Cessco, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Cessco, Inc. COMPANY CONTACT: William C. Davis 3609-A River Road TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 476-3666 Johns Island, SC 29455 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 PRODUCT NAME: CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER CHEMICAL NAME:
Mixture; a.i.’s, tetramethrin, permethrin, PBO
EPA REGISTRY NUMBER: 6959-92 SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS NUMBER: 52645-53-1 Piperonyl butoxide
Distillate CAS NUMBER: 64742-88-7 Isobutane
CAS NUMBER: 74-98-6 OSHA PEL-TWA 1,000 ppm Other ingredients
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ************************************EMERGENCY OVERVIEW*********************************
An off-white aerosol that is: Toxic to fish Combustible Under Pressure
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION—Continued PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY Inhalation and skin contact EYES Non-irritating SKIN Slightly irritating INGESTION Not an expected route of exposure for an aerosol product. SIGNS AND SYMPTONS Based on animal studies, symptoms of overexposure to this product include diarrhea, yellow nasal discharge, and activity decrease. SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES FLASH POINT: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Combustible. Contents under pressure. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130ºF may cause bursting. Do not use this product in or on electrical equipment due to the possibility of shock hazard. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam or Water FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved (or equivalent) and full protective gear. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If can is punctured or leaking, soak up liquid with an absorbent material such as sand, sawdust, earth, fuller’s earth, etc, and dispose of in trash.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS *Avoid contact with skin or clothing. *Do not use near heat or open flame. *Do not use this product in or on electrical equipment due to the possibility of shock hazard. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Do not store near heat or open flame. Store in a cool, dry area away from children. WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION SKIN PROTECTION Chemical-resistant gloves OTHER/GENERAL PROTECTION Use in a well ventilated area. CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Off-white liquid ODOR Slight odor. BASIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: SOLUBILITY (H2O): VISCOSITY: DENSITY: SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EYE EFFECTS No corneal opacity or iritis occurred during observation period. (rabbit) SKIN EFFECTS Irritation: Absorption: LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rabbit) Sensitization: Negative (guinea pig) ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg ACUTE INHALATION EFFECTS LC50 (rat): > 5.30 mg/L CHRONIC (CANCER INFORMATION) A statistically significant increase in the incidence of lung and liver tumors was observed in female mice receiving diets containing 375 and 750 mg/kg/day of permethrin technical over 85 weeks. A statistically significant increase in the number of benign liver tumors appeared in mice fed piperonyl butoxide technical at doses which far exceed any anticipated daily human intake. Independent and industry toxicological experts who have reviewed the data agree that the findings of the study do not indicate a health risk to human beings. CARCINOGENICITY: SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE AND LONG-TERM TOXICITY TO FISH AND INVERTEBRATES This product is toxic to fish. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water by disposal of wastes. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Replace cap, wrap container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Do not incinerate or puncture. Can be disposed of with other recyclables where local law permits. CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Aerosols, flammable HAZARD CLASS: DOT INDENTIFICTION NUMBER: DOT SHIPPING LABEL: ADDITIONAL SHIPPING PAPER DESCRIPTION This product can be classified as a CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D, if the aerosol meets the specifications as designated in 49 CFR, 173.306. SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA TITLE III NOTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION SARA TITLE III – SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372: CAS NUMBER
This information must be included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material. REGULATED INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT: CAS NUMBER: PERCENT BY WEIGHT: Regulations:
INGREDIENT: CAS NUMBER: PERCENT BY WEIGHT: Regulations:
Massachusetts Hazardous Substance New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical
INGREDIENT: CAS NUMBER: PERCENT BY WEIGHT: Regulations:
INGREDIENT: CAS NUMBER: PERCENT BY WEIGHT: Regulations:
Massachusetts Hazardous Substance New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substance New Jersey Special Health Hazardous Substance New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance Pennsylvania Workplace Hazardous Substance
CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION--CONTINUED
REGULATED INGREDIENTS—CONTINUED INGREDIENT: CAS NUMBER: PERCENT BY WEIGHT: Regulations:
Illinois Toxic Substance Massachusetts Hazardous Substance New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substance New Jersey Special Health Hazardous Substance New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance Pennsylvania Workplace Hazardous Substance
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
The above information pertains to this product as it is currently formulated, and is based on the information available at this time. Addition of reducers or other additives to this product may substantially alter the composition and hazards of this product. This information is provided in good faith, but since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. **Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance with label directions.
**EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR TRANSPORTATION SPILLS: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 PREPARED BY: Cessco, Inc. PHONE: 800-476-3666
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