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FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet Date of issue: 08/11/2015 Revision date: 05/10/2018 Version: 1.0 05/10/2018 EN (English US) Page 1 SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Identification Product form : Mixture Trade name : FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Synonyms : 100519560; 100519561; EPA Reg. No.: 83362-2-89459; FourStar Bti Catch Basin Briquets 150; FourStar Bti Catch Basin Briquets 45; FourStar Bti Briquets; FourStar Bti Briquets 150; FourStar Bti Briquets 45; Meridian-02 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use Recommended use : Microbial insecticide. Restrictions on use : Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Do NOT take internally. 1.3. Supplier Central Garden & Pet Company 1501 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 200W Schaumburg, IL 60173 - United States www.fourstarmicrobials.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Emergency number : 1-[PHONE REDACTED] - CHEMTREC 1-[PHONE REDACTED] - CHEMTREC - Outside North America - Collect Calls Accepted SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Skin sensitization, Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : GHS07 Signal word (GHS-US) : Warning Hazard statements (GHS-US) : May cause an allergic skin reaction Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification Other hazards not contributing to the classification : Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable ---PAGE BREAK--- FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet 05/10/2018 EN (English US) 2/6 SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures Name Product identifier % Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. israelensis (CAS-No.) 68038-71-1 7 Plaster of paris (CAS-No.) 26499-65-0 70 - 80 Other ingredients (CAS-No.) N/A Balance SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures after inhalation : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. First-aid measures after skin contact : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. First-aid measures after eye contact : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice and attention. First-aid measures after ingestion : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. 4.2. Most important and effects (acute and delayed) after skin contact : May cause an allergic reaction in individuals with a sensitivity to Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. israelensis. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary Treat SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Avoid heavy hose streams. 5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Reactivity : The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Firefighting instructions : As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Do not allow fire fighting water to escape into waterways or sewers. Do not use direct stream of water. A direct stream of water may spread fire. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures : Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection. 6.2. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Sweep or scoop spills, dispose of any unusable material in approved landfill. Use appropriate PPE. ---PAGE BREAK--- FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet 05/10/2018 EN (English US) 3/6 SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Take all necessary technical measures to avoid or minimize the release of the product on the workplace. Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Hygiene measures : Separate working clothes from town clothes. Launder separately. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Keep container closed. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Plaster of paris (26499-65-0) OSHA OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) 15 mg/m³ (total dust) 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction) NIOSH NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ (total dust) 5 mg/m³ (respirable dust) 8.2. Appropriate engineering controls Appropriate engineering controls : Adequate ventilation systems as needed to control concentrations of airborne contaminants below applicable threshold limit values. 8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment Hand protection: Protective gloves Eye protection: Safety glasses Skin and body protection: If prolonged exposure is anticipated, it is recommented for handlers to wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact. Respiratory protection: Not required for normal conditions of use SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance : Light tan briquette Color : Light tan Odor : No data available Odor threshold : No data available pH : No data available Melting point : No data available ---PAGE BREAK--- FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet 05/10/2018 EN (English US) 4/6 Freezing point : Not applicable Boiling point : No data available Flash point : Not applicable Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : Non flammable. Vapor pressure : No data available Relative vapor density at 20 °C : No data available Relative density : 0.82 Solubility : Soluble Log Pow : No data available Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable Decomposition temperature : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosion limits : Not applicable Explosive properties : Not explosive Oxidizing properties : Not applicable 9.2. Other information No additional information available SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. 10.4. Conditions to avoid No additional information available 10.5. Incompatible materials No additional information available 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. israelensis (68038-71-1) LD50 oral rat > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal rabbit > 5000 mg/kg LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 2.04 mg/l/4h GHS-US Properties Classification Acute toxicity Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified Serious eye damage/irritation Not classified Respiratory or skin sensitization May cause an allergic skin reaction. Germ cells mutagen Not classified Carcinogenicity Not classified Reproductive toxicity Not classified Specific target organ toxicant (single exposure) Not classified ---PAGE BREAK--- FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet 05/10/2018 EN (English US) 5/6 Specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure) Not classified Aspiration hazard Not classified Potential health effects Inhalation Acute : Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected. Skin Acute : Exposure may cause mechanical irritation, May cause an allergic reaction in individuals with a sensitivity to Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. israelensis. Eye Acute : Exposure may cause mechanical eye irritation. Ingestion Acute : Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected. Mutagenicity : Not classified. Carcinogenicity : Not classified. Reproductive Effects : Not classified. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity No additional information available 12.2. Persistence and degradability No additional information available 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential No additional information available 12.4. Mobility in soil No additional information available 12.5. Other adverse effects No additional information available SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Disposal methods Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. SECTION 14: Transport information UN number Proper Shipping Name Transport hazard class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards DOT Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not applicable IMDG Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not applicable IATA Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated Not applicable SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. US Federal regulations ---PAGE BREAK--- FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 45 Day Microbial Briquets, FourStar Bti Briquets Sustained Release 150 Day Microbial Briquets Safety Data Sheet 05/10/2018 EN (English US) 6/6 Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. israelensis (68038-71-1) Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag XU - XU - indicates a substance exempt from reporting under Chemical Data Reporting Rule (formerly the Inventory Update Reporting Rule), i.e, Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 711). 15.2. US State regulations No additional information available SECTION 16: Other information Date of issue : 11 August 2015 Revision date : 10 May 2018 Indication of changes: SDS update. SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) - CGP The information and statements herein are believed to be reliable but are not to be construed as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility. Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine the suitability for their own particular purpose of any information or products referred to herein. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE. FIFRA Labelling EPA Registration Number 83362-2-89459 This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets (SDS), and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. The hazard information required on the pesticide label is reproduced below. The pesticide label also includes other important information, including directions for use. FIFRA Signal word Caution FIFRA Precautionary Statement KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FIFRA Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals Harmful if inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. FIFRA First Aid 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 poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, and then continue rinsing eye. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If on skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. FIFRA Environmental Hazards Do not apply to treated, finish drinking water reservoirs or drinking water receptacles when the water is intended for human consumption. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.