Kaput® Rat and Mouse Bait                    MSDS                         July-03

Manufacturer:

Scimetrics Ltd. Corp.

120 Commerce Dr.#4

Fort Collins, CO. 80524

Prepared By:

TS

Telephone No:

970-482-1330

Emergency Phone No:

Medical: 800-858-7378

Transportation

800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

 

Product Name:

Kaput® Rat and Mouse Bait

Use:

Anticoagulant Rat and Mouse Bait

Bait Form:

Loose Grain

SECTION 1. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient:

Warfarin

Percent by weight:

0.025

CAS #:

81-81-2

EPA Reg #:

72500-6

SECTION 2. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance:

Green Grain

Color:

Blue/Green

Odor:

Grain

Solubility:

N/A

Vapor Density

N/A

Melting Point

N/A

Water Reactivity

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Vapor Pressure

N/A

Boiling Point

N/A

Specific Gravity

1.0

Bulk Density

N/A

SECTION 3. HEALTH HAZARDS

Primary Route of Entry

Ingestion, Skin & eye contact, skin absorption

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, extreme thirst, lethargy, diarrhea, bleeding

Emergency First Aid Procedures

Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes.  If irritation persists, consult a physician

Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Ingestion: Call a physician or emergency telephone number immediately.  Do not give anything by mouth or induce vomiting unless instructed by a physician.

Inhalation: N/A

Note to Physician: If ingested, administer Vitamin K1 intramuscularly or orally as indicated in bishydroxycoumarin overdoses.  Repeat as necessary based on monitoring of prothrombin times.

SECTION 4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point

N/A

Flammable Limit

N/A

Extinguishing Media

For small fires, use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Firefighters should be equipped with protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

None Known.

SECTION 5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General Information:

Wear personal protective (gloves) and sweep up and store in plastic labeled container with lid for disposal. 

Spills / Leaks:

Wipe up spill, place in a plastic container, and hold for waste disposal. Wash spill after material pickup is complete.


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SECTION 6. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage Temperature

Room temperature

Average Shelf Life

Bait is stable for a minimum of 1 year when stored correctly at room temperature

Special Sensitivity

Avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold.

Precautions in Handling and Storage

Store in original container in a cool, dry area inaccessible to children, pets, and wildlife.  Avoid contamination of lakes, streams and ponds.  Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

SECTION 7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respirator Type:  None required

Eye Protection: 

None required

Gloves: (Recommended):

Rubber Gloves

Ventilation:

Not required

Other Protective Measures

Not required

SECTION89. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable

Conditions to Avoid: None

Polmerization: Will not occur

Conditions to Avoid: None

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strongly alkaline materials

SECTION 9. TOXICITY  INFORMATION

LD50 Oral Ingestion:

 >5000

LD50 Dermal (Skin Contact):

>2000 mg/kg (rats)

LC50 Inhalation:

N/A

Dermal Sensitization:

Not Considered a Sensitizer

Skin Irritation:

Non-Irritating

Eye Irritation:

Non-Irritating

SECTION 10. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Published data demonstrated lack of secondary toxicity when 250 ppm warfarin baits fed to rats, then rats fed to magpies and carnivores.

SECTION 11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Wrap in newspaper and discard in trash.

SECTION 12. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

DOT Shipping Name

None required

DOT Hazard Classification

Non-Hazardous

DOT Labels Required

None required

Freight Classification

LTL Class 60

SECTION 13. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product is subject to EPA FIFRA regulations.

SECTION 14. OTHER INFORMATION

Warranty: Information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been obtained from sources  believed to be correct to the best of our knowledge but is not all inclusive and shall only be used as a guide. Scimetrics Ltd. Corp. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product and provides no warranties either expressed or implied and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained on this form.