TEMPO SC ULTRA INSECTICIDE

                                                                                
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PRODUCT NAME: TEMPO SC ULTRA INSECTICIDE                                        
                                                                                
MSDS#:          P22228VS                                                        
                                                                                
DATE ISSUED:    12/8/98                                                         
                                                                                
SUPERSEDES:     5/21/98                                                         
                                                                                
ISSUED BY:      009771                                                          
                                                                                
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY     NON-TRANSPORTATION                                 
CALL CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300  vendor EMERGENCY PHONE : (800) 414-0244            
                                                                                
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:                                             
                                                                                
PRODUCT NAME : TEMPO SC Ultra Insecticide                                       
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Pyrethroid Insecticide                                        
CHEMICAL NAME : Cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2                    
-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate                           
SYNONYMS : beta-cyfluthrin                                                      
FORMULA : C22 H18 C12 F N O3                                                    
                                                                                
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:                                      
INGREDIENT NAME                                                                 
/CAS NUMBER                  EXPOSURE LIMITS         CONCENTRATION (%)          
            HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS                                               
                                                                                
FOR 4545 Technical (beta-cyfluthrin)                                            
68359-37-5                   OSHA : Not Established      11.8 %                 
                             ACGIH: Not Established                             
                                                                                
Specific chemical identity is withheld as a trade secret.                       
                             OSHA : Not Established      1-3 %                  
                             ACGIH: Not Established                             
                                                                                
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:                                                      
                                                                                
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW                                                              
CAUTION! Color: Beige; Form: Liquid; Off-white to beige                         
viscous liquid suspension; Odor: Chalky; Harmful if                             
inhaled; Harmful if absorbed through skin; Causes eye                           
irritation.                                                                     
                                                                                
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:                                                       
                                                                                
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY : Inhalation; Skin Contact; Skin Absorption;                  
Eye Contact                                                                     
                                                                                
HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:                                     
ACUTE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE : Skin and mucous membrane irritation may occur       
from contact with the product and produce symptoms such as itching,             
stinging, skin reddening or rash. Paresthesia (a tingling or burning            
sensation on the surface of the skin) may also result from skin contact.        
These are frequently reported symptoms associated with sufficient dermal        
exposure to alpha-cyano (Type II) synthetic pyrethroids and normally            
subside without treatment within 24 hours. The onset of these symptoms          
usually occurs 2-12 hours after exposure. The effects are temporary and         
are reversible. Based on the EPA Toxicity Category criteria, this material      
is mildly toxic by the oral and dermal routes of exposure. In addition,         
animal studies have shown that it can cause mild irritation to the              
conjunctive of the eye with all irritation resolving within 7 days.             
                                                                                
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE...: Based on animal studies, no adverse effects or  
symptoms would be expected from chronic exposure to this material.              
                                                                                
CARCINOGENICITY : This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or                    
regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.                                              
                                                                                
MEDICAL CONDITIONS                                                              
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE : No specific medical conditions are known which         
may be aggravated by exposure to this product. As with all materials which      
can cause upper respiratory tract irritation, persons with a history of         
asthma, emphysema, or hyperreactive airways disease may be more susceptible     
to overexposure.                                                                
                                                                                
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:                                                          
                                                                                
FIRST AID FOR EYES : Hold eyelids open and flush with copious amounts of        
water for 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops or persists       
after flushing.                                                                 
FIRST AID FOR SKIN : Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin        
with soap and water, preferably preceded by a waterless hand cleaner. Get       
medical attention if irritation develops or persists. If signs of               
intoxication (poisoning) occur, get medical attention immediately.              
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: If a person is overcome by excessive exposures to     
aerosols or vapors of this material, remove to fresh air or uncontaminated      
area. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably                 
mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention as soon as possible.                      
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION: If ingestion is suspected, call a physician or poison  
control center. Drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by        
touching back of throat with finger, or, if available, by administering         
syrup of ipecac. If syrup of ipecac is available, administer 1                  
tablespoonful (15 mL) of syrup of ipecac followed by 1 to 2 glasses of          
water. If vomiting does not occur within 20 minutes, repeat the dose once.      
Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.      
                                                                                
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN : ANTIDOTE: No specific antidote is available. Treat          
victim symptomatically. Published data indicate vitamin E acetate can           
prevent and/or mitigate symptoms of paresthesia caused by synthetic             
pyrethroids. In case of poisoning, it is also requested that vendor ,           
Agriculture Division, Kansas City, Missouri, be notified. Telephone:            
1-800-414-0244                                                                  
                                                                                
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:                                                      
                                                                                
FLASH POINT : Greater than 200 F (93 C)                                         
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Water; Foam; Dry Chemical                                 
                                                                                
