MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prescription Treatment ?brand Attain ?TR Micro Total Release Insecticide
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (PROSAR) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130癋 may cause bursting.
Product Name: Prescription Treatment brand Attain TR Micro Total Release Insecticide IN CASE OF FIRE
EPA Reg. No.: 499-472 Extinguisher Media: CO2 , Dry Chemical, cool water spray, if necessary (container runoff).
Product Code: 09-1820 (12 x 2 oz.) Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required
09-1821 (12 x 6 oz.)
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EPA Signal Word: WARNING
Manufactured by: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK
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If container begins to leak (through puncture, etc.), allow to discharge completely in well ventilated
St. Louis, MO 63122-6682
area, then dispose of as directed below. This product contains no Comprehensive Environmental
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) listed chemicals. Releases of this product are
not reportable to the National Response Center.
COMPOSITION INFORMATION Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (for transportation spills)
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (4.0%) % CAS NO. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Bifenthrin 4.0% 82657-04-3 Eyes: Wear protective eyewear such as goggles or face shield.
OTHER INGREDIENTS* (96.0%) % CAS NO. Skin: Wear chemical resistant gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts of any chemical be
removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.)
N-Methylpyrrolidone 6.0% 872-50-4
Inhalation: Use of a respirator may be appropriate when working with spills in enclosed or confined
Isopropanol proprietary 67-63-0
spaces, or when prolonged exposure to product vapor or spray mist may occur. When using a
Isobutane proprietary 75-28-5
respirator, wear a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any
Propane proprietary 74-98-6
R, P, N or HE prefilter.
* All ingredients may not be listed. Ingredients not listed do not meet the reporting requirements of the
Other Protective Equipment: Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, and shoes plus socks.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
EXPOSURE INFORMATION Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of waste. Take full or leaking containers
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV should be taken to a local disposal company for biological treatment or incineration. Review all Local,
State and Federal regulations concerning health and pollution to determine approved disposal
MATERIAL STEL TWA STEL TWA
procedures. NEVER PLACE WASTES DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DRAIN OR SEWER.
Bifenthrin NE NE NE NE
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
N-Methylpyrrolidone NE NE NE NE
Isopropanol NE 400 ppm 500 ppm 400 ppm
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Isobutane NE NE NE 1000
Keep out of reach of children. WARNING ?causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in
ppm
eyes or on clothing. Wear goggles or face shield while handling. Harmful if swallowed. Wash
Propane NE NE NE 1000
thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing
ppm
before reuse. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION individuals.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Extremely Flammable. Contents under pressure. Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.
Product can cause substantial, but temporary eye irritation. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130癋 may cause bursting.
contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. This product contains a highly flammable ingredient. It may cause a fire or explosion if not used
properly. Follow the "Directions for Use" on this label very carefully.
ROUTES OF ENTRY USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion Users Should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As
Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide fumes, hydrofluoric acid and carbonyl halides. soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
STORAGE
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS Do not contaminate water, food or feed. Store in a cool dry area away from heat or open flame and
Contents under pressure. Exposure to temperatures above 130癋 may cause bursting. inaccessible to children.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
treatment. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given.
Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control Respiratory Protection: For prolonged exposure or if used in enclosed or confined areas, a NIOSH
center or doctor for further treatment advice. approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R or P prefilter may be
Ingestion: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip used.
a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control Protective Gloves: Waterproof gloves required for early reentry to treated areas.
center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye Protection: Wear protective eyewear such as goggles or face shield.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
Other Protective Equipment: Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and shoes plus socks. Early
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
reentry calls for coveralls and shoes plus socks.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
VENTILATION
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for
Local Exhaust: None required
further treatment advice.
Mechanical: None required
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Special: None required
Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emergencies.)
