Fipronil Plus C SDS 3-12-19

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

EMERGENCY CALL: 1-800-222-1222 (POISON CONTROL)

1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Fipronil-Plus-C
DESCRIPTION: Liquid insecticide
EPA Reg. No.: 55431-15
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Arizona Chemical Group, LLC
P.O. Box 21482
Mesa, AZ 85277

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
WARNING
Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H412)

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Health Hazards Category Physical Hazards Category
None - None -

Environmental Hazards Category


Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute (short-term) 1
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Chronic (long-term) 3

HAZARDS NOT REQUIRING CLASSIFICATION


None known.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Avoid release to the environment not in accordance with the product label. (P273)
Collect spillage. (P391)
Dispose of contents / container using instructions in the product label and in accordance with local /
Federal regulations. (P501)

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


Common Name Chemical Name CAS # Composition
5-amino-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-[(1R,S)-
Fipronil 120068-37-3 0.65%
(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES


Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment. For emergencies, call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. For general information on
pesticide use, etc., call the National Pesticides Information Center at 1-800-858-7378

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5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: >111°C
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No data available
Extinguishing Medium: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (CO2). Avoid high volume
water jet to prevent environmental damage from excessive water runoff.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained positive pressure breathing
apparatus and full bunker gear.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel and fight fire from a safe distance
upwind. Contain contaminated water / firefighting water; do not allow to enter drains or waterways. Use
foam or dry chemical fire extinguishing systems to prevent environmental damage from excessive water
runoff.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None known
NFPA Ratings: Health – 1 / Flammability – 1 / Reactivity - 0

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


Personal Precautions: Isolate area and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment as described in Section 8 of this document.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering any waterways or low areas. Do not flush to
drain or soil. Contain contaminated water. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer
systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your
State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
Spill Cleanup: Clean up spill immediately, observing precautions in Section 8. Prevent further leakage or
spillage if safe to do so. For small spills: absorb spill with sand, clay or other inert material. For large spills:
recover free product and dike for later disposal. Absorb remaining spill with inert material and place in
suitable container for disposal. Prevent material from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas. Dispose
of in accordance with local regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


Handling: Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the
toilet.
Storage: Store in original container in a secured dry storage area. Avoid extremes in temperatures.
Prevent cross contamination with other pesticides and fertilizers. If the container is leaking and/or material
is spilled on floor or paved surfaces, absorb on saw dust or other commercially available absorbing material,
sweep up and remove to chemical waste area for your disposal. Concentrate is stable at normal storage
temperatures.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
station and a safety shower. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protective Clothing: Applicators and other handlers should wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
shoes plus socks.
General: Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: opaque off white liquid pH: 6-7 (1% aq.)
Odor: nearly odorless Kinematic Viscosity: non-Newtonian fluid
Melting / Freezing point: not determined Water Solubility: soluble
Boiling Point / Boiling Range: not determined Partition coefficient: not determined
Flammability: not flammable Vapor Pressure: not determined
Flammability Limits (upper/lower): not determined Density: 1.0 g/cm3
Flash Point (setaflash): >111°C Relative Vapor Density: not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: not determined Particle Characteristics: not determined
Decomposition Temperature: not determined

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme temperatures.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Information presented below is from testing done on this end-use product:
ORAL TOXICITY (rat LD50): > 5,000 mg/kg
DERMAL TOXICITY (rat LD50): > 5,000 mg/kg
INHALATION TOXICITY (rat LC50): > 5.08 mg/L
EYE IRRITATION: minimally irritating
SKIN IRRITATION: slightly irritating
SKIN SENSITIZATION: Not a contact sensitizer
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: Not listed
IARC: Not listed
EPA: Group C – Possible human carcinogen (fipronil)
MUTAGENIC TOXICITY: Animal Testing did not show any mutagenic effects. Tests on bacterial or
mammalian cell cultures did not show mutagenic effects.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY / TERATOGENICITY: No evidence that the active ingredient causes
reproductive toxicity or teratogenicity.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


This pesticide is toxic to birds, fish and aquatic invertebrates.
The following information is for the active ingredient, Fipronil:
Fish (LC50): 0.083-0.56 mg/L
Fish (NOEC): 0.006 mg/L
Aquatic invertebrate (EC50): 0.00022-2 mg/L
Aquatic invertebrate (NOEC): 0.0098 mg/L
Aquatic plants (EC50): 0.14 mg/L

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide spray mixture or rinsate is a violation
of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by the use according to label instructions, contact
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. See container
labeling for complete disposal instructions.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: UN3082
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (contains fipronil)
Transport Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Hazard Zone: A
Marine Pollutant: Yes1
Hazardous Substance RQ: None
Labels / Placards: US-DOT: Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous Substance2
IMDG, IATA: Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous Substance3
Emergency Guide: 171 (NAERG – North American Emergency Response Guide)
1
Marine Pollutant Note: Ground-only shipments are excluded from Marine Pollutant labeling
requirements as per 49CFR§172.101 Appendix B(4). For any shipments
involving all or part of the transport by vessel, the shipment must be
classified as a Marine Pollutant unless a limited quantity exemption applies
(see note 3 below).
2
US-DOT Note: Not regulated when shipped in single or inner packaging ≤ 1.3 gal. (5 L) in
strong outer packaging or for “ground-only” shipments.
3
IMDG Note: Not regulated when shipped in single or inner packaging ≤ 1.3 gal. (5 L) in
strong outer packaging.
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information
relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container volume and may be influenced
by regional or country variations in regulations. Additional transportation system information can be
obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the
transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of
the material.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


FIFRA –
This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the 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, and for workplace labels of non-pesticide
chemicals. The following is the hazard information as required on the pesticide label:
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
See inside label booklet for additional precautionary statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This pesticide is toxic to birds, fish and aquatic invertebrates.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONT.)
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The
regulatory information presented below is pertinent only when this product is handled outside of the normal
use and application as a pesticide. This product is excluded from listing requirements under EPA/TSCA.
SARA Title III – Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not listed
SARA Title III – Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate (Acute)
SARA Title III – Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this product treated as a mixture is 10,000 lbs. This product
contains no ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.
SARA Title III – Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ)
None
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS –
This product does not contain any chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm.
CANADA –
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the SDS contains all of the information required by CPR.

16. OTHER INFORMATION


CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE. Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and
Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at
once. By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations
of Liability. CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed
carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Ineffectiveness or other
unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or
the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Arizona Chemical Group LLC. All such risks
shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, ARIZONA CHEMICAL GROUP LLC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT
EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Arizona Chemical Group LLC is
authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO
THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, ARIZONA CHEMICAL GROUP LLC DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES
OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID, OR AT ARIZONA CHEMICAL GROUP LLC’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.

SDS Version: 1.0 Effective Date: 03/12/2019

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