kg of body weight. HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not absorbed through intact skin.

PRIMARY SKIN IRRITATION INDEX: O (zero) HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is non-corrosive.

EYE: Draize test in rabbits produced mild eye irritation effects.









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SECTION X - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

PHYTOTOXICITY: Although boron is an essential micronutrient for healthy growth of plants, it can be harmful to boron-sensitive

plants in higher quantities. Care should be taken to minimize the amount of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA

CONTROL released to the environment.

PERSISTENCE/DEGRADATION: Boron is naturally occurring and ubiquitous in the environment.

SOIL MOBILITY: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is soluble in water and is leachable through normal

soil.

SECTION XI - DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL GUIDANCE: Small quantities of HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL can usually be disposed of

at Municipal Landfill sites. No special disposal treatment is required, but refer to state and local regulations for applicable site-

specific requirement. Tonnage quantities of product are not recommended to be sent to landfills. Such product should be re-used for

an appropriate application.

RCRA (40 CFR 261): HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not listed under any sections of the Federal

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).



SECTION XII - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not a U.S.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material.

DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CLASSIFICATION: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not a DOT

Hazardous substance.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL has no U.N. Number and is

not regulated under any international rail, highway, water or air transport regulations.

SECTION XIII - REGULATORY INFORMATION

RCRA: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not listed as a hazardous waste under any sections of the

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act or regulations (40 CFR 261 et seq.)

SUPERFUND: CERCLA/SARA. HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not listed under CERCLA or its

1986 amendments.

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not regulated under the SDWA, 42

USC 300g-1, 40 CFR 141 et seq. Consult state and local regulations for possible water quality advisories regarding boron.

IARC: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (of the World Health Organization) does not lists or categorize HOME

SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: HOME SOLUTIONS DUSTMITE AND FLEA CONTROL is not listed on any Proposition 65

lists of carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.



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