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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY ADDRESS: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
RAINBOW TREECARE SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, transportation and spills)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426
PRODUCT NAME : ARACINATE鈩? TREE INJECTION
CHEMICAL NAME : A mixture of avermectins containing primarily Avermectin B1a and Avermectin B1b
ACTIVE INGREDIENT : Abamectin (2.0%)
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Glycoside Insecticide
PRODUCT CODE : EPA Reg. No. 74779-1
CAS NUMBER : 65195-56-4 & 65195-55-3
EPA SIGNAL WORD : Warning
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS OSHA PEL ACIGH TLV OTHER NTP/IARC/OSHA
CARCINOGEN
5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 (mist); 5 mg/m3 (mist);
Mineral Oil No
10 mg/m3 (STEL) 10 mg/m3 (STEL)
2 mg/m3 TWA 10 mg/m3 TWA
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Not Established IARC Group 3
(inhalable)
n-Methylpyrrolidone (<= 30%) Not Established Not Established 10 ppm TWA No
0.02 mg/m3 TWA
Abamectin (2.0%) Not Established Not Established No
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
(As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200)
HEALTH HAZARDS: Causes eye and skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Allergic skin
reactions are possible.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
REACTIVITY HAZARDS: Combustible liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures at or above
the flash point. Heavy vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back. During a fire, irritating and
possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Highly toxic to fish, invertebrates, bird and bees. Not bioconcentrateable in fish.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
IF SWALLOWED: Call physician or Poison Control Center immediately for treatment advice. Do not give any liquid to the
person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after calling a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Persons suffering a temporary allergic reaction may respond to treatment with antihistamines or
steroid creams and/or systemic steroids.
Early signs of intoxication include dilation of pupils, muscular incoordination and muscular tremors. Toxicity following
accidental ingestion of abamectin can be minimized by early administration of chemical absorbents (e.g. activated charcoal).
If toxicity from exposure has progressed to cause severe vomiting, the extent of resultant fluid and electrolyte imbalance
should be gauged. Appropriate supportive parental fluid replacement therapy should be given, along with other required
supportive measures (such as maintenance of blood pressure levels and proper respiratory functionality) as indicated by
clinical signs, symptoms and measurements. In severe cases, observation should continue for at least several days until
clinical condition is stable and normal. Since abamectin is believed to enhance GABA activity in animals, it is probably wise
to avoid drugs that enhance GABA activity (barbiturates, benzodiazepines, valproic acid) in patients with potentially toxic
abamectin exposure.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT (method): > 161O F
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% in Air): Lower: % Not Applicable Upper: % Not Applicable
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Combustible Liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures at
or above the flash point. Heavy vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back. During a fire,
irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use appropriate extinguishing media for combustibles in the area. Wear full protective
clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure
to fire, smoke, fumes, or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area and equipment until
decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. If water is used to fight fire, dike and collect runoff.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in Section 8 of this document. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary
and unprotected personnel from entering.
IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK: Control the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or contaminating
soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions
outlined in Section 8. Cover entire spill with absorbing material and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area
with hard water detergent (e.g. commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional
absorbent and place into compatible disposal container. Once all material is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container,
seal container and arrange for disposal.
This material should be prevented from contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems and bodies of
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water.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
HANDLING: Use only in a well-ventilated area.
STORAGE: Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store
food, beverages or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, tobacco use and cosmetic application in areas
where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED
FOR THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL.
EXPOSURE LIMITS (8 HOUR TWA): (Refer to Section 3)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Proper ventilation is 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 鈥? Use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower.
CLOTHING 鈥? Wear chemical-resistant (such as nitrile or butyl) gloves, coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant footwear. For
overhead exposure, wear chemical-resistant headgear.
GLOVES - Chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), viton.
RESPIRATOR 鈥? A combination particulate/organic vapor respirator may be necessary until effective engineering controls are
installed to comply with occupational exposure limits. Use a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge
or canister with an HE filter.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been heavily contaminated with this product. Do not reuse them.
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.
Use a self-contained breathing apparatus in cases of emergency spills, when exposure levels are unknown, or under
circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
2. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
3. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as
possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Yellow to red brown liquid
ODOR: Not determined.
