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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COMPARE•N•SAVE FIRE ANT KILLER
Page 2 of 6 July 29, 2010
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor
for treatment advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center
or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for
further treatment advice.
Note to Physician: This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, milk, cream and
other digestible fats and oils may increase absorption and so should be avoided.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. Dry chemical, carbon
dioxide, foam, water spray or fog.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn out gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of
water sources. Dispose of fire control water later.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: If water is used to fight fire, contain runoff, using dikes to prevent
contamination of water supplies. Dispose of fire control water later
Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions): May produce gases such as hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides and unidentified organic compounds.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating:
Rating for this product: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazards Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection
information in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering public sewer systems or any waterways. Do
not flush to drain. Large spills to soil or similar surfaces may necessitate removal of topsoil. The affected
area should be removed and placed in an appropriate container for disposal.
Methods for Containment: Contain spill, sweep or scoop up and place in container for possible land
application according to label directions or for proper disposal.
Methods for Cleanup and Disposal: Wash entire spill area with a detergent slurry, absorb and sweep
into container for disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup. See Section 13:
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS for more information.
Other Information: Large spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and
to state and/or local agencies.