MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
result from ingestion or contact with the skin or eyes.
PRODUCT NAME: Permethrin E-Pro Symptoms of overexposure include increased hypersen-
Termiticide/Insecticide sitivity to touch and sound, tremors and convulsions.
Active Ingredient: Permethrin Contact with permethrin may produce skin sensations
Chemical Formula: C21H20Cl2O3 such as numbing, burning or tingling. These skin sensa-
tions are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Etigra MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
501 Cascade Pointe Lane None known
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513 4. FIRST AID
www.etigra.com
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor
immediately for treatment advice. Do not give any liquid
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
to the person, and do not induce vomiting unless told to
Permethrin CAS No. 52645-53-1 36.8% do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give
Other Ingredients, Including: 63.2% anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Hydrocarbon Solvent; CAS No. 8052-41-3; 26.0%; TWA:
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
100 ppm (OSHA)
breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
Triacetin; CAS No. 102-76-1; 25.9%
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Surfactant Blend, No CAS No.; <10.0%
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat-
Component of product ingredients include:
ment advice.
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene; CAS No. 95-63-6; <4.0%;
TWA: 25 ppm (OSHA) and ethylbenzene; CAS No.100- IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth-
41-4; >0.03%; TWA: 100 ppm (OSHA) ing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treat-
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or
ment advice.
non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the
skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Permethrin E-Pro has low oral,
vapor or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is mildly irritating to the
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after eyes and skin. Reversible skin sensations (parethesia)
handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or may occur and ordinary skin salves have been found use-
using tobacco. Remove contaminated clothing and ful in reducing discomfort. This product contains aromat-
wash before reuse. ic hydrocarbons that may produce a severe pneumonitis
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: November 9, 2004
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-2
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 1006
if aspirated during vomiting. Consideration should be 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
given to gastric lavage with an endottracheal tube in
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all
place. Treatment is otherwise controlled by removal of
process locations where vapor or mist may be emitted.
exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes and Face: For splash, mist or spray exposure, wear
Flash point: 44掳C (111掳F)
chemical protective goggles or a face shield.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Moderately combustible. When
Respiratory Protection: For splash, mist or spray expo-
heated above the flash point, this material releases vapors
sure wear, as a minimum, a properly fitted half-face or
which, when mixed with air, can burn or be explosive.
full-face air-purifying respirator which is approved for
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2, or Dry pesticides (approved by NIOSH/MSHA or comparable
Chemical. Soft stream water fog only if necessary. certification organization). Respirator use and selection
Contain all runoff. must be based on airborne concentrations.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Isolate fire. Evacuate unneces- Protective Clothing: Depending on concentrations
sary personnel downwind. Wear full protective clothing encountered, wear coveralls or long-sleeved uniform and
and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe head covering. For larger exposures as in the case of
smoke, gases or vapors generated. spills, wear full body cover barrier suit such as a PVC suit.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Heat and fire may Leather items such as shoes, belts, and watchbands
result in thermal decomposition and the release of carbon should be removed prior to using this product. If items
monoxide and/or carbon dioxide, chlorine and hydrogen become contaminated with product 鈥? remove and
chloride. destroy. Launder all work clothing before reuse (sepa-
rately from household laundry).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Gloves: Wear chemical protective gloves made of materi-
als such as butyl rubber, nitrile rubber or Viton庐. Inspect
Isolate and post spill area. Wear protective clothing and
gloves regularly for leaks. Thoroughly wash the outside
personal protective equipment as prescribed in Section 8
of gloves with soap and water prior to removing.
鈥淓xposure Controls/Personal Protection鈥?. Keep unpro-
tected persons and animals out of area. Work Hygiene Practices: Clean water should be available
for washing in case of eye or skin contamination. Wash
Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds, and sewer
skin prior to eating, drinking or using tobacco. Shower at
drains. Dike to confine the spill and absorb with a non-
the end of the workday when handling this product.
combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil.
Vacuum, shovel or pump waste into a drum and label Additional information on personal protective clothing
contents for disposal. for mixers and applicators of this product may be found
on the product label.
