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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FIRSTLINE GT plus TERMITE BAIT STATION
FMC
MSDS Ref. No: 4151-50-2-9
Version: Global
Date Approved: 08/13/1998
Revision No: 1
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: FIRSTLINE GT plus TERMITE BAIT STATION
PRODUCT CODE: 6031
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Sulfluramid
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Fluoroaliphatic sulfonamide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C10H6F17NO2S
(sulfluramid)
SYNONYMS: FMC 66898; GX071; F1898; N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamide;
IUPAC: N-ethyl perfluoro-octane-1-sulfonamide
MANUFACTURER
FMC CORPORATION
Agricultural Products Group
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
General Information: 800-321-1362
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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)
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name |
CAS # |
Wt.% |
PEL/TLV |
EC No. |
EC Class |
Sulfluramid |
4151-50-2 |
0.01 |
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None |
None |
None |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
- Brown to tan, odorless, solid (cardboard treated with 100 ppm).
- Combustible. Will support combustion at elevated temperatures.
- Thermal decomposition and burning may form toxic by-products.
- For large exposures or fire, wear personal protective equipment.
- Slightly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep out of drains and water
courses.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure
result from swallowing this product. Symptoms of overexposure include diarrhea.
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 is expected
to have low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be practically
non-irritating to the skin and eyes. 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.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Combustible. 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: May produce
hydrogen fluoride.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES:
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.
To clean spill area, wash with a solution of soap and water. Sweep or scrape
up material, place it into a container, and label contents. Dispose of containerized
wastes according to the method given 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, neoprene
or nitrile. Thoroughly wash the outside of gloves with soap and water prior
to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks.
COMMENTS: Personal protective recommendations for
mixing or applying this product are prescribed on the product label. Information
stated above provides useful, additional guidance for individuals whose use
or handling of this product is not guided by the product label.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Brown to tan solid (cardboard 100
ppm)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 527.2 (sulfluramid)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and fire.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DERMAL LD50:
>2000 mg/kg (rat)
ORAL LD50:
>5000 mg/kg (rat)
INHALATION LC50:
>4.4 mg/L/4 hr (rat) (sulfluramid)
SENSITIZATION: A similarly-formulated product
produces moderate skin sensitization in laboratory animals, and may produce
similar effects in humans.
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product
is expected to have low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is expected
to be practically non-irritating to the skin and eyes. Large doses of a similarly-formulated
product, administered to laboratory animals, have produced symptoms such as
diarrhea and abdominogenital staining.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available
for the formulation. In a battery of tests, sulfluramid was shown to be non-mutagenic.
Sulfluramid was shown to be non-teratogenic in developmental toxicity studies
with laboratory animals. Preliminary studies in dogs
suggest that the ingestion of high doses for prolonged periods may arrest
spermatogenesis.
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed
COMMENTS: The data presented above are for a similarly-formulated
product, or for the active ingredient, as noted.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented below are for the active ingredient.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Sulfluramid has a Log Pow
of >6.85, is considered immobile in soil, and is unlikely to enter groundwater.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Sulfluramid is
considered slightly toxic to fish and aquatic arthropods (LC50 values >6.6
- 10 mg/L). The toxicity to birds is considered moderate by single oral exposure,
but high when the exposure is via the diet. The oral LD50 in bobwhite quail
is 474 mg/kg, while the dietary LC50 is 300 ppm. The dietary LC50 in the mallard
is 165 ppm.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Open dumping or burning of this
material or its packaging is prohibited. Empty containers can be disposed
of with ordinary household trash, as per label recommendations.
EMPTY CONTAINER: For larger quantities, as in
the case of spills, the preferred method of disposal is to incinerate in accordance
with local, state and national laws and regulations. If this method is not
available, then dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill. However,
because acceptable methods of disposal may vary by location, and regulatory
requirements may change, contact the appropriate regulatory authority prior
to disposal.
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: Not listed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
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.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
(40 CFR 355): Not listed
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY
ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY (40 CFR 302.4): Not listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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