Date Issued: May, 2000
Supersedes: March, 1998
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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STARBAR QUIKSTRIKE FLY ABATEMENT STRIP
Wellmark International
Manufacturer:
1100 East Woodfield Road, Suite 500 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Address:
1-800-347-8272
Emergency Phone:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Transportation Emergency Phone:
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Product Name: Starbar Quikstrike Fly Abatement Strip
Nithiazine
Chemical Name/Synonym:
Nitromethylene heterocycle
Chemical Family:
C5 H8 N2 O2 S
Formula:
2724-461
EPA Registration No.:
9023
RF Number:
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component (chemical, common name) CAS Weight Tolerance
Number
Nithiazine (2H-1,3-Thiazine, Tetrahydro-2-(nitromethylene) 58842-20-9 1.0% Not established
Inert ingredients (nonhazardous and/or trade secret): 99.0% Not established
3. HAZARD INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION: Avoid contact with eyes.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Under normal use conditions, exposure that will cause toxic/adverse effects, is not expected from this product.
Depending on the dose/exposure (not likely, unless ingested accidently) cholinergic-like symptoms may be observed.
Yes (slight) Oral: No Inhalation: No
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY Dermal/Eye:
LD50 (rat): 303 mg/kg (Nithiazaine)
ACUTE TOXICITY Oral:
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2,000 mg/kg
Dermal:
Not Known
Inhalation:
OTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Only slight irritation. (rabbit)
Skin Irritation:
Mild irritant. (rabbit)
Eye Irritation:
Not a skin sensitizer. (guinea pig)
Sensitizer:
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if
Eye:
irritation persists.
Flush with plenty of water and soap. Get medical advice if necessary.
Skin:
Exposure via this route is not expected, however, in case of accidental
Ingestion:
exposure, induce vomiting and seek medical advice.
N/A
Inhalation:
Treat symptomatically. This compound does not inhibit cholinesterase but
Note to Physician:
symptoms of toxicosis may resemble cholinergic stimulation.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA Rating: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Non-flammable solid
Flammability Class:
Not applicable
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Explosive Limits (% of Volume):
Foam, water mist, CO2, extinguishing powder, sand
Extinguishing Media:
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained
Special Protective Equipment:
breathing apparatus.
Normal procedures. Do not allow firefighting water to escape into waterways
Fire Fighting Procedures:
or sewers.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may form from incomplete combustion
Combustion Products:
None known
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Due to product form, the possibility of a spill is remote. However, if one should
Steps to be taken:
occur, sweep up and place in a suitable container for disposal.
Not necessary due to product form
Absorbents:
Strong Oxidizers
Incompatibles:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling. Keep away from food, and drink.
Handling:
Remove all contaminated clothing after use. Always wash hands with plenty of
soap and water after handling.
Store in a cool, dry place away from children.
Storage:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL MEASURES
Not established
Exposure Limits:
Natural ventilation will suffice.
Ventilation:
Not necessary for normal use.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Plastic strips 4x14 with yellow coating enclosed in perforated plastic holder.
Appearance and Odor:
No odor.
Not applicable
Boiling Point:
Decomposes before melting
Melting Point:
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air = 1):
1.16 g/cm3 at 20C
Specific Gravity:
~60 lbs/ft3
Bulk Density:
Less than 20
Solubility:
Not applicable
Evaporation Rate:
10.4
pH:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
Stability:
Not reactive
Reactivity:
Strong Oxidizers
Incompatibility w/ Other
Materials:
Not known
Decomposition Products:
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CHRONIC TOXICITY [Specific to Active Ingredient(s)]
No data has been generated for chronic oral exposure as such exposure in unlikely. Due to unique product form and
small quantity of active material used in the device, hazard to humans from this product is considered of least
toxicological consequences, when this product is used according to label directions.
DEVELOPMENTAL/REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY [Specific to Active Ingredient(s)]
No data is available. As explained above (chronic toxicity), these hazards are not expected from this product when used
according to label directions.
MUTAGENICITY [Specific to Active Ingredient(s)]
Negative when tested for gene mutation (Ames test), chromosomal aberrations (mouse micronucleus) and for DNA
damage (UDS)
OTHER
Acute Neurotoxicity (rat): NOAEL <30 mg/kg.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE [Active Ingredients Only]
Hydrolysis: T1/2 >3 months at pH7, T1/2 3 hours at pH1.1
T1/2 0.6 hours
Photolysis:
Not available
Soil half life:
20%
Water solubility:
ECOTOXICITY [Active Ingredients Only]
Acute Toxicity: fish:LC50: (rainbow trout): 110 mg/L, (bluegill sunfish): 140 mg/L (96 hour);
aquatic invertebrates:EC50: (daphnia magna): 33 mg/L (48 hour)
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
To dispose, wrap in newspaper and put in trash.4. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated
DOT49CFR Description:
Traps, insect, n.o.i. o/t electric, SU, in boxes: NMFC 187150 Sub 1 Cl. 200
Freight Classification:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not regulated
CERCLA (Superfund):
Not regulated as hazardous
RCRA:
SARA 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES
Immediate Health: Yes (mild irritant)
No
Delayed Health:
No
Fire:
No
Sudden Pressure:
No
Reactivity:
The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by technically knowledgeable personnel and to
the best of our knowledge is true and accurate. It is not intended to be all inclusive and the manner and conditions of
use and handling may involve other or additional considerations.
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