WHITMIRE RESEARCH LABS INC -- 19-0310-A, AVERT CRACK & CREVICE BAIT (SUPD -- 6840-00N032948 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:19-0310-A, AVERT CRACK & CREVICE BAIT (SUPD
MSDS Date:09/05/1991
FSC:6840
NIIN:00N032948
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WHITMIRE RESEARCH LABS INC
Address:3568 TREE COURT IND BLVD
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63122
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-225-5371; 206-889-3400
Emergency Phone Num:314-576-0120;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL G. SARLI
CAGE:67184
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WHITMIRE MICRO GEN RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
Address:3568 TREE COURT IND. BLVD.
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63122-6620
Country:US
Phone:636-225-5371
CAGE:67184

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AVERMECTIN A1A,5-0-DEMETHYL-; (ABAMECTIN B1)
CAS:65195-55-3
RTECS #:CL1200000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
Other REC Limits:40 MCG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:AVERMECTIN B1 (A) (5-0-DEMETHYL AVERMECTIN A1A)
Fraction by Wt: 80%

Ingred Name:AVERMECTIN B1B (5-0-DEMETHYL-25-DE (1-METHYLPROPYL-25-(1
    METHYLETHYL) AVERMECTIN
Fraction by Wt: 20%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT):5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE SOME REVERSIBLE
    IRRITATION. CAUSED SLIGHT CONJUNCTIVAL IRRITATION IN ALBINO RABBITS
    REVERSIBLE IN 7 DAYS. CAUSED A DULL CORNEA IN ALBINO RABBITS
    REVERSIBLE IN 3 DAYS. SKIN:NON IRRITATIN G. INGEST:ACUTE AND
    CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS IN HUMANS IS UNKNOWN. ABAMECTIN IS HIGHLY
    TOXIC VIA (EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGESTION IN ANIMAL STUDIES, CAUSING
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. INHAL:ANIMAL STUDIES DEMONSTRATED A
    LOW ORDER OF TOXICITY VIA INHALATION OF ABAMECTIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER IN INDUCE VOMIT BY TOUCHING
    BACK OF THROAT W/FINGER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT/GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MD ATTN. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    APPL Y ARTIF RESP IF INDICATED. SEEK MD ATTN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP &
    WARM WATER. SEEK MD ATTN IF IRRIT PERSISTS. EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MD ATTN IF IRRIT PERSISTS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Lower Limits:0.130 OZ/FT3
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . AVOID CREATING SIGNIFICANT AIRBORNE DUST.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR IF
    LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT IS MET.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLED MATL SHOULD BE CAREFILLY COLLECTED &
    CONTRAINERIZED IN MANNER THAT PRODUCES LEAST AMT OF AIRBORNE DUST.
    SUITABLE PROT EQUIP SHOULD BE WORN DURING ANY SPILL CLEAN-UP
    OPERATION. RESIDUAL SURF MA TL MAY BE REMOVED W/TOWEL MOISTENED
    W/METHANOL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT CONTAMINATE FEED OR FOOD
    PRODUCTS OR FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES, DISHES, KITCHEN UTENSILS AND
    FOOD CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:WASH ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING THOROUGHLY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WHEN HANDLING BULK MATERIAL WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED DUST MASK OR RESPIRATOR. NOT REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING
    FINISHED PRODUCT IN CRACK AND CREVICE FASHION.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT MUST BE PROVIDED WHERE DUST MAY ENTER WORK
    ROOM ENVIRON. CONTAM AREAS SHOULD HAVE DEDICATED (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS CHEMICAL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:FULL BODY GARMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
    HANDLING BULK MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER PRIOR
    TO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO:PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT 310. DISP METH:STATE
    AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES BY BURNING. IF BURNED STAY OUT OF SMOKE. DISP
    MUST BE I/A/W LOC, STATE & FED REGS . VENT:EXHAUST AND DU ST
    COLLECTION SYSTEMS (HEPA FILTERS OR COLLECTORS).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN DUST WITH MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:5.5

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ABAMECTIN CAN BE HYDROLYZED BY STRONG CAUSTIC SOLUTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION IN OPEN FLAME
    CREATES TOXIC GASES (INCLUDING CO AND CO*2), TOXIC DUST AND SMOKE
    MAY BE GENERATED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES RESULTING FROM USE OF PROD MAY BE DISP OF
    ON SITE AT AN APPRVD WASTE DISP FACILITY. DO NOT CONTAM WATER,
    FOOD/FEED BY DISP. OFFER CONTR FOR RECYCLING/RECONDITIONING OR
    PUNCTURE & DISP OF IN A S ANITARY LANDFILL/INCIN,OR IF ALLOWED
    BY(SUPDAT)

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