MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
In Case of Emergency, Call
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
1-800-888-8372
Post Office Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
IMPASSE TERMITE BLOCKER
Product Name: Product No.: A12998E
EPA Signal Word: Caution
Active Ingredient(%): Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical (0.77%) CAS No.: 91465-08-6
Chemical Name: [1a(S*),3a(Z)]-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Chemical Class: A pyrethroid insecticide
EPA Registration Number(s): 100-1166 Section(s) Revised: 2, 7, 10
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ACGIH
OSHA NTP/IARC/OSHA
Other
TLV
PEL Carcinogen
Material
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical Not Established Not Established 0.04 mg/m鲁 TWA No
(0.77%) (skin)***
*** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
Syngenta Hazard Category: B, S
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Symptoms of Acute Exposure
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause skin reactions in some individuals. Avoid contact with skin.
Wear gloves when handling this product.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Not known.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Black plastic film
Odor: Negligible to slightly plastic-like
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
Fire may produce noxious fumes.
The end-use product is not explosive as designed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison
contol center or doctor, or going for treatment.
Not applicable.
Ingestion:
Immediately rinse eyes with a large amount of running water. Hold eye lids apart to rinse the entire surface
Eye Contact:
of the eyes and lids. Do not apply any medicating agents except on the advice of a physician.
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Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Not applicable.
Inhalation:
Notes to Physician
There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested.
Treat symptomatically.
Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure
Not available.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): Not Applicable
Flammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: % Not Applicable Upper: % Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Flammability: Not Flammable
Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards
Fire may produce noxious fumes.
The end-use product is not explosive as designed.
In Case of Fire
CO2/Dry Chemical
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Not Applicable.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
The IMPASSE Termite Blocker has been shown to be chemically and physically stable over 56 days at 122掳F (50掳C). Longer
term testing is in progress.
The IMPASSE Termite Blocker is not expected to be corrosive and is compatible with the packaging material.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR
THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL.
Not applicable.
Ingestion:
Eye Contact: Use safety glasses.
Skin Contact: Wear gloves when handling this product.
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed with ambient conditions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Black plastic film
Odor: Negligible to slightly plastic-like
Melting Point: Approx 302掳F (150掳C) for main component (plastic)
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity/Density: 55.7 lbs./cu.ft. @ 73掳F (23掳C)
Not Applicable
pH:
Solubility in H2O
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical: 0.004 mg/l
Vapor Pressure
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Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical: 1.5 x 10(-9) mmHg @ 68掳F (20掳C)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not Applicable
Conditions to Avoid: None of the components used in the IMPASSE Termite Blocker are known to be
oxidizing or reducing agents.
Materials to Avoid: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)
Ingestion: Not Available
Oral (LD50 Rat) : Not Available
Dermal: Not Available
Dermal (LD50 Animal Not Not Available
Available) :
Inhalation: Not Available
Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : Not Available
Eye Contact: Not Available
Skin Contact: Not Available
Skin Sensitization: Not Available
Reproductive/Developmental Effects
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Not a developmental or reproductive toxicant.
Technical:
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Reversible paresthesia (abnormal skin sensation).
Reversible clinical signs of neurotoxicity in mammals.
Technical:
Carcinogenicity
Lambda-Cyhalothrin No treatment-related tumors in rats or mice.
Technical:
Other Toxicity Information
None
Toxicity of Other Components
Not Applicable
Target Organs
Active Ingredients
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical: Liver, nervous system
Inert Ingredients
: Not Applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary of Effects
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical:
Slightly toxic to birds. Highly toxic to fish, invertebrates and bees.
Eco-Acute Toxicity
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Lambda- Bees LC50/EC50 0.038 ug/bee
Cyhalothrin Invertebrates (Water Flea) LC50/EC50 0.00036 ppm
Technical:
Fish (Trout) LC50/EC50 0.00024 ppm
Fish (Bluegill) LC50/EC50 0.00021 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary - Bobwhite Quail) LC50/EC50 > 5,300 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary - Mallard Duck) LC50/EC50 > 3,948 ppm
Eco-Chronic Toxicity
Lambda- Not available at this time.
Cyhalothrin
Technical:
Environmental Fate
Lambda-Cyhalothrin Technical:
The information presented here is for the active ingredient, lambda-cyhalothrin.
Not persistent in soil or water. Immobile in soil. Sinks in water (after 24 h).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Manufacturing: Dispose of waste in an approved waste disposal facility.
Characteristic Waste: Not Applicable
Listed Waste: Not Applicable
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification
Not regulated.
B/L Freight Classification
Sheeting, plastic, O/T expanded, in rolls, NMFC 156830, sub2
Comments
International Transportation: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPCRA SARA Title III Classification
Not Available
Section 311/312 Hazard Classes:
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Not Applicable
California Proposition 65
Not Applicable
CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ)
None
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
Not Applicable
TSCA Status
Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Hazard Ratings 0 Minimal
NFPA Hazard Ratings
1 Slight
Health: 0
Health: 0
2 Moderate
Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0
3 Serious
Instability: 0 Reactivity: 0
4 Extreme
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For non-emergency questions about this product call:
1-800-334-9481
Original Issued Date: 03/14/2003
Revision Date: Replaces: 04/19/2004
07/08/2004
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
information contained herein.
RSVP# : SCP-955-00390C
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