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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH

For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident,

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night: 1-800-424-9300.

For Medical Emergencies Only, Call 1-877-325-1840.

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH

Synonyms: 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine

EPA Reg. No.: 228-525-84009

Company Name: Ragan and Massey, Inc.

100 Ponchatoula Parkway

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 386-6042

Date of Issue: September 19, 2008

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview:

Appearance and Odor: White colored liquid with a pungent odor.

Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid

contact with eyes or clothing.

Potential Health Effects:

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye and skin contact.

Eye Contact: Mildly irritating based on toxicity studies.

Skin Contact: Minimally toxic and slightly irritating based on toxicity studies.

Ingestion: Slightly toxic based on toxicity studies.

Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known

See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.

Potential Environmental Effects:

This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates.

See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT

Imidacloprid 138261-41-3 1.47

Other Ingredients Including: 98.53

Propylene Glycol 57-55-6

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

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.

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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident, Call CHEMTREC Day or Night: 1-800-424-9300. For Medical Emergencies Only, Call 1-877-325-1840. 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Synonyms: EPA Reg. No.: COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine 228-525-84009 Company Name: Ragan and Massey, Inc.
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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 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 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. 5.
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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Where engineering controls are indicated by specific use conditions or a potential for excessive exposure, use local exhaust ventilation at the point of generation. Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/Face Protection: Not normally required. To avoid contact with eyes, wear chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dermal: Rat LD50: >5,000 mg/kg Inhalation: Rat 4-hr LC50: <2.02 mg/L Eye Irritation: Rabbit: Mildly irritating Skin Irritation: Rabbit: Slightly irritating Skin Sensitization: Not a contact sensitizer in guinea pigs following repeated skin exposure. Subchronic (Target Organ) Effects: Repeated overexposure to imidacloprid, may effect heart, thyroid, blood chemistry, and liver.
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COMPARE•N•SAVE™ SYSTEMIC TREE & SHRUB INSECT DRENCH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION U.S. Federal Regulations: TSCA Inventory: This product is exempted from TSCA because it is solely for FIFRA regulated use. SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting: Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370): Immediate Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): None Reportable Quantity (RQ) under U.S.