PREVAIL?FT TERMITICIDE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PREVAIL?FT TERMITICIDE
MSDS Ref. No: 52315-07-8-19
Version: Global
Date Approved: 05/10/2000
Revision No: 9
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 91/155/EEC and other regulatory
requirements. The information contained herein is for the concentrate as packaged, unless
otherwise noted.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PREVAIL?FT TERMITICIDE
PRODUCT CODE: 1224
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Cypermethrin
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pyrethroid Insecticide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C22H19Cl2NO3 (cypermethrin)
SYNONYMS: FMC 30980; (+/-)-a-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl (+/-) cis,
trans-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; IUPAC:
(RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl
(1RS)-cis-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-1,1-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Emergency
MANUFACTURER
Telephone
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
Numbers:
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
Emergency Phone (FMC)
General Information: 800-321-1362
800-331-3148 (U.S.A. & Canada)
Emergency Phone (FMC)
716-735-3765 (Reverse Charges)
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
(U.S.A. & Canada)
(202) 483-7616 (All other countries)
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # Wt.% PEL/TLV EC No. EC Class
Cypermethrin 52315-07-8 24.8 None None None
Surfactant Blend 0000-00-0 <9.6 None None None
Phenylsulfonate 70528-83-5 <1.7 None None None
Isobutyl alcohol 78-83-1 <0.7 50 ppm None None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: - 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 water courses.
- Expected to be moderately irritating to the eyes and skin
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from
inhalation or coming into contact with the eyes or skin. 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: None presently known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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.
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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.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and
persists, contact a medical doctor.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product has low oral, dermal and
inhalation toxicity. It 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. Central nervous system
stimulation should be controlled with sedation by, e.g., barbiturates. The formulation
contains phenylsulfonate, a corrosive material. Consideration should be given to gastric
lavage with an endotracheal tube in place. Reversible skin sensations (paresthesia) may
occur and ordinary skin salves have been found useful in reducing discomfort. Treatment is
otherwise controlled removal of exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: 115癈 (240癋)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog
only if necessary. Contain all runoff.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slightly combustible. This material may
support combustion at elevated temperatures.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind.
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe smoke,
gases or vapors generated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heat and fire may
result in thermal decomposition and the release of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
hydrogen cyanide, chlorine and hydrogen chloride.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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RELEASE NOTES: Isolate and post spill area. Wear protective clothing and
personal protective equipment as prescribed in Section 8, "Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection". Keep unprotected persons and animals out of the area.
Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains. Dike to confine spill and
absorb with a non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or
pump waste into a drum and label contents for disposal.
To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and equipment, wash with a suitable solution of
caustic or soda ash, and an appropriate alcohol (i.e., 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".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: 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.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL
PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all process locations where vapor
or mist may be emitted. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: For splash, mist or spray exposure, wear chemical protective
goggles or a face shield.
RESPIRATORY: For splash, mist or spray exposure wear, as a minimum, a properly
fitted air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister with any R, P or
HE prefilter (approved by U.S. NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification
organization). Respirator use and selection must be based on airborne concentrations.
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PROTECTIVE 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 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).
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: 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.
GLOVES:
Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as butyl rubber, nitrile or Viton?br>
brand. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to removal. Inspect
regularly for leaks.
COMMENTS: Personal protective recommendations for mixing or applying this product are
prescribed on the product label. Information stated above provides useful, additional guidance for
individuals whose use or handling of this product is not guided by the product label.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Soapy
APPEARANCE: Amber liquid
pH: 5.5 as 5% emulsion
MELTING POINT: 0癈 (32癋)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsion
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.96 at 20癈
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 416.3 (cypermethrin)
WEIGHT PER VOLUME: 8.04 lb/gal. (964 g/L)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DERMAL LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
ORAL LD50: 1085 mg/kg (rat)
INHALATION LC50: 12.35 mg/L/1 hr (rat) (maximum attainable concentration, zero
mortalities)
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product 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 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 headaches, 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
the formulation. In studies with laboratory animals, cypermethrin did not cause reproductive
toxicity, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity or carcinogenicity in male and female rats and male
mice. Cypermethrin caused an increase in benign lung tumors in female mice at 1600 ppm
in the diet. The EPA concluded on a weight of evidence approach that cypermethrin
represents 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 life span. 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.
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CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: 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.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Cypermethrin is considered
highly toxic to fish and aquatic arthropods, and has LC50 values which range from 0.004
礸/L to 3.6 礸/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.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: 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 regulatory requirements may change, the appropriate
agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.
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EMPTY CONTAINER: Non-returnable containers which held this material 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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison.
NMFC Item 102120.
MARINE POLLUTANT #1: cypermethrin (Severe Marine Pollutant)
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:
For road, rail and air: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison.
For water: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s., 9, UN3082, III.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (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 lbs. This product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000
lbs.: None
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SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372):
There are no ingredients in this product which are subject to Section 313 reporting
requirements.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT): Listed.
Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
Isobutyl alcohol <0.7 5000 lbs.
COMMENTS: Australian Hazard Code : 3XE
U.S. EPA Signal Word : CAUTION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY This MSDS replaces Revision #8, dated April 25, 2000.
Changes in information are as follows:
Section 8: Respiratory
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