MSDS

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 – 1 REACTIVITY – 0
FLAMMABILITY – 0 PERSONAL –
I Trade Name: Spectracide
®
Grub Killer Concentrate
Product Type: Liquid dilutable insecticide concentrate
Product Item Number: HG-96166 A Formula Code Number: 21-1120
EPA Registration Number Manufacturer Emergency Telephone Numbers
53883-205-8845
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
May 3, 2012
II Hazards Ingredient/Identity Information III Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Chemical % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Appearance & Odor: Tan aqueous suspension, white glue odor
Imidacloprid 1.47 NE NE Boiling Point:
>220° F
CAS #138261-41-3 Melting Point: Freezes at 32
0
F
Ph 7.3-8.3
Specific Gravity: 1.06 (H
2
O = 1)
Vapor Density: Greater than 1 (Air = 1)
% Volatile (by vol.): 95%
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Evaporation Rate: Less than 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
IV Fire and Explosive Hazards Data V Reactivity Data
Flash Point: >200
0
F Stability: Stable
Flammable Limits: NA Polymerization: Will not occur
Autoignition Temperature: NA Conditions to Avoid: None
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water fog, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical Incompatible Materials: NA
Decomposition Temperature: NA Hazardous Decomposition
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Use procedures for elimination of
original fire source.
or Byproducts: NA
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
None. Also see Section V.
VI Health Hazard Data VII Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Ingestion (Swallowing): First Aid: Call a Poison Control Center
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 a Poison
Control Center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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 the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing eye. Call a Poison
Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Avoid contact with liquid. Soak up with absorbent material.
Waste Disposal:
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill container. Place empty
container in trash or recycle if available. If partially empty call your local
solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product
down and indoor or outdoor drain.
Handling & Storage Precautions:
Store in a cool, dry area away from heat or open flame.
Special Notes: Have the product label with you when calling a Poison
Control Center or doctor.
Health conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Ingredients listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC
as 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: Not Regulated by DOT
IMDG: Not Regulated by IMDG
IATA: Not Regulated by IATA
The information and statements herein are believed to be reliable but are not to be construed as warranty or representation for which we
assume legal responsibility. Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine the suitability for their own particular
purpose of any information or products referred to herein. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE.