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AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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PRELUDE® TERMITICIDE; PRELUDE 240®
AMVAC MSDS No.: 364_4
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PRELUDE® TERMITICIDE; PRELUDE 240®
GENERAL USE: Pyrethroid type pesticide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Clear straw-colored liquid with an aromatic odor
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 5481-550
HEALTH CANADA Reg. No.: 26509
MSDS NUMBER:
CURRENT REVISION DATE: 14 February, 2011
MANUFACTURER:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
MANUFACTURER:
323-264-3910
4100 E. Washington Blvd.
TRANSPORTATION (24 HOURS)
Los Angeles, CA 90023-4406
CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300
PHONE: 323-264-3910
OTHER (24 HOURS)
FAX: 323-268-1028
323-264-3910
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Hazard(s)
methyl(+/-)cis/trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate Note: Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or nonhazardous. Values are not productspecifications.
PRELUDE® and PRELUDE 240® are registered trademarks of AMVAC Chemical Corporation AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Use with adequate
ventilation. Do not contaminate feed or foodstuffs.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Ingestion, inhalation, eye contact, and skin contact.
SIGNS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: A person suffering from acute exposure to Permethrin
may suffer from mild eye irritation. In addition, exposure to Permethrin may induce adverseeffects on the nervous system. Exposure to the vapors can cause irritation to eyes, lungs, andmucous membranes. Contact with liquid can cause eye irritation, skin irritation such asitching, tingling, burning or numbness, and skin defatting. Ingestion may result in vomiting.
Aspiration (breathing) of the vomitus into the lungs must be avoided as even small quantitiesmay result in aspiration pneumonitis (pneumonia). Prolonged exposure to aromatichydrocarbons may result in congestive effects to a wide variety of internal organs. Symptomsof overexposure include tremors, convulsions, unsteady gait, hypersensitivity, salivation andnasal discharge. Other possible signs of overexposure include facial erythema (flushing) andfacial skin tingling. SIGNS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Same as acute.
OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic potential
has been observed. EPA (2004) has evaluated the carcinogenic potential of Permethrin underits ‘Review Draft of the Guidelines fro Carcinogen Risk Assessment (1999)’. Permethrin hassuggestive evidence of carcinogenicity but not sufficient to assess human carcinogenicpotential. IARC has classified Permethrin as a Group 3 (sufficient animal evidence)carcinogen.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Dermatitis, asthma-like conditions,
CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN HANDLING THIS FORMULATION.
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AMVAC MSDS No.: 364_4
FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of clear, cool running water for a minimum
of 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids apart during the flushing to ensure rinsing of the entiresurface of the eyes and lids with water. Contact a physician immediately. If there will bea delay in getting medical attention, rinse the eyes for at least another 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has ceased, clear the victim's airway and
start artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth . If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. If subject is conscious, administer an 8 oz. glass of water
containing 2 tbsp. activated charcoal. Never give anything by mouth to an unconsciousperson. Contact a physician immediately.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and clean water. If a rash or any
of the symptoms of acute exposure appear, contact a physician immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: This product contains a petroleum distillate solvent. Aspiration of the
vomitus may cause aspiration pneumonitis. In addition, the product is a transient eye irritantand may cause paresthesia effects upon skin contact (itching, tingling, burning or numbness),with symptoms lasting up to 24 hours. Treat symptomatically. Contact your local poisoncontrol center for more medical information.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash Point: >212/F/100/C (Setaflash CC)Autoignition Temperature: Not availableFlammable Limits: Lower flammable limit: 1.1% (based on solvent)Upper flammable limit: 7.0% (based on solvent) EXPLOSIVITY
Not expected to be explosive under mechanical impact conditions.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Combustible liquid. This product may emit irritating
and toxic gasses when it is heated excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINEDBREATHING APPARATUS.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire,smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces andto protect personnel. Isolate “fuel” supply from fire. Prevent water runoff to sewers and otherbodies of water.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Thoroughly ventilate area. Wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE, See
section 8). Keep unauthorized personnel out of the area.
SMALL SPILL: Dike area to prevent contamination of water bodies. Absorb liquid on solid
nonflammable support (Diatomaceous earth, Kitty Litter, Clean Dri, etc.). Place in coveredcontainers. Clean area with soap and water. The cleaning solutions are also hazardouswastes.
LARGE SPILL: Dike the spill area to prevent contamination of water bodies. Siphon as much
liquid as possible into drums for reuse or disposal, using explosion proof equipment. Absorbremaining liquid on a solid absorbent. Place absorbed material into a sealable container andseal. Clean the spill area with soap and water. The cleaning solutions are also hazardouswastes.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep this product cool and dry. Keep container closed. Store away from feed, food,
and drink. Keep away from children and pets. Wash thoroughly with soap and water afterhandling this product.
