Alliance Code: 242 MotherEarth D. Pest Control Dust

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1 Alliance Code: 242 MotherEarth D TM Pest Control Dust This product consists of the skeletal remains of fresh water diatoms, mined from the earth. Contains amorphous silicon dioxide. This product is intended for indoor and outdoor use to control ants, cockroaches, earwigs, fleas, mites, spiders and other crawling insects. KILLS: Ants (including foraging Carpenter, Fire and Harvester ants), Asian Lady Beetles, Bed Bugs, Bees, Black Carpet Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cigarette Beetles, Cluster Flies, Confused Flour Beetles, Crickets, Darkling Beetles, Drugstore Beetles, Earwigs, Firebrats, Fleas, Furniture Carpet Beetles, German Cockroaches, Ground Beetles, Hide Beetles, Hornets, Indianmeal Moths, Lesser Grain Borers, Merchant Grain Beetles, Millipedes, Mites, Paper Wasps, Phorid Flies, Pillbugs, Red Flour Beetles, Rice Weevils, Rusty Grain Beetles, Sawtoothed Grain Beetles, Silverfish, Sowbugs, Spider Beetles, Spiders, Varied Carpet Beetles, Warehouse Beetles, Wasps, Webbing Clothes Moths and Yellowjackets ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Diatomaceous Earth (including silicon dioxide, other oxides and moisture) % EPA Reg. No KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION FIRST AID IF IN EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for min. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 min, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. Call HELP for further information. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Use adequate ventilation and avoid breathing dust. For prolonged exposure to dust, use a suitable dust mask approved by NIOSH/MSHA. DIRECTIONS FOR USE IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH ITS LABELING. This product is a ready-for-use insecticide dust which has given effective knockdown and control of the pests listed. For use in residential and commercial pest control, in and around buildings and structures and their immediate surroundings, and on modes of transport (i.e. apartments*, homes* and other residential buildings*; daycare centers** and schools**; hospitals and nursing homes ; hotels and motels; industrial buildings; laboratories; office buildings; other commercial and industrial facilities; restaurants, food/ feed handling establishments and food processing plants; warehouses; and on aircraft, buses, rail cars, trucks, trailers and vessels). Intended for application with hand or power duster, or by other suitable means, to cracks, crevices, voids, hiding and runway areas, and places where pests are found. In living areas, make applications in such a manner as to avoid deposits on exposed surfaces or introducing the material into the air. Treat a small area of the surface to be treated and look for staining or other adverse reaction before making regular application. To apply insecticide directly into cracks and crevices, use a bulbous duster or other suitable equipment. Apply lightly and uniformly to infested areas. Pay particular attention to cracks, crevices and voids where insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. Examples of these areas are service ducts; false floors and ceilings; wall voids; around electrical and telephone fittings and equipment; around water and sewer pipes; under and behind cabinets, refrigerators and sinks; around window and door frames; along baseboards; in attics and crawl spaces; landscaped and mulched areas. The amount of product to be applied will vary with the site but should usually be in the range of oz/10 ft 2 or 1-5 oz/100ft 2. To treat against Black Widow Spiders and Pharaoh Ants, apply at a rate of oz/10 ft 2 or 6.33 oz/100 ft 2. Repeat treatments as necessary to maintain adequate control. INDOOR & OUTDOOR TREATMENTS Crawling Insects: Apply to cracks, crevices and voids where insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. For example: around sinks and storage areas; behind baseboards; around doors and windows; behind and under refrigerators, cabinets and desks, sinks and stoves, and attics and crawl spaces. In commercial areas, apply to cracks, crevices and voids; office areas; stainless steel equipment; shelving; machinery; pallets; and other areas where these insects may be harboring, traveling or entering the structure. Carpenter Ants: Apply to cracks, crevices and voids where insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. If possible, apply dust into infested wood through existing openings or newly drilled small holes. When possible, locate and treat nests, trails and surrounding areas. Fleas: Apply dust to infested areas such as in and around pet beds and resting quarters; nearby cracks and crevices; under the edges of rugs, carpets and floor coverings. Treat cracks, crevices and voids around and under upholstered furniture, and other areas where these pests frequent. When treating furniture, rugs and fabrics, treat a small area first to check for staining before treating large areas. Do not treat animals with this product. Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Paper Wasps and Yellowjackets: It is generally advisable to treat wasp and bee nests in the evening when insects are less active and have returned to the nest. Wear protective clothing, if deemed necessary, to avoid stings. Using hand or power duster, or other suitable means (with extension tubes if necessary), thoroughly dust nest, nest entrance and surrounding areas where insects alight. Nests in voids should be located and treated. If necessary, drill a hole into the void(s), blow dust in, and reseal. For ground wasps and yellowjackets, dust entrance and surrounding areas. For best results, carefully check nests 1-2 days after treatment to ensure complete kill. When treating overhead nests, apply in such a manner as to avoid drift onto the applicator. Bed Bugs: Apply at a minimum rate of 1.6 oz/100ft 2 to cracks, crevices and voids associated with mattresses, box springs, bed frames and other furniture where these insects may harbor, travel, breed or enter the room. Treat mattresses, especially tufts, folds and edges. Cover with clean bedding before using. Bed Bugs may also harbor in areas of the room away from the bed or furniture. Apply product to wall voids, behind wall hangings, floor molding, window casings, carpet s edge, popcorn ceilings and other cracks, crevices or voids. Carpet Beetles (Black, Furniture and Varied) Webbing Clothes Moths and Spiders: Apply where these insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. For example: on and under edges of floor coverings; under rugs and furniture; in closets and associated wall voids. When treating furniture, rugs and fabrics, treat a small area first to check for staining before treating a large area. Fruit and Phorid Flies: Apply where these insects harbor, travel, breed or enter the structure. For example: under cabinets or shelving; behind or under equipment or drains; protected exterior areas such as eaves, trash corrals and dumpsters; and other areas where organic debris may accumulate. Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs and Cluster Flies: Apply where these insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. Food Areas of Food/Feed Handling Establishments: Food/feed handling establishments are places other than private residences in which food/feed is held, processed, prepared or served. In food handling areas, or areas where food or feed products are prepared or stored, apply as a Crack & Crevice or spot treatment. As a Crack & Crevice treatment, apply sparingly into cracks and crevices using equipment designed to place powder into specific locations. Limit spot treatments to walls or floors where pests are suspected of hiding. No individual spot treatments should exceed 2 ft 2. Remove or cover all food or feed items in the treatment area before applying product. Treat open spaces below floors, above ceilings, within walls, under stairs, underneath and behind equipment or appliances, around pipes and sinks, in utility closets and around garbage and waste cans. For best results, apply to dry areas. Repeat treatment on dry surfaces, as needed, to maintain control of problem pests. OUTDOOR USE Apply as a treatment in and around cracks, crevices or voids associated with windows, doors, porches, screens, eaves, patios, garages, under stairways, around foundations, sewers, animal burrows, mulched areas, manure or compost piles and in crawl spaces and other areas where insects may be harboring, traveling, breeding or entering the structure. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. PESTICIDE STORAGE AND SPILL PROCEDURES: Store in original container in dry location. In case of spill, vacuum or dampen with water and sweep up. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Empty container by using the product according to the label directions. Do not reuse! Place empty container in trash or offer for recycling if available. If container is partly filled, contact your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. NEVER PLACE UNUSED PRODUCT DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DRAIN! * In the home, exposed food, food processing and utensils in the treatment area should be covered, cleaned or removed. ** Do not apply to classrooms when in use. Do not apply to institutions (including libraries, sport facilities, etc.) in the immediate area when occupants are present. Remove patients before using. After treatment, ventilate rooms for 30 minutes before returning patients to rooms. Do not apply in aircraft cabins. Manufactured for: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc. by BASF Corporation 3568 Tree Court Industrial Blvd. St. Louis MO Questions? Call Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc. NOTE: This specimen label is for informational purposes only. All uses may not be approved in all states. See labeling which accompanied product for Directions for Use or call for more information

