General Information
Revision date
2005-10-05
Product name
Bull’s-EyeTM Bioinsecticide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Insecticide
Manufacturer Name
Gardens Alive! , Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Gardens Alive! , Inc
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
OSHA EPA Reg. No. 62719-314-56872 Preparation contains CAS No % (by weight) Spinosad Spinosyn A 131929-60-7 0.5% Spinosyn D 131929-63-0 Inert Ingredients, total, including 99.5% Propylene glycol (1,2-Propanediol) 000057-55-6 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Off-white to tan liquid suspension with low odor. May cause slight eye irritation. The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >5000 mg/kg. The oral LD50 for rats is >5000 mg/kg. Product is highly toxic to marine mollusks, moderately to slightly toxic to fish, slightly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and practically non-toxic to birds. Emergency Phone Number: 800-992-5994.
Health hazards
INFORMATION INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Potential health effects
This section includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material is not handled in the recommended manner. Eye May cause slight eye irritation. Skin The LD50 for skin absorption is >5000 mg/kg. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged exposure is not likely to cause significant skin irritation. Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs. Ingestion Very low toxicity if swallowed. The oral LD50 for rats and mice is >5000 mg/kg. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. No adverse effects are anticipated from single exposure to mists. The aerosol LC50 for Inhalation rats is >5.0 mg/L for 4 hours (limit test). Systemic Other Target Organs) Effects Repeated exposure did not produce systemic toxicity when applied to the skin of rabbits
Cancer information
Spinosad did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. Teratology (Birth Defects) Spinosad did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals. Reproductive Effects For spinosad, in laboratory animal studies, effects on reproduction have been seen only at doses that produced significant toxicity to the parent animals. SECTION 5 FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point >200 Closed Cup Method Used Not applicable Flammable Limits LFL Not determined (water-based product) UFL Not determined (water-based product) Extinguishing Media To extinguish combustible residues of this product use water fog carbon dioxide dry chemical or foam. Fire and Explosion
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Under fire conditions some components of this product may decompose. The smoke may contain unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds Fire-Fighting Equipment Wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire-fighting clothing (includes fire-fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used fight fire from a protected location or safe distance. Boiling Point 100°C (212°F) water Physical State Odor Density Solubility in Water Vapor Pressure Liquid suspension Low 1.09 g/ml Disperse Similar to water Appearance Stability (Conditions to Avoid) Incompatibility (Specific Materials to Avoid) Off-white to light tan Thermally stable at typical use temperatures. Some components of this product can decompose at elevated temperatures. None known Hazardous decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials. Hazardous Polymerization: Not known to occur. pH (As Is): Not required