Material
Safety
Natural Guard(R) Dual-Action Crawling Insect Control
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Mixture
Natural Guard(R) Dual-Action Crawling Insect Control
Chemical Name: Mixture Formula: Pyrethrins with a morphous silica and piperonyl
butoxide
Trade Name & Synonyms: Natural Guard(R) Dual-Action Crawling Insect Control
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Amorphous silica dioxide 7631-86-9 97.9 ** **
Pyrehtrins Not determined 0.2 Not established Not established
Piperonyl butoxide* 51-03-6 1.1 Not established Not established
* This substance is subject tot he reporting requirements of section313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (40 CFR 372). This information should be included in all Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDSs) that are copied and distributed for this material. ** PEL and TLV=0.05 mg/m3 for Cristobalite and Tridymite;
and .01 mg/m3 for Quartz and Tripoli.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (掳F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Not determined 2.0 Not determined
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not determined Not determined Not determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Negligible Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Fine, slightly off-white powder; no odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Not applicable Lower: Not applicable Upper: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Use suitable media for surrounding fire. Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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None
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
None
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Skin and eye contact
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Ingestion of large quantities may cause symptoms of non-specific irritation of the gastrointestinal tract; nausea,
vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea. Eye and skin contact may result in local irritation. Inhalation of high concentrations
may result in upper respiratory tract irritation.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation of dust may permanently damage the lungs and result in the development of pneumoconiosis, silicosis, or
other respiratory disorders.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of the respiratory system, dermatitis, or other skin disorders.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
Possible crystalline silica.
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
ACGIH TLV (nuisance dust)=10 mg/m3; OSHA PEL (nuisance dusts)=15 mg/m3
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INGESTION: Induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface of the eye and lids with
water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Oils and ointments should not be used unless directed by a
physician. SKIN CONTACT: Immediately wash skin with soap and water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable None
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Will react with hydrofluoric acid.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur None
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Mist lightly with water. Sweep and transfer to a closed, labeled container, or remove with vacuum cleaning device,
equipped with HEPA filtration. Transfer any broken bags to new bags, without emptying. Cleanup of spills may
require personal protective equipment. See section 8.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Do not reuse empty containers. Wrap in several
layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved for protection against toxic dusts containing quartz.
VENTILATION
Local or general exhaust to maintain exposure below TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Use gloves, as necessary to minimize contact of substance with skin.
EYE PROTECTION
Goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Apron, boots, long sleeve shirt and full length pants (or overalls) may be worn, when necessary, to prevent skin
contact. Eyewash and shower facilities should be available.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Utilize techniques that minimize dust. This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water. Do not
contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters. Do no t contaminate water, food, or feed by storage
and disposal. store in a cool, dry place away from food, or feed. Keep out of reach of children.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Wet product can be slippery on a smooth floor. Use caution.
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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