STORAGE: Store product in its original container in a cool, dry, locked place out of the reach of
children. Store away from sources of heat and ignition.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation should be sufficient to keep the exposure below
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A properly FIT-TESTED NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
fitted with organic vapor cartridges is required if exposures will be at or above the TLV forthis product.
SKIN PROTECTION: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants
or coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. Cleanup of a large spill will probablyrequire the use of chemically impervious clothing such as PVC clothing. Followmanufacturer's instructions for cleaning/ maintaining personal protection equipment (PPE).
If no such instructions are available, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPEseparately from other laundry.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields should be used whenever hazardous
chemicals are being handled. Goggles or full face shield should be used if there is a potentialfor splashing.
OTHER PROTECTION: An eyewash station and a safety shower should be located in the work
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE:
APPEARANCE:
ODOR THRESHOLD:
BOILING POINT:
MELTING POINT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
BULK DENSITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm/Hg):
VAPOR DENSITY:
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
SOLUBILITY (Other):
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (O/W):
pH (1% dispersion with water):
EVAPORATION RATE:
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): This product is stable under normal storage and
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid heat, flame, and strong oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: This product may emit hazardous fumes of
hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, and unidentified organic compoundswhen it is heated excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHINGAPPARATUS when these conditions are present.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product will not polymerize.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INGESTION:
INHALATION:
SENSITIZATION:
IRRITATION:
TERATOGENICITY: No evidence of teratogenicity has been observed in laboratory testing of
MUTAGENICITY: No evidence of mutagenicity has been observed in testing of Permethrin
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, cont’d
CARCINOGENICITY: Benign tumors (liver and lung) were seen in the mouse but in the rat the
evidence of carcinogenicity was equivocal. EPA (2004) has evaluated the carcinogenicpotential of Permethrin under its ‘Review Draft of the Guidelines for Carcinogen RiskAssessment (1999)’. Permethrin has suggestive evidence of carcinogenicity but notsufficient to assess human carcinogenic potential.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No evidence of reproductive toxicity has been observed during
animal testing of Permethrin Technical.
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No data are available.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: Permethrin is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Drift and runoff from treated
areas may be hazardous to fish and aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not applydirectly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below themean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
Do not apply directly adjacent to potable water supplies.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot bedisposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide orEnvironmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPARegional office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse(or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning,
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by Stateand local authorities. Contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or theHazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional office for guidance.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT CLASS:
UN NUMBER:
IMDG CLASS:
IATA CLASS (air):
MARINE POLLUTANT:
PACKING GROUP:
HAZARD LABEL(s):
ADR CLASS (road):
PROPER SHIPPING NAME(s):
Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.
(Permethrin) REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
US SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS:
Insecticides, NOI, Poison other than Class A Poison AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION, cont’d
PACKAGING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
1 quart, 1 gallon and 2 gallon bottle; 250 gallon tote NOTE 1: This product is not regulated when shipped by highway, rail, or air in non-bulk packaging
(maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less. When shipped by vessel or in bulkpackaging, this product is regulated according to the data shown.
NOTE 2: The classification of this product is based on the fact that the mist criteria found in
49CFR§173.132(b)(3) will not be met and therefore the LC is not applicable.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: This product is registered under EPA/FIFRA Regulations. It is
a violation of Federal Law to use this product in any manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Read and follow all label directions. This product is excluded from listing requirementsunder EPA/TSCA.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS: This product is registered under the Pest Control Product Act of
Canada. It is a violation of Canadian Law to use this product in any manner inconsistent withits labeling. Read and follow all label directions.
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDScontains all the information required by the CPR.
SARA TITLE III DATA
Section 311 & 312 Hazard Categories:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): None
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65): None
OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS:
Date This Revision: 14 February, 2011
Date Previous Revision: 23 April, 2008
Person Responsible for Preparation: Gary A. Braden
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OTHER INFORMATION, cont’d
REASONS FOR REVISION: Annual Review.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the limited guidance to the user. While AMVAC
believes that the information is, as of the date hereof, reliable, it is the user's responsibilityto determine the suitability of the information for its purposes. The user is advised not toconstrue the information as absolutely complete since additional information may benecessary or desirable when particular, exceptional, or variable conditions or circumstancesexist (like combinations with other materials), or because of applicable regulations. Noexpress or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose orotherwise is made hereunder with respect to the information or the product to which theinformation relates.
ABBREVIATIONS:
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, andLiability Act Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act International Agency for Research on Cancer Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act This is the last page of this MSDS. There should be 8 pages.

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