MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Martin鈥檚 Dairy & Livestock Insecticide
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (Prosar) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Martin鈥檚 Dairy & Livestock Insecticide
EPA Reg. No.: 499-323-53883
Product Code:
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION
Distributed by: Control Solutions, Inc.
5903 Genoa-Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX 77507-1041
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Active Ingre dients (4.5%) % Cas No.
Pyrethrins 0.5% 8003-34-7
Piperonyl Butoxide Technical 4.0% 51-03-6
Other Ingredients* (95.5%) % Cas No.
Dimethyl Ether proprietary 115-10-6
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Solvent proprietary 64742-48-9
Isopropanol proprietary 67-63-0
*All ingredients may not be listed. Ingredients not listed do not meet the reporting requirements
of OSHA鈥檚 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
EXPOSURE INFORMATION
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Material STEL TWA STEL TWA
3
5 mg/M3
Pyrethrins NE NE 10 mg/M
Piperonyl Butoxide, Tech. NE NE NE NE
Dimethyl Ether NE NE NE 1000 ppm
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Solvent NE 500 ppm NE NE
Isopropanol NE 400 ppm 500 ppm 400 ppm
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation and drying of nose and throat. May cause eye
irritation.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition in open flame may result in carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130掳 F may cause bursting.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or
going for treatment. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given.
Ingestion: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting
unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give ANY liquid to the
person.Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an
ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to- mouth, if possible. Call a
poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of
water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emergencies)
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point: NE
Flame Extension: Less than 18 inches
Explosive Limits of propellant in Air (% by volume):
Lower (LEL) = 3.4% Upper (UEL) = 18.0%
NFPA 30B Flammability: Level I Aerosol
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130掳 F may cause bursting.
IN CASE OF FIRE
Extinguisher Media: CO2; Dry Chemical; Foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK
If container begins to leak (through puncture, etc.) allow to discharge completely in well
ventilated area, then dispose of as directed below.
This product contains the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) listed chemical Pyrethrins which has a reportable quantity (RQ) of
1 lb. A release of more than 200 pound s of this product (approx. 160 twenty ounce or 128
twenty-five ounce containers) is reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802).
Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (for transportation spills)
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANUP PERSONNEL
Eyes: Use proper protection 鈥? safety glasses are recommended.
Skin: Wear chemical resistant gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts of any
chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.)
Inhalation: Use of a respirator may be appropriate when working with spills in enclosed or
confined spaces. If using a respirator, wear a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic
vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of wastes. Take full or leaking
containers to a local disposal company for biological treatment or incineration. Review all
local, State, and Federal regulations concerning health and pollution to determine approved
disposal procedures. NEVER PLACE WASTES DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR
DRAIN OR SEWER.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION 鈥? Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Do not remain in treated area and ventilate the area after treatment is completed. Avoid
breathing of vapor. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after using
and before smoking or eating. Do not contaminate water, food, or foodstuffs. Remove all pets
and birds. Cover fish tanks or remove before spraying.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Flammable. Contents under pressure. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Do not
puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130掳F may cause bursting.
Do not spray on plastic, painted, or varnished surfaces or directly into any electronic
equipment such as radios, televisions, computers, etc.
STORAGE
Store in a cool area away from heat or open flame. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by
storage. For best results, product should be used when can temperature is above 60掳 F. If can
temperature is below 60掳, store at room temperature until a temperature above 60掳 F is
reached.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Respiratory Protection: For prolonged exposure or if used in enclosed areas, a NIOSH
approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P, or HE
prefilter may be used.
Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation of treatment area.
Protective Gloves: None required. If prolonged or repeated skin contact is likely, chemical
resistant gloves are recommended. Good practice requires that gross amount of any che mical
be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.
Eye Protection: None required. Safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
Other Protective Equipment: None required.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: None required.
Mechanical: None required.
Special: None required.
Other: Provide adequate ventilation of treatment area.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, yellow, pressurized liquid Odor: Characteristic Pyrethrum odor
Solubility in Water: Slight Vapor Pressure: 65 psig @ 70掳 F
Viscosity: 0.8 cps @ 20掳 C Vapor Density: NE
Boiling Point: NE Freezing/Melting Point: NE
pH (Conc.): NE Density (Conc.): NE
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY
Stability: Indefinite when used according to label directions.
Conditions to Avoid: Do not spray into flame or onto very hot surfaces.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition in open flame may result in carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion
ACUTE
Eyes: May cause irritation. Produced mild conjunctival irritation in rabbits reversible in one
(1) hour.
Skin: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. Produced no irritation in rabbits.
Average primary skin irritation score = 0. Acute dermal LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg. Not a dermal
sensitizer in guinea pigs.
Ingestion: Acute oral LD50 = 4,350 mg/kg (rats).
Inhalation: Unlikely due to the product being pressurized and producing particles large
enough not to be respirable. A few cases of asthma from pyrethrin mixtures have been
reported. Prolonged exposure may cause drying of nose and throat. Acute inhalation
LC50 > 5.42 mg/L (rats).
CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY
Neither this product nor any of its ingredients are classified as carcinogens by the National
Toxicity Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Do not apply directly to water or to areas
where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Apply this
product only as specified on this label.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. Dispose of container and wastes in
accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations.
Container Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate. Empty container by using the product
according to the label directions. Offer empty container for recycling, if available, or place in
trash if allowed by state and local regulations. If container is partly filled, contact your local
solid waste agency or call 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions.
Waste Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or
at an approved waste disposal facility.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SHIPMENT BY GROUND WITHIN U.S. (DOT CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D
Package Marking: 鈥淐onsumer Commodity, ORM-D鈥?
Package Labeling: None required.
Certified Packaging: Not required.
SHIPMENT BY OCEAN (IMDG CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities of Class 2.1
Package Marking: 鈥淒angerous Goods in Limited Quantities of Class 2.1鈥?
Package Labeling: None required.
Certified Packaging: Not required.
SHIPMENT BY AIR (ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Aerosols, 2.1, UN 1950, LTD. QTY.
Package Marking: 鈥淎erosols, UN 1950, LTD. QTY.鈥?
Package Labeling: Label as 鈥淔lammable Gas鈥? (class 2).
Certified Packaging: Not required.
Other Requirements or Instructions: Complete air bill with packing instruction 鈥淵203, ERG
code 10L鈥?
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA
This product contains the CERCLA listed chemical Pyrethrins which has a reportable
quantity (RQ) of 1 lb.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated
under Section 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following
categories:
Acute Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Release of Pressure (puncture) Hazard
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of the Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
and 40 CFR Part 372:
Piperonyl Butoxide 4.0% by weight.
TSCA
All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic Substance
Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HEALTH RATING INFORMATION
Health - 1 Flammability - 2 Reactivity - 1
HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION
Health - 1 Flammability - 2 Reactivity - 1
Key: 4 = Severe, 3 = Serious, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Minimal
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.
Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to the Control
Solutions, Inc. at 281-892-2500.
NA - Not Applicable Effective Date: 08/05/04
NE - Not Established Review Date: NA
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.)
TWA - Time Weighted Average (8 hrs)
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