MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Termite Kill III Product No.: 002109
EPA Signal Word: Caution
EPA Reg. Number: 70506-7-72693
Active Ingredient (%): Permethrin 39.1% CAS No.: 52645-53-1
Chemical Name: C12H20Cl2O3 (permethrin)
Chemical Class: Pyrethroid Insecticide
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA ACGIH EU
Material PEL TLV Other Class _________
Hydrocarbon Solvent 100 ppm None
CAS Number: 8052-41-3
Permethrin R22
CAS Number: 52645-53-1
Triacetin None
CAS Number: 102-76-1
Surfactant Blend None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Clear amber liquid. Mild petroleum odor. The material can cause irritation to the
eyes and skin. Cholinesterase depression. This material can enter the lungs during swallowing or vomiting and
cause severe lung damage through aspiration into the lungs. Do not induce vomiting. No special handling
procedures other than normal procedures for combustible material.
Potential Health Effects: May cause moderate eye and skin irritation. Swallowing material can cause mild to
severe lung damage. Do not induce vomiting.
Eye: Mild eye irritation. There may be moderate stinging, tearing and redness.
Skin: Exposure may result in mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeat contact may result in drying of the skin. May
cause itching, redness, burning, drying, or swelling.
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Ingestion: Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. This material can enter the lungs during swallowing or
vomiting and cause lung inflammation and/or damage.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the mucous membrane. Breathing mist may cause damage to the lungs. May
cause dizziness. Disturbances in vision drowsiness, respiratory irritation, and eye and skin irritation may occur.
Systemic (other Target Organs) Effects: May aggravate existing dermatitis. Lung damage from swallowing or
vomiting may occur. High oral doses can result in damage to the liver and kidneys. In studies with laboratory
animals, permethirin did not cause reproductive toxicity or teratogenicity. Analysis of chronic feeding studies in
both mice and rates with permethrin resulted in the conclusion that permethrin's potential for induction of
oncogencity in experimental animals is low and that the likelihood of oncogenic effects in humans is nonexistent or
extremely low. Long term feeding studies in animals resulted in increased liver and kidney weights, induction of
the liver microsomal drug metabolizing enzyme system, and histopathological changes in the lungs and liver. An
overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated mutagenicity testing with permethrin.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear light to straw color liquid.
Odor: Mild odor
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician immediately or Poison Control center immediately.
Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye Contact: Flush with water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash the skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. If contact has been extensive or prolonged or irritation persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Consult a physician if irritation develops or breathing is difficult.
Notes to Physician:
Aspiration may occur during vomiting causing severe lung damage. Low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is
minimally irritation to the eyes and slightly irritating to the skin. The low oral toxicity of the product compared to
the risk of pneumontis from aspiration of hydrocarbon solvents suggests vomiting should not be induced.
Consideration should be given to gastric lavage with an endotracheal tube in place. Activated charcoal and cathartic
are recommended and nervous stimulation should be controlled with a sedative, e.g. barbiturates. Reversible skin
sensations (paresthesia) may occur and ordinary skin slaves have been found useful in reducing discomfort.
Treatment is otherwise controlled removal of exposure by symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): 44 C (111 F) Setaflash
Flammable Limits (% in Air): N/D
Autoignition Temperature: N/D
Flammability: N/D
Hazardous Combustion Products: Chlorine, hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and
aldehydes.
Extinguishing Media: Foam CO2 or dry chemical. Contain all runoff and do not allow material to leave area.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Prevent human exposure to fire, fumes, smoke and products of combustion.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters: Emergency personnel should wear full face, self contained breathing
apparatus and impervious protective clothing.
Special Fire and Explosive Hazards: Moderately combustible. When heating above the flash point, this material
releases vapors which, when mixed with air, can burn or have a potential for an explosive hazard.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Keep away from ignition sources. Contain spill. Absorb spill with sand, floor-clay or dirt. Shovel or sweep up
using nonspark equipment. Use explosion proof equipment. Use personal protective equipment. Prevent liquid
from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas. Use a caustic or soda ash with alcohol (methanol, ethanol or
isopropanol) to neutralize spill area. Dispose of material according state and federal laws.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: See label. Keep out of reach of children. Do not get in the
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing mist or vapors. Good housekeeping is necessary for safe handling of
product. No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in original container
above 40癋 and below 100 F. Do not store near heat or open flame.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
These precautions are suggested for conditions with a high potential for exposure. If handling procedures are such
that there is only a low potential for exposure, less protection may be needed. Emergency conditions may require
additional precautions.
Engineering Controls: Use only with adequate ventilation.
Eye Contact: Use chemical goggles or face shield.
Skin Contact: Use protective clothing impervious to this material. Use of items such as gloves, boots,
apron, or full-body suit will depend on the operation.
Inhalation: Use only a NIOSH/MESA approved respirator.
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear light to amber color liquid.
Odor: Faint mild petroleum.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.039 @ 20C
pH: 4.8-5.0 @ 20C (6% water)
Solubility in H2O: Emulsifies
Vapor Pressure: N/D
Vapor Density: N/D
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat and fire
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide and asphyxiates from heating
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None Provided
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In soil, permethrin is stable over a wide range of pH values. When applied at agricultural use rates, permethrin has a
moderate rate of degradation in soil. At termiticidal use rates, permethrin degrades at a slower rate, which is
governed by soil characteristics.
Permethrin is highly toxic to fish (LC50 = 0.5ug/L to 315 ug/L) and aquatic arthropods (LC50 = 0.002 ug/L to 7.6
ug/L). Marloe species are often more sensitive that the freshwater species. Bacterial, algae, mollusks and
amphibians are much more tolerant for permethrin than the fish and arthropods. Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the aquatic environment. Permethrin is slightly toxic to birds and oral LD50 values are greater
that 3600 mg/kg. Longer dietary studies showed that concentrations of up to 500 ppm in the diet had no effect on
bird reproduction.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Disposal Method: Do not contaminate food, feed or water by storage or disposal. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinstate is a violation of federal law. Use according to label instructions, otherwise
contact your state or federal environmental control agency for disposal guidance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Reportable Quantity (RQ): None
US Surface Freight Class: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison, NMPC item 102120
Highway and railroad shipments in the USA: Insecticide. NOI, other than Poison.
For air and water shipment and also road and rail other than in the U.S.A.: Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (contains
hydrocarbon solvent), 3, III, UN1993, NAERG Guide 128.
MARPOL Designation: #1 Severe Marine Pollutant (permethrin 39.1%)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the issue or revision
date shown below. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to
change and may differ from one location to another, it is users responsibility to ensure that its activities comply
with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40CFR 355): None Listed
Section 311 Hazard Categories (40 CFR 370): Immediate, Delayed, Fire
Section 312 Threshold Quantity (40 CFR 370): As a mixture, 10000 lbs. Product contains no
ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
Section 313 chemical(s): This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements
of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA):
Permethrin 39.1%
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings
0 Least
Health: 2 1 Slight
Flammability: 2 2 Moderate
Reactivity: 0 3 High
4 Severe
Issued Date: 04-19-01
Supersedes: New
Reference MSDS:
Tengard SFR Termite Kill
The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the issue or revised date shown
above. However, since the actual use of the product is beyond manufacturers control, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is given and no responsibility assumed. Regulatory requirements governing this product are subject to
change and may differ from one location to another. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that the buyer's
activities comply with federal, state and local laws.
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