SDS

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Continued)
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normal conditions of use is unlikely.
NTP.........................: Crystalline silica is classified as an NTP
Anticipated Human Carcinogen - "Substances or groups of substances that may
reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogens."
IARC........................: IARC has classified crystalline silica as a
Group I carcinogen. "There is sufficient evidence in humans for the
carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica (quartz) from occupational
sources."
OSHA........................: Not regulated
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE......: No specific medical conditions are known which
may be aggravated by exposure to the active ingredient in this product. As
with all materials which can cause upper respiratory tract irritation,
persons with a history of asthma, emphysema, or hyperreactive airways
disease may be more susceptible to overexposure. In addition, pulmonary and
respiratory diseases may be aggravated by exposure to respirable
crystalline silica.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
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FIRST AID FOR EYES......: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle
stream of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops
or persists.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN......: Wash skin immediately with soap and warm water. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: If a person is overcome by excessive exposures to
this material, remove to fresh air or uncontaminated area. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get
medical attention as soon as possible.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION.: If ingestion is suspected, call a physician or poison
control center. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do
not induce vomiting unless told to do so by physician or poison control
center. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN.......: Treat symptomatically. Published data indicate
vitamin E acetate can prevent and/or mitigate symptoms of paraesthesia
caused by synthetic pyrethroids.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
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FLASH POINT.....................: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............: Water; Dry Chemical
Product Code: 41741 MSDS Page 3
Approval date: 11/07/2001 Continued on next page