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep out of smoke. Cool exposed containers    
with water spray. Fight fire from upwind position. Use self-contained           
breathing equipment. Contain runoff to prevent entry into sewers or             
waterways. Equipment or materials involved in pesticide fires may become        
contaminated.                                                                   
                                                                                
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:                                                 
                                                                                
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES : Isolate area and keep unauthorized people            
away. Do not walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapors and          
skin contact. Remove sources of ignition if combustible or flammable            
vapors may be present and ventilate area. Wear proper protective                
equipment. Dike contaminated area with absorbent granules, soil, sand,          
etc. If large spill, material should be recovered. Small spills can be          
absorbed with absorbent granules, spill control pads, or any absorbent          
material. Carefully sweep up absorbed spilled material. Place in covered        
container for reuse or disposal. Scrub contaminated area with soap and          
water. Use dry absorbent materials such as clay granules to absorb and          
collect wash solution for proper disposal. Contaminated soil may have to        
be removed and disposed. Do not allow material to enter streams, sewers,        
or other waterways or contact vegetation.                                       
                                                                                
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:                                                        
                                                                                
STORAGE TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX): 0 F/30 day avg. not to exceed 100 F               
SHELF LIFE : Time/temperature-dependent. Contact vendor for                     
specific information.                                                           
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY : Not established                                           
HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:Store in a cool, dry area designated specifically  
for pesticides.                                                                 
                                                                                
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION:                                                         
                                                                                
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS : Goggles should be used to prevent liquid          
from getting into eyes.                                                         
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS : Avoid skin contact. Wear long sleeves and        
trousers.                                                                       
HAND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS : Chemical-resistant gloves such as neoprene       
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS : Control exposure levels through the use of           
general and local exhaust ventilation.                                          
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS : When respiratory protection is necessary              
under the conditions of use, wear a NIOSH-approved organic vapor                
respirator with dust and mist filter.                                           
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES : Clean water and soap should be available       
for washing in case of eye or skin contamination. Waterless hand cleaner        
use is often more effective than soap and water. Sensitive areas of the         
skin and mucous membranes can become contaminated indirectly. Educate and       
train employees in safe use of the product. Follow all label instructions.      
Launder clothing separately after use. Wash thoroughly after handling.          
                                                                                
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:                                            
                                                                                
PHYSICAL FORM : Liquid                                                          
APPEARANCE : Off-white to beige viscous liquid suspension                       
COLOR : Beige                                                                   
ODOR : Chalky                                                                   
MOLECULAR WEIGHT : 434.3 (for beta-cyfluthrin)                                  
pH  : 7-8                                                                       
BOILING POINT : Not established                                                 
MELTING/FREEZING POINT : Approx. 20 F                                           
VISCOSITY : 1060 cps @ 23 C                                                     
SOLUBILITY IN WATER  : Not established                                          
SPECIFIC GRAVITY  : 1.06 @ 20 C/20 C                                            
BULK DENSITY : Not established                                                  
VAPOR PRESSURE  : 7.2 x 10-9 mm Hg @ 20 C (for beta-cyfluthrin)                 
                                                                                
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:                                                   
                                                                                
STABILITY : This is a stable material.                                          
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.                                       
INCOMPATIBILITIES : Alkaline media; reacts with methanol; incompatible          
with many disinfectants.                                                        
INSTABILITY CONDITIONS : Not established                                        
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS : Not established                                        
                                                                                
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:                                                  
                                                                                
Only acute studies have been performed on this product as formulated. The       
non-acute information pertains to the active ingredient, cyfluthrin technical,  
and its enriched isomer mixture, BAY FCR 4545 technical.                        
                                                                                
ACUTE TOXICITY                                                                  
ORAL LD50 : Male rat: 960 mg/kg -- Female rat: 1150 mg/kg                       
DERMAL LD50 : Male and Female Rat: >2000 mg/kg                                  
INHALATION LC50 : 4 hr exposure to Liquid Aerosol: Male and Female Rat:         
>1.72 mg/L (analytical) -- 1 hr exposure to Liquid Aerosol (extrapolated        
from 4 hr): Male and Female Rat: >6.88 mg/L (analytical)                        
EYE EFFECTS : Rabbit: Mild irritation to the conjunctive was                    
observed with all irritation cleared within 7 days post-treatment.              
SKIN EFFECTS : Rabbit: Not a dermal irritant                                    
SENSITIZATION : Guinea pig: Not a dermal sensitizer                             
                                                                                
SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY : FCR 4545: In a 13 week dog study, FCR 4545 was            
administered at dietary concentrations of 10, 60 or 360 ppm. Effects included   
vomiting and diarrhea after feeding, decreased body weight gain, and motor      
disturbances in the hind limbs. The no-observed effect-level (NOEL) was 60      
ppm. In a 13 week study using rats, FCR 4545 was administered at dietary        
concentrations of 30, 125 or 500 ppm. Effects included reduced body weight      
gains and feed consumption, uncoordinated gait, and skin injuries of the neck   
and head from excessive preening due to the local irritant effect of the test   
material. The NOEL was 125 ppm. In a 4 week inhalation study, rats were         
exposed to FCR 4545 at liquid aerosol concentrations of 0.2, 2.7 or 23.5        
mg/m3. Effects observed included ungroomed hr, piloerection, hyper- and         
hypoactivity, reduced body weight gains, reduced organ weights (thyeus and      
spleen), and hematological changes. The NOEL was 0.2 mg/m3 based on decreased   
body weight gains. CYFLUTHRIN: In a 3 week dermal toxicity study, cyfluthrin    
was administered to rats for 6 hours/day at dose levels of 100, 340 or 1000     
mg/kg. Animals received a total of 17-18 applications in a period of 22-23      
days. An additional control and high-dose group were treated and maintained     
for 14-15 days following treatment so as to ascertain the extent of recovery.   
Effects observed included reduced feed consumption, red nasal discharge, urine  
stains, and findings at the dose site (scabbing, crusty, discolored and raised  
zones). histologically, epidermal and dermal alterations in treated skin were   
observed in animals of the mid- and high-dose groups. Similar, but slightly     
less severe microscopic alterations were also observed in the high-dose         
recovery group. The overall NOEL was 100 mg/kg. In a 13 week inhalation         
study, rats were exposed to cyfluthrin at aerosol concentrations of 0.09, 0.71  
or 4.51 mg/m3 for 6 hours/day, 5 days/week. The NOEL was 0.09 mg/m3 based on    
reduced body weight gains.                                                      
                                                                                
CHRONIC TOXICITY : Cyfluthrin has been investigated in chronic feeding          
studies using two different strains of rats. In each study, cyfluthrin was      
administered for 2 years at dietary concentrations ranging from 50 to 450 ppm.  
Body weight gains were decreased at concentrations of 150 ppm and greater.      
Changes in clinical chemistries occurred at 450 ppm. In one of the studies,     
histopathology revealed a numerical increase in mammary gland adenocarcinomas   
at 450 ppm. This finding was not statistically significant when compared to     
the controls and is not considered to be compound-related. In each study, the   
overall NOEL was 50 ppm based on decreased body weight gains. In a 1 year       
feeding study, dogs were administered cyfluthrin at dietary concentrations of   
50, 100, 360 or 650 ppm. Beginning on week 8, the high dose was reduced to      
500 ppm for the remainder of the study due to severe clinical neurological      
symptoms. Body weights were decreased for animals of the high-dose.             
Neurological findings (gait abnormalities and postural reaction deficits) were  
observed at doses of 360 and greater. The NOEL was 100 ppm.                     
                                                                                
CARCINOGENICITY : Cyfluthrin was investigated for carcinogenicity in            
chronic studies using rats and mice at maximum levels of 450 and 800 ppm,       
respectively. There was no evidence of a carcinogenic potential observed in     
either species.                                                                 
                                                                                
MUTAGENICITY : In vitro and in vivo mutagenicity studies have been              
conducted on BAY FCR 4545 technical, all of which are negative. Numerous in     
vitro and in vivo mutagenicity studies have been conducted on cyfluthrin, all   
of which are negative.                                                          
                                                                                
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: FCR 4545: In a developmental toxicity study, Bay FCR    
4545 technical was administered orally to rats during gestation at doses of 3,  
10 or 40 mg/kg. At the lethal and maternally toxic dose of 40 mg/kg, there      
was a decrease in fetal body weights and an increased incidence of skeletal     
findings. The NOELs for maternal and developmental toxicity were 3 and 10       
mg/kg, respectively. Cyfluthrin: In developmental toxicity studies using        
rats, cyfluthrin was administered during gestation by oral Savage at doses      
ranging from 1 to 30 mg/kg. The overall NOEL from these studies for maternal    
toxicity was 3 mg/kg. No developmental effects were observed at any of the      
doses tested. In each study, the NOEL for developmental toxicity was            
equivalent to the highest dose tested. The NOELs for developmental toxicity     
for the initial study and the subsequent study were 30 and 10 mg/kg,            
respectively. Rabbits were administered cyfluthrin during gestation by oral     
gavage at doses ranging from 5 to 180 mg/kg. At maternally toxic levels,        
there was an increased incidence of post-implantation losses. The overall       
NOEL derived from these studies for both maternal and developmental toxicity    
was 20 mg/kg. In an inhalation study, rats were exposed during gestation to     
cyfluthrin at aerosol concentrations of 0.46, 2.55 or 11.9 mg/m3 for 6          
hours/day. NOELs for maternal and developmental toxicity were less than 0.46    
and 0.46 mg/m3, respectively.                                                   
                                                                                
