MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TALSTAR庐 EZ GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
MSDS Ref. No.: 82657-04-3-104
Date Approved: 11/14/2005
Revision No.: 7
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 2001/58/EC and other regulatory requirements. The
information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged, unless otherwise noted.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TALSTAR庐 EZ GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
PRODUCT NAME:
6156
PRODUCT CODE:
Bifenthrin
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):
Pyrethroid Pesticide
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
(bifenthrin)
MOLECULAR FORMULA:
FMC 54800; (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-
SYNONYMS:
trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; IUPAC:
2-methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl (Z)-(1RS)-cis-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-
trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FMC CORPORATION (800) 331-3148 (FMC - U.S.A. & Canada)
Agricultural Products Group (716) 735-3765 (FMC - Reverse charges)
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 321-1362 (General Information) For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A. & Canada)
(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC - All Other Countries)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
鈥? Tan, solid granules with a slightly musty odor.
鈥? Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures. Finely dispersed particles can
form explosive mixtures in air.
鈥? Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
鈥? For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
鈥? Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water courses.
鈥? Expected to have moderate oral toxicity.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from absorption
through the skin or may result from inhaling the dust. Overexposure to this product may cause diarrhea.
Contact with bifenthrin may occasionally produce skin sensations such as rashes, numbing, burning or
tingling. These skin sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None presently known.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class
Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 0.2 None R25-20-43-50/53; S1/2-23-
24-37-38-45-29
Surfactant Blend <2 None Not classified
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids
intermittently. See a medical doctor immediately.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching the back of the throat
with a finger. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact a
medical doctor.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, obtain
medical attention.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product is expected to have low oral and dermal
toxicity. It is expected to be irritating to the skin and eyes. The dust may be irritating to the nose, throat and
respiratory tract. Bifenthrin has high toxicity by the ingestion route of exposure. Gastric lavage using an
endotracheal tube may be preferred to vomiting. Reversible skin sensations (paresthesia) may occur and
ordinary skin salves have been found useful in reducing discomfort. Treatment is otherwise controlled
removal of exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only if
necessary. Contain all runoff.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slightly combustible. May support combustion at
elevated temperatures. Finely dispersed particles can form explosive mixtures in air.
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.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES: Isolate and post spill area. 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.
Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains. Large spills should be covered to prevent
dispersal. For dry material, use a wet sweeping compound or water to prevent the formation of dust. If
water is used, prevent runoff or dispersion of excess liquid by diking and absorbing with a non-combustible
absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or pump all waste material, including absorbent, into
a drum and label contents for disposal.
To clean and neutralize contaminated area, scrub area with a solution of detergent (e.g. commercial product
such as SuperSoap鈩?, Tide庐, Spic and Span庐, or other high pH detergent) and water. Let solution sit for 5
minutes. Use a stiff brush to scrub affected area. Repeat if necessary to remove visible staining.
Additional decontamination can be made by applying bleach (Clorox庐 or equivalent) to affected area.
Absorb wash-liquid as noted above, remove visibly contaminated soil and place into recovery / disposal
container (plastic, open-top steel drum or equivalent). Place all clean-up material in a container, seal and
dispose of in accordance with the method outlined in Section 13 "Disposal Considerations" below.
For further information on spill clean-up, waste disposal, or return of salvaged product, call the FMC
Emergency Hotline number listed in Section 1 "Product and Company Identification" above.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: 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.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No open flames. Prevent deposition of dust; use closed
system, consider use of dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. 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 exposures 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).
GLOVES: Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as rubber or neoprene.
Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for
leaks.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Clean water should be available for washing in case of
eye or skin contamination. Wash skin prior to eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Shower at
the end of the workday.
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
Slightly musty
ODOR:
Tan solid granule
APPEARANCE:
0.81 g/mL (50.3 lb/cu ft.)
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME:
422.88 (bifenthrin)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
6.54
pH:
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Excessive heat and fire.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Stable
STABILITY:
Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: Expected to be irritating to the eyes.
SKIN EFFECTS: Expected to be irritating to the skin.
DERMAL LD50: Bifenthrin: > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
ORAL LD50: Similar formulation: > 5,000 mg/kg (rat)
SENSITIZATION: This product is not expected to produce skin sensitization.
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product is expected to have low
oral and dermal toxicity. It is expected to be irritating to the skin and eyes. The dust may be irritating to the
nose, throat and respiratory tract. Bifenthrin does not cause acute delayed neurotoxicity. Experience to date
indicates that contact with bifenthrin may occasionally produce skin sensations such as rashes, numbing,
burning or tingling. These sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the
formulation. In studies with laboratory animals, bifenthrin did not cause reproductive toxicity or
teratogenicity. Tremors were associated with repeated exposure of laboratory animals to bifenthrin. In
lifetime feeding studies conducted with rodents, a slight increase in the incidence of urinary bladder tumors
at the highest dose in male mice was considered to be an equivocal response, not evidence of a clear
compound-related effect. The overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated in mutagenicity tests
with bifenthrin.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Not listed
NTP:
See 'Note' below (under 'Comments)
IARC:
Not listed
OSHA:
Not Listed (ACGIH)
OTHER:
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COMMENTS:
NOTE: 'None of the ingredients in this product are known / listed carcinogens; however, this product may
contain trace amounts of wood dust and crystalline silica, both of which are listed by IARC as potential
human carcinogens.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: In soil, bifenthrin is stable over a wide pH range and degrades
at a slow rate that is governed by soil characteristics. Bifenthrin will also persist in aquatic sediments.
Bifenthrin has a high Log Pow (>6.0), a high affinity for organic matter, and is not mobile in soil.
Therefore, there is little potential for movement into ground water. There is the potential for bifenthrin to
bioconcentrate (BCF = 11, 750).
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Bifenthrin is highly toxic to fish and
aquatic arthropods and LC50 values range from 0.0038 to 17.8 碌g/L. In general, the aquatic arthropods are
the most sensitive species. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the aquatic environment.
Bifenthrin had no effect on mollusks at its limit of water solubility. Bifenthrin is only slightly toxic to both
waterfowl and upland game birds (LD50 values range from 1,800 mg/kg to >2,150 mg/kg).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Open dumping or burning of this material or its packaging is prohibited.
If spilled material cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, an acceptable method of
disposal is to incinerate in accordance with local, state and national environmental laws, rules, standards
and regulations. However, because acceptable methods of disposal may vary by location and regulatory
requirements may change, the appropriate agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Completely empty package into application equipment then dispose of
empty package in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
This material is not a hazardous material as
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
defined by US Department of
Transportation at 49 CFR Parts 100 through
185.
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
This material is not a dangerous good as
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
defined by the International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code.
ADR - EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE
INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD
This material is not a dangerous good as
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
defined by ADR.
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
This material is not a dangerous good when
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
shipped by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A):
Not listed
SECTION 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;
however, 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.
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CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND
LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):
Not listed
FEDERAL INSECTICIDE FUNGICIDE RODENTICIDE ACT
U.S. EPA Signal Word: CAUTION
U.S. STATES
California Prop 65:
There are no ingredients in this product which are subject to the reporting requirements of
California Proposition 65.
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Australian Hazard Code: 3XE
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS replaces Revision #6, dated November 14, 2005.
Changes in information are as follows:
Section 14 (Transport Information)
Section 15 (Regulatory Information)
Section 16 (Other Information)
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OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information
provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable where such
product is used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Use of this product is regulated
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are beyond the
control of FMC Corporation, FMC Corporation expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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