THERMFOG Technical Data Sheet

THERMFOGOIL BASE INSECTICIDE 0.20% SPRAY FOR THERMAL APPLICATORSTechnical Data ReportProduct # 4660DESCRIPTIONTHERMFOG is an EPA registered general purpose insecticide formulated for use in all thermal fogging applicators. Controls a broad range of insects, such as house flies, horse flies, deer flies, horn flies, mosquitoes, gnats, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, ants, spiders, carpet beetles, granary weevils, confused flour beetles, grain mites, sawtoothed grain beetles in warehouses, restau-rants and industrial institutions as well as small outdoor areas. Contains Resmethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid for quick knockdown. One gallon will treat approximately 95,000 cubic feet of space indoors. Apply outdoors at the rate of 3-3/4 gallons per acre. APPLICATIONSUse in thermal fogging applicators to control a broad spectrum of insects in warehouses, industrial plants, restaurants, and airports as well as outdoor work areas and recreational areas. FEATURES & BENEFITS• Rapid Knockdown • Broad Spectrum • Effective SPECIFICATIONS FORM: Liquid FLASH POINT: 120°F TCC ODOR: Mild Kerosene BOILING POINT: >350°F COLOR: Light Red SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0% DETERGENCY: None SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.81 TOXICITY: 5 ppm OSHA TLV % VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 100% WETTING ABILITY: None pH: N/A STORAGE STABILITY: 1 Year+ VISCOSITY: Thin COLD STABILITY: 0°F EVAPORATION RATE: Medium PHOSPHATES: None BIODEGRADABILITY: No VOC CONTENT: N/A LABEL INFORMATIONACTIVE INGREDIENTS: *Resmethrin (5-(phenylmethyl)-3-furanyl)methyl 2, 2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl) cyclopropanecarboxylate ....................................................0.20%OTHER INGREDIENTS .....................................................99.80%TOTAL: ..................................................................................100% CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATE *cis/trans isomers ratio: max 30% (+/-)cis and min 70% (+/-)trans. *U.S. Patent Nos. 3,465,007 and 3,542,928 *Roussel Bio’s SBP-1382 (R) brand resmethrin insecticide, *Rousell Bio Corp, 400 Sylvan, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTSHAZARDS TO HUMANSCAUTION: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not apply directly to food. In commercial food handling facilities, cover or remove any food and food processing equipment during application. Do not apply while food processing is underway. After space spraying in food processing plant, wash all facilities and equip-ment, benches, shelving, etc. where exposed food will be handled with an effective cleaning compound followed by a potable water rinse. In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Remove pets and birds, and cover fish aquariums before spraying. FIRST AIDIf Inhaled: • Move person to fresh air.• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.If on skin or clothing:• Take off contaminated clothing.• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.If in eyes:• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.If swallowed:• Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor.• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDSThis pesticide is highly toxic to fish. Drift and runoff from treated sites may be hazardous to fish in adjacent waters. Consult your State’s fish and wildlife agency before treating around such waters. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDSExtinguish open flame before space spraying. This formulation is combustible. DO NOT USE, POUR, SPILL, OR STORE NEAR HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. Store at room temperatures above 32°F.WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DIRECTIONS FOR USEIt is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner incon-sistent with its labeling. FOR USE IN WAREHOUSES, RESTAURANTS and INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTIONS and SMALL OUTDOOR AREAS. This formulation is to be used undiluted in only such portable thermal applicator equipment that can deliver spray particle sizes within the aerosol size range. Food should be removed or carefully covered before treatment. All food processing surfaces should be covered before treatment or thoroughly cleaned before using. THERMFOGOIL BASE INSECTICIDE 0.20% SPRAY FOR THERMAL APPLICATORSPACKAGING INFORMATIONAvailable in 4x1 gallons, 5 and 6 gallon pails, and 20, 35 and 55 gallon drums.THERMAL APPLICATIONS INDOORS: For the control of flies, mosquitoes, gnats, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, ants, spiders, carpet beetles, granary weevils, confused flour beetles, grainmites and sawtoothed grain beetles in warehouses, restaurants and industrial institutions. Remove or cover exposed food handling surfaces. Re-move animals and plant life. Shut off ventilating systems, air ducts, air-conditioning equipment and close off room or area to be treated. Do not apply while food processing plant is occupied or in operation. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights. Apply as a dry fog at the rate of 1-1/3 fluid ounces per 1,000 cubic feet of space. Direct nozzle of thermal applicator toward the upper corners of the room and along the ceiling. Close off room for at least one half hour. Do not remain in treated areas. Ventilate the area after treatment. Sweep up and destroy fallen insects. Repeat treatment as necessary.THERMAL APPLICATIONS OUTDOORS: For reduction in annoy-ance from flies, mosquitoes, gnats, roaches, ants, and spiders in yards, patios, around swimming pools, drive-ins, and horse stables, and other small area applications. Use only in horse stables where horses are not intended for food. Hold thermal applicator at least 5 feet from any object, especially plant and shrubbery. Avoid wetting any plant foliage. Apply undiluted at the rate of 3-3/4 gallons per acre. Fog only when there is no breeze, or the wind velocity is less than 3 miles per hour. The ideal time is generally at dusk when the wind dies down and the air temperature and ground temperature are approximately the same. Under these conditions the fog will linger in the treated area for a longer time. Apply fog while moving away from treated area. Avoid inhalation of the fog. Do not enter the treated area until the fog has dissipated. Repeat application as necessary. STORAGE AND DISPOSALDo not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. DISPOSAL: If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.