002 11/21/00 DELTADUST
------------------------PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION--------------------------
PRODUCT NAME: DELTADUST
MSDS#: P17333VS
DATE ISSUED: 05/17/00
SUPERSEDES: 08/07/95
ISSUED BY: 003716
Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: DeltaDust
Chemical Family: Mixture
Chemical Formula: Mixture
EPA Registry Number: 432-772
AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE USA LP 95
CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD MONTVALE, NJ 07645
UNITED STATES
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS
Component Cas number %
Deltamethrin 52918-63-5 .05%
Inert ingredients 99.95%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Health: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental: This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic
invertebrates.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
Skin contact
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
SKIN:
May be harmful if absorbed. May cause a transient,
localized paresthesia, characterized by tingling, burning or
numbness sensation in some individuals.
EYES:
Non-irritating
DELAYED/LONG TERM EFFECTS
CARCINOGENIC:
No known chronic effects.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
After contact with skin:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention
if irritation persists. Cold cream or a moisturizing cream
has been successful in diminishing the sensations associated
with localized paresthesia.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash point: NA
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: As in any fire, wear
self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH approved (or equivalent) and full protective
gear.
Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Sweep up or shovel into approved waste disposal container.
Dispose of with chemical waste.
7 HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Storage:
Store product in original container in a cool, dry, locked
place out reach of children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hygiene measures:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Personal protective equipment
Body protection:
Chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses or goggles.
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: White powder
ODOR: Very faint indeterminate to chalk-like odor
BASIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
DENSITY: 55.5 lbs/ft3 (fluffed)
105.4 lbs/ft3 (compacted)
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS
Non-irritating
SKIN EFFECTS
Irritation: Slightly irritating
Absorption: LD50 > 5,050 mg/kg
Sensitization: Negative
ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS
LD50 > 5,050 mg/kg
ACUTE INHALATION EFFECTS
4-Hour LC50 > 26.1 mg/L
1-Hour equivalent LC50 > 100 mg/L
CHRONIC (CANCER INFORMATION)
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic
invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas
where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. Use with care when applying in
areas adjacent to any body of water. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wastewater.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from use of this
product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste
disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Completely empty container into
application equipment, then dispose of container in a
sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state
and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of
smoke.
Containers One Gallon and Smaller: Do not reuse empty
containers. Wrap in several layers of newspaper and discard
in trash.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not DOT Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
No information available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARD RATINGS
HEALTH FLAMM REACT OTHER
NFPA 1 0 0 A
HMIS 1 0 0 -
REVISED SECTIONS:
MSDS REVISION INDICATOR: New Format and Company Name.
PREPARED BY: Regulatory Department
PHONE: 800-438-5837
SUPERCEDES MSDS DATED: 08/07/95