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Brand Information
Product Name: Ortho Bug B Gon Garden & Landscape Insect Killer Concentrate
EPA Registration Code: 1021-1645-
Form: liquid
Product Category: Landscape/Yard » Insecticide » garden
Pesticides » Insecticide » home garden
Pesticides » Insecticide » lawn/turf
Customer Service: 888-295-0671
Date Entered: 2003-01-01
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Ortho Group, The
Marketed by Scotts Co.
Address: P.O. Box 190
City: Marysville
State: OH
Zip Code: 43040
Telephone Number: 888-295-0671
Toll Free Number: 888-295-0671
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: WARNING -
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION AND MODERATE EYE IRRITATION
DO NOT GET ON SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR SPRAY MIST.
DO NOT USE NEAR HEAT, OPEN FLAME, OR ANY IGNITION SOURCE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: This product is moderately irritating to the eyes. Eye contact may include discomfort, tearing, swelling redness, and blurred vision.
SKIN: This product causes skin irritation. This product is harmful if absorbed through the skin.
INGESTION: Can cause stomach irritation resulting in nausea, cramps, and vomiting. Can cause nervous system disorders such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches and lack of coordination. The degree of effects will depend on the amount of material ingested.
INHALATION: Excessive inhalation can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, nausea, and nervous system disorders such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches, lack of coordination, tremors, and unconsciousness.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP and OSHA
First Aid: From MSDS

EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SKIN: If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
INGESTION: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
INHALATION: 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.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Note to Physician: The product contains a significant amount of petroleum distillate, therefore ingestion of this material or subsequent vomiting can result in aspiration which can cause chemical pneumonitis.

COMMENTS: See product label for specific First Aid Measures.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 2
Reactivity Rating: 1
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2002-09-12
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Keep pesticide in original container. Do not put material into food or drink containers. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. Store in a cool, dry place, preferably locked storage area.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling product. Avoid container breakage. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not contaminate water by product application or when disposing of equipment wash waters. Keep out of lakes, streams, or ponds. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store in original container in a safe place.
Disposal: From MSDS
Never place unused product down any drain.
Carefully follow label instructions for product disposal. Do not reuse container. Place empty container in trash or offer for recycling if available.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Esfenvalerate066230-04-40.42
Inert ingredients (unspecified)999999-00-299.58
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