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Cheminova
soak into the ground should be dug up, placed in suit-
SECTION 4 � FIRST AID MEASURES
ZOROâ„? MITICIDE/ able containers and disposed of appropriately (see
Inhalation: Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If
INSECTICIDE Section 13). Spills in water should be contained as
breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration
much as possible by isolation of the contaminated
immediately. Obtain medical attention immediately if
water. Notify the appropriate authorities.
SECTION 1 � PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTI- symptoms develop and persist.
Prohibited materials: None known.
FICATION Skin: Immediately wash skin with mild soap and run-
Special spill response procedures: If a spill/
ning water, while removing contaminated clothing
Product identifier: ZOROâ„? MITICIDE/INSECTI-
release in excess of EPA reportable quantity is made
and shoes. Obtain medical attention if irritation devel-
CIDE
into the environment in the United States, immedi-
ops and persists. Thoroughly clean contaminated
Product use: Insecticide for controlling a broad
ately notify the national response center (phone: 1-
clothing before reuse.
range of pests on crops.
800-424-8002).
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with running water for
Supplier’s name and address:
EPA/CERCLA Reportable quantity:
at least 20 minutes. Obtain medical attention immedi-
Cheminova Inc. Calcium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (1000 lbs/454
ately.
1700 Route 23, Suite 300 kg).
Ingestion: If ingested, obtain medical attention
Wayne, NJ, USA 07470
immediately. Do not induce vomiting without the
Manufacturer’s name and address: SECTION 7 � HANDLING AND STORAGE
advice of qualified medical personnel. Have victim
Cheminova A/S.
Safe handling procedures: This material is a com-
rinse mouth with water, then give one to two glasses
P.O. Box 9
bustible, harmful liquid. Follow all additional recom-
of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth if vic-
DK-7620 Lemvig
mended guidelines on the labeling of this product.
tim is unconscious or convulsing.
Denmark
Wear full chemically-protective equipment during
Note to physician: There is no specific antidote for
Phone #: (973) 305-6600 (8 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
handling. Use only in well ventilated area. Avoid all
this product. Treat symptomatically.
Monday to Friday)
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing
Emergency Telephone #:
vapors or mists. Do not ingest. Keep away from all
SECTION 5 � FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
1-866-303-6950 (Medical Emergencies)
unprotected persons and children. Do not use near
Fire hazards/condi tions of flammability: Combus-
1-800-424-9300 (24 Hr. Chemtrec Number)
sources of heat, flame or ignition sources. Keep away
tible liquid and vapor. Product will ignite when expos-
MSDS Prepared by: Cheminova Inc. from bases and incompatibles. Use caution when
ed to extreme heat and flame. Material may decom-
MSDS Preparation date: November 22, 2006 opening containers. Keep container tightly closed
pose when exposed to heat and flame. Closed con-
when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
SECTION 2 � COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON tainers are contained under pressure and will
Storage recommendations: Store in a cool (< 95°F/
INGREDIENTS explode if exposed to excess heat or flame.
35°C), dry, well ventilated area away from sources of
Flammability classification (OSHA 29 CFR
% ACGIH
heat, ignition and sunlight. Keep away from incompat-
1910.1200): Class IIIA Combustible liquid.
Ingredients CAS # (weight) TLV OSHA PEL
ibles. Inspect containers periodically for damage or
Abamectin 71751-41-2 1-5 N/Av N/Av
Flash point (Method): 158°F (70°C) (Pensky-Mar -
leaks. No smoking in the area. Storage area should
n-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 15 - 40 *10 ppm N/Av
tens Closed Cup)
(skin)
be clearly identified, clear of obstruction and accessi-
Flammable limits (% by volume): 1.3 - 9.5 (n-
1-Hexanol 111-27-3 15 - 40 N/Av N/Av
ble only to trained and authorized personnel.
Methyl-2-pyrrolidone); 1.2 - 7.7 (1-Hexanol).
Calcium dodecylbenzene 26264-06-2 1-3 N/Av N/Av
Special packaging materials: Always keep in con-
sulfonate
Explosion data:
0.5 - 1.5 2 mg/m3 *10 mg/m3 tainers made of the same materials as the supply
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol 128-37-0
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive.
container.
