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PREVAIL TM FT TERMITICIDE
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EU Directive,
91/155/EEC and other regulatory requirements. The information contained
herein is for the concentrate as packaged, unless otherwise noted.
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 U.S.A.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 (U.S.A. & Canada)
(202) 483-7616 (All Other Countries)
General Information: (800) 321-1362
FMC Corporation: (800) 331-3148 (U.S.A. & Canada)
(716) 735-3765 (All Other Countries-reverse charges)
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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Code Number: 1224
Active Ingredient: Cypermethrin
Chemical Family: Pyrethroid Insecticide
Formula: C22H19Cl2NO3 (cypermethrin)
Synonyms: FMC 30980;(+/-)- alpha -cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl(+/-)-
cis,trans-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;
IUPAC: (RS)- alpha -cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1RS)-cis-trans-3- (2,2-dichloro-
vinyl)-1,1-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Ingredient PEL/
Name CAS # EU Number TLV EU Class
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Cypermethrin 52315-07-8 None None None
(24.8%)
Surfactant Blend None None None None
(<9.6%)
Phenylsulfonate 70528-83-5 None None None
(<1.7%)
Isobutanol (< 78-83-1 None 50 ppm None
0.7%) (supplier)
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Emergency Overview
Amber liquid with a soapy odor.
Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures.
Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and wate
courses.
Expected to be moderately irritating to the eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects: Effects from overexposure result from either
inhaling or coming into contact with the skin or eyes. Symptoms of
overexposure include decreased activity, tremors, convulsions, loss of
bladder control, incoordination, and increased sensitivity to sound.
Contact with cypermethrin may produce skin sensations such as numbing,
burning and tingling. These skin sensations are reversible and usually
subside within 12 hours.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None presently known.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs and
persists, contact a medical doctor.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash with soap and water.
If irritation occurs and persists contact a medical doctor.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort
occurs and persists, contact a medical doctor.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of
water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
Note to Medical Doctor: Prevail FT has low oral, dermal and inhalation
toxicity, and is expected to be moderately irritating to the eyes and skin.
It contains cypermethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide. Do not administer milk,
cream or other substances which contain vegetable or animal fats, as they
enhance absorption of cypermethrin. Central nervous system stimulation can
be controlled with sedation, e.g., barbiturates. The formulation contains
phenylsulfonate, a corrosive material. Consideration should be given to
gastric lavage with an endotracheal tube in place. Treatment is otherwise
controlled removal from exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive
care. Reversible skin sensations (paresthesia) may occur and ordinary skin
salves have been found useful in reducing discomfort.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point: 115C (240F)
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only
if necessary. Contain all runoff.
Degree of Fire/Explosion Hazard: Slightly combustible. May support
combustion at elevated temperatures.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind.
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do
not breathe smoke, gases or vapor generated.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Upon burning, carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, chlorine and hydrogen chloride may be produced.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Isolate and post spill area. Wear protective clothing and respiratory
protection as prescribed in Section 8, "Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection". Keep unprotected persons and animals out of the area.
Keep pesticides out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains. Dike to
confine spill and absorb with an absorbent such as clay, sand or soil.
Vacuum, shovel or pump pesticides into a drum and label contents.
To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and equipment, wash with a
suitable solution of caustic/soda ash and an appropriate alcohol (methanol,
ethanol or isopropanol). Follow this by washing with a strong soap and
water solution. Absorb, as above, any excess liquid and add to the drums of
waste already collected. Repeat if necessary. Dispose of drummed waste
according to the method outlined in Section 13, "Disposal Considerations".
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Do not use or store near heat,
open flame or hot surfaces. Store in original containers only. Keep out
of reach of children and animals. Do not contaminate other pesticides,
fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Personal protective recommendations for mixing or applying this product are
prescribed on the product label. Information stated below provides useful,
additional guidance for individuals whose use or handling of this product
is not guided by the product label.
Ventilation: Use local exhaust at all process locations where vapor or mist
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may be emitted. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
Work Clothing: Depending upon concentrations encountered, wear coveralls or
long-sleeved uniform and head covering. For larger exposures as in the
case of spills, wear full body cover barrier suit, such as a PVC rain
suit. Leather items - such as shoes, belts and watchbands - that become
contaminated should be removed and destroyed. Launder all work clothing
before reuse (separately from household laundry).
Eye Protection: For splash, spray or mist exposure, wear chemical
protective goggles or a face shield.
Respiratory Protection: For splash, spray or mist exposure wear, as a
minimum, a properly fitted half-face or full-face air-purifying respirator
which is approved for pesticides (U.S. NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable
certification organization). Respirator use and selection must be based on
airborne concentrations.
Gloves: Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as butyl
rubber, nitrile or Viton(R) brand. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves
with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
Personal Hygiene: Clean water should be available for washing in case of
eye or skin contamination. Wash skin prior to eating, drinking or using
tobacco. Shower at the end of the workday.
