MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COMPARE•N•SAVE™
CONCENTRATED INDOOR/OUTDOOR INSECT CONTROL
Page 2 of 6 July 29, 2010
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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.
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.
Note to Physician: This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, the stomach and
intestine should be evacuated. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Digestible fats, oils or alcohol
may increase absorption and so should be avoided.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable due to aqueous formulation
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined Flammability Limits: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
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: Slightly combustible, and may support combustion at elevated
temperatures. 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: 1 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: Dike spill using non-combustible absorbent or impervious materials such as
earth, sand or clay. Collect and contain contaminated absorbent and dike material for disposal.
Methods for Clean-Up and Disposal: Pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed container. Use the
recovered material according to label directions or discard as a hazardous waste. Wash entire spill area
first with an alcoholic caustic or soda ash solution, then follow with soap and water. Absorb and place 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.