TALSTAR CA GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
003 01/12/01 TALSTAR CA GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
PRODUCT NAME: TALSTAR CA GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
MSDS NUMBER: P19698VS
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/27/1999
SUPERSEDES: 10/31/1997
ISSUED BY: 008418
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the EC directive, 91/155/EEC
and other regulatory requirements. The information contained herein is for the
concentrate as packaged, unless otherwise noted.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: TALSTAR CA GRANULAR INSECTICIDE
PRODUCT CODE: 6013
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Bifenthrin
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pyrethroid Pesticide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C23H22ClF3O2 (bifenthrin)
SYNONYMS: FMC 54800; (2-methyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-3-yl)methyl
3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;
IUPAC: 2-methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl
(Z)-(1RS)-cis-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
MANUFACTURER
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
General Information: 800-321-1362
Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Emergency Phone (FMC) 800-331-3148 (U.S.A. & Canada)
Emergency Phone (FMC) 716-735-3765 (Reverse Charges)
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 (U.S.A. & Canada)
(202) 483-7616 (All other countries)
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # Wt.% PEL/TLV EC No. EC Class
Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 0.2 None None None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
- Tan, solid granules with a slightly musty odor.
- Slightly combustible. May support combustion at elevated temperatures.
- Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
- For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
- Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water
courses.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from absorption
through the skin or may result from inhaling the dust. Overexposure to this
product may cause diarrhea. Contact with bifenthrin may occasionally produce
skin sensations such as rashes, numbing, burning or tingling. These skin
sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None presently known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs
and persists.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If any discomfort persists, obtain medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort
occurs and persists, obtain medical attention.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product has low oral and dermal toxicity. It
is non-irritating to the eyes and skin. This product contains a granular
material (sand) that may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes. Reversible
skin sensations (paresthesia) may occur and ordinary skin salves have been
found useful in reducing discomfort. Treatment is otherwise controlled
removal of exposure followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only
if necessary. Contain all runoff.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slightly combustible. This material may support
combustion at elevated temperatures.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Isolate fire area. Evacuate downwind. Wear full
protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe
smoke, gases or vapors generated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen
chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES: Isolate and post spill area. Wear protective clothing and
personal protective equipment as prescribed in Section 8, "Exposure
Controls/Personal Protection". Keep unprotected persons and animals out of
the area.
Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains. Large spills
should be covered to prevent dispersal. For dry material, use a wet sweeping
compound or water to prevent the formation of dust. If water is used,
prevent runoff or dispersion of excess liquid by diking and absorbing with a
non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or pump
all waste material, including absorbent, into a drum and label contents for
disposal.
To clean and neutralize spill area, tools and equipment, wash with a
suitable solution of caustic or soda ash, and an appropriate alcohol (i.e.,
methanol, ethanol or isopropanol). Follow this by washing with a strong soap
and water solution. Absorb, as above, any excess liquid and add to the drums
of waste already collected. Repeat if necessary. Dispose of drummed waste
according to the method outlined in Section 13, "Disposal Considerations".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Do not use
or store near heat, open flame or hot surfaces. Store in original containers
only. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not contaminate other
pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust at all process locations where dust
may be emitted. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: For dust exposure, wear chemical protective goggles or a face
shield.
RESPIRATORY: For dust exposure wear, as a minimum, a properly fitted
half-face or full-face air-purifying respirator which is approved for
pesticides (U.S. NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification
organization). Respirator use and selection must be based on airborne
concentrations.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Depending upon concentrations encountered, wear
coveralls or long-sleeved uniform and head covering. For larger exposures as
in the case of spills, wear full body cover barrier suit, such as a PVC
suit. Leather items - such as shoes, belts and watchbands - that become
contaminated should be removed and destroyed. Launder all work clothing
before reuse (separately from household laundry).
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Clean water should be available for washing in case
of eye or skin contamination. Wash skin prior to eating, drinking or using
tobacco. Shower at the end of the workday.
GLOVES:
Wear chemical protective gloves made of materials such as rubber or
neoprene. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior to
removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Slightly musty
APPEARANCE: Tan solid granule
DENSITY: 1.39 g/mL (85 - 89 lb/cu ft.)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 422.88 (bifenthrin)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DERMAL LD50: >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
ORAL LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat)
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product has low oral and dermal
toxicity. It is non-irritating to the eyes and skin. Excessive exposure to
dust may irritate the respiratory system, skin and eyes. This product caused
diarrhea in laboratory animals. Bifenthrin does not cause acute delayed
neurotoxicity. Experience to date indicates that contact with bifenthrin may
occasionally produce skin sensations such as rashes, numbing, burning or
tingling. These sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12
hours.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the formulation. In
studies with laboratory animals, bifenthrin did not cause reproductive
toxicity or teratogenicity. Tremors were associated with repeated exposure
of laboratory animals to bifenthrin. In lifetime feeding studies conducted
with rodents, a slight increase in the incidence of urinary bladder tumors
at the highest dose in male mice was considered to be an equivocal response,
not evidence of a clear compound-related effect. The overall absence of
genotoxicity has been demonstrated in mutagenicity tests with bifenthrin.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: Not Listed (ACGIH)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active
ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: In soil, bifenthrin is stable over a wide pH range and
degrades at a slow rate which is governed by soil characteristics.
Bifenthrin will also persist in aquatic sediments. Bifenthrin has a high Log
Pow (>6.0), a high affinity for organic matter, and is not mobile in soil.
Therefore, there is little potential for movement into ground water. There
is the potential for bifenthrin to bioconcentrate (BCF = 11, 750).
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Bifenthrin is highly toxic to fish and aquatic
arthropods and LC50 values range from 0.0038 to 17.8 ug/L. In general, the
aquatic arthropods are the most sensitive species. Care should be taken to
avoid contamination of the aquatic environment. Bifenthrin had no effect on
mollusks at its limit of water solubility. Bifenthrin is only slightly toxic
to both water fowl and upland game birds (LD50 values range from 1,800 mg/kg
to >2,150 mg/kg).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Open dumping or burning of this material or its packaging
is prohibited. If spilled material cannot be disposed of by use according to
label instructions, an acceptable method of disposal is to incinerate in
accordance with local, state and national environmental laws, rules,
standards and regulations. However, because acceptable methods of disposal
may vary by location and regulatory requirements may change, the appropriate
agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Completely empty package into application equipment then
dispose of empty package in accordance with all Federal, State and local
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None
U.S. SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison. NMFC Item
102120.
MARINE POLLUTANT #1: bifenthrin (Severe Marine Pollutant - see 'Other
Shipping Information' below)
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Bifnethrin is a severe marine pollutant, but is not regulated in
concentrations less than 1%. This material is not regulated for transport
via any mode.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355): Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370): Immediate, Delayed
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370): The threshold planning
quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs.
This product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than
10,000 lbs.: None
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372): There are no ingredients in
this product which are subject to Section 313 reporting requirements.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY (40 CFR 302.4): Not listed
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT: There are no ingredients in this product which are
subject to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65.
COMMENTS: Australian Hazard Code : 3XE
U.S. EPA Signal Word : CAUTION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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