Gro Tec, Inc.
P.O. Box 290 - Madison, Ga 30650
Material Safety Data Sheet
ELIMINATOR BUG & SNAIL BAIT
This product is used by Homeowners and Professionals
MSDS NO. ELI-34 DEC. 1999 Page 1 of 5
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemtrec Transport Emergency Non-Transportation Emergency - Poison Control Center
Telephone: 1-800-424-9300 Pennington/Gro Tec, Inc.: 706-342-1234 Atlanta: 1-800-282-5846
EPA Reg. Number: 8119-5-59144
Chemical Name: Metaldehyde, Carbaryl
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SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION
Component Percentage ACGIH Exposure Limit OSHA Exposure Limit
Metaldehyde [9002-91-9] 2% None established None established
5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
Carbaryl [63-25-2] 5%
Acetaldehyde [75-07-0] < 0.1% None established None established
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SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
A tan, granular meal with the odor of grain.
?Causes eye irritation.
?May be harmful if swallowed.
?May be fatal to dogs or other pets if eaten.
?Extremely toxic to aquatic and estuarine invertebrates.
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact.
EYES: Causes eye redness, irritation and tearing.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: Metaldehyde: Salvation, vomiting, nausea, acetonuria, convulsions, increased
body temperature, depression of medullary respiratory and vasomotor control centers, coma, may be fatal.
Carbaryl: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes reversible cholinesterase inhibition. Repeated overexposure
may cause more severe cholinesterase inhibition with more pronounced signs and symptoms. May lead to
rapid onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, involuntary shaking, excess salivation, pinpoint
pupils, blurred vision, profuse sweating, temporary paralysis, respiratory depression, and convulsions.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Overexposure may aggravate existing liver,
kidney and brain conditions. Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems
such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID
IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean
contaminated clothing and shoes before re-use.
Gro Tec, Inc.
P.O. Box 290 - Madison, Ga 30650
Material Safety Data Sheet
ELIMINATOR BUG & SNAIL BAIT
This product is used by Homeowners and Professionals
MSDS NO. ELI-34 DEC. 1999 Page 2 of 5
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID
IF INHALED: Remove from immediate source of exposure and assure that the victim is breathing. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if available. If victim is not breathing, administer CPR (cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation). Seek medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED: If swallowed, immediately give 3-4 glasses of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs and victim is conscious, give fluids again. Get immediate medical attention. Do not leave
victim unattended. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay
victim on side with head lower than waist. Have physician determine if patient's condition allows induction
of vomiting or evacuation of stomach. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing
person.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Metaldehyde: According to HSDB, administration of Diazepam or Clonidine 20 minutes after ingestion of
1000 mg/kg by mice delayed the onset of symptoms and reduced mortality. Therefore, Diazepam and
Clonidine may be appropriate antidotes to reduce symptomatology of metaldehyde ingestion.
Carbaryl: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. This
product contains methyl carbamate insecticide, which is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Overexposure to this
substance may cause toxic signs and symptoms due to stimulation of the cholinergic nervous system.
These effects of overexposure are spontaneously and rapidly reversible.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH POINT: Not applicable METHOD USED: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Lower Flammability Limit: Not applicable
Upper Flammability Limit: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide Dry Chemical, and Water
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen and carbon, methyl isocyanate, toxic
vapors/fumes or paraldehyde and acetaldehyde
UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS: As with most powdered organic compounds, dust explosions
may be possible, but not likely.
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SECTION 6 - SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Carefully shovel spills into appropriate containers for disposal. Avoid generating dust. Wet residue with
water and absorb with inert material (sand, earth...) and transfer into appropriate containers for recovery or
disposal. Keep spill out of sewers and open bodies of water.
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SECTION 7 - STORAGE & HANDLING
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry locked location out of direct sunlight, in original container, and not
accessible to children or pets. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs.
HANDLING: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly after use.
Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals. Keep pets off treated area.
Gro Tec, Inc.