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9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance: Amber liquid
Odor: Soapy
Melting Point: 0C (32F)
Specific Gravity: 0.96 at 20C
pH: 5.5 as 5% emulsion
Solubility (H2O): Emulsion
Molecular Weight: 416 (cypermethrin)
Flash Point: 115C (240F)
Weight per Volume: 8.04 lb/gal (964 g/L)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable
Conditions/Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Excessive heat and fire.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Rat Acute Oral: LD50 = 1085 mg/kg
Rabbit Acute Dermal: LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Rat Acute Inhalation: LC50 = 12.35 mg/L/1 hr (maximum attainable
concentration, no mortalities)
Acute Effects From Overexposure: Prevail FT has low oral, dermal and
inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be moderately irritating to the
eyes and skin. Large doses of cypermethrin ingested by laboratory animals
produced signs of toxicity including loss of motor control, tremors,
decreased activity, urinary incontinence, incoordination, increased
sensitivity to sound, and convulsions. Experience to date indicates that
contact with cypermethrin may produce skin sensations such as numbing,
burning or tingling. These skin sensations are reversible and usually
subside within 12 hours. Contact with phenylsulfonate may be corrosive to
the skin and severely irritating to the eyes. Exposure to butanol vapors
may produce headache, drowsiness and irritation of the nose and throat.
Excessive exposures to butanol liquid or vapors may result in contact
dermatitis and irritation of the mucous membranes.
Chronic Effects From Overexposure: No data available for Prevail FT. In
studies with laboratory animals, cypermethrin did not cause reproductive
toxicity, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity or carcinogenicity. Cypermethrin
caused an increased incidence of benign lung tumors in female mice at 1600
ppm in the diet. The EPA concluded, on a weight of evidence approach, that
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cypermethrin presents a low oncogenic potential to female mice at this dose
level (approximately 228 mg/kg/day). Liver enlargement is often noted in
laboratory animals that have ingested large doses of cypermethrin during
their lifespan. An overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated in
tests of mutagenicity, DNA damage and chromosome aberrations. Disturbances
in hearing and balance have been reported in workers exposed to butanol
vapors.
Carcinogenicity:
IARC: N
NTP: No
Other (OSHA): No
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12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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The information presented below is for the active ingredient, cypermethrin.
Physical/Environmental Properties: When applied at agricultural use
rates, cypermethrin has a moderate rate of degradation in the soil. At
termiticidal use rates, cypermethrin degrades at a slower rate which is
governed by soil characteristics (e.g., pH). The rate of cypermethrin
hydrolysis is somewhat faster under alkaline conditions than at neutral or
acidic pH. Cypermethrin has a high affinity for organic matter and a Log
Pow of 5.0, but has demonstrated a low potential for bioconcentration (BCF
= 17). Cypermethrin is not mobile in soil.
Environmental Toxicology: Cypermethrin is considered highly toxic to fish
and aquatic arthropods, and has LC50 values which range from 0.004 mu
g/L to 3.6 mu g/L. The aquatic arthropods tended to be some of the more
sensitive species. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the
aquatic environment. Cypermethrin is slightly toxic to birds and oral LD50
values are greater than 10,248 mg/kg.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Open dumping or burning of this material or its packaging is prohibited.
If spilled material cannot be disposed of by use according to label
instructions, an acceptable method of disposal is to incinerate in
accordance with local, state and national environmental laws, rules,
standards and regulations. However, because acceptable methods of disposal
may vary by location, and because regulatory requirements may change,
contact the appropriate regulatory authority prior to disposal.
Non-returnable containers which held these materials should be cleaned,
prior to disposal, by triple-rinsing. Containers which held this material
may be cleaned by being triple-rinsed, and recycled, with the rinsate being
incinerated. Do not cut or weld metal containers. Vapors that form may
create an explosion hazard.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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For road, rail and air: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison.
For water: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s., 9, UN3082,
III.
MARPOL Designation: Severe Marine Pollutant (cypermethrin 24.8%)
Reportable Quantity: Not listed.
Insecticide, NOI, other than Poison. NMFC Item 102102. Prevail(R) FT
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Australian Hazard Code: 3XE
U.S. CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): This product contains the following
ingredients listed in 40 CFR Table 302.4:
Percentage b
weight Final RQ (lb.)
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isobutyl alcohol 0.7 5,000
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U.S. EPA Category & Signal Word: CAUTION
U.S. SARA Title III
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355): Not Listed
Section 302.4 Reportable Quantity (RQ) (40 CFR 355): Not Listed
Section 311 Hazard Categories (40 CFR 370): Immediate, Delayed
Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity (40 CFR 370): The threshold
planning quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is
10,000 lb. This product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of
less than 10,000 lb.: None.
Section 313 (40 CFR 372): There are no ingredients in this product which
are subject to Section 313 reporting requirements.
MSDS #: 52315-07-8
Rev. #: 5
Date: 12-07-95
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