| 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 ADVANCE® Granular Carpenter Ant Bait EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (PROSAR) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT brand ADVANCE Granular Carpenter Ant Bait EPA Reg. No.: 499-370 Product Code: 02-0383 (8 oz.) 02-0390 (2 lb.) EPA Signal Word: CAUTION Manufactured 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 (0.011%) % CAS NO. Abamectin B1 0.011% 71751-41-2 OTHER INGREDIENTS* (99.989%) * 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 Abamectin B1* NE NE NE NE * Exposure limit recommended by active ingredient manufacturer: = 40 mg/m3 SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE May cause some reversible eye irritation. ROUTES OF ENTRY Primary: Skin Secondary: Ingestion Tertiary: Inhalation HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS If involved in fire, toxic gases including CO, CO2, toxic dust and smoke may be generated. UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS Material will burn if ignited. 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: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Eye Contact: 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. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 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. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known. Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emergencies.) SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE AND EXPLOSION Flash Point: NE Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume): Lower (LEL) = NE Upper (UEL) = NE NFPA 30B Flammability: NA UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS Material will burn if ignited. IN CASE OF FIRE Extinguisher Media: CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Respiratory protection is recommended for fire fighters. Excessive use of water may create excess run-off water which may lead to contamination of the environment. Follow environmental and personal safety precautions noted for spill or leak. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK Spilled material should be carefully collected and containerized in a manner that produces the least amount of airborne dust. Residual surface material may be removed with towels moistened with water. This product contains no Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) listed chemicals. Spills/releases of this product are not reportable to the National Response Center. Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (for transportation spills) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANUP PERSONNEL Eyes: Use proper protection – safety glasses as a minimum. Skin: Wear water proof gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts of any chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.) Inhalation: If working in enclosed spaces, wear a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P, N or HE prefilter. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Containerized wastes should be taken to a local disposal company for biological treatment or incineration. Whitmire Micro-Gen suggests that all Local, State, and Federal regulations concerning health and pollution be reviewed to determine approved disposal procedures. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of wastes. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION – Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Do not contaminate kitchen utensils with this product. Pets may be attracted to this product. NOTE: Certain breeds of herding dogs (such as Collies, Border Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Shelties and Australian Shepherds) may be sensitive to abamectin, particularly if pure bred. Exposure of these breeds to abamectin bait should be minimized by placing it beyond their reach or scattering it well. STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage. Store in a cool, dry space which is inaccessible to children, pets, livestock or wildlife. Do not store near heat or flame. Store in tightly closed container. Do not reuse empty container. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Respiratory Protection: None required when used according to label directions. Protective Gloves: Water proof gloves are recommended if prolonged or repeated skin contact is likely. (Good practice requires that gross amount of any chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.) Eye Protection: Use proper protection – safety glasses as a minimum. Other Protective Equipment: None required. VENTILATION Local Exhaust: None Required. Mechanical: None required. Special: None required. Other: None required. OTHER PRECAUTIONS When handling on a regular basis, shower and a clean change of clothes are recommended at the end of the work day. Wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Yellow, granular bait. Odor: NE Solubility in Water: Insoluble Vapor Pressure: NA Viscosity: NA Vapor Density: NA Boiling Point: NA Freezing/Melting Point: NE pH: NA Density: NE SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: None known. Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Abamectin can be hydrolyzed by strong caustic solutions. Hazardous Polymerization: None known. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS If involved in a fire, toxic gases including CO, CO2, toxic dust and smoke may be generated. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ROUTES OF ENTRY Primary: Skin Secondary: Ingestion Tertiary: Inhalation ACUTE Eyes: Caused slight conjunctival irritation in albino rabbits reversible in seven days. Caused a dull cornea in albino rabbits reversible in three days. No iritis was observed. Skin: Non-irritating to skin. Irritation index = 0.00 for albino rats. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50) = 2.0 g/kg in albino rabbits. Ingestion: Acute oral toxicity (LD50) > 5.0 g/kg in albino rats. Inhalation: Bait particles are not respirable. The product does not represent an inhalation hazard. CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY This product is not classified as a carcinogen 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 pesticide is toxic to fish and wildlife. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. Dispose of container and wastes in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations. Container Disposal: Empty container by using the product according to the label directions. Do not reuse this container! Place empty container in trash or offer for recycling if available. If container is partly filled, call your local solid waste agency or call 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Waste Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION This product is not regulated for transportation via any mode of transport. SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CERCLA This product contains no CERCLA listed chemicals. 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 SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS This product contains no Section 313 chemicals exceeding the de minimus concentration levels. 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 - 1 REACTIVITY - 0 3 = Serious 2 = Moderate HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION 1 = Slight HEALTH - 1 FLAMMABILITY - 1 REACTIVITY - 0 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: 2/17/04 NE - Not Established Review Date: NA PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit Supersedes: 2/21/03 TLV - Threshold Limit Value Text ID: 030804-5 STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Code #: 187-062 TWA - Time Weighted Average (8 hrs) WMG Part #:19-0703-5 WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC. 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