MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
Gopher Bait 50R
EPA Reg. No. 53883-24
Common Name: Strychnine
Chemical Description: Strychnine alkaloid.
TSCA/CAS No.: The primary CAS No. is 57-24-9
Manufactured By
Control Solutions, Inc.
5903 Genoa-Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX 77507
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Telephone: (866) 897-8050
CHEMTREC (24-Hour Emergency Number): (800) 424-9300
EPA National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ(lbs)
Strychnine 57-24-9 0.50 *N.A. *N.P.
*N.A. 鈥? Not Available
*N.P. 鈥? Not Pertinent
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Green , milo with crystalline-alkaloid coating. No odor. Highly toxic poison. Do
not inhale, ingest or allow to come in contact with open cuts. Convulsive poison. When overheated, gives
off toxic fumes. Not DOT regulated.
HEALTH: 3 REACTIVITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 ENVIRONMENT: 0
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with germicidal soap and water.
May cause an allergic reaction. See physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion: CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. If less
than ten (10) minutes have passed since poison was ingested, give 1 or 2 glasses of water
and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Repeat until vomit fluid
is clear. Have patient lie down in quiet, darkened room and keep him warm and quiet.
DO NOT induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-
to-mouth. Get medical attention.
Notice to
Physicians: Administer 100% oxygen by positive pressure to provide as much pulmonary gas
exchange as possible, despite seizures. Administer Anticonvulsant drugs intravenously to
control convulsions. CAUTION: It may be difficult or impossible to stop the
seizure activity without stopping respiration. Be prepared to maintain pulmonary
ventilation mechanically. Tracheotomy may be necessary if seizures are prolonged.
SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: Non-flammable.
Test Method: Not available.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not available
UEL Flammable Limits: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flammability Classification: Noncombustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Not applicable.
Properties that initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: Not applicable.
Potential For Dust Explosion: Not known.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: Not known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: Not known.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Now known.
Extinguishing Media: Not applicable.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Use full-faced self-contained
breathing apparatus along
with full protective gear.
SECTION 6. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Containment: DO NOT allow bait to be exposed on soil surface. DO NOT contaminate water by
cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
Clean Up: Sweep up all spilled bait carefully and bury.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in original container in a dry place inaccessible to children and pets, under
lock and key. Do not store near heat or flame. Do not store near food or feeds.
Do not stack pallets more than two (2) high.
Transfer Equipment: Not applicable.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children, pets and domestic animals. Convulsion poison.
Poisonous if swallowed. This bait may cause an allergic reaction. Do not
breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not contaminate
feed and foodstuffs. Wash arms, hands and face with germicidal soap and
Water after using and before eating or accepting anything by mouth or
smoking. All spilled bait must be cleaned up immediately.
SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: None required.
Skin: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks and rubber gloves.
Respiratory: Wear dust respirator type mask.
Ventilation: Local exhaust required. Do not stand down wind.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Green colored, milo with crystalline-alkaloid coating.
Odor: No odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Vapor Density (Air = 1) Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: Slight.
Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
% Volatile: Not available
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Spilling and heating.
Incompatibility: Compatible with most materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Only when heated.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause an allergic reaction. LD50 > 2000 mg/kg.
Ingestion: Highly toxic convulsive poison. Fatal if swallowed. LD50 = 659 mg/kg.
Inhalation: None expected but aerosol mist may cause mild irritation of nasal mucous
membranes.
Subchronic Effects: May cause allergic reaction, weakness, nausea, muscular atrophy, convulsions.
Chronic Effects: Not known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna Growth Inhibition: Extremely toxic.
Toxicity to Fish and Invertebrates: Extremely toxic.
Toxicity to Plants: Extremely toxic.
Toxicity to Birds: Extremely toxic.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by discharge of waste effluents
or equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents according to state and local regulations. Also,
chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate any disposal information in this
MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper disposal. Do not discharge.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T.: Not D.O.T. Regulated.
Other Shipping Description: Vermin Extermiantors.
NMFC Item 102120, LTL Class 60
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: Strychnine is listed as a priority pollutant under the Clean Water Act and, as such, fall under
CERCLA spill reporting requirements of 40 CFR 302.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
Propostion 65: None.
SECTION 16. OTHER
All information appearing in this document was based on data provided by third party sources and
was compiled to comply with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and the California
Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act. The information is believed to be accurate
as of the preparation date, but is not warranted as being the final authority in the use of this
product. This information does not purport to be legal or medical advice.
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