M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
P.I.® Contact Insecticide Formula 1
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (PROSAR) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT brand P.I.
Contact Insecticide Formula 1
EPA Reg. No.: 499-444
Product Code: 02-0565-3
EPA Signal Word: CAUTION
Distributed by: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
3568 Tree Court Industrial Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63122-6682
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (4.50%) % CAS NO.
Pyrethrins 0.5 % 8003-34-7
Pyperonyl Butoxide, Technical 4.00 % 51-03-6
OTHER INGREDIENTS* (95.50%) % CAS NO.
Petroleum Distillate > 10% 64742-47-8
Dimethyl Ketone 59.5% 67-64-1
Hydrocarbon Propellant proprietary 68476-85-7
* All ingredients may not be listed. Ingredients not listed do not meet the reporting requirements of the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
EXPOSURE INFORMATION
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Material STEL TWA STEL TWA
Pyrethrins NE 5 mg/M3 10 mg/M3 5 mg/M3
Pyperonyl Butoxide,
Technical NE NE NE NE
Petroleum Distillate NE 500 ppm NE NE
Acetone NE 750 ppm 1000 ppm 750 ppm
Hydrocarbon Propellant 1000 ppm NE NE NE
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE Product may produce eye irritation; avoid contact with eyes. Prolonged exposure
may cause skin irritation; avoid contact with skin.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition in open flame will result in carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130° F may cause
bursting.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for
treatment. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given. Ingestion: Immediately call a poison control
center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not
give ANY liquid to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Skin Contact:
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. Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and
gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing
eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If
person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-
mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: none known
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flame Projection: > 18”
Flashpoint (TCC): -4° F
Explodibility limits of propellant in air (% by volume):
Lower (LEL) = 2.5% Upper (UEL) = 13%
NFPA 30B Flammability: Level III Aerosol
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130° F may cause
bursting.
IN CASE OF FIRE
Extinguisher Media: CO2; Dry Chemical; Foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK
If container begins to leak (through puncture, etc.), allow to discharge completely in well ventilated area,
then dispose of as directed below. This product contains the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) listed chemical Pyrethrins which has a reportable quantity (RQ)
of 1 lb. A release of more than 200 pounds of this product (approx. 178 containers) is reportable to the
National Response Center (800-424-8802). Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300
(for transportationspills)
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Use proper protection – safety glasses are recommended.
Skin: Wear chemical resistant gloves. Wash hands after handling material. (Good
practice requires that gross amounts of any chemical be removed from the skin as
soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.)
Inhalation: Use of a respirator may be appropriate when working with spills in
enclosed or confined spaces, or when prolonged exposure to product vapor or
spray mist may occur. When using a respirator, wear a NIOSH approved respirator
with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of wastes. Take full
or leaking containers to a local disposal company for biological treatment or
incineration. Review all local, State, and Federal regulations concerning health and
pollution to determine approved disposal procedures. NEVER PLACE WASTES
DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DRAIN OR SEWER.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION – Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, or using the toilet.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Extremely Flammable. Contents under pressure. Keep away from fire, sparks, and
heated surfaces. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures
above 130° F may cause bursting.
STORAGE
Store in a cool area away from heat or open flame.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Respiratory Protection: For prolonged exposure or if used in enclosed areas, a
NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any
R, P or HE prefilter may be used.
Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves are recommended if prolonged or
repeated skin contact is likely. (Good practice requires that gross amount of any
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chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating
or smoking.)
Eye Protection: Use proper protection – safety glasses are recommended.
Other Protective Equipment: None required.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: None required.
Mechanical: Provide adequate ventilation of treatment area.
Special: None required.
Other: None required
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Coarse spray Odor: Characteristic Pyrethrin odor
Solubility in Water: Soluble Vapor Pressure: 95 psig @ 70° F
Viscosity: NE Vapor Density: NE
Boiling Point: NE Freezing/Melting Point: NE
pH: NE Density: 0.80 g/ml @ 20° C
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY
Stability: Indefinite when used according to label directions.
Conditions to Avoid: Do not spray into open flame or onto very hot surfaces.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition in open flame may result in carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion
ACUTE
Eye: Product did not produce any conjunctival irritation, nor was any corneal
opacity or iritis observed (rabbits).
Skin: Acute Dermal Toxicity - LD50 (rabbits) > 2000 mg/kg. Does not appear to
be a dermal sensitizer to guinea pigs. Primary skin irritation = 0.13 (rabbits).
Inhalation & Inhalation: Unlikely due to the product being pressurized and producing
particles large enough not to be respirable. Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 5000
mg/kg. Acute inhalation toxicity: LD50 > 4.53 mg/L.
CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY
Neither this product nor any of its ingredients are classified as carcinogens by the
National Toxicity Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is
present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by
cleaning of equipment or disposal of equipment washwaters.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. Dispose of containers and wastes
in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations.
Container Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate! Empty container by using the
product according to the label directions. Offer empty container for recycling, if available,
or place in trash if allowed by state and local regulations. If container is partly
filled, contact your local solid waste agency or call 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal
instructions.
Waste Disposal: Waste resulting from use of this product may be disposed of on
site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SHIPMENT BY GROUND WITHIN U.S. (DOT CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D
Package Marking: “Consumer Commodity, ORM-D”
Package Labeling: No label required.
Certified Packaging: Not required.
SHIPMENT BY WATER (IMDG CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
of Class 2.1
Package Marking: “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities of Class 2.1”
Package Labeling: No label required.
Certified Packaging: Not required.
SHIPMENT BY AIR (ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Aerosols, Flammable, 2.1, UN 1950
Package Marking: Aerosols, Flammable, UN 1950, LTD. QTY.
Package Labeling: Flammable Gas
Certified Packaging: Not required.
Other Requirements or Instructions: Complete air bill with packing instruction
“Y203, ERG code 10L”.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA
This product contains the CERCLA listed chemical Pyrethrins which has a
reportable quantity (RQ) of 1 lb.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA “Hazard Categories” promulgated
under Section 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable
definitions, to meet the following categories:
Acute Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Release of Pressure (Puncture) Hazard
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements
of Section 313 of the Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Piperonyl butoxide 4.00% by weight
Dimethyl Ketone 59.5% by weight
TSCA
All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic
Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HEALTH RATING INFORMATION KEY: 4 = Severe
HEALTH - 1 FLAMMABILITY - 2 REACTIVITY - 1 3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION 1 = Slight
HEALTH - 1 FLAMMABILITY - 2 REACTIVITY - 1 0 = Minimal
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is
made with respect to the information contained herein.
Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to the Whitmire Micro-Gen
Customer Service Department at 800-777-8570.
NA - Not Applicable Effective Date: 2/9/04
NE - Not Established Review Date: NA
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit Supsersedes: 6/18/01
TLV - Threshold Limit Value Code #: 147-087
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Text ID: 020912-3
TWA - Time Weighted Average (8 hrs) Part No.: 19-0714-3
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT® brand P.I.® Contact Insecticide Formula 1