*Note: The ACGIH TLV listed above for n-Methyl-2- Sensitivity to static discharge: Not expected to be
pyrrolidone is an AIHA WEEL. The OSHA PEL listed sensitive. SECTION 8 � EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PER-
above for 2,6-Ditert-butyl-p-cresol is a final rule/ Auto-ignition temperature: 473°F/245°C (n-Methyl- SONAL PROTECTION
vacated value. 2-pyrrolidone); 545°F/285°C (1-Hexanol).
Permissible exposure levels: See Section 2.
OSHA information: This material is classified as Suitable extinguishing media: For small fires, use
Ventilation and engineering controls: If handled
hazardous under OSHA regulations (29 CFR dry chemical or carbon dioxide. For large fires, use
indoors, provide mechanical exhaust ventilation to
1910.1200). water spray or foam. Do not use water jet, as this may
keep concentrations below specified TLV’s and
spread the fire.
SECTION 3 � HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PEL’s.
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment:
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Firefighters should wear proper chemically protective
required if airborne concentrations exceed per missi-
Pale yellow liquid. Slightly soap-like amine odor. equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus
ble exposure levels. Wear respirators with par ticle fil-
Warning! Combustible liquid and vapor. Poison. May operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers
ters, which are jointly approved by the MSHA and
be fatal if swallowed in large amounts. Causes eye from fire area if it can be done without risk. Dike area
NIOSH. Advice should be sought from respiratory
irritation. May cause skin and respiratory irritation. to prevent water run-off. Water spray may be useful in
protection specialists.
May be dangerous for the environment. This product cooling equipment and containers.
Protective gloves: Wear imper vious chemical
is highly toxic to aquatic inver tebrates, toxic to fish Hazardous combustion products: Carbon oxides,
gloves, such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber or
and harmful to aquatic plants and earthworms. nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and other irritating fumes
nitrile rubber. Small tears in the gloves and cross-
***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS*** and smoke.
contamination can easily occur. Change gloves fre-
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system,
quently and limit manual work. Advice should be
SECTION 6 � ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEA-
digestive system, ner vous system.
sought from glove suppliers.
SURES
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) expo-
Eye protection: Wear chemical-splash goggles.
sure: Personal precautions: Restrict access to area until
Other protective equipment: Wear coveralls, or
Inhalation: Inhalation causes nasal and respiratory completion of cleanup. Ensure cleanup is conducted
long sleeved shirt and pants, to prevent skin contact.
tract irritation. May cause dizziness, drowsiness, nau- by trained personnel only. All persons dealing with
An eyewash station and safety shower should be
sea, headache and other symptoms of central ner - cleanup should wear the appropriate chemically pro-
made available in the immediate working area. Other
vous system depression. tective equipment. Refer to Section 8, EXPOSURE
protective equipment may be required depending on
Skin contact: Direct skin contact may cause mild to CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION, for
exposure and on workplace standards.
moderate irritation. additional infor mation on acceptable protective
General hygiene considerations: Avoid inhaling
Eye contact: Direct eye contact may cause moderate equipment.
vapors or mists. Avoid all contact with eyes, skin and
to severe irritation and injury. Environmental precautions: Ensure spilled product
clothing. Before removing gloves, wash them with
Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed in large amounts. does not enter drains, sewers, waterways, or con-
soap and water. Always wash hands, face and arms
May cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, head- fined spaces. Dike area to prevent entry into the envi-
with soap and water before smoking, eating or drink-
ache, hypotension, vomiting, convulsions, tremors, ronment.
ing. After work, take off all protective equipment, work
coma and other symptoms of central ner vous system Spill response/Cleanup: Eliminate all sources of
clothes and shoes, and wash with soap and water.
depression. Could eventually cause death as a result heat, sparks and flame. Ventilate area of release.
Respirator should be cleaned and filter replaced
of respiratory failure. Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Absorb spilled
according to manufacturer’s instructions. Wear only
Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure: material with inert, non-combustible absorbent mate-
clean, uncontaminated clothes when leaving place of
Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may result in rial, such as universal binder, Fuller’s earth or other
work.
drying, cracking and defatting of the skin (der matitis). absorbent clays and place into suitable, labelled con-
Carcinogenicity: See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMA- tainers for later disposal (see Section 13). Rinse spill SECTION 9 � PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROP-
TION (Section 11). area with large amounts of water and detergent. ERTIES
Other impor tant hazards: See TOXICOLOGICAL Absorb contaminated wash material with inert, non-
Physical state, odor and appearance: Pale yellow
INFORMATION (Section 11). combustible absorbent material, such as universal
liquid. Slightly soap-like amine odor.
