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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY ADDRESS: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Control Solutions Inc (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, transportation and spills)
5903 Genoa-Red Bluff (800) 900-4000 (Poison Control Center, human health)
Pasadena, TX 77507-1041
PRODUCT NAME : Martin鈥檚 Lawn & Perimeter Granules
CHEMICAL NAME : (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl-cis, trans-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-
2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate)
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Synthetic pyrethroid
PRODUCT CODE : EPA Reg. No. 53883-39
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT PERCENTAGE CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACIGH TLV
Permethrin 0.25% 52645-53-1 Not listed Not listed
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
(As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200)
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Light brown granules.
- Avoid breathing dust.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Symptoms of over exposure may include diarrhea, salivation, tremors, hyperactivity
and hypersensitivity.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS:
EYE - Mildly irritating to the eyes.
SKIN - May cause skin irritation, numbing, burning and tingling.
INHALATION - Slightly irritating to respiratory tract.
INGESTATION - May be harmful if swallowed.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Extremely toxic to fish, other water organisms and bees. Keep out of waterways.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID
Have the product container or label when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
If on skin or 鈥? Take off contaminated clothing.
Clothing
鈥? Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
If in eyes 鈥? Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water
for 15-20 minutes.
鈥? Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
If inhaled 鈥? Move person to fresh air.
鈥? If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance,
then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-
to-mouth, if possible.
鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT (method): Not applicable to this product.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL-UFL): Not applicable to this product.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Can burn in fire. Irritating and toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray when
fighting fires involving this material.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate area and fight fire upwind from a safe distance
to avoid hazardous vapors and decomposition products. Dike and collect water used
to fight fire to prevent environmental damage due to run off. Foam or dry chemical
fire extinguishing systems are preferred to prevent environmental damage from
excessive water run off.
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece.
Full firefighting turn-out gear (Bunker gear).
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide. Chlorine and
hydrogen chloride may be formed.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in Section 8 of this document.
SMALL SPILL: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a container for reuse or
disposal.
LARGE SPILL: Same as for small spill. After removal flush and neutralize
contaminated area thoroughly with water and a dilute solution of soda ash or
bleach. Pick up wash liquid with absorbent and place in chemical waste container
for disposal. This material is a water pollutant and should be prevented from
entering sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Use only in a well-ventilated area.
STORAGE: Store in cool, dry area away from children and domestic animals.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS (8 HOUR TWA): (Refer to Section 3)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation is normally required when handling or using this
product to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
facility and a safety shower.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE PROTECTION - Safety glasses.
CLOTHING - Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Shoes plus socks.
GLOVES - Waterproof gloves.
RESPIRATOR - When handling in enclosed areas where exposure limits may be exceeded,
use a dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C).
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such
instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside.
Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Tan to gray granule.
ODOR: No appreciable odor.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT (technical): 391.3.
MOLECULAR FORMULA (technical): C21H20Cl2O3
BULK DENSITY: 35 - 40 lbs./cu.ft.
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pH: 5.2
VAPOR PRESSURE: Negligble.
% VOLATILE: N/A
WATER SOLUBILITY (technical): 0.2mg/L at 20 C.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable, however may decompose if heated.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid excessive temperatures.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may release carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, halogen, halogen acids and possible trace amounts
of carbonyl halide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Product will not undergo polymerization.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Oral LD50 (rat) - > 5,000 mg/Kg
Dermal LD50 (rat) - > 2,000 mg/Kg
Inhalation LC50 (rat) - N/A
Eye Irritation (rabbit) - Slight
Skin Irritation (rabbit) - Very slight
Sensitization (guinea pig) - Possible sensitizer
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA - Not listed.
NTP - Not listed.
IARC - Not listed.
MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of effects during in vivo or in vitro studies.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Not known to exhibit reproductive or birth defects. Repeated or
prolonged low level exposure may cause sensitization to subsequent exposures.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: This product is extremely toxic to fish. Do not apply
directly to water. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to
aquatic organisms in treated areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
equipment washwaters.
FISH TOXICITY: (Technical)
96 hour LC50, Rainbow trout - 2.5 ug/L.
96 hour LC50, Bluegill - 1.8 ug/L.
AVIAN TOXICITY: (Technical)
Oral LD50, Japanese quail - >13,500 mg/Kg.
BEE TOXICITY: Highly toxic.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE: Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
CONTAINER: Refer to product label.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Agricultural Insecticide, Solid, N.O.I.B.N.
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N/A
UN NUMBER: N/A
DOT PACKING GROUP: N/A
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY LABEL: None required.
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY PLACARD: None required.
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DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: N/A
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIFRA: All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act. The regulatory information presented below is pertinent only when
this product is handled outside of the normal use and application as a pesticide.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD STATUS: Regulated.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
SARA TITLE III STATUS:
302 Extremely Hazardous Substance - No
311/312 Hazard Categories - Immediate
313 Toxic Chemicals - Permethrin (52645-53-1)
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS: Not Listed
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: The information presented herein is based on available data from reliable
sources and is correct to the best of Control Solutions, Inc. knowledge. Control Solutions,
Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the data or the
results obtained from the use of this product. Nothing herein may be construed as
recommending any practice or any product in violation of any law or regulations. The user
is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any material or product for a
specific purpose and for adopting any appropriate safety precautions. We disclaim all
liability for injury or damage stemming from any improper use of the material or product
described herein.
REVISED DATE: 12-30-03 (New)
REVISED FOR:
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