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Brand Information
Product Name: Raid Wasp & Hornet Killer 271
EPA Registration Code: 4822-271
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Inside the Home » Pesticide » hornets/wasps
Pesticides » Insecticide » hornets/wasps
Customer Service: 800-558-5252
Date Verified: 2007-12-12
Date Entered: 2007-12-04
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: SC Johnson, Inc.
Address: 1525 Howe Street
City: Racine
State: WI
Zip Code: 53403
Telephone Number: 262-260-2000
Fax Number: 262-260-6004
Toll Free Number: 800-558-5252
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. (Complete MSDS for this product)
Health Effects
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Warnings: Caution: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Provide adequate ventilation of area being treated. Do not apply to pets or contaminate feed, foodstuffs, dishes, or utensils. Cover and avoid spraying fish aquariums. Cover or remove exposed food, dishes, utensils, and food-handling equipment. Avoid spraying vegetation directly. Avoid excessive wetting of asphalt.

Physical or chemical hazards: Flammable. Contents under pressure. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heated surfaces. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130�F may cause bursting. Do not place on stove, radiator, or place where temperature exceeds 130�F.

Environmental hazards: This product is extremely toxic to fish. Do not apply to water. Do not contaminate water by disposing of equipment washwaters.

Storage: Store away from heat, sparks, and open flame in an area inaccessible to children.

Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate! If empty, this container may be recycled in the few but growing number of communities where steel aerosol can recycling is available. Before offering for recycling, empty the container by using the product according to the label. If recycling is not available, wrap container and put in the trash. If partially filled, call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-529-3394 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
HEALTH HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Route(s) of Entry: Eye contact. Skin contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Effects of Acute Exposure:
EYE: May cause: Mild eye irritation.
SKIN: Harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause: Drying/defatting of skin. Moderate skin irritation.
INHALATION: May cause: Irritation to nose, throat and respiratory tract.
INGESTION: Aspiration into the lungs may cause severe health effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Recognized As Being Aggravated By Exposure:
None known.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
None known.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
None known.
First Aid: From MSDS
EYES: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash contaminated area with water and soap. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting! Immediately drink 1-2 glasses of water Get medical attention immediately. Do not administer anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is affected, get medical attention.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 2
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 Verified Date: 2007-12-04
MSDS Date: 2007-04-04
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
CAUTION: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist or vapors. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Do not puncture or incinerate. Exposure to temperatures above 130 F may cause bursting. Environmental Hazard: This pesticide is toxic to fish. Keep out of lakes, ponds or streams. Do not contaminate water by cleaning or disposal of wastes. Keep away from food, foodstuffs and domestic water supplies. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Observe good personal hygiene practices. Product residue may remain on/in empty containers. All precautions for handling the product must be used in handling the empty container and residue.
Disposal: From MSDS
PESTICIDAL WASTE - Observe all applicable Federal/Provincial/ State regulations and Local/Municipal ordinances regarding disposal of pesticide wastes.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Carbon dioxide000124-38-91-5
Tetramethrin007696-12-00.2
Permethrin052645-53-10.2
Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light064742-47-890-98
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