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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS:
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EYE 鈥? Irritating and may injury eye tissue if not
PRODUCT NAME: Chlorpyrifos E-Pro 4 Insecticide removed promptly.
Active Ingredient: Chlorpyrifos SKIN 鈥? Harmful if absorbed through skin. Large
O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-
Chemical Name: exposures could be fatal.
pyridinyl) phosphorothioate INHALATION 鈥? Vapor or mist concentrations may be
Chemical Formula: C9H11Cl3NO3PS harmful if inhaled. High concentrations
could be fatal.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
INGESTION 鈥? May be fatal if swallowed.
Etigra
501 Cascade Pointe Lane, Suite 103 POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Combustible liquid
Cary, NC 27513 and vapor.
UNITED STATES
4. FIRST AID
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison control center
Chlorpyrifos CAS No. 2921-88-2 44.7% or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by
Aromatic CAS No. 64742-94-5 50.0鈥?55.0% the poison control center or doctor. Do not give any liq-
hydrocarbons uids to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
skin or inhaled. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing.
contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
vapors. Chlorpyrifos is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Treat minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treat-
symptomatically. Atropine, only by injection, is an anti- ment advice.
dote. This product is an organophosphorus ester that
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
inhibits cholinesterase. Contains petroleum distillate 鈥?
breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat-
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Symptoms of overexpo-
ment advice.
sure include headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramps, weak-
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ness, blurred vision, pin point pupils, tightness in chest,
labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of
eyes, drooling, muscle spasms and coma.
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: November 29, 2004
501 Cascade Pointe Lane EPA Reg. No. 79676-9
Suite 103
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 0107
5. FIRST AID (continued) 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product is an organophos- Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not use or
phorus ester that inhibits cholinesterase and also con- store near heat, open flame or hot surfaces. Do not con-
tains a xylene-range aromatic solvent. In cases of severe taminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed
acute poisoning, the decision of whether to induce vom- by storage or disposal. Wash thoroughly after handling
iting or not should be made by the attending physician. If this product.
lavage is performed, endotracheal and/or esophageal Store in original container in a secured dry storage area.
control is suggested. Danger from lung aspiration must
be evaluated against toxicity when considering emptying 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
the stomach.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation
ANTIDOTE: Treat symptomatically based on judgment of may be necessary to control any air contaminants to
the attending physician in response to reactions of the within their TLVs during the use of this product. Facilities
patient. Atropine (by injection only) is an antidote. Oximes storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with
such as 2-PAM/protopam, may be therapeutic but should an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
only be used in conjunction with atropine. Contact your
Personal Protective Equipment:
supplier or doctor to ensure this information is up to date.
Eyes and Face: Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES safety glasses with front, brow, and temple protection)
Respiratory Protection: All mixers, loaders and handlers
Flash point: 150掳F (CC)
must wear a NIOSH-approved dust/mist filtering respira-
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): 2% - 15%
tor with MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C or
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Combustible liquid. Vapors a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R, P, or HE filter.
can form explosive mixtures at temperatures at or above
Protective Clothing: All pesticide handlers must wear a
the flashpoint. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic
long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant
gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
gloves such as barrier laminate or viton, and shoes plus
combustion.
socks.
Means of Extinction: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide,
Exception: Pesticide handlers who submerge container-
or water spray when fighting fires involving this material.
ized or balled/burlapped plants in tanks must wear long-
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area and fight fire sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves
from a safe distance. Approach from upwind to avoid such as barrier laminate or viton, chemical-resistant
hazardous vapors and decomposition products. Fire footwear plus socks, and a chemical-resistant apron.
exposed containers can build up pressure and should be
Gloves: All pesticide handlers must wear chemical-resist-
kept cool with water spray if possible. Explosive vapor
ant gloves made of materials such as barrier laminate or
could form from ruptured containers. Foam fire extin-
viton. Inspect gloves regularly for leaks. Thoroughly
guishing system is preferred to prevent environmental
wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to
damage from excessive water run off. If water is used,
removing.
avoid heavy hose streams. If possible, dike and collect
NOTE: Discard clothing and other absorbent materials
water used to fight fire to prevent/minimize run off.
