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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FLUORGUARD鈩? ANT BAIT STATION INSECTICIDE
MSDS Ref. No: 4151-50-2-2
Version: Global
Date Approved: 08/13/1998
Revision No: 3
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 91/155/EEC and other regulatory requirements. The information contained herein
is for the concentrate as packaged, unless otherwise noted.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: FLUORGUARD鈩? ANT BAIT STATION INSECTICIDE
PRODUCT CODE: 1535
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Sulfluramid
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Fluoroaliphatic sulfonamide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C10H6F17NO2S (sulfluramid)
SYNONYMS: FMC 66898; GX071; F1898; N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamide; IUPAC: N-ethyl perfluoro-octane-
1-sulfonamide
MANUFACTURER Emergency Telephone
Numbers:
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
Emergency Phone (FMC) 800-331-3148 (U.S.A.
1735 Market Street
& Canada)
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
Emergency Phone (FMC) 716-735-3765 (Reverse
General Information: 800-321-1362
Charges)
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 (U.S.A. & Canada)
(202) 483-7616 (All other countries)
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # Wt.% PEL/TLV EC No. EC Class
Sulfluramid 4151- 0.5 None None None
50-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
- Tan solid in a plastic, child-proof, bait container, with a bland odor.
- Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures.
- Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
- For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
- Slightly to highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water courses.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure may result from oral and dermal exposure
to large quantities of the bait in the station. Symptoms of overexposure include diarrhea, salivation and nasal
discharge.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None presently known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs and persists, obtain medical attention.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
any discomfort persists, obtain medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, contact a
medical doctor.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: The contents of the bait station has low oral and dermal toxicity.
It is practically non-irritating to the eyes and non-irritating to the skin. Treatment is otherwise controlled
removal of exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only if necessary.
Contain all runoff.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slightly combustible. This material may support combustion at elevated
temperatures.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind. Wear full protective
clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke, gases or vapors generated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May produce hydrogen fluoride.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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RELEASE NOTES:
Wear protective clothing and personal protective equipment as prescribed in Section 8, "Exposure
Controls/Personal Protection". Keep unprotected persons and animals out of the area.
To clean spill area, wash with a solution of soap and water. Sweep or scrape up material, place it into a
container, and label contents. Dispose of containerized wastes according to the method given in Section 13,
"Disposal Considerations".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Do not use or store near heat,
open flame or hot surfaces. Store in original containers only. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do
not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all process locations where dust may be emitted.
Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: For dust exposure, wear chemical protective goggles or a face shield.
RESPIRATORY: For dust exposure wear, as a minimum, a properly fitted half-face or full-face air-
purifying respirator which is approved for pesticides (U.S. NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable
certification organization). Respirator use and selection must be based on airborne concentrations.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Depending upon concentrations encountered, wear coveralls or long-
sleeved uniform and head covering. For larger exposures as in the case of spills, wear full body cover barrier
suit, such as a PVC suit. Leather items - such as shoes, belts and watchbands - that become contaminated
should be removed and destroyed. Launder all work clothing before reuse (separately from household
laundry).
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Clean water should be available for washing in case of eye or
skin contamination. Wash skin prior to eating, drinking or using tobacco. Shower at the end of the workday.
GLOVES:
Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as rubber, neoprene or nitrile. Thoroughly wash the
outside of gloves with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
COMMENTS: Personal protective recommendations for mixing or applying this product are prescribed on the
product label. Information stated above provides useful, additional guidance for individuals whose use or handling of
this product is not guided by the product label.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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ODOR: Bland
APPEARANCE: Tan solid, in a plastic, child-proof, bait container.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 527.2 (sulfluramid)
WEIGHT PER VOLUME: 450 g/L (28 lb/cu ft.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DERMAL LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rat)
ORAL LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat)
INHALATION LC50: >4.4 mg/L/4 hr (rat) (sulfluramid)
SENSITIZATION: The contents of the bait container produces moderate skin sensitization (allergic
reaction) in laboratory animals, and in the event of damage or breakage to the bait container, it may produce
similar effects in humans.
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: The contents of the bait station has low oral and
dermal toxicity. It is practically non-irritating to the eyes and non-irritating to the skin. Large doses
administered to laboratory animals, have produced symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal staining.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the formulation. In a
battery of tests, sulfluramid was shown to be non-mutagenic. Sulfluramid was shown to be non-teratogenic in
developmental toxicity studies with laboratory animals. Preliminary studies in dogs suggest that the ingestion
of high doses for prolonged periods may arrest spermatogenesis.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
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OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Sulfluramid has a Log Pow of >6.85, is considered immobile in soil, and
is unlikely to enter groundwater.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Sulfluramid is considered slightly toxic to fish and
aquatic arthropods (LC50 values >6.6 - 10 mg/L). The toxicity to birds is considered moderate by single oral
exposure, but high when the exposure is via the diet. The oral LD50 in bobwhite quail is 474 mg/kg, while the
dietary LC50 is 300 ppm. The dietary LC50 in the mallard is 165 ppm.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Open dumping or burning of this pesticide or its packaging is prohibited.
Empty containers can be disposed of with ordinary household trash, as per label recommendations.
EMPTY CONTAINER: For larger quantities, as in the case of spills, the preferred method of disposal is
to incinerate in accordance with local, state and national laws and regulations. If this method is not available,
then dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill. However, because acceptable methods of disposal may
vary by location, and regulatory requirements may change, contact the appropriate regulatory authority prior
to disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison. NMFC Item 102120.
MARINE POLLUTANT #1: Not listed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
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311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370): Immediate, Delayed
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370): The threshold
planning quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs. This product contains the
following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.: None
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372): There are no ingredients in
this product which are subject to Section 313 reporting requirements.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40
CFR 355): Not listed
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION
AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY (40 CFR 302.4): Not listed
COMMENTS: Australian Hazard Code : 3XE
U.S. EPA Signal Word : CAUTION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
FluorGuard and FMC Logo - FMC Trademarks
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