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EATON'S ANSWER® For the CONTROL of POCKET GOPHERS
P.C.P. No. 21877
Active ingredient Chemical Name: Diphacinone
Chemical family: Indandione		 HMIS Rating: Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection:Safety Glasses
and Rubber Gloves
Manufacturer's Name:
J.T. Eaton & Company, Inc.
Address:
1393 East Highland Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087		 Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-664-9042 or
Contact Your Local Poison Control Center
Telephone Number for Non-Emergency Information:
9 am to 5 pm EST - 330-425-7801
Prepared by: BART BAKER Date Prepared: May 09, 2008
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
Hazardous Components
(Specific Chemical Identity:Common Name(s)
2-(Diphenylacetyl) 1, 3-indandione
Diphacinone, CAS No. 82-66-6 C23H16O3
OSHA
PEL
N/A
ACGIH
TLV
N/A
Other Limits
Recommended
N/A
% (optiona)
0.005%
Balance of Ingredients are inert and non-hazardous
PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Bulk Density: 42 lb.ft3

Melting Point: > 51.6° C (125° F)

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A

% Volatile: Negligible.

Characteristic odor: Molasses/Peanut Butter odor
Boiling Point:N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A

Vapor Density (AIR = 1):N/A

Solubility in Water: Negligible.

Appearance and Odor: Green Paraffin Blocks

 Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): N/A
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
Flash Point (Method Used) - 232° C (450°F) ASTM D 93 Flammable Limits - N/A LEL - N/A UEL - N/A
Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, CO2 and foam. Apply to burning area
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Product will melt and flow, contain material to reduce spread.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:Self contained breathing apparatus (full face piece) and
protective clothing is advised.
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable Incompatibility: Incompatible with Alkalies.
Hazardous Polymerization: None. Incomplete burning can produce carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide and other harmful products.
Conditions to Avoid: None.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? - No Skin? - Yes, slight. Ingestion? - Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): May reduce clotting ability of blood and cause bleeding in extreme cases. Initial symptoms may include back pain, vomiting, attacks of nose bleeding and gum bleeding, pallor. Acute: Oral LD50 = 2.3 mg/kg (rats) for Diphacinone Technical at 98% Active Ingredient. (Equivalent to 46,000 mg/kg of EATON'S ANSWER® for the CONTROL of POCKET GOPHERS.)
Carcinogenicity: - No NTP? - No IARC Monographs? - No OSHA Regulated? No
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Bleeding disorders.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes.
SKIN: Immediately wash with soap and water then flush with running water for at least 5 minutes.
INHALATION: None.
INGESTION: Induce vomiting by drinking 1 to 2 glasses of water and touching back of throat with a finger or a blunt object. Do not give anything by mouth or induce vomiting in an unconscious patient. Call a physician immediately. Administer Vitamin K1 intramuscularly or orally as indicated in Bishydroxycoumarin overdoses. Repeat as necessary based on monitoring of prothrombin times.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Carefully sweep up and dispose of product. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wash arms, face and hands with soap and water before eating or smoking.

Waste Disposal Method: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site according to label directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Always use protective gloves and clothing when handling, using, or cleaning up this product. Store in original container in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children, pets, and wildlife and away from offensive odors. Avoid skin contact. Do not take internally. Do not contaminate water, food, or animal feed by storage or disposal.
CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None.

Ventilation: Local Exhaust? - None

Mechanical (General)? - None

Protective Gloves - Chemically impervious gloves.

Other Protective Equipment: None.

Special? - None.

Other? - None.

Eye Protection - Safety glasses as needed for other activities.

Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash hands thoroughly, standard good practices.
CALIFORNIA ADDENDUM (Proposition 65) Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
The following specific warnings are hereby given relative to substances that the State of California has identified as carcinogens and/or reproductive hazards under Proposition 65:
WARNING: N/A