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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)
2239 Edgewood Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55426
PRODUCT NAME : BACASTAT鈩?
CHEMICAL NAME : 2-naphthacenecarboxamide, 4-(dimethylamino)-1, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 11, 12a-octahydro-3, 6, 10, 12
dioxo-monohydrochloride, 12a pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1, 11-dioxo-monohydrochloride
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Antibiotic
PRODUCT CODE : EPA Reg. No. 74779-2
USE : Control of bacterial diseases on ornamentals.
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT PERCENTAGE CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL** ACIGH TLV**
Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride 17 2058-46-0 Not estab. Not estab.
Inert Ingredient Not Available 3mg/cu m 3mg/cu m
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
Inert Ingredient Not Available 10 mg/cu m 10 mg/cu m
Total Dust Total Dust
5 mg/cu m 5 mg/cu m
Respirable Dust Respirable Dust
*Unidentified inert ingredients are proprietary and/or non-hazardous
**Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) & Threshold Limit Value (TLV) are 8-hour time weighted average (TWA)
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SUMMARY
(As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200)
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: -Free flowing yellow powder.
-Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
-For large exposures or fires, wear protective equipment.
HEALTH HAZARDS: Effects from over exposure may result from either swallowing, inhaling or coming into contact with skin
or eyes. Symptoms of oxytetracycline hydrochloride exposure include gastrointestinal irritation, nausea and vomiting.
Exposure may cause allergic reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in sensitive individuals. Eye contact may cause moderate
eye irritation. As with other antibiotics, it has the potential to change the micro flora of the intestine and allow overgrowth of
non-susceptible organisms.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Excessive exposure to any dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions. May cause
allergic reaction and anaphylaxis to occur in individuals with allergic history or pre-existing dermatitis.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
IF SWALLOWED: Call Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of
water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by 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 the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
IF INHALED: Remove 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 immediately for further treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. There is no specific antidote. Emesis may be indicated in recent substantial
ingestion unless the patient is or could rapidly become obtunded, comatose, or convulsing. Is most effective if initiated within
30 minutes. Plasma tetracycline levels are not clinically useful. No specific lab work (CBC, electrolyte, urinalysis) is needed
unless otherwise indicated. Anaphylaxis may be managed with appropriate supportive measures including securing an
adequate airway, epinephrine and diphenhydramine.
*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): Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (LFL-UFL): Not Applicable.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None known. As with all dry powders, it is advisable to ground material equipment in
contact with dry material to dissipate the potential buildup of static electricity.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2 extinguishing media.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate non-
essential personnel from the area to prevent exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Prevent use of
contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: May emit carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride
gas.
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. Dispose of or treat all spill residues according to applicable local, state, and federal
regulations (Section 13). Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow fire prevention procedures (Section 5).
SOLID SPILL: If emergency response personnel are unavailable or unwarranted, clean up a solid spill by carefully sweeping
up the material (avoid creating dust) and using a proper tool to place it into an appropriate disposal container.
LIQUID SPILL: Cover the spill with an absorbing material and follow the same procedure used for a solid spill. Scrub the
area with a hard water detergent. Pick up liquid with absorbent material and follow the same procedure used for a solid spill.
This material should be prevented from contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems and bodies of
water.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation sufficient to control dust is recommended.
HANDLING: Avoid generating dust. Use respiratory protection in the absence of adequate ventilation controls (Section 8).
Wash skin thoroughly after shift exposure. Keep containers closed when not in use. Clean up spills promptly (Section 6).
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Do no breathe dust or
spray. Do not ingest. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Do not store
food, beverages or tobacco products in the storage area. Protect containers from damage. Use entire contents of packages,
do not store open packages. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
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 - Safety goggles required. Use chemical splash goggles if potential exists for direct exposure to dust,
splashes, or sprays. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower.
CLOTHING 鈥? Wear chemical resistant (e.g. 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? Use MSHA/NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator with any R, P, or HE filter. Do not breathe dust or spray.
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.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
2. Remove clothing immediately if this product 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: Free flowing yellow powder.
ODOR: Odorless to faint odor.
BULK DENSITY: 42.7 lbs/cu ft (loose), 63.7 lbs/cu ft (compacted)
pH: 2.5-4.0
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available.
WATER SOLUBILITY: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride is soluble in water.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 496.9 (Oxytetracycline hydrochloride)
VOLATILE COMPONENTS: (%w/w): <8% (water)
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable, however may decompose if heated.
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Hygroscopic, protect from moisture. Sensitive to air, light, heat, and bases so protect from
exposure. Keep container sealed and avoid damage.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Decomposed by strong acids and alkalis.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Should not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oxytetracycline
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Oral LD50 (mouse) - 6,646 mg/kg, Practically Non-Toxic
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) - >2,000 mg/kg, Slightly Toxic
Eye Irritation (rabbit) - Moderately Toxic
Skin Irritation (rabbit) - Non-Irritating
Sensitization (guinea pig) - Sensitizing
MUTAGENIC DATA: None observed.
CHRONIC/SUB-CHRONIC TOXICITY: Gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, epigastric pain and burning, vomiting,
abdominal pain, transitory yellowish-brown discoloration of the tongue, anorexia and diarrhea have been reported following
oral administration. Blood disorders (delay in coagulation) have been reported. Possible hypersensitization and super-
infections due to overgrowth of organisms not affected by the antibiotic agent. Three types of renal disease is associated
with over exposure: Acute Non-Oliguric Renal Failure (individuals with pre-existing pancreatitis or fatty liver), Uremia
(individuals with pre-existing impaired renal function), and Reversible Nephrotoxicity (due to out-dated or degraded
tetracyclines).
CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: Not classifiable based on it IARC, ACGIH, OSHA, NTP, or EPA.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Possible risk of congenital malformation in the fetus.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Oxytetracycline is unstable to light and heat, it should not accumulate in the soil. This
product is a pesticide. Avoid contact of spilled materials and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.
CONTAINER: Do not reuse product container. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to
local, state and federal health and environmental regulations.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Not regulated by DOT
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N/A
UN NUMBER: N/A
DOT PACKING GROUP: N/A
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY LABEL: N/A
DOT PRIMARY/SECONDARY PLACARD: N/A
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: N/A
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA CLASSIFICATION: - Exempt. Oxytetracycline is a non-hazardous, non-restricted substance.
It is listed in the TSCA inventory but is not regulated. Subject to FIFRA.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: - None
SARA TITLE III STATUS:
311/312 Hazard Categories - Acute Health Hazard/Chronic Health Hazard
313 Toxic Chemicals - Not applicable
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health 1, Flammability 0, Instability 0 (0-Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-Extreme)
HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health N/A, Flammability N/A, Reactivity N/A (0-Minimal, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-Serious, 4-
Extreme)
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.
BACASTAT鈩? 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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