REPRODUCTION : In a reproduction study, cyfluthrin was administered to          
rats for 3 generations at dietary concentrations of 50, 150 and 450 ppm.        
Reproductive effects observed at parentally toxic levels included reductions    
in viability, lactation, litter size, feed consumption, and pup birth weights   
and body weight gains. Coarse tremors were observed in some offspring at 450    
ppm. The NOEL for both parental and reproductive effects was 50 ppm. In         
another reproduction study, cyfluthrin was administered to rats for 2           
generations at dietary concentrations of 50, 125 or 400 ppm. Coarse tremors     
occurring in conjunction with parental toxicity were observed in the offspring  
in the mid- and high-dose groups. Based on this finding, the neonatal NOEL      
was 50 ppm. The NOELs for parental and reproductive toxicity were 50 and 400    
ppm, respectively.                                                              
                                                                                
NEUROTOXICITY  : Numerous neurotoxicity studies have been conducted on          
cyfluthrin. Oral gavage studies using hens have indicated that at extremely     
high dose levels (5000 mg/kg), minimal nerve damage occurs. When rats were      
administered cyfluthrin daily at oral doses of 40 to 80 mg/kg for 14 days,      
minimal nerve effects were seen. These effects were completely reversible       
within a 3 month recovery period. In dermal and inhalation studies which are    
relevant to field exposure, there was no evidence of delayed neurotoxicity in   
hens. In a special investigative study, litters of neonatal mice (10 days of    
age) and their mothers were exposed to aerosol concentrations of 5, 15, or 50   
mg/m3 for 6.3 hours/day for 7 successive days. Motor activity was measured in   
the offspring at 4 months of age (approximately 3.5 months post-exposure). At   
50 mg/m3, all of the offsprings died or were sacrificed in a moribund state     
following the first exposure. Mortalities were not observed at any of the       
other levels. Clinical symptoms were observed immediately after exposure in     
young mice at 15 mg/m3, and included decreased motility, temporary scratching,  
and tonic convulsions. There was an increase in motor activity in mice at 15    
mg/m3. histopathological investigations did not reveal any treatment-related    
findings in mice at the age of 4 months.                                        
                                                                                
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:                                                     
                                                                                
This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, and is       
highly toxic to bees. vendor will provide a summary of specific data upon       
written request. As with any pesticide, this product should be used according   
to label directions and should be kept out of streams, lakes and other aquatic  
habitats of concern. In event of a spill emergency, call 1-800-414-0244.        
                                                                                
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS                                                     
                                                                                
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD : Follow container label instructions for disposal        
of wastes generated during use in compliance with the FIFRA product label.      
In other situations, bury in an EPA approved landfill or burn in an             
incinerator approved for pesticide destruction.                                 
                                                                                
EMPTY CONTAINER PRECAUTIONS: Do not reuse container without written permission  
and instructions from vendor. Empty, clean and dispose in accordance with       
state and local laws.                                                           
                                                                                
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:                                                 
                                                                                
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME : beta-Cyfluthrin                                       
FREIGHT CLASS PACKAGE : Insecticides, NOI, NMFC 102100                          
PRODUCT LABEL : Not Noted                                                       
                                                                                
DOT (DOMESTIC SURFACE)                                                          
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:   Non regulated                                       
It is not expected that a mist or vapor hazard would exist from the normal      
transportation of this liquid substance.                                        
                                                                                
IMO / IMDG CODE (OCEAN)                                                         
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:   Non regulated                                       
                                                                                
ICAO / IATA (AIR)                                                               
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:   Non regulated                                       
                                                                                
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:                                                     
                                                                                
OSHA STATUS : This product is hazardous under the criteria of                   
the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29                               
CFR 1910.1200.                                                                  
                                                                                
TSCA STATUS : This product is exempt from TSCA Regulation under                 
FIFRA Section 3 (2)(B)(ii) when used as a pesticide.                            
                                                                                
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY : No components listed.                              
                                                                                
SARA TITLE III:                                                                 
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES : No components listed.              
                                                                                
SECTION 311/312                                                                 
HAZARD CATEGORIES : Immediate Health Hazard                                     
                                                                                
SECTION 313                                                                     
TOXIC CHEMICALS : beta-Cyfluthrin (11.8%) - CAS # 68359-37-5                    
                                                                                
RCRA STATUS : If discarded in its purchased form, this product                  
would not be a hazardous waste either by listing                                
or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is                                
the responsibility of the product user to                                       
determine at the time of disposal, whether a                                    
material containing the product or derived from                                 
the product should be classified as a hazardous                                 
waste. (40 CFR 261.20-24)                                                       
                                                                                
16. OTHER INFORMATION:                                                          
                                                                                
NFPA 704M RATINGS: Health     Flammability      Reactivity     Other            
                     1        1                                                 
                                                                                
O=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme                            

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