Potential environmental effects: This product is binder, Fuller’s earth or other absorbent clays and
Odor threshold: N/Av
highly toxic to aquatic inver tebrates, toxic to fish and place into suitable, labelled containers for later dis-
Specific gravity (water = 1): 0.961 @ 68°F/20°C
harmful to aquatic plants and earthworms. See ECO- posal (see Section 13). Do not allow wash material to
LOGICAL INFORMATION (Section 12). enter drains, sewers or waterways. Large spills that pH: 6.5 @ 68°F/20°C (for 1% emulsion in water).
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Abamectin, is also degraded photochemically in soil
Boiling point: Decomposes: 395.6°F/202°C (n- California Proposition 65 information: This pro-
and water.
Methyl-2-pyrrolidone); 314.6°F/157°C (1-Hexanol). duct contains n-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone. n-Methyl-2-
pyrrolidone is known to the State of Califor nia to
Melting/freezing point: N/Av. Bioaccumulative potential: The active ingredient,
cause developmental harm.
Abamectin, is not considered to have a bioaccumula-
Vapour density (Air=1.0): N/Av
tive potential. The bioconcentration (BCF) factor was
Percent Volatile by Weight: N/Av
SECTION 16 � OTHER INFORMATION
measured to be 54 in zebrafish (Danio rerio; whole
Evaporation rate (n-BuAc=1.0): N/Av
fish). HMIS Rating:
Viscosity: ˜ 20 cP @ 68°F/20°C (1% emulsion in
water)
SECTION 13 � DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS * - Chronic
Vapour pressure: hazard 0 - Minimal 1 - Slight 2 - Moderate 3 - Serious 4 - Severe
Abamectin: 1.5 × 10�9 mmHg @ 68°F/20°C Handling for disposal: Handle waste according to Health: *2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 1
n-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone: 0.3 mmHg @ 68°F/20°C recommendations in Section 7. Legend:
1-Hexanol: 0.7 mmHg @ 68°F/20°C Methods of disposal: Do not contaminate water, ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental
Coefficient of n-Octanol/water distribution: foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. For Industrial Hygienists
Abamectin: log Kow = 2.0. disposable containers, triple rinse (or equivalent) CAS - Chemical Abstract Ser vice
Solubility in water: containers, and add rinse material to disposal tank. CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental
This product is miscible in water. Follow any additional local, state or federal require- Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
Abamectin: 0.54 mg/L @ 68°F/20°C ments for cleaning containers prior to disposal. Make CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
the empty, rinsed container unsuitable for fur ther use
Solubility in organic solvents: Abamectin: EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
by punctur ing. Dispose of in compliance with all Fed-
139 oz/gal (1038 g/L) @ 68°F/20°C (Acetone) HMIS - Hazardous Materials Identification System
eral, State, Provincial and local regulations.
20.4 oz/gal (153 g/L) @ 68°F/20°C (Methanol) IARC - Inter national Agency for Research on Cancer
RCRA: If this product, as supplied, becomes a waste, Inh - Inhalation
SECTION 10 � REACTIVITY AND STABILITY it may meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration
DATA defined under RCRA, Title 40 CFR 261. It is the N/Ap - Not Applicable
responsibility of the waste generator to deter mine the
Stability and reactivity: Stable under the recom- N/Av - Not Available
proper waste identification and disposal method. For
mended storage and handling conditions prescribed. NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety
disposal of unused or waste material, check with
When exposed to air, product may slowly release and Health
local, state and federal environmental agencies.
hydroperoxides. This process may be accelerated by NTP - National Toxicology Program
sunlight. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act
SECTION 14 � TRANSPORTATION INFORMA-
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. PEL - Per missible Exposure Limit
TION
Conditions to avoid: Avoid heat, flame and other PMRA - Canadian Pest Management Regulatory
sources of ignition. Agency
US 49 CFR information:
RCRA - Resource Conser vation and Recovery Act
Materials to avoid (incompatibles): Strong oxidiz- Proper Shipping Name: Pesticides, liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
SARA - Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization
ing agents, acids, bases, halogens, alkali metals. (Abamectin)
Act
Hazardous decomposition products: None known. Primary Hazard Class: 6.1.
