MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date-Issued: 8/1/04
MSDS Ref. No:
Date-Revised:8/1/04
Revision No: New MSDS
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: FoxFarm Don’t Bug Me Home & Garden Insect Spray
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Liquid Insecticide
MANUFACTURER:
United Compost and Organics
DBA FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Co.
1220 5th St.
Arcata, CA. 95518
707-826-1991
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS IDENTIFICATION
Nonhazardous Ingredients, Inert Materials, Proprietary.
Chemical Name
CAS#
OHSA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Pyrethrins
8003-34-7
5mg/m3
5mg/m3
Piperonyl Butoxide
51-03-6
N/A
150mg/m3
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: May cause temporary eye irritation, tearing, and blurred vision.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation and reddening of the skin, possibly progressing into dermatitis.
INGESTION: Do not eat. Can cause stomach irritation resulting in nausea, cramps, and vomiting. Can also cause nervous system
disorders, such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches, lack of coordination, tremors and unconsciousness.
INHALATION: Excessive inhalation can cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: LD 50 3.38 g/kg(rat)
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: LD 50 2g/kg/(rabbit)
ACUTE INHALTION TOXICITY: LC 50 not established.
3. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN: Immediately flush affected areas with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Keep affected person warm and quiet and get medical attention immediately.
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air. Give oxygen artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing has stopped give artificial
Respiration and get medical attention immediately.
4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, Carbon Dioxide, or Dry Chemical.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do not breath fumes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus along with full protective gear.
FLASHPOINT: N/A
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5. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: In case of spill, contain the spill. Prevent the material from reaching surface waters or other water supplies.
Inform authorities if sewers or watercourses are contaminated. Soak up the spill with appropriate absorbent and transfer into waste
containers for disposal. Dispose of waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated location. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals.. Read and observe all
precautions and instructions on the product label.
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6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: OSHA approved safety glasses, goggles, or face shield are recommended.
SKIN: Wear rubber gloves.
RESPIRATORY: In the absence of proper ventilation, use a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for use with pesticdes and organic
solvents.
7. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
COLOR: Clear
BOILING POINT: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Yes
8. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: In normal use and storage.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Do not mix with oxidizable materials. May decompose on heating.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: None known.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE
OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.