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Revision date
2003-09-10
Product name
ZEP METER MIST INSECT KILLER S
CAS No.
51-03-6;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
(29 CFR 1910.1200) SECTION IV: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION CAR: Carcinogen - A chemical listed by the National Toxicology Program Where respiratory protection is recommended, use only MSHA and NIOSH ap- (NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or OSHA as a proved respirators and dust masks. definite or possible human cancer causing agent. MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration CAS#: Chemical Abstract Services Registry Number - A universally accepted NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. numbering system for chemical substances. SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA CBL: Combustible - At temperatures between 100°F and 200°F chemical gives EVAPORATION RATE: Refers to the rate of change from the liquid state to off enough vapor to ignite if a source of ignition is present as tested with a the vapor state at ambient temperature and pressure in comparison to a given closed cup tester. substance (e.g. water). CNS: Central Nervous System depressant that reduces the activity of the brain pH: A value representing the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution and spinal cord. (Highly Acidic pH = 1; Neutral pH = 7; Highly Alkaline pH = 14) COR: Corrosive - Causes irreversible injury to living tissue (e.g. burns). VOC CONTENT: The percentage or amount in pounds per gallon of the prod- DESIGNATIONS: Chemical and common names of hazardous ingredients. uct that is regulated as a Volatile Organic Compound under the Clean Air Act EIR: Eye Irritant Only - Causes reversible reddening and/or inflammation of eye tis- of 1990 and various state jurisdictions. sues. SOLUBILITY IN WATER: A description of the ability of the product to dis- EXPOSURE LIMITS: The time weighted average (TWA) airborne concentra- solve in water. tion at which most workers can be exposed without any expected adverse ef- fects. Primary sources include ACGIH TLVs, and OSHA PELs. SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Breakdown products expected to be CEILING: "The concentration that should not be exceeded in the workplace produced upon product decomposition by extreme heat or fire. during any part of the working exposure." Source, ACGIH INCOMPATIBILITY: Keep product away from listed substances or condi- OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. tions to prevent hazardous reactions. PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit - A set of time weighted average exposure POLYMERIZATION: Indicates the tendency of the product's molecules to com- values, established by OSHA, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work- bine with themselves in a chemical reaction releasing excess pressure and heat. week. STABILITY: Indicates the susceptibility of the product to decompose sponta- PPM: Parts per million - unit of measure for exposure limits. neously and dangerously. (S) SKIN: Skin contact with substance can contribute to overall exposure. SECTION VIII: SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit - Maximum concentration for a continu- ous 15-minute exposure period. RCRA WASTE NOs: RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) TLV: Threshold Limit Value - A set of time weighted average exposure lim- waste codes (40 CFR 261) applicable to the disposal of spilled or unusable its, established by the ACGIH, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work- product from the original container. week. SECTION X: TRANSPORTATION DATA FBL: Flammable - At temperatures under 100°F, chemical gives off enough va- CWA: Clean Water Act - Federal law that regulates chemical releases to bodies pors to ignite if a source of ignition is present as tested with a closed cup tester. of water. Chemical substances that are determined to RQ: Reportable Quantity - The amount of the specific ingredient that, when be potential health or physical hazards based on the criteria established in the spilled to the ground and, can enter a storm sewer or natural watershed, must be OSHA Hazard Communication Standard - 29 CFR 1910.1200 reported to the National Response Center, and other regulatory agencies. HTX: Highly toxic - the probable lethal dose for a 70 kg (150 lb.) man, which TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act - A federal law requiring all commercial may be approximated as less than 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) chemical substances to appear on an inventory maintained by the EPA. IRR: Irritant - Causes reversible effects in living tissues (e.g. inflammation) - primarily skin and eyes. DISCLAIMER N/A: Not Applicable - Category is not appropriate for this product. All statements, technical information, and recommendations contained herein N/D: Not Determined - Insufficient information to make a determination for this are based on available scientific tests or data that we believe to be reliable. The item. accuracy and completeness of such data are not warranted or guaranteed. We RTECS#: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances - an unreviewed cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and our products, listing of published toxicology data on chemical substances. or the products of other manufacturers in combination with our products, may SARA: Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act - Section 313 designates be used. Acuity Specialty Products Group assumes no liability or responsibility certain chemicals for possible reporting for the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory. for loss or damage resulting from the improper use or handling of our products, SEN: Sensitizer - Causes allergic reaction after repeated exposure. from incompatible product combinations, or from the failure to follow instruc- TOX: Toxic - The probable lethal dose for a 70 kg (150 kg) man is one ounce tions, warnings, and advisories in the product label and Material Safety Data (2 tablespoons) or more. Sheet SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARD DATA (rev 06/02) ACUTE EFFECT: An adverse effect on the human body from a single expo- sure with symptoms developing almost immediately after exposure or within a