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
Refer to ‘Hazardous combustion products,� Section 5. Label Codes: 6.1.
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
Identification Number: UN2902
SECTION 11 � TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Infor ma-
Packing Group: III.
tion System
Routes of exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, Reportable Quantity: 1000 lbs. (Calcium
References:
inhalation, and ingestion. dodecylbenzene sulfonate).
1. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological
Toxicological data: Marine Pollutant: Yes (P).
Exposure Indices for 2006.
LC50 (mg/L/4 hrs) = > 3.87* (maximum obtainable Special Transpor tation Notes: For shipments by
2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
concentration - signs of toxicity at this concentration) ground for the United States, the Limited Quantity
Safety, CCInfoWeb databases, 2006
LD50, oral, rat (mg/kg) = 250* exception may apply. Under the US 49 CFR, refer to
(Chempendium and RTECs).
LD50, der mal, rat (mg/kg) = > 4000* Section 173.153 for additional exception infor mation,
3. Material Safety Data Sheet from manufacturer.
(* estimated values based on measurements on a if shipping under this exception.
4. Inter national Agency for Research on Cancer
similar product). Canadian Transpor tation of Dangerous Goods Monographs, searched 2006.
Carcinogenicity: None of the ingredients in this Regulations (TDGR) shipping information: 5. US EPA Title III List of Lists - January 27, 2005
product are classified as carcinogenic by IARC, Proper Shipping Name: PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, version.
ACGIH, OSHA or NTP. N.O.S. (Abamectin) 6. Califor nia Proposition 65 List - February 3, 2006
Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive UN No.: UN 2902 version.
effects: This product contains n-Methyl-2- Primary Class(es): 6.1 Prepared by: Cheminova Inc.
pyrrolidone. n-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone has shown
Subsidiary Class(es): None Telephone #: (973) 305-6600 (8 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
embryotoxic effects, based on animal data. Effects
Packing Group: III Monday to Friday)
were observed only at doses which were also toxic to
Other Shipping Infor mation: This product may be Preparation date: November 22, 2006 VID 1.30.07
the mother, or by routes of administration not
shipped by ground within Canada, as a ‘Limited
expected occupationally (injection).
Quantity.� Refer to Section 1.17 for Limited Quantity
Sensitization to material: Not known to cause aller-
Infor mation, if shipping under this exemption.
gic respiratory or skin sensitization reactions.
Synergistic materials: Not available. SECTION 15 � REGULATORY INFORMATION
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Pre-existing
Canada:
skin, eye or respiratory disorders.
WHMIS information: This product is a Pest Control
SECTION 12 � ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product and is not regulated as a Controlled Product
under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). However,
Ecotoxicological information: The product should
for reference pur poses only, this product would have
not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be
the following WHMIS Classification if it were regu-
deposited where it can affect ground or surface wa-
lated as a Controlled Product under the HPA: Class
ters. This product is an insecticide. The active ingredi-
B3 (Combustible Liquids); Class D1B (Materials
ent, Abamectin, is highly toxic to aquatic inver te-
causing immediate and serious toxic effects, Toxic
brates, toxic to fish and harmful to aquatic plants and
Material), Class D2B (Materials causing other toxic
earthworms. It is not considered as harmful to birds
effects, Toxic Material).
or soil microorganisms. The acute toxicity of
US Federal Information:
Abamectin is measured to be:
EPA/CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None
Fish - 96-Hr LC50, Mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) =
reported.
3.28 mg/L.
SARA TITLE III:
Birds - LD50, Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japo-
nica) = > 2000 mg/kg. Sec. 302, Extremely Hazardous Substances, 40 CFR
355: No Extremely Hazardous Substances are pres-
Bees - 48-Hr LD50, Bees = 4.2 µg/bee.
ent.
Mobility: The active ingredient, Abamectin, is mobile
Sec. 313, Toxic Chemicals Notification, 40 CFR 372:
in soil.
This material may be subject to SARA notification
Persistence and degradability: The active ingredi-
requirements, since it contains Abamectin and n-
ent in this product, Abamectin, is not readily biode-
Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, Toxic Chemical constituents
gradable. Degradation half-lives vary with circum-
above their de minimus concentrations.
stances and have been found to vary from 14 to 20
days in different soil types. The active ingredient, US State Right to Know Laws:
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