004 09/27/00 DURHAM(R) METALDEHYDE GRANULES 7.5
------------------------PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION--------------------------
PRODUCT NAME: DURHAM(R) METALDEHYDE GRANULES 7.5
MSDS#: P7211
DATE ISSUED: 02/04/00
SUPERSEDES: 08/89
ISSUED BY: 009240
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: DURHAM(R) METALDEHYDE GRANULES 7.5; TRAIL'S
END 7.5
GENERAL USE: Mollusicide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gray to brown or blue granule with an aldehyde odor
EPA Registration Number: 5481-103
MANUFACTURER: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION MANUFACTURER: 323-264-3910
1100 E. Washington Blvd. TRANSPORTATION (24 HOURS)
Los Angeles, CA 90023-4406 CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Ph: 323-264-3910 OTHER (24 HOURS)
FAX: 323-268-1028 AMVAC: 323-264-3910
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT WT % CAS No.
Metaldehyde (2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetroxocane) 7.5% 9002-91-9
Other ingredients 92.5%
(includes trace of Crystalline silica, quartz) trace 14808-60-7
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR1910.1200)
COMPONENT HAZARD OSHA ACGIH TLV*
PEL*
Crystalline silica (quartz Silicosis 0.1 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
respirable particles)
* Exposure Limits 8 hrs. TWA
DURHAM is a Registered trademark of Amvac Chemical Corporation, USA
Trail's End is a Trademark of Amvac Chemical Corporation, USA
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION! May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the
skin. Do not breathe dust, get in eyes, on skin or clothing.
Keep granules away from children, dogs and other pets. Bait may be
attractive to dogs.
Do not contaminate water supplies.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Typical routes of entry are skin or eye contact,
ingestion of granules, and inhalation of dusts.
SIGNS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Overexposure to metaldehyde 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. (Note: Because of the low
amounts of metaldehyde in the product, it is unlikely the victim can be
exposed to sufficient quantities of metaldehyde to have coma or death
induced.)
SIGNS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Same as for acute overexposure.
OTHER POTENTIAL EFFECTS: None of the components found in appreciable
quantities has been found to be carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Acetaldehyde, a decomposition product of Formaldehyde, has been listed as
carcinogenic in the IARC monographs. Respirable crystalline silica is listed
as being carcinogenic by both IARC and NTP. Both are present at less than
0.01% in the product.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Overexposure to metaldehyde may
aggravate preexisting conditions associated with the kidney, liver, and
brain.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of clear, cool running
water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids apart during the flushing
to ensure rinsing of the entire surface of the eyes and lids with water.
Contact a physician immediately if irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has ceased, clear the
victim's airway and start mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: If swallowed, immediately give 3-4 glasses of water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, give fluids again. Get immediate medical
attention. Have physician determine if patient's condition allows induction
of vomiting or evacuation of stomach. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious or convulsing person.
SKIN: Immediately wash contaminated area with soap and warm water. Remove
contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. If skin irritation
develops, contact a physician immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: According to Hazardous Substance Database (HSDB),
administration of Diazepam or Clonidine 20 minutes after ingestion of 1000
mg/kg by mice delayed the onset of symptoms and reduced mortality. This is
equivalent to 0.6 lb of product ingested for a 10 kg child. Therefore,
Diazepam and Clonidine may be appropriate antidotes to reduce the
symptomatology of Metaldehyde ingestion. For more information contact your
local or State Poison Control Center.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash Point: Pure active ingredient has a reported flash point of 97 F (TCC)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammable Limits:
Lower flammable limit: Not applicable
Upper flammable limit: Not applicable
EXPLOSIVITY:
Mechanical Impact: Not available. Not expected to be sensitive to
mechanical impact.
Static Discharge: Not available
Rate of Burning: Not available
Explosive Power: Not available
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides, paraldehyde, acetaldehyde, and
other unknown compounds can be formed during the combustion of Metaldehyde.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam, water, and dry chemical.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear full protective gear, including
self-contained breathing apparatus. Stay upwind of fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Use adequate ventilation and air-supplied respirators, as well as
impervious clothing and safety goggles. Keep bystanders upwind and away from
the spill.
