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Product Name: Zodiac Flea & Tick Powder for Dogs and Cats
Form: powder
Product Category: Pet Care » Dogs » flea & tick control
Customer Service: 800-950-4783
Date Verified: 2007-12-12
Date Entered: 2003-09-16
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Zodiac Pet Care Products
Div., Central Life Sciences
Address: 1501 E. Woodfield Road, Ste. 200W
City: Schaumburg
State: IL
Zip Code: 60173
Telephone Number: 800-950-4783
Toll Free Number: 800-950-4783
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: Keep out of reach of children. Read entire label before each use. Use only on dogs or cats. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. May be used as an aid in the control of brown dog ticks on dogs and cats and is effective against fleas on dogs and cats. This product should not be applied by children. Use product only outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Store in original closed container, away from children. Do not reuse empty container. Wrap and put in trash. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not use this product in places where food is prepared or processed. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, animals on medication, or nursing animals. Do not use on pregnant dogs or cats. Do not use on puppies of kittens under 12 weeks of age. 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. Do not use this product on animals simultaneously or within 30 days before or after treatment with or exposure to cholinesterase inhibiting drugs, pesticides, or chemicals.
Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, and household latex or rubber gloves when applying this product. Change clothing as soon as possible after use, wash clothing before reuse. 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.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
May cause cholinesterase inhibition. Toxic signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, tightness in chest, ataxia, sweating, tearing, salivation, anorexia, pin-point pupils, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, convulsions.
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY Dermal/Eve: Yes Oral: Yes
Skin Irritation: Non-irritating
Eye Irritation: Minimally irritating
Sensitizer: Not determined
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information given.
Carcinogenicity: The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye: Flush with gently flowing water to effect, if irritation persists, get medical
attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder
before reuse.
Ingestion: Give 1-2 glasses of water and induce vomiting if toxic symptoms are present and the person is conscious. Call a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if indicated
Note to Physician: Product is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Atropine is antidotal and preferably given I.V. to effect if toxic signs are present.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 0
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: 2002-12-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, and household latex, or rubber gloves when applying this product. Change clothing as soon as
possible after use. Wash clothing before reuse. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As with any pesticide product, wash hands thoroughly after
handling and before eating, smoking, or using the toilet.
Storage: Store in original closed container, away from children. Do not reuse empty container. Wrap and put in trash.
Disposal: From MSDS
Disposal: If empty: Do not reuse container. Place in trash and offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place any unused product down any
outdoor or indoor drain.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Carbaryl000063-25-25.25
Aluminum silicate, hydrated012269-78-2
Kieselguhr061790-53-2
Inert ingredients (unspecified)999999-00-294.75
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