P.O. Box 290 - Madison, Ga 30650
Material Safety Data Sheet
ELIMINATOR BUG & SNAIL BAIT
This product is used by Homeowners and Professionals
MSDS NO. ELI-34 DEC. 1999 Page 3 of 5
SECTION 7 - STORAGE & HANDLING (continued)
IMPORTANT: Keep away from children, dogs and pets. Bait may be attractive to dogs. Confine pets
during application to prevent them from believing they are being fed. Use and store under conditions where
there will not be a hazard.
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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
SKIN PROTECTION: Latex or rubber gloves.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not generally needed for outdoor use.
OTHER PROTECTION: Long-sleeved shirts.
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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical Form: Dry ganules Color: Tan Odor: Grain
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable Freezing Point: Not applicable pH: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: Not applicable Coeff. Water/Oil Dist.: Not applicable
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SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable.
INCOMBATIBILITY (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID): Oxidizing agents, strong acids, bases
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic vapors/fumes
of paraldehyde, acetaldehyde, other organic materials and oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Also, methyl
isocyanate may be produced.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE IRRITATION (rabbit): Not available
SKIN IRRITATION (rabbit): Not available
DERMAL ABSORPTION: Not available
SKIN SENSITIZATION (guinea pig): Not available
ACUTE INGESTION: Not available
ACUTE INHALATION: Not available
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Carbaryl has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory animals in lifetime feeding studies. Carbaryl, when
administered by various routes, at doses toxic to the maternal animals, has been shown to produce developmental toxicity in a number of
species. Carbaryl produces no teratogenic effects in the absence of maternal toxicity.
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Gro Tec, Inc.
P.O. Box 290 - Madison, Ga 30650
Material Safety Data Sheet
ELIMINATOR BUG & SNAIL BAIT
This product is used by Homeowners and Professionals
MSDS NO. ELI-34 DEC. 1999 Page 4 of 5
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is extremely toxic to aquatic and estuarine invertebrates. For terrestrial uses, do not apply
directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: The following data is based on the technical grade active ingredient (TGAI) carbaryl.
Dietary concentration Mallard duck LC50 > 5,000 mg/kg/8 days
Dietary concentration Bobwhite Quail LC50 > 5,000 mg/kg/8 days
Rainbow trout LC50 = 1,950 ug/l/96 hr
Bluegill sunfish LC50 = 6,760 ug/l/96 hr
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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL
Do not reuse carton. Discard carton in trash. Securely wrap original container in several layers of
newspaper and discard in trash. Dispose of in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and
regulations.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION
Proper Shipping Name: Eliminator Bug & Snail Bait
Technical Name (if applicable):
UN Initial & Number: Not required Class: Packing Group: RQ: Not required
Hazard Labels: None required
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory Status: This product is excluded from TSCA because it is solely for FIFRA regulated use
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard - No
Reactive Hazard - No
Release of Pressure - No
Acute Health Hazard - Yes
Chronic Health Hazard - Yes
SARA Title III Section 313: Carbaryl, CAS# 63-25-2, 5% is a SARA Title III, Section 313 Chemical.
CERCLA; Reportable Quantity: Carbaryl, 100 lbs., 2000 lbs of product
IARC, NTP, OSHA Carcinogens: Acetaldehyde
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Gro Tec, Inc.
P.O. Box 290 - Madison, Ga 30650
Material Safety Data Sheet
ELIMINATOR BUG & SNAIL BAIT
This product is used by Homeowners and Professionals
MSDS NO. ELI-34 DEC. 1999 Page 5 of 5
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NOTICE FROM GRO TEC, INC.
The information contained herein is offered only as a guide to the handling of this specific material. Since
such information does not relate to use of the material with any other material or in any process, any person
using this information must determine for himself its suitability for any particular application. The buyer and
user assumes all risk and liability of use, storage and/or handling of this product not in accordance with the
terms of the product label.
ABBREVIATIONS KEY:
N/A = Not available or applicable
N/E = Not established
TLV=Threshold Limit Value
PEL= Permissible Exposure Limit
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