MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SUTERRA LLC
213 S.W. Columbia, Bend, Oregon  U.S.A.   97702-1013
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER:  (541) 388-3688

SECTION I

TRADE NAME: CheckMate® TPW Hand Applied Dispenser

SYNONYMS:                        

REGULATORY LICENSE: EPA Registration No. 56336-6

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Alkenes

SECTION II - COMPONENTS

PRINCIPAL COMPONENT(S)

CAS NO.

CHEMICAL FORMULA

E-4-Tridecen-1-yl acetate

72269-48-8

Z-4-Tridecen-1-yl acetate

65954-19-0

C₁₅H₂₈O₂

None of the ingredients of this material meet the definition of "Hazardous Chemical" given in OSHA Hazard Communication Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200(c).  The information on this form is furnished as a customer service.

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT (°C)

Not applicable for dispenser.

125°C for pheromone.

MELTING POINT

Not applicable for dispenser.

VAPOR PRESSURE
(mm Hg)

Not applicable for dispenser.

Not established for pheromone.

VAPOR DENSITY
(AIR = 1)

Not applicable for dispenser. 

>1 for pheromone.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Not applicable for dispenser.

Low solubility for pheromone.

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

Not applicable for dispenser.

480 for pheromone blend..

SPECIFIC GRAVITY
(H₂O= 1)

Not applicable for dispenser.

0.876±0.01 for pheromone.

APPEARANCE AND ODOR

Plastic devices; mild, herbaceous odor.

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT
(Method Used)

Not established.

FLAMMABLE LIMITS
(% by Volume in Air)

Not established.

LEL

Not established.

UEL

Not established.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical, Foam, Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel.  Use standard fire fighting procedures.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Carbon oxides formed when burned.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

TOXICITY DATA

None of the ingredients of this material meet the definition of "Hazardous Chemical" given in OSHA Hazard Communication Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200(c).  The information on this form is furnished as a customer service.

For pheromone ingredient:

LD₅₀, Oral, Rat: > 5050 mg/kg

LD₅₀, Dermal, Rabbit: > 5050 mg/kg

LD₅₀, Intratrachael, Rat: > 450 mg/kg or >5 mg/L

Eye Irritation, Rabbit: Mildly irritating in unwashed eye, minimally irritating in washed eye.

Skin Irritation, Rabbit: Moderately irritating.

Ames Mutation Assay: Non-mutagenic with and without microsomal activation.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE

EYE CONTACT: Pheromone is minimally irritating.  Avoid contact with eyes.

SKIN CONTACT: Pheromone is moderately irritating.  Avoid contact with skin.

INHALATION: Avoid breathing vapors.

INGESTION: Due to product form, ingestion is not considered likely.

CHRONIC: Long-term studies have not been done on the concentrated active ingredient, however, no adverse effects expected.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water.  If irritation develops, call a physician.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.  If irritation develops, call a physician.

INHALATION: Remove from exposure.  If illness or adverse symptoms develop, call a physician.  Due to product form, such exposure is unlikely.

INGESTION: Due to product form, such exposure is unlikely.

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: None established.

LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, or OSHA: No.

OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: No known adverse effects expected.

HEALTH HAZARD CATEGORIES: EPA Toxicity Category:  III - CAUTION.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Pheromone to strong oxidizing agents and oxygen.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides formed when burned.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Large spills can be swept up.  Protect from ignition.  Keep out of water sources or sewers.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS/WASTE DISPOSAL: Used dispensers should be wrapped in newspaper, placed in garbage bags and discarded.  Do not reuse containers.  Discard in trash.  Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.                                          

USED DISPENSERS AND CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Used dispensers should be wrapped in newspaper, placed in garbage bag and discarded in trash. Do not reuse box or bag containers.  Discard in trash.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not generally required under normal use conditions.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:Not generally required  under normal use conditions.

EYE PROTECTION:Not generally required under normal use conditions.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not generally required.

VENTILATION: Mechanical (general).

NOTE: Personal protection information provided in this Section is based upon label information as to normal uses and conditions.  Where special or unusual uses or conditions exist, it is suggested that the expert assistance of an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional be sought.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE, ETC.: Avoid skin and eye contact.  Avoid breathing vapors.  Store in cool, well-ventilated area.  Protect from ignition.  Wash hands after handling.  Do not allow product to contaminate water sources, food or feed.

SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Suterra LLC is unaware of any local, state or federal regulations which define the active ingredient as hazardous.

As of the preparation date, this product did not contain a chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.

While this information and recommendations set forth are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, Suterra LLC makes no warranty with respect hereto and disclaims all liability from reliance thereon.