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DOUGLAS PRODUCTS &
PACKAGING
1550 E. Old 210 Hwy., Liberty, Missouri (816) 781-4250
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER'S NAME:Douglas Products & Packaging
ADDRESS:1550 E. Old 210 Hwy., Liberty, Missouri 64068
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER:1-800-424-9300
REGULAR PHONE NUMBER:(816) 781-4250
FAX NUMBER:(816) 781-1043
MALATHION 57%
DATE PREPARED:February 5, 1999
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT
CAS#
DATA
*Malathion Technical (0,0121-75-5
dimethyl dithiophosphate of
diethyl mercaptosuccinate)
Inert Ingredients
T-Mulz Light Aromatic
64742-95-6
M & P Xylene
1330-20-7
Cumene
98-82-8
Trimethyl Benzene
25551-13-7
%
57.00
OSHA PEL
TLV
HAZARD
15mg/m3 10mg/m3
43.00
100ppm
50ppm
150ppm
50ppm
25ppm
*Equivalent to 5 lbs. of premium grade malathion per gal. Formulated
with CYTHION Insecticide "The Premium Grade Malathion".
HMIS:Health-2, Flammability-2, Reactivity-1, Personal Protection-H
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III. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT:240 Degrees F.
MELTING POINT:30
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:1.1020
VAPOR PRESSURE:.00004mmHg
VAPOR DENSITY:1.1
SOLUB. IN WATER:V.S.
EVAPORATION RATE:.05
APPEARANCE AND COLOR:Mercaptan Odor, Clear Brown
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT:140 Degrees F.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:Lower-N/A, Upper-N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:CO2, Foam Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide for small
fires.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:Firemen should wear self-contained
breathing apparatus & rubber clothing, fight fire upwind, avoid heavy hose streams.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:Vapors and fumes from fire are
hazardous, evacuate people downwind from the fire.
V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY:Inhalation: Yes, Skin: Yes, Ingestion: Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS:Acute may cause death due to Chlolinesterase Inhibition.
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE:Excessive sweating, headache, weakness, giddiness,
nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, blurred vision, slurred speech, muscle twitching and
diarrhea.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID:EYES-Flush with water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting eyelids frequently. SKIN-Wash with soap and water, remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. INHALATION-Move victim to fresh air, artificial
respiration if necessary. INGESTION-DO NOT induce vomiting. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: ADMINISTER ATROPINE SULFATE. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE.
CARCINOGINICITY:NTP-No, IARC-No, OSHA-No
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
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CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY:Storage at temperatures above
120 Degrees F. leads to non-hazardous decomposition.
INCOMPATIBILITY:Aramite, Endrin, Carbaryl, Strong Alkalies and Strong
Oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:Thermal Decomposition may
produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION:Temperatures above 120 Degrees F.
VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:Absorb spill
with sand, clay or soda ash, sweep up and place in a waste disposal container.
Decontaminate area with Alkaline solution, contain and collect rinsate.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:Dispose of absorbent and rinsate in accordance with
local disposal authorities.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS:Local exhaust-General room ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:Concentration exceeds, TLV, wear U.S. Bureau of
Mines respirator approved for Organophosphate Insecticide.
EYE:Splash Proof Goggles.
GLOVES:Rubber.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:Wear clothing designed to prevent eye and
skin contact.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:Wash thoroughly after handling and before
eating and smoking.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:Do not contaminate feed
or foodstuffs, wash hands, arms and face with soap and water after handling. Change all
contaminated clothing and wash it with soap and water before reuse.