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AMBUSH® 500EC
AMVAC MSDS No.: 366_3
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: AMBUSH® 500EC
GENERAL USE: Pyrethroid type pesticide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Amber to dark liquid with an aromatic odor
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: Not registered in the US
PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT(Canada): 14882
MSDS NUMBER:
CURRENT REVISION DATE: 11 May, 2012
MANUFACTURER:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
MANUFACTURER:
323-264-3910
4100 E. Washington Blvd.
TRANSPORTATION (24 HOURS)
Los Angeles, CA 90023-4406
CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300
PHONE: 323-264-3910
OTHER (24 HOURS)
FAX: 323-268-1028
MEDICAL (PROSAR): 888-681-4261
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Hazard(s)
AMBUSH® is a registered trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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AMBUSH® 500EC
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Use with adequate
ventilation. Do not contaminate feed or foodstuffs.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Ingestion, inhalation, eye contact, and skin contact.
SIGNS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: A person suffering from acute exposure to Permethrin may
suffer from mild eye irritation. In addition, exposure to Permethrin may induce adverseeffects on the nervous system. Exposure to the vapors can cause irritation to eyes, lungs, andmucous membranes. Contact with liquid can cause eye irritation, skin irritation and skindefatting. Ingestion may result in vomiting. Aspiration (breathing) of the vomitus into thelungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis(pneumonia). Prolonged exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons may result in congestive effectsto a wide variety of internal organs. Symptoms of overexposure include tremors, convulsions,unsteady gait, hypersensitivity, salivation and nasal discharge. Other possible signs ofoverexposure include facial erythema (flushing) and facial skin tingling. SIGNS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Same as acute.
OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic potential
has been observed. EPA (2004) has evaluated the carcinogenic potential of Permethrin underits ‘Review Draft of the Guidelines fro Carcinogen Risk Assessment (1999)’. Permethrin hassuggestive evidence of carcinogenicity but not sufficient to assess human carcinogenicpotential.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Dermatitis, asthma-like conditions,
CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN HANDLING THIS FORMULATION.
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AMBUSH® 500EC
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FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of clear, cool running water for a minimum
of 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids apart during the flushing to ensure rinsing of the entiresurface of the eyes and lids with water. Contact a physician immediately. If there will be adelay in getting medical attention, rinse the eyes for at least another 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has ceased, clear the victim's airway and
start artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth . If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. If subject is conscious, administer an 8 oz. glass of water
containing 2 tbsp. activated charcoal. Never give anything by mouth to an unconsciousperson. Contact a physician immediately.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and clean water. If a rash or any
of the symptoms of acute exposure appear, contact a physician immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: This product contains an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. Aspiration of
the vomitus may cause aspiration pneumonitis. In addition, the product is an eye irritant anda defatting agent. Treat symptomatically. Contact your local poison control center for moremedical information.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash Point: >151°F/66°C (Setaflash CC)Autoignition Temperature: 1013°F/545°C (based on solvent) Flammable Limits: Lower flammable limit: 0.8% (based on solvent)Upper flammable limit: 5.9% (based on solvent) EXPLOSIVITY
Not expected to be explosive under mechanical impact conditions.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Combustible liquid. This product may emit
hazardous fumes of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, and unidentifiedorganic compounds when it is heated excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINEDBREATHING APPARATUS.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect
personnel. Isolate “fuel” supply from fire. Avoid spraying water directly into storagecontainers due to danger of boil over. This product contains a volatile liquid and gives offinvisible vapors. Either the liquid or the vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distancealong the ground or surface to ignition sources where they may ignite or explode.
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AMBUSH® 500EC
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Thoroughly ventilate area. Wear appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE, See section 8). Keep unauthorized personnel out of the area.
Use non-sparking equipment for the cleanup.
SMALL SPILL: Dike area to prevent contamination of water bodies. Absorb liquid on solid
nonflammable support (Diatomaceous earth, Kitty Litter, Clean Dri, etc.). Place in coveredcontainers. Clean area with soap and water. The cleaning solutions are also hazardouswastes.
LARGE SPILL: Dike the spill area to prevent contamination of water bodies. Siphon as much
liquid as possible into drums for reuse or disposal, using explosion proof equipment. Absorbremaining liquid on a solid absorbent. Place absorbed material into a sealable container andseal. Clean the spill area with soap and water. The cleaning solutions are also hazardouswastes.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep this product cool and dry. Keep container closed. Store away from feed, food,
and drink. Keep away from children and pets. Wash thoroughly after handling this product.
Make certain containers are grounded to prevent static buildup and discharge.
