MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLUG-FEST ALL WEATHER FORMULA
OR-CAL Inc.
29454 Meadowview Rd.
Junction City, OR 97448
541-689-4413 Office
541-689-5026 FAX
EPA Reg. No. 71096-4
EPA Est. No. 52251-OR-005 Prepared 7/8/02
25% Metaldehyde
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Metaldehyde Percent CAS No.
(2, 4, 6, 8-tetramethyl-1, 3, 5, 7-tetraoxycyclo-octane) 25% 9002-91-9
INERT INGREDIENTS 75%
Section 1. FIRST AID
IF SWALLOWED: 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. If vomiting does occur, give
fluids again. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF IN 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.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an
ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a
poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes. Rinse skin
off immediately with soap and plenty of water for 5 minutes. Call a poison control center
or doctor if irritation persists.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network: 1-800-858-7378
NOTE: Have the product label or container with you when calling the poison control
center or doctor, or going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate gastric lavage.
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Section 2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear.
Skin Protection: Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-
resistant gloves made of a waterproof material, chemical
resistant footwear plus socks. Chemical resistant apron when
cleaning equipment.
Respiratory: Not normally needed.
Section 3. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eyes: Mild irritant, may cause redness and burning.
Skin: Mild irritant, especially form prolonged exposure. May cause redness and/or
chaffing.
Ingestion: May cause excessive salivation, vomiting, nausea, acetonuria (odor of
acetone on breath), convulsions, increased body temperature, depression of
medullary respiratory and vasomotor control centers. Coma. May be fatal.
Inhalation: Inhalation of spray may cause mild irritation of nasal mucous membranes.
Section 4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Creamy white liquid.
Odor: Mild aldehyde.
Specific Gravity: 1.01
Boiling Point: 212 F.
Vapor Pressure: Not Available.
% Volatile 70
Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
Vapor Density: Not Available.
Water Solubility: Emulsifies
Density: 8.7 lbs. per gal.
Section 5. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid Heat (decomposition products of metaldehyde are
paraldehyde and acetaldehyde, of which the toxicity
is known. Acetaldehyde may be oxidized to acetic
acid, which may catalyze the decomposition of
metaldehyde).
Incompatibility: Oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, paraldehyde and
acetaldehyde.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 6. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in original container in a cool, locked place out of the
reach of children. Protect from freezing. Do not store near
food or feed.
Container Disposal: Do not reuse container. Dispose of container in a sanitary
landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by local, state and
federal authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Transfer Equiptment: Transfer product using chemical-resistant plastic or stainless
steel tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: May be fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or
clothing. Avoid breathing spray. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse.
Section 7. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T. Shipping Description: Not D.O.T. Regulated.
Other Shipping Information: Agricultural NOI 鈥? Insecticide or Fungicide. Class #60.
Section 8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: N/A
LEL and UEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classifications: Noncombustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Carbon Dioxide, carbon
monoxide, paraldehyde
and acetaldehyde.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None.
Extingushing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Cool fire exposed containers
with water spray. Wear self
contained breathing apparatus.
Section 9. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Spill or Leak: Recover product if possible. Do not wash away. When wet, floors will
become slippery. To remove residue, absorb with absorbent material,
package spillage and dispose of according to local, state and federal
regulations. Keep spillage from entering sewers and bodies of water.
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Section 10. DISPOSAL
Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at
an approved waste disposal facility. Completely empty container, then
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, by inceneration or by burning, according
to local, state and federal regulations. If burning stay out of smoke. Do not
contaminate lakes, streams, oceans or other waters by discharge of waste
effluents or equipment washwaters. Note: Chemical additions or other
alterations of this product may invalidate any disposal information in this
MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper disposal.
The information herein is believed to be accurate as of the preparation date, but is not
warranted as being final authority in the use of this product. The information does not
purport to be legal or medical advice.
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