Other: Provide adequate ventilation
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup): < 20癋
Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume):
Lower (LEL) = 1.8% Upper (UEL) = 9.5%
NFPA 30B Flammability: Level III Aerosol
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prescription Treatment ?brand Attain ?TR Micro Total Release Insecticide
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Appearance: Sprays as a clear liquid Odor: Characteristic bifenthrin odor SHIPMENT BY GROUND WITHIN U.S. (DOT CLASSIFICATION)
Proper Shipping Description: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D
Solubility in Water: NA Vapor Pressure: 48 psig @ 70癋
Package Marking: "Consumer Commodity, ORM-D"
Viscosity: NE Vapor Density: NE
Package Labeling: None required
Boiling Point: NE Freezing/Melting Point: NE
Certified Packaging: Not required
pH: NE Density: NE
SHIPMENT BY WATER (IMDG CLASSIFICATION)
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Proper Shipping Description: Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities of class 2.1
Package Marking: "Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities of class 2.1"
REACTIVITY
Package Labeling: None required
Stability: Indefinite when used according to label directions.
Certified Packaging: Not required
Conditions to Avoid: Do not spray into open flame or onto very hot surfaces. Moderate risk of
peroxide formation.
SHIPMENT BY AIR (IATA CLASSIFICATION)
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Alkali or alkaline earth metals; caustics, amines, alkanolamines,
Proper Shipping Description: Aerosol, 2.1, UN 1950
aldehydes; strong oxidizing or reducing agents; chlorinated compounds.
Package Marking: "Aerosols, 2.1, UN 1950, LTD. QTY."
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Package Labeling: "Flammable Gas"
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Certified Packaging: Not required
Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide fumes, hydrofluoric acid and carbonyl halides.
Other Requirements or Instructions: Complete air bill with packing instruction "Y203, ERG code 10L"
SECTION 11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY
CERCLA
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin Tertiary: Ingestion
This product contains no CERCLA listed chemicals.
ACUTE
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
Eyes: Product causes substantial but temporary eye irritation (Category II).
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under Section
Skin: Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is
Primary skin irritation index average score = 0.1 (essentially non-irritation ?Categor IV). Product was
considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
considered "sensitizing" when tested on guinea pigs. Acute dermal toxicity (rabbits) LD50 > 5,000
Immediate Health Hazard
mg/kg (Category IV).
Fire Hazard
Ingestion: Acute oral toxicity (rats) LD50 > 1300 mg/kg (Category III).
Release of Pressure (Puncture) Hazard
Inhalation: Unlikely due to product being pressurized and producing particles large enough not to
be respirable. Acute inhalation toxicity (rats) LC50 > 3.1 mg/L (Category IV). SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313
of the Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Neither this product nor any of its ingredients are classified as carcinogens by the National Toxicity
Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or the Occupational Safety Bifenthrin 4.0% (by weight)
and Health Administration (OSHA). N-Methylpyrrolidone 6.0% (by weight)
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROP 65)
This product contains N-Methylpyrrolidone, a chemical known by the state of California to be a This product contains N-Methylpyrrolidone, a chemical known by the state of California to be a
reproductive hazard. reproductive hazard.
TSCA
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic Substance Control
This product is highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds. Do Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
NFPA HEALTH RATING INFORMATION KEY:
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal of container or wastes. Dispose of container and wastes HEALTH ?1 FLAMMABILITY ?4 REACTIVITY ?1
4 = Severe
in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations.
HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION1 = SLIGHT 3 = Serious
Container Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate! Empty container by using the product according
HEALTH ?1 FLAMMABILITY ?4 REACTIVITY ?1 2 = Moderate
to the label directions. Offer empty container for recycling, if available, or place in trash if allowed by
state and local regulations. If container is partly full, contact your local solid waste agency or call 1 = Slight
1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. 0 = Minimal
Waste Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
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. For automatic MSDS updates, register at www.wmmg.com.
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: 9/15/05
NE ?Not Established Review Date: 9/15/05
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit Supersedes: 2/17/04
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value Code: 209-078
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Text ID: 051011-4
TWA ?Time Weighted Average (8 hrs.) WMG Part No: 19-0075-4
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