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Brand Information
Product Name: Ortho Ant B Gon
EPA Registration Code: 239-2678A
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Inside the Home » Insecticide » ants
Inside the Home » Insecticide » ants
Inside the Home » Insecticide » ants, roaches
Customer Service: 888-295-0671
Date Entered: 2003-01-01
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: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING
AVOID BREATHING DUST
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: Eye contact may cause discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred vision.
SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant skin irritation. If absorbed through the skin, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause irritation of the digestive tract which may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If swallowed, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs.
INHALATION: This substance is slightly toxic to internal organs if inhaled. The degree of injury will depend on the airborne concentration and duration of exposure. This substance may be irritating if inhaled. S
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Permethrin, one of the active ingredients in this product, has been designated as a possible human carcinogen (Group C) by IARC.
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.
Health Rating: 4
Flammability Rating: 1
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-05-10
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
READ AND OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS ON PRODUCT LABEL. Store in accordance with NFPA 30B for a Level I aerosol. DO NOT USE OR STORE near flame, sparks or hot surfaces. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. CONTAINER UNDER PRESSURE. Exposure to heat or prolonged exposure to sun may cause container to burst. Do not puncture, incinerate or store above 130�F.
Disposal: From MSDS
The product container may be recycled in aerosol recycling centers. Before offering for recycling, empty the can by using the product according to the label (DO NOT PUNCTURE!). If recycling is not available, wrap the container and discard in the trash. If recycling is not available, replace cap, wrap container and discard in trash.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (MGK 264)000113-48-40.25
Pyrethrum008003-34-70.05
Permethrin052645-53-10.2
Inert ingredients (unspecified)999999-00-2~99.5
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