Copper Care
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
COPPER CARE PRODUCT NAME:
SMDC-FUME
ATTENTION: SAFETY MANAGER Date of Last Revision: 04/10/08
USA EPA Registration Number: 1448-437-54471
USA EPA Est. Number: 54471-NB-001
I. OSHA HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Sensitizer. Irritating to eyes and skin.
II. HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number % by Weight TLV
1) Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate 137-42-8 33 Not Available
While some substances are claimed as trade secret in accordance with the provision of OSHA 29
CFR 1910.1200(i), all known hazards are clearly communicated within this document.
III. FIRST AID INFORMATION
Eye Exposure: Flush immediately with copious amounts of tap water or normal saline (minimum of 15 minutes). Take
exposed individual to a health care professional, preferably an ophthalmologist, for further evaluation.
Skin Exposure: Wash exposed area with plenty of water. Repeat washing. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
thoroughly before reuse. If irritation persists consult a health care professional.
Inhalation: If exposure by inhalation is suspected, immediately move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual
experiences nausea, headache, dizziness, has difficulty in breathing or is cyanotic, seek a health care
professional immediately.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse with copious amounts of water or milk, first. Irrigate the esophagus
and dilute stomach contents by slowly giving one (1) or two (2) glasses of water or milk. Avoid giving
alcohol or alcohol related products. In cases where the individual is semi-comatose, comatose or convulsing,
DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS BY MOUTH. In case of intentional ingestion of the product seek medical
assistance immediately; take individual to nearest medical facility.
IV. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
1. Effects from Acute Exposure:
Eye Exposure: Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant)
Skin Exposure: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling,
reddening, or, occasionally, blistering
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will depend upon
solution strength and length of time of exposure.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not expected to be a primary route of exposure.
2. Effects from Chronic Exposure:
Inhalation at high levels of mist can cause irritation to lung tissue due to corrosive characteristics.
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Copper Care MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
V. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects:
Acute Oral (LD50) = 1170 mg/kg Rat
Acute Dermal (LD50) = 1470 mg/kg Rabbit
Irritant/Sensitization Effects:
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer). Skin inflammation is characterized by
itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will
depend upon solution strength and length of time of exposure.
Carcinogenic Potential:
Not tested by Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. Not shown as a carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
Laboratory studies have shown some developmental and carcinogenic effects in laboratory animals.
Exposure monitoring studies conducted during normal agricultural applications of metam sodium have
shown that human exposure is extremely low; therefore, any potential risk to humans from metam sodium
exposure is considered minimal.
Target Organs Effects:
May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Other Health Effects:
None known. N-methyldithiocarbamates: Animal tests have identified the skin, liver and urinary bladder as
target organs. These effects have not been reported in humans.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
VII. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?? Clear yellow to yellow-green liquid
Odor鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Sulfide.
Density鈥︹?︹??..鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?? 1.15 (25潞C/77潞F)
Flash Point鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Closed cup: >100潞C(212潞F). (Tagliabue.)
Melting/Freezing Point鈥?.鈥︹??.. <0潞C (32潞F)
Boiling Point鈥︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?.鈥?.. >100潞C (212潞F)
Solubility鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?? Easily soluble in cold water. Easily soluble in hot water.
pH (Neat)鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............鈥︹?? 10 [Basic.]
pH (100 ppm in water)鈥︹?︹?︹?? 8-9
Vapor Pressure鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?? Not Available
o/w Partition Coefficient鈥︹?︹?︹?? Not Available
Oxidizing/Reducing Properties鈥? Not Available
Viscosity鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹?? Not Available
Additional pH Information鈥?.鈥?... Not Available
Voc Content鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹?? . 0 lbs/gal
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as specifications.
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Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
VIII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
Flammable Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?ot available.
Extinguishing Media鈥︹??.. Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical.
Special Firefighting Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Procedures鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. (SCBA) and full turnout gear.
IX. REACTIVITY INFORMATION
STABILITY鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?? Stable greater than 30 days @ 50 C (122 F).
INCOMPATIBILITY鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Strong acids, strong oxidizers, corrosive to aluminum.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?? Carbon disulfide and dimethylamine may be generated upon acidification.
Thermal decomposition of product may generate vapors of hydrogen sulfide.
Contact with fire of strong oxidants may generate carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and
water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2鈥?), and sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3鈥?) and methyl
isothiocyanate.
X. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Eye wash fountains in the work place are STRONGLY recommended.
Applicators must wear chemically resistant gloves, protective clothing, and goggles or face shield.
If splashing can occur, a face shield and chemical resistant apron are advisable.
XI. SATISFACTORY MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Teflon.
Plexiglas
PVC-rigid
Buna-N rubber
EPDM rubber
PVC-flexible
Neoprene
Polyethylene 鈥? low density
Tygon
Silicone rubber
Hypalon
Stainless steels 304 and 316
6/6 Nylon
Polyethylene 鈥? high density
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Copper Care
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
XII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE GUIDELINES
Important: Before responding to a spill or leak of this product, review section each of this MSDS. Follow the recommendations
given in the Handling Precautions sections. Check the Fire and Explosion Data section to determine if the use of non-sparking
tools is merited. Insure that spilled or leaked product does not come into contact with materials listed as incompatible. If irritating
fumes are present, consider evacuation of enclosed areas.