LARGE OR SMALL SPILL: Sweep or vacuum the spilled product into a closed
container for reuse according to the label or for disposal as a hazardous
waste.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wear personal protective equipment listed below (Section 8). Keep
away from pets, children and unauthorized users. Avoid contact with dust.
STORAGE: Store product in original labeled container in a cool, dry, locked
place out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed when not
in use. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not contaminate water, food, or
feed by storage or application.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No engineering controls are necessary under normal
use conditions.
For manufacturing, sufficient ventilation should be used to ensure keeping
the exposures to dust below the TLV's.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A Dust/Mist filtering respirator (MSHA,NIOSH
approval number N95 or greater) or MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator with dust
cartridges is required when handling this product.
SKIN PROTECTION: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved
shirt and long pants; waterproof gloves: shoes plus socks.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles are required when working with
chemicals.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Gray to brown or blue granule
Odor: Aldehyde odor
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm/Hg): 1.9 @ 24 C (active ingredient)
Vapor Density: Not available
Specific Gravity: 1.3 to 1.5
Density: 74.9 - 93.6 lb/ft3
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Percent Volatile by Vol: 5%
Solubility in Water: 0.2 g/I @ 17 C for active ingredient
pH: Not available
Partition Coefficient: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): Stable under normal storage and
use conditions. Moisture can cause very slow hydrolysis of active ingredient.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Acetaldehyde can be formed by
decomposition of Metaldehyde. Decomposition by burning may result in carbon
monoxide and other toxic fumes and vapors of unknown composition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Metaldehyde is already a polymer. Further
polymerization is unlikely.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data is available for this product. Information on the active
ingredient, Metaldehyde is given below to help you to determine possible
toxicities of this product.
INGESTION: Oral LD;, (rat): 383/750 mg/kg (female/male)
INHALATION: Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 15 mg/L (4 hr, aerosol)
DERMAL: Skin LD50 (rabbit): > 5000 mg/kg
IRRITATION: Eye irritation: Not an irritant
Skin irritation: Not an irritant
SENSITIZATION: Skin sensitization: Not a sensitizer
(guinea pig)
TERATOGENICITY: No evidence of teratogenicity in laboratory testing.
MUTAGENICITY: No evidence of mutagenicity with in vitro testing.
CARCINOGENICITY: None of the components found in appreciable quantities has
been found to be carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA. Acetaldehyde, a
decomposition product of Metaldehyde, has been listed as carcinogenic in
the IARC monographs. Respirable crystalline silica is listed as being
carcinogenic by both IARC and NTP. Both are present at less than 0.01%
in the product.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No evidence of reproductive toxicity has been
observed in laboratory studies.
TOXICOLOGICAL SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No information is available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product may be fatal to dogs, other pests, and wild animals if eaten.
May be toxic to water inhabitants. Do not contaminate water bodies.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed on site by
use according to the label or at an approved waste disposal facility. State
and local authorities should be contacted to determine the current
regulations.
The container may be disposed in a sanitary landfill or by incineration
after completely emptying the bag into the application equipment. State and
local authorities should be contacted to determine the current regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Class : Not regulated
UN Number : Not regulated
IMDG Class (sea) : Not regulated
IATA Class (air) : Not regulated
Marine Pollutant : No
Packing Group : Not regulated
Hazard labels) : Not regulated
ADR Class (road) : Not regulated
Proper shipping name(s) :Not regulated
Reportable Quantity : None
PACKAGING
General description : 25 lb and 50 lb lined Kraft bags
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
This product is registered under EPA/FIFRA Regulations. It is a violation
of Federal Law to use this product in any manner inconsistent with its
labeling. Read and follow all label directions. This product is excluded
from listing requirements under EPA/TSCA.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS: This product is not registered in Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION REGULATIONS: This product is not registered in the European
Union.
SARA TITLE III DATA
Section 311 & 312 Hazard Categories:
Immediate Health Hazard: Yes
Delayed Health Hazard: Yes
Fire Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
Sudden Pressure Release Hazard: No
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): None
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65): This product may contain respirable
crystalline silica and acetaldehyde, known to the State of California to
cause cancer.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
ABBREVIATIONS:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP - National Toxicology Program
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act