BOILING POINT: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY: 0.96 g/cm3 (68-78oF [20-25oC])
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pH: 2.6-3.6 (1% in deionized H20)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 7.5 x 10(-8) mmHg @ 77oF (25oC)
WATER SOLUBILITY: 0.007 鈥? 0.01 mg/1 @ 68oF (20oC)
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Product will not undergo polymerization.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Oral LD50 (rat) - ~ 300 mg/Kg body weight (Moderately Toxic)
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) - > 1,800 mg/Kg body weight (Moderately Toxic)
Inhalation LC50 (rat) - > 3.5 mg/l air 鈥? 4 hours (Practically Non-Toxic)
Eye Irritation (rabbit) - Moderately Irritating
Skin Irritation (rabbit) - Moderately Irritating
Sensitization (guinea pig) - Sensitizing
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA - Not listed.
NTP - Not listed.
IARC - Not listed.
TOXICITY OF AMBAMECTIN:
Reproductive/Developmental Effects: Reproductive toxin in animal studies only at doses acutely toxic to the maternal
animal.
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies: Central nervous system effects in animals.
Carcinogenicity: None Observed.
TOXICITY OF OTHER COMPONENTS:
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): Listed as an IARC (Group 3) carcinogen not classifiable as human (no data available)
with limited animal evidence. Exposure may result in irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause
diarrhea, respiratory depression, tremors, and chronic pulmonary edema or congestion and hemorrhage.
Mineral Oil: May cause respiratory irritation when inhaled as a mist.
n-Methylpyrrolidone (<= 30%): May cause respiratory tract irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying
and cracking of the skin.
TARGET ORGANS:
Active Ingredients
Abamectin: Skin, eye, CNS
Inert Ingredients
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): Eye, skin, respiratory tract
Mineral Oil: Respiratory tract
n-Methylpyrrolidone: Eye, skin
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Abamectin is highly toxic to fish, invertebrates, birds, and bees. Not bioconcentrateable in
fish.
ECO-ACUTE TOXICITY OF ABAMECTIN:
Bees LC50/EC50 0.002 ug/bee
Invertebrates (Water Flea) LC50/EC50 0.00037 ppm
Fish (Trout) LC50/EC50 0.0036 ppm
Fish (Bluegill) LC50/EC50 0.0096 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary 鈥? Bobwhite Quail) LC50/EC50 3,102 ppm
Birds (8-day dietary 鈥? Mallard Duck) LC50/EC50 383 ppm
ECO-CHRONIC TOXICITY OF ABAMECTIN: Not Available
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF ABAMECTIN: Low bioaccumulation potential. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Low
mobility in water (after 24 hours).
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE: Insecticide wastes are toxic. Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
CONTAINER: Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waster containers, and residues according to
local, state, and federal health and environmental regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Pesticides, Liquid, Toxic, N.O.S. (Abamectin Solution), Marine Pollutant
DOT HAZARD CLASS: Division 6.1
UN NUMBER: 2902
DOT PACKING GROUP: PG III
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY LABEL: N/A
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY PLACARD: N/A
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: N/A
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS (AIR): Passenger: PI611 鈥? Max. inner pkg. 2.5 liters, single pkg. 60 liters
Cargo: PI 618 鈥? Max. inner pkg. 5 liters, single pkg. 220 liters
B/L FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION: Insecticides, NOI, Poison
IMDG EMS#: F-A, S-A
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA SARA 302 REPORTABLE QUANTITY: - None
EPCRA SARA TITLE III CLASSIFICATION:
311/312 Hazard Categories - Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard, Fire Hazard
313 Toxic Chemicals - n-Methylpyrrolidone (<= 30%) (CAS No. 872-50-4)
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TSCA STATUS: - Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health 2, Flammability 2, Instability 0 (0-Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Extreme)
HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health 2, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0 (0-Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Extreme)
For non-emergency questions about this product call: 1-877-ARBORIST
DISCLAIMER: The information presented herein is based on available data from reliable sources and is correct to the best of
Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements knowledge. Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements 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.
ARACINATE鈩? TREE INJECTION is a trademark of Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements.
漏 2006 Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements.
REVISED DATE: September, 2006
REVISED FOR: Initial draft
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