MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
ChemTreat CL-216
Product Name:
Manufacturer's Name: ChemTreat, Inc.
Emergency Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300
Address (Corporate Headquarters) 4461 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Telephone Number for Information: (800) 648-4579
Date of MSDS: April 2, 2007
Section 2. Composition/Hazardous Ingredients
Component CAS Registry # Wt. %
Disodium ethylenebisdithiocarbamate 142-59-6 15
Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate 128-04-1 15
Ethylene thiourea 96-45-7 <1
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Clear, yellow green solution with sulfur odor. Not flammable.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Inhalation: Vapors may be irritating to nose, throat, and respiratory tract, producing symptoms of
nausea in poorly ventilated areas.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Contains ethylene thiourea, a probable carcinogen.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or
going for treatment.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 ?20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 ?20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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Ingestion: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip
a glass of water if able to swallow. Do NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison
control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable Properties: Not flammable.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Protective Equipment: Wear full protective clothing including a positive-pressure, NIOSH-approved,
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not apply (or use) in estuarine oil fields where drilling fluids (muds)
are discharged in the surface water. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal
of wastes. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries,
oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior
to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously
notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Control
Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Open dumping is prohibited. Do not get in eyes, or on skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Avoid breathing mists. Do not ingest. Store at ambient temperatures. Keep container
securely closed when not in use. Label precautions also apply to empty container. Recondition or
dispose of empty containers in accordance with government regulations. For industrial use only.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I. Good general ventilation
should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Wear chemical splash goggles or safety glasses with
full-face shield. Wear rubber gloves. Wash them after each use and replace as necessary. If conditions
warrant, wear protective clothing such as boots, aprons, and coveralls to prevent skin contact.
Maintain eyewash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, yellow green Physical state: Liquid
Boiling Point: >212篎 Solubility in Water: Complete
Evaporation Rate: 1 (water=1) Specific Gravity: ~1.174
Freezing Point: ~14篎 Vapor Density: N/D
Melting Point: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/D
Molecular Weight: Mixture Viscosity: N/D
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Odor: Strong sulfide % VOCs:
pH: ~11.4
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibility: Strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Acidification releases flammable gas
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Oral LD50 = 1.4 g/mg (rats); Dermal LD50 = >2.0 g/mg (rabbits)
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour LC50 = 1.1 mg/L; Fathead minnow 96 hour LC50 = 4.8 mg/L
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide,
spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use
according to the label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control agent or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Disposal:
Metal & Plastic Containers: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incinerate or burn if allowed by State and local
authorities. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Section 14. Transport Information (not meant to be all inclusive)
For shipments UNDER 110 gallons, this product is NOT D.O.T. Regulated.
For shipments OVER 110 gallons, this product IS D.O.T. Regulated, as follows:
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Liquid, n.o.s.
D.O.T. Technical Name: Nabam, Ethylene Thiourea
Hazard Class: 9; UN/NA #: UN3082; Packing Group: III
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive ?selected regulation represented)
TSCA Status: All ingredients listed
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Ethylene thiourea ?10 lbs.
SARA Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Ethylene thiourea, Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate,
Ethylene bis dithiocarbamate
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Contains Ethylene Thiourea, a suspect carcinogen
KOSHER: This product is certified by the Orthodox Union as kosher pareve.
EPA: This product is a federally registered biocide ?Registration #31910-2-15300.
USDA: (Federally inspected meat and poultry plants) ?product is approved for Category G7.
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Section 16. Other Information
HMIS Hazard Rating:
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Physical Hazard: 2 PPE: X (see note)
NOTE: PPE rating depends on circumstances of use. See Section 8 for recommended PPE.
SARA Hazard Categories ?Section 311/312
Acute ?Yes Chronic ?Yes Fire ?No Reactive ?No Sudden Release ?No
Prepared by Regulatory Affairs
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, ChemTreat, Inc. makes no representations as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will ChemTreat,
Inc. be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or reliance upon information.
NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE
HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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