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Spectrum Group
Division of United Industries
P. O. Box 142642
St. Louis, MO 63114-0642
Material Safety Data Sheet
Complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
Hazardous Material Identification
System – (HMIS)
HEALTH – 2 REACTIVITY – 0
FLAMMABILITY – 2 PERSONAL – None
I Trade Name: Spectracide
®
Malathion Insect Spray Concentrate
Product Type: Liquid dilutable insecticide concentrate
Product Item Number: 60900; HG-30900 Formula Code Number: 21-0283
EPA Registration Number Manufacturer Emergency Telephone Numbers
46515-19-8845
Chemsico
Division of United Industries Corporation
8494 Chapin Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114
For Chemical Emergency:
For Information:
Prepared by:
Date Prepared:
1-800-633-2873
1-800-917-5438
C. A. Duckworth
July 6, 2012
II Hazards Ingredient/Identity Information III Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Chemical % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Appearance & Odor: Clear, amber liquid with a characteristic odor.
Malathion 50.0 NE 10 mg/m
3
Boiling Point: NA
(0,0-dimethyl phosphorodthioate Melting Point: NA
of diethyl marcaptosuccinate) Vapor Pressure: NA
CAS# 121-75-5 Specific Gravity: 1.03 (H
2
O = 1)
Xylene Range Aormatic Solvent 42.5 NE NE Vapor Density: ND
CAS# 64742-95-6 % Volatile (by vol.): ND
Solubility in Water: Emulsifiable
Evaporation Rate: ND
In ha V Reactivity Data
Flash Point: 120º F, TCC Stability: Stable
Flammable Limits: NA Polymerization: Will not occur
Autoignition Temperature: NA Conditions to Avoid: Storage at elevated temperatures (above
Fire Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical & water.
120° F) leads to non-hazardous decomposition. Keep away from
Decomposition Temperature: NA heat and open flame.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Fight fire upwind. Avoid heavy hose Incompatible Materials: Do not store with strong alkalis and strong
streams. Dike area to prevent water run-off. Firemen should wear self- Oxidizers.
contained breathing apparatus and rubber clothing. After fire, Hazardous Decomposition
firemen should shower and change clothing. Decontaminate used or Byproducts: Thermal decomposition may produce
clothing with liquid chlorine bleach. carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and/or phosphorus
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapor and fumes from fire are trioxide.
hazardous. Evacuate people downwind from fire.
VI Health Hazard Data VII Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Ingestion (Swallowing):Harmful if swallowed. First Aid: Immediately call a
Poison Control Center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do
not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: This product contains a cholinesterase inhibitor.
Atropine is antidotal. 2-PAM may also be given in conjunction with
atropine. Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through skin. First Aid:
Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse Skin immediately for 15-20
minutes. Call for further treatment advice. Eye Contact: Causes eye
irritation. First Aid: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water
for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after 5 minutes and
continue rinsing eye. Call for further treatment advice. Inhalation Toxicity:
Harmful if inhaled. First Aid: Move person to fresh air. If person is not
breathing call 911 or an ambulance then give artificial respiration
preferably mouth-to-mouth. Call for further treatment advice. Have the
product container with you when calling a Poison Control Center or
doctor or going for treatment advice.
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with liquid. Soak up with
absorbent material. Wash exposed area thoroughly with light bleach and
water solution.
Waste Disposal:
Nonrefillable container: do not refill or reuse. If empty: Place in trash or
offer for recycling if available. If partially filled: Call local waste agency
for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or
outdoor drain.
Handling & Storage Precautions:
Keep in original container. Store in cool, dry place, preferably in a
locked storage area inaccessible to children. Do not store diluted spray.
Do not store near heat or flame.
Health conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Ingredients listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC
Carcinogens or Potential Carcinogens:
None
VIII Control Measures IX Transportation Data
Read and follow label directions. They are your best guide to using this
product effectively, and give necessary safety precautions to protect
your health.
DOT: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Malathion),
Limited Quantity, Class 9, UN-3082, PG-III IMDG: 3082, Environmentally
Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Malathion), Limited Quantity, Marine
Pollutant, Class 9, PG-III IATA: 3082, Environmentally Hazardous
Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Malathion), Class 9, PG-III