| MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Product No.: A8869C EPA Signal Word: Caution Health and Environmental Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful in contact with skin. Hazardous Decomposition Products None known. Physical Properties Appearance: Light gray solid Odor: Sweet Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Have the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison contol center or doctor, or going for treatment. If swallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a 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 after calling 800-888-8372 or by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Ingestion: EPA Registration Number(s): 100-722 Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications. Syngenta Hazard Category: B Section(s) Revised: 2, 3, 8, 14 Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Post Office Box 18300 In Case of Emergency, Call 1-800-888-8372 Greensboro, NC 27419 CAS No.: 72490-01-8 Chemical Name: [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl]-carbamic acid ethyl ester Chemical Class: Carbamate (non-cholinesterase inhibiting) Insecticide Active Ingredient(%): Fenoxycarb (1.0%) Material NTP/IARC/OSHA Other Carcinogen OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Stabilizer Not Established Not Established 10 mg/m³ (oil mist) * No Fenoxycarb (1.0%) Not Established Not Established 10 mg/m³ TWA *** No * recommended by manufacturer *** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Page: 1 Lower: Not Applicable Upper: Not Applicable 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 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 Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), 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 Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Notes to Physician Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure None known. Fire and Explosion Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. In Case of Fire Use dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media. 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. Flammability: Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Available Flash Point (Test Method): Flammable Limits (% in Air): Autoignition Temperature: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Inhalation: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE In Case of Spill or Leak 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, drinking, 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. 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. Sweep up material and place in a 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 disposition. There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested. Treat symptomatically. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Where eye contact is likely, use dust-proof chemical goggles. Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, Ingestion: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: 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. Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Page: 2 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product) Reproductive/Developmental Effects Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies Carcinogenicity Toxicity of Other Components Ingestion: Dermal: Inhalation: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Skin Sensitization: Oral (LD50 Rat) : Non-Irritating (Rabbit) Non-Irritating (Rabbit) Not a Sensitizer (Guinea Pig) Dermal (LD50 Rabbit) : Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : > 5000 mg/kg body weight > 2000 mg/kg body weight > 3.48 mg/l air - 4 hours Other Toxicity Information None 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Light gray solid Sweet 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Conditions to Avoid: None known. None known. Melting Point: Boiling Point: Specific Gravity/Density: Not Available Not Applicable 0.27 g/ml @ 77°F (25°C) (typical) Appearance: Odor: pH: 7.5 - 9.0 (1% solution in H2O @ 68°F (20°C) Solubility in H2O Vapor Pressure neoprene rubber, natural rubber, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride [PVC] or Viton), coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant footwear. A respirator is not normally required when handling this substance. Use effective engineering controls to comply with occupational exposure limits. In case of emergency spills, use a NIOSH certified respirator with any N, R, P or HE filter. Inhalation: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Materials to Avoid: None known. Fenoxycarb: No evidence of reproductive or mutagenic effects in animal studies. Fenoxycarb: Increased incidence of liver and lung tumors seen in mice that are not relevant to humans. Fenoxycarb: No carcinogenic effects in rats. Fenoxycarb: 5.66mg/l @ 77°F (25°C) Fenoxycarb: 5.9 x 10(-8) mmHg @ 68°F (20°C) Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Page: 3 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Do not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and federal health and environmental regulations. Characteristic Waste: Not Applicable Listed Waste: Not Applicable DOT Classification Ground Transport - NAFTA Not regulated by US DOT. Note: Packages imported into the US and packages prepared for export will be shipped under the IMDG (water) Classification. Air Transport - NAFTA Not regulated by US DOT. Note: Packages imported into the US and packages prepared for export will be shipped under the IMDG (water) Classification. B/L Freight Classification Insecticides, NOI, Non-Reg Comments Water Transport - International Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (Fenoxycarb), Marine Pollutant Summary of Effects Environmental Fate Ecotoxicity Effects Disposal Target Organs Active Ingredients Inert Ingredients Excessive inhalation of oil mist may affect the respiratory system. Sensitive individuals may experience dermatitis after long exposure of oil on skin. Stabilizer Very toxic to aquatic life. Fenoxycarb: The information presented here is for the active ingredient, fenoxycarb. Medium bioaccumulation potential. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Low mobility in soil. Sinks in water (after 24 h). Fenoxycarb: Fenoxycarb: Fish (Rainbow Trout) 96-hour LC50 1.6 ppm Invertebrate (Water Flea) Daphnia Magna 48-hour EC50 0.4 ppm Bird (Mallard Duck) 14-day LD50 > 3000 mg/kg Fenoxycarb: Liver, lung Stabilizer: Lung Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Page: 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard Class: Class 9 Identification Number: UN 3077 Packing Group: PG III Air Transport - International Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (Fenoxycarb), Marine Pollutant Hazard Class: Class 9 Identification Number: UN 3077 Packing Group: PG III Note: Special Provision A97; Packing Instructions 911; Inner max. 50kg.; Single max. 400 kg. California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical (fenoxycarb) known to the State of California to cause cancer. RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261) Not Applicable TSCA Status Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA EPCRA SARA Title III Classification Section 311/312 Hazard Classes: Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: 16. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Hazard Ratings 6/28/1991 6/11/2009 12/6/2006 Health: Flammability: Instability: Replaces: Original Issued Date: Revision Date: CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ) None 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. 0 Minimal 1 Slight 2 Moderate 3 Serious 4 Extreme HMIS Hazard Ratings Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Acute Health Hazard Fenoxycarb (1.0%) (CAS No. 72490-01-8) For non-emergency questions about this product call: 1-800-334-9481 End of MSDS Product Name: AWARD FIRE ANT BAIT Page: 5 |
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