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 Material Safety Data
      
Section 1)
Identification

Trade Name:

    Orange Guard (EPA Reg.# 61887-1-AA)
    Orange Guard Fire Ant Control (EPA Reg.# 61887-2-AA)
    Orange Guard for Ornamental Plants (EPA Reg.# 61887-3)
Cas Registry #: 5989-27-5 (d-Limonene, 5.8%)
Cas Registry Names: Citrus Terpenes, Orange Terpenes, Menthadiene
The active ingredient is d-Limonene (solvent). This is a steam-distilled byproduct of citrus peels, entirely of natural origin. Orange Guard is waterbased and all ingredients are classified foodgrade and G.R.A.S. (genrally recognized as safe? by the FDA.

Section 2) Physical & Health Hazard Ingredients

None.

Section 3) Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density:
Water Solubility:
Melting/Freezing Point:
Appearance:
Specific Gravity:
Evaporation Rate
pH:
Viscosity:
Miscibility:
Odor:
99-100 degrees C.
0.82 @ 100 degrees F.
Not volatile
Readily soluble
No data found
White, opalescent
0.9753 g/m I
Not volatile
6.1
1.97 centipose @ 100 degrees F.
Completely in all proportions
Citrus like
Section 4) Physical Hazard Data
Flash Point:
Auto ignition temp:
Flammable limits:
Fire lighting media:
Special fire fighting   procedures:
Fire explosion hazards:
NFPA Hazard Codes:
HMIS Hazard Codes:
Fire point (ASTM Method)
>141 degrees F.
No data found
No data found
Use media for primary cause of fire

None known
None known
Health/Flammability/Reactivity 000
Health/Flammability/Reactivity 000
No data found
 Section 5) Reactivity Data
Stability:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous Decomposition
  Products:
Stable
Will not occur
None Known

None Known
 
Section 6) Health Hazard Data
Acute Toxicity
Acute oral LD50 > 5g/kg body weight; classified toxicity category 4 for oral effects in accordance to EPA/FIFRA regulations.
Acute dermal LD50 > 5g/kg body weight; classified toxicity category 4
Acute Inhalation LC50 > 5.21 mg/liter of air for a 4 hour period. All animals survived study in apparent good health and exhibited normal weight gains during the 14 day study. No Gross changes were observed in any animals at terminal necropsy.
Primary Eye Irritation Study: Classified in toxicity category 3 for eye effects meaning corneal involvement clearing in 7 days or less.
Primary Dermal Sensitization Study: Conclusion was -Orange Guard tested neat and would not be considered a dermal sensitizing agent.
Primary Dermal Irritant Study: Classified in toxicity category 4
DOT Corrosive:
Primary route of entry:
Symptoms of Ingestion:
Symptoms of Inhalation:
Symptoms of Skin Contact:
Symptoms of Eye Contact:

Emergency First Aid Procedures
First Aid for Ingestion:
First Aid for Inhalation:
First Aid for Skin Contact:
First Aid for Eye Contact:

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Exposure Limits:

Other Toxicity
Tumorigenicity:
Mutagenicity:
Reproductive Toxicity:
Miscellaneous Toxicity:
No
Contact
No effects of exposure expected
No effects of exposure expected
No effects of exposure expected
Mild irritation



None required
None Required
Wash with soap and water after exposure
Rinse eye with water, see physician if irritation persists


Possibly citrus allergies
Exempt


None
None
None
No data found
Section 7) Occupational Control Procedures
Respiratory Protection:
Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Personal Hygiene:
None Required
Safety Glasses
None required
Observe ordinary measures of hygiene
Section 8) Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Spill/Leak Clean-up   Procedures:


Disposal Method:

EPA Hazardous Substance   Reportable Quantity:
RCRA Class:

Small spills may be wiped up. Dirt, sand, or other suitable absorbents for disposal according to Federal, State, or Local regulations should absorb large spills.
Dispose of with liquid waste according to Federal, State, and Local regulations

Not listed
Not regulated
Section 9) Transportation Data

Domestic Data
DOT Shipping Name:
DOT Hazard Class:
Hazardous Ingredients:
UN Number:

Export Data
Export Shipping Name:
Export Hazard Class:
Hazardous Ingredients:
UN Number:


Not regulated
Not regulated
None
None


Not regulated
Not regulated
None
None

Effective Date 01/17/98
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty is expressed or implied.

 Product Efficacy Studies

     Three studies were performed on the efficacy of Orange Guard to control ants, fleas and cockroaches. These studies were performed in conjunction with obtaining EPA approval for the product. The results of the studies are summarized below.

Sierra Research Laboratories Study on Argentine Ants (Iridomyrmex humilig)
dated June 21, 1997:

100% mortality in 15 minutes

Sierra Research Laboratories Study on Cat Fleas (Ctenoncephalides felis)
dated June 30, 1997:

95% mortality in 15 minutes, 100% mortality in 45 minutes

International Institute for Urban and Social Insects, Field Efficacy Trial on
German Cockroaches, June 1997:

70% decline in population after 7 days, 85% after 27 days

 EPA Test Summaries
     The EPA requires extensive testing of insecticides to determine whether or not they are fit for general use by the public and what restrictions and warnings should be displayed on the product label. The active ingredient in Orange Guard occurs naturally in fruits and the ingredients in Orange Guard are listed by the FDA as generally recognized as safe.
STUDY

Acute Oral Toxicity Study

Acute Dermal Toxicity Study


Acute Inhalation Toxicity

Primary Eye Irritation



Dermal Sensitization

Primary Dermal Irritation

RESULTS

No change/effect.

No change/short period of erythema
and/or edema.

No changes/effect.

Assigned Category III -
Corneal involvement or irritation clearing in
7 days or less.

Not considered dermal sensitizing agent.

Assigned Category IV--possible mild or slight irritation.

Testing results demonstrated that the product has no significant toxicity to humans but may irritate the eyes or skin from contact. 
 
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Orange Guard Kills Centipedes -

I walked outside and looked up and saw a 6 inch centipede on the underside of our patio cover. I went back in the house, grabbed the Orange Guard, then sprayed it. It fell to the ground still wiggling. I gave it another spray, and then it stopped moving. I could hardly believe it worked so fast.

Hilery Hixon
Pahrump, Nevada



Orange Guard Works Great on Ants -

I have lived in Las Vegas since 1969, and my wife has complained about ants ever since. Well my son introduced me to Orange Guard, and I sprayed it around the kitchen cabinet baseboards, and he was right. Not only did it kill the ants that were there, but it also has kept them away.

About once a month I spray as a preventative, but I am happy to say that my wife is finally happy with the results!!!

Armand Martine
Las Vegas, Nevada




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