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Generated  05/19/2010,   Revision  05/18/2010,   Supercedes Revision  02/10/2009,   Date Created  04/06/2005

SECTION 1. Product and Company Identification
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Product Code: 70051-102-270
Product Name: BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL
Manufacturer Product ID: 3005472
Manufacturer Information
     Company Name: Distributed by:
  Farnam Companies, Inc.
  301 West Osborn Road
  Phoenix, AZ
     Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC                                (800)424-9300
     Alternate Emergency Contact: District of Columbia                    (202)483-0414
     Information: Farnam Companies, Inc.                  (800)234-2269
Preparer Name: Sherry Faith                            (602)285-1660
Additional Identity Information
3005472

SECTION 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Hazardous Components (Chemical Name) CAS # Concentration OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis NA 2.88 % No data. No data.

SECTION 3. Hazards Identification
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Emergency Overview
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Potential Health Effects (Acute and Chronic)
No data available.
Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure
No data available.

SECTION 4. First Aid Measures
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Remove individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if there is difficulty breathing. If skin or eye contact occurs, flush with plenty of water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. No known antidote.

SECTION 5. Fire Fighting Measures
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Flash Pt: NE
Explosive Limits: LEL:  No data.                                    UEL:  No data.
Autoignition Pt: NA
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Flammable Properties and Hazards
No data available.
Hazardous Combustion Products
None known
Extinguishing Media
Use appropriate media for cause of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
None known

SECTION 6. Accidental Release Measures
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled
Absorb spill with an inert material, such as clay, and place in a container for disposal.

SECTION 7. Handling and Storage
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling
Tightly reclose containers of unused materials.
Precautions To Be Taken in Storing
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Store in secure, cool, dry, well-ventilated room, building or covered area. Avoid temperatures above 85 degrees F (24.4 C)

SECTION 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Respiratory Equipment (Specify Type)
Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Eye Protection
No data available.
Protective Gloves
No data available.
Engineering Controls (Ventilation etc.)
No data available.
Additional Exposure Control Information
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing eye lesions or lung disease.

SECTION 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Physical States: [   ] Gas       [   ] Liquid       [ X ] Solid
Melting Point: NA
Boiling Point: NA
Autoignition Pt: NA
Flash Pt: NE
Explosive Limits: LEL:  No data.                                    UEL:  No data.
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): NA0.000000
Density:                        NA
Bulk density: 22-26 LB/CF
Vapor Pressure (vs. Air or mm Hg):                        NA
Vapor Density (vs. Air = 1):                        NA
Evaporation Rate (vs Butyl Acetate=1):                        NA
Solubility in Water: No data.
Percent Volatile: N.A.
Saturated Vapor Concentration:                        NA
Viscosity:                        NA
Heat Value:                        NA
Particle Size:                        NA
Corrosion Rate:                        NA
pH:                        NA
Appearance and Odor
Corn cob granule; Potency: 200 ITU / mg

SECTION 10. Stability and Reactivity
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Stability: Unstable [    ]       Stable [ X ]
Conditions To Avoid - Instability
No data available.
Incompatibility - Materials To Avoid
Do not expose to solutions high alkalinity.
Hazardous Decomposition Or Byproducts
No data available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will occur [    ]       Will not occur [ X ]
Conditions To Avoid - Hazardous Polymerization
N/D

SECTION 11. Toxicological Information
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Oral Toxicity: N/D. The acute oral LD50 in both male nad female rats was >5,000 mg/kg for the technical powder used in the formulation indicating that the material is non-toxic by ingestion in single doses.
Dermal toxicity: N/D. The acute dermal LD50 in both male and female rabbits was found to be >2,000 mg/kg b.w. for the technical powder used in the formulation, indicating that the material is no more than slightly toxic by a single skin application.
Dermal and Eye Irritation: The product is considered to be non-irritating to rabbit eye and /or skin.
Dermal Sensitization: Appropriate skin sensitization studies in guinea pigs have indicated that the product is a non-sensitizing agent.
Inhalation Toxicity: N/D. The LC50 in 4-hour inhalation studies in rats was 25.1 mg/L (actual) of air, the maximum attainable concentration.
Carcinogenicity/Other Information
No data available.
Hazardous Components (Chemical Name) CAS # NTP IARC ACGIH OSHA
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis NA n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? No       IARC Monographs? No       OSHA Regulated? No

SECTION 12. Ecological Information
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Not available

SECTION 13. Disposal Considerations
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Waste Disposal Method
Dispose of product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

SECTION 14. Transport Information
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

LAND TRANSPORT (US DOT)
     DOT Proper Shipping Name Not regulated as hazardous by U.S. DOT.
     DOT Hazard Label: None

SECTION 15. Regulatory Information
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

No data available.

SECTION 16. Other Information
BITE FREE GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Company Policy or Disclaimer
The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable.  It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.