Compare-N-Save 75368 User Manual

SAFETY DATA SHEET Compare•N•Save® Lawn Insect Control Granules

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Compare•N•Save® Lawn Insect Control Granules
EPA Reg. No.: 228-498-84009
Product Type: Insecticide

Company Name: Ragan and Massey, Inc.

101 Ponchatoula Parkway
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
1-800-264-5281

Telephone Numbers: 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

This product is an EPA FIFRA registered pesticide. Some classifications on this SDS are not the same as
on the FIFRA label. Certain sections are superseded by federal law governed by EPA for a registered
pesticide. Please see Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION for explanation.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

PHYSICAL HAZARDS:

None

HEALTH HAZARDS:

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4
Eye irritation Category 2B
Skin irritation Category 2

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 1

SIGNAL WORD:
DANGER

HAZARD STATEMENTS:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Specific treatment:
See First Aid instructions on product label. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so.
Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and
keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor/ if you feel unwell.

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Avoid releases to the environment. Collect spillage.

Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
(see Section 13).

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT

CAS NO.

% BY WEIGHT

Bifenthrin

82657-04-3

0.18 – 0.22

Proprietary Granule Carrier

Trade Secret

Trade Secret

Synonyms: (2-methyl[1,1’-biphenyl]–3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-

dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.

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 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 or Clothing: 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.
Most Important symptoms/effects: Eye exposure may cause slight irritation. Skin exposure may cause slight
irritation.

Indication of Immediate medical attention and special treatment if needed: None expected.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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.

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 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: 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.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: