Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- ACTARA® INSECTICIDE
- Product Code
- A9584C
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Insecticide
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
manufacturer
Post Office Box 18300, Greensboro NC 27419
1-800-334-9481
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
1-800-888-8372
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS07
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starch | 9005-25-8 | --- | No |
| Diatomaceous Earth | 61790-53-2 | --- | No |
| Other ingredients | --- | 75% | No |
| 3-(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl-1,3,5-oxadiazinan-4-ylidene(nitro)amine | 153719-23-4 | 25% | No |
| Crystalline Silica, Quartz and Cristobalite | 14808-60-7 | --- | No |
Notes
Values are not product specifications.
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Symptoms: Respiratory irritation
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after calling 800-888-8372 or by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Immediate Medical Attention
Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
Medical Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media.
During a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Firefighter Protection
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Control the spill at its source. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in Protective Equipment Section. Sweep up material and place in a compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent (e.g. commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into compatible disposal container. Once all material is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange for disposition.
Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems or any body of water.
Sweep up material and place in a compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent (e.g. commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into compatible disposal container.
Materials: Hard water detergent (e.g. commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span), additional absorbent.
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
This material is capable of forming flammable dust clouds in air, which, if ignited, can produce a dust cloud explosion. Flames, hot surfaces, mechanical sparks and electrostatic discharges can serve as ignition sources for this material. Electrical equipment should be compatible with the flammability characteristics of this material. The flammability characteristics will be made worse if the material contains traces of flammable solvents or is handled in the presence of flammable solvents.
Store the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Store locked up.
Do not store food, beverages or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Flames, hot surfaces, mechanical sparks and electrostatic discharges can serve as ignition sources for this material.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Not reactive.
Will not occur.
None known.
None known.
None known.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 3077
- Shipping Name
- Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (Thiamethoxam)
- Transport Class
- 9
- Packing Group
- III
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for ACTARA® INSECTICIDE?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of ACTARA® INSECTICIDE?
ACTARA® INSECTICIDE is a beige to brown granules appearing as beige to brown granules . It has musty odor.
What is ACTARA® INSECTICIDE used for?
Insecticide
What are the hazard statements for ACTARA® INSECTICIDE?
This substance has 4 hazard statements:
- H332: Harmful if inhaled
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- H350i: May cause cancer
- H372: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
What is the melting point of ACTARA® INSECTICIDE?
The melting point is Not Available and the boiling point is Not Applicable.