To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and equipment,
wash with a suitable solution of caustic or soda ash, and
an appropriate alcohol (i.e., methanol, ethanol, or iso- 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
propanol). Follow this by washing with a strong soap and
Appearance: Amber liquid
water solution. Absorb, as above, any excess liquid and
Odor: Faint mild petroleum odor
add to the drums of waste already collected. Repeat if
necessary. Dispose of drummed waste according to the pH: 4.8-5.0 at 20掳C (6% in water)
method outlined in Section 13 鈥淒isposal Considerations鈥?. Specific Gravity: 1.039 at 20掳C
Solubility in Water: Emulsifies
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Wash thor- 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
oughly after handling this product. Do not contaminate
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage
or disposal. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Do CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
not use or store near heat, open flame or hot surfaces. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Store in original containers only. Store at temperatures
above 40掳F (5掳C). If crystals form, warm to room temper-
ature 70掳F (21掳C) by room heating only for 24-48 hours
and shake occasionally until crystals dissolve and prod-
uct appears uniform. Do not use external source of heat
for warming container.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Permethrin is con-
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
sidered highly toxic to fish and aquatic arthropods.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY Marine species are often more sensitive than the freshwa-
Oral LD50 (rat): 1,030 mg/kg ter species. Bacteria, algae, mollusks and amphibians are
much more tolerant of permethrin than fish and arthro-
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
pods. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg
aquatic environment. Permethrin is slightly toxic to birds
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY with oral LD50 values greater than 3600 mg/kg. Longer-
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >25.7 mg/L (4 hrs.) term dietary studies have shown concentrations of up to
500 ppm in the diet had no effect on bird reproduction.
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product
has low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is moder-
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ately irritating to the skin and eyes. Experience to date
indicates that contact with permethrin may produce skin PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic.
sensations such as numbing, burning or tingling. These Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or
sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes can-
hours. Large, toxic doses of permethrin administered to not be disposed of by use according to label instructions,
laboratory animals have produced symptoms such as contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
diarrhea, salivation, tremors, and intermittent convul- Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
sions. Overexposure to animals via inhalation has also nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
produced hyperactivity and hypersensitivity. Exposure to CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
aromatic hydrocarbons can irritate the skin. Vomiting offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dis-
after ingestion of this product may cause aspiration of pose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed
aromatic hydrocarbons into the lungs that may result in by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay
fatal pulmonary edema. out of smoke.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data are
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
available for this formulation. In studies with laboratory
animals, permethrin did not cause reproductive toxicity When transported by aircraft or vessel (bulk or non-bulk
or teratogenicity. Analysis of chronic feeding studies in packaging):
both mice and rats with permethrin resulted in the con- U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Flammable liquid,
clusion that permethrin鈥檚 potential for induction of onco- n.o.s. (contains hydrocarbon solvent)
genicity in experimental animals is low and that the like-
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
lihood of oncogenic effects in humans is extremely low.
UN/NA NUMBER: UN1993
Long term feeding studies in animals resulted in
increased liver and kidney weights, induction of the liver PACKING GROUP: I
microsomal drug metabolizing enzyme system, and
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
histopathological changes in the lungs and liver.
DOT MARINE POLLUTANT: Not listed
Permethrin has been shown to be non-mutagenic.
Prolonged and/or repeated skin contact to aromatic U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticides, NOI, other
hydrocarbons may cause dermatitis. High concentration than poison (NMFC Item 102120)
of aromatic hydrocarbon vapors may be irritating to eyes
When transported via highway or railroad in bulk pack-
and respiratory system and act as an anesthetic.
aging greater than 119 gallons:
CARCINOGENICITY: U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Combustible liquid,
IARC: Group 3 (not classifiable as to its carcino- n.o.s. (contains hydrocarbon solvent)
genicity to humans)
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
NTP: Not listed
UN/NA NUMBER: NA1993
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed PACKING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DOT MARINE POLLUTANT: Not listed
Unless indicated, the information presented below is for
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticides, NOI, other
the active ingrdient, permethrin.
than poison (NMFC Item 102120)
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: In soil, permethrin is stable
When transported via highway or railroad in non-bulk
over a wide range of pH values. When applied at agricul-
packaging:
tural use rates, permethrin has a moderate rate of degra-
dation in the soil. At termiticide use rates, permethrin Not regulated by DOT.
degrades at a slower rate that is governed by soil charac-
teristics such as soil type, microbial population, concen-
tration in soil and aerobic conditions of soil. Due to its
high affinity for organic matter (Koc = 86,000), there is lit-
tle potential for movement in soil or entry into ground
water. Permethrin has a Log Pow of 6.1, but has demon-
strated a low potential for bioconcentration (BCF = 500)
due to the ease with which it is metabolized.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS This product has been classified in accordance with the
FIFRA 鈥? hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide, (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa- required by CPR.
tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
DISCLAIMER:
is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
Etigra believes the information and recommendations
pesticide.
provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
Substances MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
Not listed EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311 Hazardous Categories vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
Immediate, Delayed, Fire ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
in combination with any other materials or in any
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product contains
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
Permethrin, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, ethylbenzene expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
CERCLA
reliance on such information.
Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
ethylbenzene <0.03 1000 lbs.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
Not listed
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