STORAGE: Store product in its original container in a cool, dry, locked place out of the reach of
children. Store away from sources of heat and ignition. Do not freeze. Store above 32°F(0°C). Store away from sources of heat and ignition.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation should be sufficient to keep the exposure below
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A properly FIT-TESTED NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
fitted with organic vapor cartridges is required if exposures will be at or above the TLV forthis product.
SKIN PROTECTION: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants
or coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. Cleanup of a large spill will probablyrequire the use of chemically impervious clothing such as PVC clothing. Followmanufacturer's instructions for cleaning/ maintaining personal protection equipment (PPE).
If no such instructions are available, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPEseparately from other laundry.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields should be used whenever hazardous
chemicals are being handled. Goggles or full face shield should be used if there is a potentialfor splashing.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION, cont’d
OTHER PROTECTION: An eyewash station and a safety shower should be located in the work
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE:
APPEARANCE:
ODOR THRESHOLD:
BOILING POINT:
FREEZING/MELTING POINT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
BULK DENSITY:
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm/Hg):
VAPOR DENSITY:
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
SOLUBILITY (Other):
This product is soluble in aromatic solvents PARTITION COEFFICIENT (O/W):
pH (5% in water):
EVAPORATION RATE:
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): This product is stable under normal storage and
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid heat, flame, and strong oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: This product may emit hazardous fumes of
hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon oxides, and unidentified organic compoundswhen it is heated excessively or burned. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHINGAPPARATUS when these conditions are present.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product will not polymerize.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: No information is available for the formulation. Information of the active ingredient,
Permethrin, has been included to help the user of this product in making decisions. INGESTION:
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, cont’d
INHALATION:
SENSITIZATION:
IRRITATION:
TERATOGENICITY: No evidence of teratogenicity has been observed in laboratory testing.
MUTAGENICITY: No evidence of mutagenicity has been observed in animal testing.
CARCINOGENICITY: EPA (2004) has evaluated the carcinogenic potential of Permethrin under
its ‘Review Draft of the Guidelines fro Carcinogen Risk Assessment (1999)’. Permethrin hassuggestive evidence of carcinogenicity but not sufficient to assess human carcinogenicpotential.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No evidence of reproductive toxicity has been observed.
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No data are available.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Drift and runoff from
treated areas may be hazardous to fish and aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Donot apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areasbelow the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipmentwashwaters. Do not apply directly adjacent to potable water supplies.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot bedisposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide orEnvironmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPARegional office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse(or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning,
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by Stateand local authorities. Contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or theHazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional office for guidance.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT CLASS*:
UN NUMBER:
IMDG CLASS:
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION, cont’d
IATA CLASS (air):
MARINE POLLUTANT:
PACKING GROUP:
HAZARD LABEL(s):
ADR CLASS (road):
PROPER SHIPPING NAME(s):
Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.
(Permethrin) REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
US SURFACE FREIGHT CLASS:
Insecticides, NOI, Poison other than Class A Poison TYPICAL PACKAGING:
1 Liter, 5 Liter, 1 gallon bottles; 15 gallon tote, bulk * NOTE: This product is not regulated when shipped by highway, rail, or air in non-bulk packaging
(maximum capacity of 450 L (110 gallons) or less). When shipped by vessel or in bulkpackaging this product is regulated according to the data shown.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: This product is not registered under EPA/FIFRA Regulations.
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in any manner inconsistent with itslabeling. Read and follow all label directions. This product is excluded from listingrequirements under EPA/TSCA.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS: This product is registered under the Pest Control Product Act of
Canada. It is a violation of Canadian Law to use this product in any manner inconsistent withits labeling. Read and follow all label directions.
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDScontains all the information required by the CPR.
SARA TITLE III DATA
Section 311 & 312 Hazard Categories:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): Naphthalene (CAS 91-20-3) - 100 lbs
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REGULATORY INFORMATION, cont’d
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65): This product contains small amounts of a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm - Naphthalene.
OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS:
Date This Revision: 11 May, 2012
Date Previous Revision: 11 May, 2009
Person Responsible for Preparation: Gary A. Braden
REASONS FOR REVISION: Annual review. Medical emergency telephone number has been
updated. Levels of ingredients have been corrected to reflect current knowledge.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the limited guidance to the user. While AMVAC
believes that the information is, as of the date hereof, reliable, it is the user's responsibilityto determine the suitability of the information for its purposes. The user is advised not toconstrue the information as absolutely complete since additional information may benecessary or desirable when particular, exceptional, or variable conditions or circumstancesexist (like combinations with other materials), or because of applicable regulations. Noexpress or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwiseis made hereunder with respect to the information or the product to which the informationrelates.
ABBREVIATIONS:
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, andLiability Act Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act International Agency for Research on Cancer Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act This is the last page of this MSDS. There should be 8 pages.

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