MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CYNOFF® EC INSECTICIDE

MSDS Ref. No: 52315-07-8-4 Version: Global Date Approved: 08/13/1998 Revision No: 7

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: CYNOFF® EC INSECTICIDE
PRODUCT CODE: 1167
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Cypermethrin
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pyrethroid Insecticide
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₂₂H₁₉Cl₂NO₃ (cypermethrin)
SYNONYMS: FMC 30980; (+/-)-a-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl (+/-) cis, trans-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; IUPAC: (RS)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS)-cis-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-1,1-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
Cypermethrin	52315-07-8	24.8			None	None	None
Surfactant Blend	0000-00-0	<9.6			None	None	None
Phenylsulfonate	70528-83-5	<1.7			None	None	None
Isobutyl alcohol	78-83-1	<0.7			50 ppm	None	None

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: - Amber liquid with a soapy 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.
- Expected to be moderately irritating to the skin and eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Effects from overexposure result from inhalation or coming into contact with the eyes or skin. Symptoms of overexposure include decreased activity, tremors, convulsions, loss of bladder control, incoordination, and increased sensitivity to sound. Contact with cypermethrin may produce skin sensations such as numbing, burning and 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 water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs and persists, contact a medical doctor.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs and persists, contact a medical doctor.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, contact a medical doctor.

NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product has low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. It contains cypermethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide. Do not administer milk, cream or other substances which contain vegetable or animal fats, as they enhance absorption. Central nervous system stimulation should be controlled with sedation by, e.g., barbiturates. The formulation contains phenylsulfonate, a corrosive material. Consideration should be given to gastric lavage with an endotracheal tube in place. 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

FLASH POINT AND METHOD: 115°C (240°F)

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2 or dry chemical. Soft stream water fog only if necessary. Contain all runoff.

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: Heat and fire may result in thermal decomposition and the release of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, chlorine and hydrogen chloride.

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. Dike to confine spill and absorb with a non-combustible absorbent such as clay, sand or soil. Vacuum, shovel or pump waste 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 excessive 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 vapor or mist may be emitted. Ventilate all transport vehicles prior to unloading.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

EYES AND FACE: For splash, mist or spray exposure, wear chemical protective goggles or a face shield.

RESPIRATORY: For splash, mist or spray 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 butyl rubber, nitrile or Viton® brand. 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

ODOR: Soapy

APPEARANCE: Amber liquid

pH: 5.5 as 5% emulsion

MELTING POINT: 0°C (32°F)

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsion

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.96 at 20°C

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 416.3 (cypermethrin)

WEIGHT PER VOLUME: 8.04 lb/gal. (964 g/L)

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: 1085 mg/kg (rat)

INHALATION LC₅₀: 12.35 mg/L/1 hr (rat) (maximum attainable concentration, zero mortalities)

ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product has low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity. It is expected to be moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. Large doses of cypermethrin ingested by laboratory animals produced signs of toxicity including loss of motor control, tremors, decreased activity, urinary incontinence, incoordination, increased sensitivity to sound and convulsions. Experience to date indicates that contact with cypermethrin may produce skin sensations such as numbing, burning or tingling. These sensations are reversible and usually subside within 12 hours. Contact with phenylsulfonate may be corrosive to the skin and severely irritating to the eyes. Exposure to butanol vapors may produce headaches, drowsiness and irritation of the nose and throat. Excessive exposures to butanol liquid or vapors may result in contact dermatitis and irritation of the mucous membranes.

CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the formulation. In studies with laboratory animals, cypermethrin did not cause reproductive toxicity, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity or carcinogenicity in male and female rats and male mice. Cypermethrin caused an increase in benign lung tumors in female mice at 1600 ppm in the diet. The EPA concluded on a weight of evidence approach that cypermethrin represents a low oncogenic potential to female mice at this dose level (approximately 228 mg/kg/day). Liver enlargement is often noted in laboratory animals that have ingested large doses of cypermethrin during their life span. An overall absence of genotoxicity has been demonstrated in tests of mutagenicity, DNA damage and chromosome aberrations. Disturbances in hearing and balance have been reported in workers exposed to butanol vapors.

CARCINOGENICITY:

IARC: Not listed

NTP: Not listed

OSHA: Not listed

OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: When applied at agricultural use rates, cypermethrin has a moderate rate of degradation in the soil. At termiticidal use rates, cypermethrin degrades at a slower rate which is governed by soil characteristics (e.g., pH). The rate of cypermethrin hydrolysis is somewhat faster under alkaline conditions than at neutral or acidic pH. Cypermethrin has a high affinity for organic matter and a Log Pow of 5.0, but has demonstrated a low potential for bioconcentration (BCF = 17). Cypermethrin is not mobile in soil.

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Cypermethrin is considered highly toxic to fish and aquatic arthropods, and has LC50 values which range from 0.004 µg/L to 3.6 µg/L. The aquatic arthropods tended to be some of the more sensitive species. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the aquatic environment. Cypermethrin is slightly toxic to birds and oral LD50 values are greater than 10,248 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: Non-returnable containers which held this material should be cleaned, prior to disposal, by triple rinsing. Containers which held this material may be cleaned by being triple-rinsed, and recycled, with the rinsate being incinerated. Do not cut or weld metal containers. Vapors that form may create an explosion hazard.

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: cypermethrin (Severe Marine Pollutant)

OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:
For road, rail and air: Insecticides, NOI, other than Poison.

For water: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s., 9, UN3082, III.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

UNITED STATES

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):

Chemical Name	Wt.%			RQ
Isobutyl alcohol	<0.7			5000 lbs.

COMMENTS: Australian Hazard Code : 3XE

U.S. EPA Signal Word : CAUTION

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Section(s) Revised : New Format