Emergency Response Assistance: Emergency technical assistance is available at any time from Copper Care by calling
(800)800-7620.
Initially minimize area affected by the spill or leak. Block any potential routes to water systems (e.g., sewers, streams, lakes, etc).
Based on the product鈥檚 toxicological and chemical properties, and on the size and location of the spill or leak, assess the impact
on contaminated environments (e.g. water systems, ground, air equipment, etc.). There are no methods available to completely
eliminate any toxicity this product may have on aquatic environments. Minimize adverse effects on these environments. Copper
Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. can be contacted for technical assistance. Determine if federal, state, and/or local release
notification is required (see Regulatory Classifications section of this MSDS). Recover as much of the pure product as possible
into appropriate containers. Later, determine if this recovered product can be used for its intended purpose. Address clean-up of
contaminated environments. Spill or leak residuals may have to be collected and disposed of. Clay, soil, or commercially
available absorbents may be used to recover any material that can not readily be recovered as pure product. Flushing residual
material to an industrial sewer, if present at the site of a spill or leak incident, may be acceptable if authorized approval is
obtained. If product and/or spill/leak residuals are flushed to an industrial sewer, insure that they do not come into contact with
incompatible materials. Contact the person(s) responsible for the operation of your facility鈥檚 industrial sewer system prior to
intentionally flushing or pumping spills or leaks of this product to the industrial sewer.
DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Note: Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing the disposal of waste materials.
Neat Product: Contact Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. at (800) 800-7620
Contaminated Materials: Determine if waste containing this product can be handled by available industrial effluent system or
other on-site waste management unit. If off-site management is required, contact a company experienced in industrial waste
management. This product is not specifically listed in 40 CFR 261 as a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
hazardous waste. However, spill or leak residuals may meet the criteria of a characteristic hazardous waste under this Act. Check
the characteristics of the material to be disposed of and/or the physical and reactivity data given in this MSDS for the neat
product.
Container Disposal: Empty containers, as defined by appropriate sections of the RCRA, are not RCRA hazardous wastes.
However, insure proper management of any residuals remaining in container.
XIII. TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Information:
UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (Metam Sodium),
Class 9, P.G. III, MARINE POLLUTANT (ERG Guide 171)
IMO/IMDG Shipping Information:
UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Metam Sodium),
Class 9, P.G. III, MARINE POLLUTANT, (EmS No. F-A, S-F, ERG Guide 171, HazMat Code 4966319)
IATA Shipping Information:
UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., (Metam Sodium),
Class 9, P.G. III, MARINE POLLUTANT (ERG Guide 171, ERG Code 9L)
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DOT 鈥淩Q鈥?: NONE
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Copper Care
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
XIV. TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING INFORMATION (CONT鈥?)
Unless otherwise stated, the shipping information provided above applies only to non-bulk containers of this product. Proper
shipping name and general shipping information may vary depending on packaging and mode of shipment. All products shipped
from Copper Care locations have been properly packaged and labeled according to appropriate hazardous materials shipping
regulations. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is further intended, different shipping information,
including but not limited to proper shipping name, RQ designation, and labeling may apply. For further information pertaining to
the shipping requirements for this product, contact Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc.
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following Regulations are known to apply to the use and disposal of this product. Additional Federal, State and Local
regulations may also be applicable.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances List鈥?
No components of this product are listed.
SARA 312 Hazard Category鈥?
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals List鈥?
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313
of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372:
Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act)
No components of this product are present above the de minimus levels.
RCRA (Resource Conversation and Recovery Act) Listed Hazardous Waste
No components of this product are listed.
CWA (Clean Water Act) Listed Substances
No components of this product are listed.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration
This product is not approved for food contact uses.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Applicability
All components may not be listed on the TSCA Inventory. Registered pesticides are exempt from the
Requirements of TSCA.
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
This product is a registered pesticide. EPA Reg. No. 1448-437-54471
HMIS/NPCA Rating Health 2 Flammability 1 Reactivity 1
NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 1 Reactivity 1
State Regulations
Various State Right To Know Acts鈥?
Non-proprietary hazardous chemicals are listed in Section 2 of this MSDS. Should you require
further information on specific proprietary or inert ingredients please contact Copper Care
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
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Copper Care
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Wood Preservatives, Inc.
Emergency Telephone: 800-800-7620
The information on this Material Safety Data Sheet reflects the latest information and data that we have on hazards, properties,
and handling of this product under the recommended conditions of use. Any use of this product or method of application which
is not described in the Data Sheet is the responsibility of the user. This Material Data Safety Sheet was prepared to comply with
the OSHA Hazard Communication regulations. While some components are claimed Trade Secret under OSHA Hazard
Communication regulations, all known OSHA hazards associated with the Trade Secret component(s), if contained in this
product, are fully disclosed.
Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. warrants that this product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the
purpose referred to in the directions for use when used in accordance with the directions under normal conditions. Buyer assumes
the risk of any use contrary to such directions.
Seller makes no other warranty or representation of any kind, express or implied, concerning the product, including NO
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY OTHER PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. No such warranties shall be implied by law and no agent of seller is authorized to alter this warranty in any way
except in writing with a specific reference to this warranty.
The exclusive remedy against seller shall be in a claim for damages not to exceed the purchase price of the product, without
regard to whether such a claim is based upon breach of warranty or tort.
Any controversy or claim arising out or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance
with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the rendered by the
Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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