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<br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WWW.GREENBOOK.NET 2
<br /> a NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P, or HE Effects of a single inhalation exposure to Methomyl in any way, the bag must be triple-rinsed with clean
<br /> prefilter. include weight loss, respiratory irritation, diarrhea, I water. Add the rinsate to the spray tank and dispose
<br /> Cleaners and repairers of application equipment must lethargy, as well as temporary decreased plasma of the outer wrap as described above.
<br /> wear: cholinesterase activity, abnormal gait, hyperactivity For Paper and Plastic Bags: Completely empty bag
<br /> Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. and tremors. Corneal opacity was noted in one rat into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag
<br /> Chemical resistant gloves. exposed to near-lethal concentrations. Repeated ex- in a sanitary landfill or by incineration,or if allowed by
<br /> Chemical resistant footwear. posures at 15 mg/m3 produced no histopathological state and local authorities,by burning. If burned,stay
<br /> changes in lung, spleen, kidney, liver, brain, eyes or out of smoke.
<br /> Protective eyewear. oral and nasal mucosa.
<br /> Respirator as outlined above. Effects of a single dermal exposure to Methomyl in- TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
<br /> Chemical resistant apron. clude rapid respiration,miosis and nervous system ef- #Shipping Information
<br /> Discard clothing or other absorbent materials that have fects such as tremors. Repeated exposure produced DOT/IMO
<br /> been drenched or heavily contaminated with this prod- respiratory irritation and labored breathing, and ner- Proper Shipping Name: CARBAMATE PESTICIDE,
<br /> uct's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manu- vous system effects such as miosis and depression. SOLID,TOXIC(methomyl)
<br /> facturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If A single ingestion exposure to Methomyl produced ner- Hazard Class: 6.1
<br /> no such instructions for washables,use detergent and vous system effects as described for inhalation and UN No.: UN 2757
<br /> hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other skin exposures. Repeated exposure at approximately Packing Group: II
<br /> laundry. 5 mg/kg produced signs of nervous system effects ! Special Information: Marine Pollutant(water or bulk)
<br /> PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is per- (mild tremors)without clinical or pathological signs of Reportable Quantity: Methomyl(if 100 or more Ib in a
<br /> mitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that toxicity. Feeding studies in rats and mice produced single package)
<br /> involves contact with anything that has been treated, only mild effects having no clear toxicological signifi-
<br /> such as plants,soil or water is: cance. Long-term feeding studies at dietary levels up REGULATORY INFORMATION
<br /> to 1,000 ppm produced lowered red blood counts and U.S. Federal Regulations
<br /> .� Coveralls. hematocrit,indications of nervous system effects and TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS
<br /> Chemical Resistant Gloves Category A(such as butyl histopathological changes in kidneys,spleen,liver and 311, 312
<br /> rubber,natural rubber,neoprene rubber or nitrile rub- bone marrow. Acute: Yes
<br /> ber),all equal to or greater than 14 mils. In a 91-day oral Neurotoxicity study in rats, most of Chronic: No
<br /> Shoes plus socks. the effects observed appeared to be acute in nature. Fire: No
<br /> Protective eyewear. There were no morphological changes in the nervous I Reactivity: No
<br /> Exposure Guidelines system.The NOEL in this study was 150 ppm,based Pressure: No
<br /> Applicable Exposure Limits on clinical and biochemical evidence of cholinesterase In the United States this product is regulated by the
<br /> METHOMYL activity inhibition. US Environmental Protection Agency under the Fed-
<br /> PEL(OSHA):None Established Test in animals demonstrate no carcinogenic, devel- eral Insecticide,Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. It is a
<br /> TLV(ACGIH):2.5 mg/m3,8 Hr. TWA,A4 opmental, or reproductive toxicity. (One test in mice violation of federal law to use this product in a manner
<br /> AEL'(DuPont): None Established reports abnormal sperm morphology.) inconsistent with its labeling.
<br /> AEL is DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where Methomyl does not produce genetic damage in ani- EPA Reg. No. 352-342
<br /> governmentally imposed occupational exposure limits mals,or in bacterial and mammalian cell cultures. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
<br /> which are lower than the AEL are in effect,such limits ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance:
<br /> shall take precedence. Ecotoxicolo ical Information Methomyl - Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
<br /> PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES _ AQUATIC TOXICITY: (500/10,000 Ib)
<br /> METHOMYL SARA/CERCLA Reportable Quantity:
<br /> Physical Data Methomyl(100 Ib)
<br /> Solubility in Water: 5.8 WT%@ 25 C(77 F) 96 hour LC50-Bluegill sunfish: 0.72 mg/L.
