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CHEM-TOX 50% MALATHION EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE
EPA Registration No. 45385-43 • Product Code: EC-516
ACTIVE INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAMES: Malathion
(0,0,-Dimethyl-S(1,2-di(ethoxy-carbonyl)-ethyl)
phosphorothioate)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Organic Phosphates
HMIS Rating: Health: 2
Flammability: 2
Reactivity: 1
Protection: Safety Glasses & Rubber Gloves
Manufacturer's Name:
CTX/Cenol, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 472
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087


Prepared by: Bart Baker
Emergency Telephone Number:
CHEMTREC at 1-800-424-9300 or
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network at 1-800-858-7378 or Telephone Number for Information:
9 AM to 5 PM EST - 888-281-7025

Date Prepared: April 08, 2002
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
OSHA LIMITS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS



Diethyl Mercaptosuccinate (Malathion)

Aromatic Solvent
CAS NUMBER



121-75-5

68477-31-6
PEL


15mg/m3

N/A
STEL


0.6mg/m3

N/A
CEILING


N/A

N/A
ACGIH TLV0


10mg/m3 Skin

N/A
% (optiona)


50

N/A
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: (F): 156°-157° F @ 0.7MM

SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Emulsifible

EVAPORATION RATE: N/A

APPEARANCE / ODOR: Clear Brown liquid. Mercaptan odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (Water = 1): 1.2315 @ 20°C

VAPOR DENSITY: 2.4 mg/cm @ 20° C

MELTING POINT: 2.85° C

VAPOR PRESSURE: 3.4 x 10-6mm/hg @ 25° C
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: >113° F METHOD USED: TCC
 Flammable Limits: LEL-N/A UEL-N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The use of self contained breathing apparatus is recommended for fire fighters. Water may be unsuitable as an extinguishing media, but helpful in keeping adjacent containers cool. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:Keep work area free of hot metal and surfaces and other sources of ignition.
REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY: UNSTABLE. Rapid hydrolysis in water above pH7 & below 5, will decompose if stored in contact with activated iron, tin plate, lead and copper.

CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE. Storage at temperatures not exceeding 25° C is recommended..

INCOMPATIBILITY: As above.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.		 CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Never heated above 55° C and also local heating above this temperature should be avoided.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition (fro instance fire) may produce dimethylsulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phoshoruspentoxide, nitrogen oxides.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? - YES Skin? - YES Ingestion? - YES
Carcinogenicity: NTP? - No IARC Monographs? - No OSHA Regulated? N/A
TOXICITY CATEGORY: Acute oral LD 50 rat 599-1400 mg/kg. Acute
dermal LD 50 rat greater than 4400 mg/kg.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to lakes, streams or ponds. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on crops. Protective information may be obtained from your Agricultural Extension Service.

Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking.
Avoid contamination of food and feed. Keep out of reach of domestic animals. Do not use on humans, pets or livestock.
FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATION ONLY. NOT TO BE USED INDOORS.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID TREATMENT:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching the back of the throat with finger. Repeat until fluid is clear. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if indicated.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Call physician if irritation persists.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Keep sources of ignition and hot metal surfaces isolated from the spill. Refer to NACA Disposal methods for organic phosphates and related materials. DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD OR FEED BY CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT OR DISPOSAL OF WASTE.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Spill and waste disposal procedures approved by state and local authorities must be observed.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Open dumping is prohibited. Do not store, use, pour or spill near heat or open flame. Store in original container in locked, cool, dry cabinet or room.
CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved cartridge respirator.

VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: Use explosion-proof ventilation as required:

MECHANICAL EXHAUST: Use explosion-proof ventilation as required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impermeable gloves.		 EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Impermeable aprons, the availability of eye washes and safety showers in work area is recommended.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Personnel should avoid inhalation of vapors. Personal contact with product should be avoided.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Environmentally Hazardous Substances,liquid, N.O.S.(Pyrethrins)
HAZARD CLASS: Environmentally Hazardous Substance
UN NUMBER: UN3082, PGIII
DOT SHIPPING NAME: Malathion		 Manufacture makes no warranty, express or implied, other than indicated on Label and MSDS. Customer assumes all risk of use and/or handling of this material when such use and / or handling is contrary to Label and MSDS
D.O.T. Hazard Classification: ORM-A DOT LABELS REQUIRED: NO
Bill of lading Description: Chemicals, NOI 10# NA2783

All information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished free of charge and is intended for your evaluation. In our opinion the information is, as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet, reliable, however, it is your responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for your use. You are advised not to construe the information as absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular, exceptional or variable conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government regulations. Therefore. you should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by you and you must make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of the information from all source to assure both proper use of the material described herein and the safety and health of employees. Accordingly, no guarantee expressed, or implied is made by CTX Cenol Inc. as to the results to be obtained based upon your use of the information nor does CTX Cenol Inc. assume any liability arising out of your use of the information.


CHEM-TOX 50% MALATHION EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE
EPA Registration No. 45385-43 • Product Code: EC-516