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Cessco, Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Cessco, Inc.
COMPANY CONTACT: William C. Davis
3609-A River Road
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 476-3666
Johns Island, SC 29455
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
PRODUCT NAME:
CESSCO FIRE ANT KILLER
CHEMICAL NAME:
Mixture; a.i.’s, tetramethrin, permethrin, PBO EPA REGISTRY NUMBER: 6959-92
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS NUMBER: 52645-53-1 Piperonyl butoxide Distillate CAS NUMBER: 64742-88-7 Isobutane CAS NUMBER: 74-98-6 OSHA PEL-TWA 1,000 ppm Other ingredients SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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An off-white aerosol that is:  Toxic to fish  Combustible  Under Pressure ********************************************************************************************* POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

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SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION—Continued
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY
Inhalation and skin contact
EYES
Non-irritating
SKIN
Slightly irritating
INGESTION
Not an expected route of exposure for an aerosol product.
SIGNS AND SYMPTONS
Based on animal studies, symptoms of overexposure to this product include diarrhea, yellow nasal
discharge, and activity decrease.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT:
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Combustible. Contents under pressure. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not puncture or
incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130ºF may cause bursting. Do not use this product
in or on electrical equipment due to the possibility of shock hazard.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam or Water
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved (or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If can is punctured or leaking, soak up liquid with an absorbent material such as sand, sawdust, earth, fuller’s earth, etc, and dispose of in trash. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
*Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
*Do not use near heat or open flame.
*Do not use this product in or on electrical equipment due to the possibility of shock hazard.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not store near heat or open flame. Store in a cool, dry area away from children.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
SKIN PROTECTION
Chemical-resistant gloves
OTHER/GENERAL PROTECTION
Use in a well ventilated area.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Off-white liquid
ODOR
Slight odor.
BASIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
SOLUBILITY (H2O):
VISCOSITY:
DENSITY:
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS
No corneal opacity or iritis occurred during observation period. (rabbit)
SKIN EFFECTS
Irritation:
Absorption: LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Sensitization: Negative (guinea pig)
ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS
LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
ACUTE INHALATION EFFECTS
LC50 (rat): > 5.30 mg/L
CHRONIC (CANCER INFORMATION)
A statistically significant increase in the incidence of lung and liver tumors was observed in female mice
receiving diets containing 375 and 750 mg/kg/day of permethrin technical over 85 weeks.
A statistically significant increase in the number of benign liver tumors appeared in mice fed piperonyl
butoxide technical at doses which far exceed any anticipated daily human intake. Independent and
industry toxicological experts who have reviewed the data agree that the findings of the study do not
indicate a health risk to human beings.
CARCINOGENICITY:
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE AND LONG-TERM TOXICITY TO FISH AND INVERTEBRATES
This product is toxic to fish.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water by disposal of wastes.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Replace cap, wrap container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Do not incinerate or
puncture. Can be disposed of with other recyclables where local law permits.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Aerosols, flammable
HAZARD CLASS:
DOT INDENTIFICTION NUMBER:
DOT SHIPPING LABEL:
ADDITIONAL SHIPPING PAPER DESCRIPTION
This product can be classified as a CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D, if the aerosol
meets the specifications as designated in 49 CFR, 173.306.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III NOTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III – SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to reporting requirements of
section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and of 40
CFR 372:
CAS NUMBER

This information must be included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION--CONTINUED
REGULATED INGREDIENTS—CONTINUED
INGREDIENT:
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Illinois Toxic Substance Massachusetts Hazardous Substance New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substance New Jersey Special Health Hazardous Substance New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance Pennsylvania Workplace Hazardous Substance SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
The above information pertains to this product as it is currently formulated, and is based on the information available at this time. Addition of reducers or other additives to this product may substantially alter the composition and hazards of this product. This information is provided in good faith, but since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. **Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance with label directions. **EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR TRANSPORTATION SPILLS:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
PREPARED BY: Cessco, Inc.
PHONE: 800-476-3666

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