Quat-Stat SC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets, and for workplace labels of nonpesticide chemicals. Please read complete product label.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (DERMAL) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. (Previous statements per OSHA) Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed and/or if absorbed through the skin. (Previous statements per EPA)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves < 1 hour (breakthrough time) butyl rubber. Wear eye or face protection Recommended splash goggles. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.