MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Post Office Box 8300 Greensboro, NC 2749. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION EPA Signal Word: Caution In Case of Emergency, Call -800-888-8372 Product No.: A2860C Active Ingredient(%): Permethrin Technical (25.6%) CAS No.: 52645-53- Chemical Name: (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl(+/-)cis/trans-3-(2,2-dichloro vinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate Chemical Class: A pyrethroid insecticide EPA Registration Number(s): 00-997 (formerly 082-95) 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Section(s) Revised:, 6 Material Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications. Syngenta Hazard Category: B 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Symptoms of Acute Exposure May cause mild eye and skin irritation. May cause temporary itching, tingling, burning or numbness of exposed skin, called paresthesia. Exposure to high vapor levels may cause headache, dizziness, numbness, nausea, incoordination, or other central nervous system effects. Hazardous Decomposition Products Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases. Physical Properties Appearance: Clear straw-colored liquid Odor: Aromatic Unusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Petroleum Solvent Not Established Not Established 00 ppm (525 mg/m³) TWA (exposure limits for petroleum distillate - stoddard solvent)* Permethrin Technical (25.6%) Not Established Not Established 0 mg/m³ TWA*** * recommended by manufacturer *** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) NTP/IARC/OSHA Carcinogen No 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. Other IARC Group 3 Page:
Ingestion: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Inhalation: If swallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do not give any liquid to the person. 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. If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 5-20 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 5-20 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 9 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 There is no specific antidote if this product is ingested. Treat symptomatically. Skin contact paresthesia effects (itching, tingling, burning or numbness) are transient, lasting up to 24 hours. Treat symptomatically. Contains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. Medical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure None known. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire and Explosion Flash Point (Test Method): Flammable Limits (% in Air): Autoignition Temperature: > 22 F (Setaflash) Lower: % Not Applicable Not Flammable Upper: % Not Applicable 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. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES In Case of Spill or Leak 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. Cover entire spill with absorbing material and place into 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. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 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. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Page: 2
FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT LABEL. Ingestion: 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. Eye Contact: Where eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Skin Contact: Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant (such as nitrile or butyl) gloves, coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant footwear. For overhead exposure, wear chemical-resistant headgear. Stringent housekeeping measures are necessary to prevent translocation of the material from contaminated work surfaces to uncontaminated surfaces (railings, doors, etc.). Unprotected contact with such translocated material can result in paresthesia effects (see Section of MSDS). Inhalation: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below exposure limits. A NIOSH-certified combination air-purifying respirator with an N, P or R 95 or HE class filter and an organic vapor cartridge may be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a pressure demand atmosphere-supplying respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Clear straw-colored liquid Odor: Aromatic Melting Point: Boiling Point: Specific Gravity/Density: ph: Solubility in H2O > 76 F 0.96 g/ml 6 (% suspension in water) Insoluble Vapor Pressure < mmhg @ 68 F (20 C) 0. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Hazardous Polymerization: Conditions to Avoid: Materials to Avoid: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Will not occur. None known. Strong oxidizing agents. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product) Ingestion: Slightly Toxic Oral (LD50 Rat) : Dermal: Slightly Toxic Inhalation: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Skin Sensitization: = 3,268 mg/kg body weight Dermal (LD50 Rabbit) : > 2,000 mg/kg body weight Practically Non-Toxic Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : = 2.05 mg/l air - 4 hours Mildly Irritating (Rabbit) Mildly Irritating (Rabbit) Not a skin sensitizer in animal tests. Reproductive/Developmental Effects Permethrin gave a non-mutagenic response, both in the absence and presence of S9, in all 5 Page: 3
Chronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies The lowest NOAEL/NOEL that has been established is 5 mg/kg/day (one-year dog study). Neurotoxicity at high dose levels and adaptive liver changes were observed. Carcinogenicity No carcinogenic effects have been observed for permethrin in chronic toxicity testing with rats, mice and dogs. Other Toxicity Information In humans, contact with exposed skin may result in temporary itching, tingling, burning or numbness, called paresthesia. The effect may result from splash, aerosol, or hot vapor contact, or transfer to the face from contaminated gloves and hands. The symptoms normally disappear within 24 hours. Face and genital areas are especially susceptible to this effect. Paresthesia involving the face is also known as "subjective facial sensation" or SFS. This material is unlikely to produce vapor or mist in transportation and be hazardous by inhalation. Toxicity of Other Components Petroleum Solvent Target Organs Active Ingredients Inert Ingredients Petroleum Solvent: 2. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Summary of Effects Toxic to fish and wildlife. Eco-Acute Toxicity Permethrin Technical: Eco-Chronic Toxicity Permethrin Technical: Environmental Fate The information presented here is for the active ingredient, permethrin. Does not bioaccumulate. Not persistent in soil or water. Immobile in soil. Sinks in water (after 24 h). 3. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Salmonella typhimurium strains. Permethrin had no effect on the reproductive performance of rats bred over 3 generations when fed to them at diet levels up to and including 2500 ppm. The supplier reports that high vapor concentrations (over 700 PPM) may irritate eyes, respiratory tract and may cause central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, or anesthesia. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure can cause defatting, resulting in dermatitis. Laboratory animal studies have shown that prolonged and repeated inhalation exposure to light hydrocarbon vapors in the same naphtha boiling range as this solvent can produce adverse kidney effects in male rats. These effects were not observed in female rats or male and female mice. In a number of human studies, there was no clinical evidence of such effects at normal occupational levels. CNS, skin, eye, upper respiratory system CNS, respiratory tract, skin Rainbow Trout 96-hour LC50 2.5 ug/l Daphnia magna 48-hour LC50 0.6 ug/l Mallard Oral LD50 >9,800 mg/kg Japanese Quail Oral LD50 >3,500 mg/kg Rainbow Trout 48-hour LC50.8 ug/l Bluegill Sunfish 48-hour LC50.8 ug/l Page: 4
Disposal 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 4. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Classification Not regulated. B/L Freight Classification Insecticides, NOIBN, o/t poison Comments International Transportation: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Permethrin), Class 9, UN3082, PGIII, Marine Pollutant 5. REGULATORY INFORMATION EPCRA SARA Title III Classification Section 3/32 Hazard Classes: Section 33 Toxic Chemicals: Acute Health Hazard Permethrin Technical (25.6%) (CAS No. 52645-53-) California Proposition 65 Not Applicable CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ) None RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 26) Not Applicable TSCA Status Exempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRA 6. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Hazard Ratings Health: Instability: 2 0 HMIS Hazard Ratings Health: Reactivity: 0 0 Minimal Slight 2 Moderate 3 Serious 4 Extreme For non-emergency questions about this product call: Original Issued Date: Revision Date: -800-334-948 0/28/999 04/2/2004 Replaces: 02/26/2004 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. RSVP# : SCP-955-00369D End of MSDS Page: 5