that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with
Firefighting Equipment: Self-contained breathing appara-
this product鈥檚 concentrate. Do not reuse them.
tus with full facepiece. Wear full firefighting turn-out gear
(Bunker gear). 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Hazardous Combustion Products: Heat and fire may
Appearance: Pale, amber liquid
result in thermal decomposition and the release of hydro-
Odor: Aromatic
gen chloride, ethyl sulfide, diethyl sulfide and nitrogen
oxides. pH: 3.8
Boiling Point: 275掳F
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Melting Point: 105掳F (technical)
Clean up spills immediately. Isolate and post spill area. Specific Gravity: 1.08 g/ml at 25掳C (9.0 lbs./gal.)
Wear protective clothing and personal protective equip- Vapor Pressure: 2.5 mPa at 25掳C (technical)
ment as prescribed in Section 8 鈥淓xposure Controls/
% Volatile: 50.0%
Personal Protection鈥?. Keep unprotected persons and ani-
Solubility in Water: Emulsifies
mals out of area.
SMALL SPILL: Absorb spill with inert material such as dry
sand, vermiculite or fuller鈥檚 earth, then place in a chemi-
cal waste container. Rinse area with dilute soda ash and
place rinsate into chemical waste container.
LARGE SPILL: Same as for small spills; may neutralize
with dilute alkaline solutions of soda and ash and place
into chemical waste container. Do not allow run off into
soil, drainage systems, or bodies of water. Notify and
consult with proper regulatory authorities.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid temperatures above 100掳F PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic.
(60掳C) Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or
rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes can-
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Product is normally stable.
not be disposed of according to label instructions, contact
However, product may decompose if heated above 300掳F
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or
for an extended period, significantly increasing the risk of
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA
explosion.
Regional Office for guidance.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heat and
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
fire may result in thermal decomposition and the release
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dis-
of hydrogen chloride, ethyl sulfide, diethyl sulfide, and
pose of in a sanitary landfill or incinerate, or, if allowed by
nitrogen oxides.
state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Strong of smoke.
alkalis, amines and oxidizers.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Organophosphorus
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Pesticides, Liquid, Toxic (Chlorpyrifos)
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1
Oral LD50 (rat, female): 350 mg/kg
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: UN3018
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY DOT PACKING GROUP: II
Dermal LD50 (rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1 lb.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY MARINE POLLUTANT: Severe Marine Pollutant
Inhalation LC50 (rat): 1.5 mg/L
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 152
EYE IRRITANT
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Rabbit 鈥? Moderate Irritant
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
SKIN IRRITATION
FIFRA 鈥?
Rabbit 鈥? Moderate Irritant
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
SENSITIZATION Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
Guinea pig 鈥? Non-sensitizing tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
pesticide.
Pre-existing cholinesterase depression.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD STATUS:
CARCINOGENICITY:
Regulated
ACGIH: Not listed
IARC: Not listed SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
NTP: Not listed Substances
OSHA: Not listed Not listed
MUTAGENIC DATA: No evidence of mutagenic effects SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
during in vivo and in vitro assays. Immediate, Fire
ADDITIONAL DATA: Chlorpyrifos is not known to exhibit SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
reproductive or birth defects. Repeated or prolonged The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product
exposures may cause sensitization to subsequent expo- treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product contains
sures that mimic acute exposures. no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: This pesticide is toxic to birds
CERCLA
and wildlife, and extremely toxic to fish and aquatic
Chemical Name Wt.% RQ
organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this prod-
Chlorpyrifos 44.7% 1 lb.
uct into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other
waters, or to areas where surface water is present or to CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and Not listed
runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic
organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Cover or incorporate
spills. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment
or disposal of equipment wash water.
FISH TOXICITY
96 hour LC50, Rainbow trout 鈥? 48 碌g/L (technical)
AVIAN TOXICITY
Oral LD50, Bobwhite quail 鈥? 83 mg/kg (technical)
BEE TOXICITY: Highly toxic.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product has been classified in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by CPR.
DISCLAIMER:
Etigra believes the information and recommendations
provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
in combination with any other materials or in any
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
reliance on such information.
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