1%
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID
PRODUCT NAME: Chlorpyrifos G-Pro 1% IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison control center
Mole Cricket Bait or doctor. Drink one or two glasses of water and induce
Active Ingredient: Chlorpyrifos vomiting by touching the back of the throat with finger.
Chemical Name: O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2- Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
pyridinyl) phosphorothioate IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
Chemical Formula: C9H11Cl3NO3PS with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
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advice. Flush eyes with plenty of water. See a doctor if
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irritation develops.
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UNITED STATES IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth-
ing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor if irritation
persists.
Chlorpyrifos CAS No. 2921-88-2 1%
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat-
May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through ment advice.
skin or inhaled. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product is an organophos-
after handling. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid
phorus ester that inhibits cholinesterase. In case of
contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing
severe acute poisoning, the decision of whether to induce
vapors. Chlorpyrifos is a cholinesterase inhibitor. If
vomiting or not should be made by the attending physi-
exposed, plasma and red blood cell cholinesterase tests
cian. If lavage is performed, endotracheal and/or
may indicate degree of exposure (baseline data are use-
esophageal control is suggested. Danger from lung aspi-
ful). Treat symptomatically. Atropine, only by injection,
ration must be evaluated against toxicity when consider-
is an antidote. Oximes, such as 2-PAM/protopam, may
ing emptying the stomach. Treat symptomatically. In case
be therapeutic if used early; however, use only in con-
of severe acute poisoning, use antidotes immediately
junction with atropine. This product is an organophos-
after establishing an open airway and respiration.
phorus ester that inhibits cholinesterase.
ANTIDOTE: Treat symptomatically based on judgment of
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Symptoms of overexpo-
the attending physician in response to reactions of the
sure include headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramps, weak-
patient. Atropine (by injection only) is an antidote. Oximes
ness, blurred vision, pin point pupils, tightness in chest,
such as 2-PAM/protopam, may be therapeutic but should
labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of
only be used in conjunction with atropine. Contact your
eyes, drooling, muscle spasms and coma.
supplier or doctor to ensure this information is up to date.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS:
EYE 鈥? Mildly irritating to the eyes. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
SKIN 鈥? Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Flash point: Not applicable to this product.
INHALATION 鈥? Slightly irritating to respiratory tract.
INGESTION 鈥? May be harmful if swallowed. Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): Not applicable to this product.
POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS: None (continued on next page)
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Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
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EPA Reg. No. 79676-6
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES (continued) 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Can burn in fire with irritat- Appearance: Tan Granule
ing and toxic gases generated by thermal decomposition Odor: Slight mercaptan
or combustion. pH: N/A
Means of Extinction: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon Boiling Point: N/A
dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this Melting Point: N/A
material.
Vapor Pressure: Nil
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area and fight fire
% Volatile: < 3.0%
from a safe distance. Approach from upwind to avoid
Solubility in Water: Not dispersible
hazardous vapors and decomposition products. Foam
fire extinguishing system is preferred to prevent environ-
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
mental damage from excessive water run off. If water is
used, avoid heavy hose streams. If possible, dike and col- CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid temperatures above 125掳F
lect water used to fight fire to prevent/minimize run off. (52掳C)
Firefighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appara- CHEMICAL STABILITY: Product is normally stable.
tus with full facepiece. Wear full firefighting turn-out gear However, product may decompose if heated.
(Bunker gear).
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heat and
Hazardous Combustion Products: Heat and fire may fire may result in thermal decomposition and the release
result in thermal decomposition and the release of hydro- of hydrogen chloride, ethyl sulfide, diethyl sulfide, and
gen chloride, hydrogen, carbon, sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen oxides.
nitrogen oxides.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Alkaline
conditions and materials.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Clean up spills immediately. Isolate and post spill area.
Wear protective clothing and personal protective equip-
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ment as prescribed in Section 8 鈥淓xposure Controls/
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
Personal Protection鈥?. Keep unprotected persons and ani-
Oral LD50 (rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
mals out of area.
SMALL SPILL: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
a container for reuse or disposal. Dermal LD50 (rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
LARGE SPILL: Same as for small spills; may neutralize
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
with dilute alkaline solutions of soda and ash and place
Inhalation LC50 (rat): N/A
into chemical waste container. Do not allow run off into
soil, drainage systems, or bodies of water. Notify and EYE IRRITANT
consult with proper regulatory authorities. Rabbit 鈥? Slight irritation
SKIN IRRITATION
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Rabbit 鈥? Very slight irritation
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Use only in a
SENSITIZATION
well-ventilated area.
Guinea pig 鈥? Non-sensitizing
Store in original container in a secured dry storage area.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Pre-existing cholinesterase depression.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation CARCINOGENICITY:
may be necessary to control any air contaminants to ACGIH: Not listed
within their TLVs during the use of this product. Facilities IARC: Not listed
storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with NTP: Not listed
an eyewash facility and a safety shower. OSHA: Not listed
Personal Protective Equipment: MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects
Eyes and Face: Safety glasses during in vivo and in vitro assays.
Respiratory Protection: When handling in enclosed areas
ADDITIONAL DATA: Chlorpyrifos is not known to exhibit
where exposure limits may be exceeded, use a dust/mist
reproductive or birth defects. Repeated or prolonged
filtering respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approval number prefix
exposures may cause sensitization to subsequent expo-
TC-21C).
sures that mimic acute exposures.
Protective Clothing: All pesticide handlers must wear a
long-sleeved shirt and long pants and shoes plus socks.
Gloves: Waterproof gloves. Inspect gloves regularly for
leaks. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap
and water prior to removing.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: This pesticide is toxic to birds U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
and wildlife, and extremely toxic to fish and aquatic FIFRA 鈥?
organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this prod- All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
uct into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
waters, or to areas where surface water is present or to tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic pesticide.
organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Cover or incorporate
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD STATUS:
spills. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment
Regulated
or disposal of equipment wash water.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
FISH TOXICITY
Substances
96 hour LC50, Bluegill 鈥? 2.4 ppm
Not listed
96 hour LC50, Rainbow trout 鈥? 3.0 ppm
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories
AVIAN TOXICITY
None
Oral LD50, Mallard duck 鈥? 76.6 mg/kg
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
BEE TOXICITY: Highly toxic.
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product
treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product contains
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or
None
rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes can-
not be disposed of according to label instructions, contact CERCLA
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Chlorpyrifos 1.0% 1 lb.
Regional Office for guidance.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into appli- Not listed
cation equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sani-
tary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and 16. OTHER INFORMATION
local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
This product has been classified in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Environmentally required by CPR.
Hazardous Substances, Solid, n.o.s. (Chlorpyrifos)
DISCLAIMER:
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 9
Gro-Pro LLC believes the information and recommenda-
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: UN3077 tions provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF
DOT PACKING GROUP: III FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1 lb.
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
MARINE POLLUTANT: Severe Marine Pollutant INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 171 vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
in combination with any other materials or in any
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
methods of use are beyond the control of Gro-Pro LLC,
Gro-Pro expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any
results obtained or arising from any use of the product or
reliance on such information.
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