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Product Name: Adams Carbaryl Flea & Tick Shampoo
Form: liquid
Product Category: Pet Care » Small Animals » flea & tick control
Pet Care » Dogs » flea & tick control
Pet Care » Cats » flea & tick control
Customer Service: 800-720-0032
Date Verified: 2007-12-12
Date Entered: 2003-10-16
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Farnam Companies, Inc.
Div. Central Life Sciences
Address: 301 West Osborn Road
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85067
Telephone Number: 602-285-1660
Fax Number: 602-285-1803
Toll Free Number: 800-234-2269
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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Warnings: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE EACH USE
USE ONLY ON DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS AND KITTENS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
HUMAN: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. In case of contact immediately flush eyes or skin with water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Harmful if swallowed.
ANIMAL: Do not use on animals under 12 weeks of age. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, medicated, pregnant or nursing animals. Sensitivities may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe your pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. If signs continue, consult a veterinarian immediately.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is extremely toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of waste.
USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
--Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes plus socks and household latex or rubber gloves when applying this product.
--Change clothing as soon as possible after use.
--Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As with any pesticide product, wash hands thoroughly immediately after handling and before eating, smoking or using the toilet.

Use product only outside or in a well-ventilated area. Wear household latex or rubber gloves. This product should not be applied by children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
Inhalation: Yes;
Skin: Yes;
Eyes: Yes;
Ingestion: Yes

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
A CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR THAT CAN AFFECT THE EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OR NERVOUS SYSTEM

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
SKIN CONTACT: Irritation can occur following direct contact with this material. Symptoms might include itching, redness, or swelling.
EYE CONTACT: Irritation can occur following direct contact with this material. Symptoms might include redness, swelling, pain or permanent eye damage.
INHALATION: Inhalation is not expected during normal use of product. Mist or vapor may be toxic. Symptoms after exposure might include irritation, coughing, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, incoordination, convulsion, salivation, sweating or fatigue. Depressant effects similar to those produced by alcohol may also occur following over exposure.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not expected during normal use of product. However, ingestion should be avoided. Symptoms after over exposure might include irritation, coughing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, salivation, sweating or fatigue.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
No ingredients listed as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA
First Aid: From MSDS
SKIN CONTACT: Wash exposed area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and obtain medical assistance if irritation occurs.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes continuously with water for at least 15 minutes and obtain medical attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Consider further flushing of eyes with large amounts of water or saline.
INHALATION: Move exposed subject to fresh air and seek medical assistance. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, START BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
INGESTION: In the event of ingestion of this material, seek immediate medical advice concerning induction of vomiting. Treat subject symptomatically and supportively.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This material contains carbaryl insecticides. In cases of over exposure, consult a poison control center for additional information concerning poisoning and treatment for cholinesterase inhibitors.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Breathing mist or vapor may worsen asthma symptoms.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1999-03-11
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Store in cool, dry area. Use protective clothing. Use with adequate ventilation.
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and other containers of food or feed. Do not transfer to other containers. Do not reuse empty containers. Rinse thoroughly and securely wrap in several layers of newspaper and discard. Wash hands and arms thoroughly after handling this material. Clean up spills immediately.
Disposal: From MSDS
Wash area with detergent or washing soda after spill clean up. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of this material.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Carbaryl000063-25-20.5
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