<br /> Odor: Slightly sulfurous MATC,fathead minnows: 104 ug/L OTHER INFORMATION
<br /> Form: Solid DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS NFPA,NPCA-HMIS
<br /> Color: White NFPA Rating
<br /> Specific Gravity: 1.2946 @ 25C(77F) Waste Disposal Health: 2
<br /> Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal Flammability: 1
<br /> Bulk Density(Loose): 30-38 Ib/cu tt tY
<br /> must be in accordance with applicable Federal, Reactivity: 1
<br /> Bulk Density(Packed): 37-43 Ib/cu ft Y
<br /> Bulk Density(Loose): 480.6-608.7 kg/m3 State/Provincial, and Local regulations. ra not NPCA-HMIS Rating
<br /> Bulk Density(Packed): 592.7-688.8 kg/m3 contaminate water supply,food or feed by storage or Health: 3
<br /> disposal. Flammability: 1
<br /> STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper dis- Reactivity: 1
<br /> posal of excess pesticide,spray mixture,or rinsate is Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user de-
<br /> Chemical Stability a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be
<br /> Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions. disposed of by user according to label instructions' l on use conditions.
<br /> .� Incompatibility with Other Materials I contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Additional Information
<br /> Incompatible with strong bases. Agency,or the Hazardous Waste representative at the RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
<br /> Polymerization nearest EPA regional office for guidance. Due to High Acute Toxicity to Humans
<br /> Polymerization will not occur. Environmental Hazards For retail sale and use only by Certified Applicators
<br /> Other Hazards This pesticide is toxic to fish and wildlife. Drift and or persons under their direct supervision and only for
<br /> Decomposition: Thermal decomposition and combus- runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic those uses covered by the Certified Applicator's certifi-
<br /> tion will produce hazardous gases. These may in- organisms in neighboring areas. cation. Direct supervision for this product requires the
<br /> clude sulfur oxides, methyl isocyanate and hydrogen Do not apply directly to water,or to areas where sur- certified applicator to review federal and supplemental
<br /> cyanide. face water is present,or to intertidal areas below the label instructions with all personnel prior to application,
<br /> mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water mixing, loading, or repair or cleaning of application
<br /> TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION when disposing of equipment washwaters. equipment.
<br /> Animal Data This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only
<br /> Methomyl treatment on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply to the specific material designated herein and does not
<br /> Inhalation 4 hour LC50:0.258 mg/L in rats(Moderately this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or relate to use in combination with any other material or
<br /> toxic by inhalation) weeds while bees are actively visiting the treatment in any process.
<br /> Skin absorption LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg in rabbits area. Responsibility for MSDS:DuPont Crop Protection
<br /> .� (Slightly to moderately toxic by contact) Container Disposal I Address: Wilmington, DE 19898
<br /> Oral LD50: 34 mg/kg in male rats For Fiber Drums with Liners: Completely empty liner Telephone: 1-888-638-7668
<br /> Oral LD50: 30 mg/kg in female rats(Highly toxic by by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen #Indicates updated section.
<br /> ingestion) clinging particles. Empty residue into manufacturing This information is based upon technical information
<br /> Methomyl is not a skin irritant or a skin sensitizer,but equipment. Then dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill or believed to be reliable. It is subject to revision as
<br /> is a mild eye irritant in animals. by incineration if allowed by state and local authorities. additional knowledge and experience is gained.
<br /> METHOMYL If drum is contaminated and cannot be reused,dispose The MSDS format adheres to the standards and regu-
<br /> Ocular exposure with Methomyl caused pupillary con- of in the same manner. latory requirements of the United States and may not
<br /> striction,incoordination,tremors,convulsions,profuse For Water Soluble Packets:Do not reuse the outer box meet regulatory requirements in other countries.
<br /> salivation, lethargy, rales, and/or fasciculations were or the resealable plastic bag. When all water-soluble VID 12.29.03
<br /> also observed in rabbits approximately 1 and 20 min- packets are used,the outer packaging should be clean
<br /> �. utes after treatment with 10 mg of methomyl. Pupillary and may be disposed of in a sanitary landfill or by
<br /> constriction was still evident after 1 hour.These clinical incineration,or if allowed by state and local authorities,
<br /> signs are typical of anticholinesterase activity. These by open burning. If burned,stay out of smoke. If the
<br /> effects were not present the day after treatment. resealable plastic bag contacts the formulated product
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