MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
DEET (DE040X) Not available
IDENTIFIER NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT
Insect repellent
USE
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
COQUITLAM B.C.
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL EMERGENCY POSTAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
CODE: ENF100 TELEPHONE NO: CODE:
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 OF INGREDIENT LD50 OF INGREDIENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) (SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE)
N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide (Deet) 100 134-62-3 Not available Not available
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid Clear, colourless. Odour: Characteristic. Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE BOILING POINT (C) FREEZING POINT (C)
<1 Not available Not available Not available
Not available
(mm Hg) (AIR = 1)
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST.
8.5 - 9.5 0.998 (Water = 1) Not available
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY
YES NO IF YES, UNDER
WHAT CONDITIONS?
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
Use DRY chemicals, water spray or foam.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
>93.3 deg. C Not applicable Not applicable
CLOSED CUP: (% BY VOLUME) (% BY VOLUME)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Not available Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY
YES NO IF NO, UNDER
WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
YES NO IF SO,
WHICH ONES?
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.
PRODUCT
DEET
IDENTIFIER
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION
May cause skin sensitization. May cause allergic reactions to certain
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
individuals. Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of inhalation. Avoid breathing vapors or
spray mists. Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea.
Same as for acute exposure. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
respiratory irritation.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not available Yes (as above) Yes (as above) Not available
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Not available Not available Not available Not available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SEE BELOW
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Organic vapor respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Coveralls or lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION,ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Local exhaust
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Sweep up without raising dust
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial and federal regulations
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Avoid contact and inhalation
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not available WHMIS Label: Toxic
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN RINSE OFF WITH PLENTY OF WATER. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP OR MILD
DETERGENT AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
EYES WASH WELL WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND
LOWER EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION OCCURS.
INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552-3031 August 12, 2005
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