2 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 1/8 1. Product and Company Identification Company BASF CORPORATION 100 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CHEMTREC: BASF HOTLINE: HELP (4357) Registrant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc Tree Court Industrial Blvd. St. Louis, MO Substance number: Synonyms: Diatomaceous earth 2. Hazards Identification Emergency overview CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Moderately irritating to the eyes. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Wash thoroughly after handling. See Product Label for additional precautionary statements. State of matter: solid Colour: white Odour: earthy Potential health effects Primary routes of exposure: Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases. Acute toxicity: Relatively nontoxic after single ingestion. Slightly toxic after short-term skin contact. Relatively nontoxic after short-term inhalation. Irritation / corrosion: May cause slight but temporary irritation to the eyes. May cause slight irritation to the skin.

3 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 2/8 Sensitization: No sensitizing effect. Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity: In long-term animal studies in which the substance was given in high doses by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or Reproductive toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or Genotoxicity: No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with bacteria and mammals. Potential environmental effects Aquatic toxicity: No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients CAS Number Content (W/W) Chemical name % Diatomaceous Earth 4. First-Aid Measures General advice: First aid providers should wear personal protective equipment to prevent exposure. Remove contaminated clothing. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or physician for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. If inhaled: Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. If on skin: Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for minutes. If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. If swallowed: Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Do not induce vomiting. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting Suitable extinguishing media: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray

4 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 3/8 Hazards during fire-fighting: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, If product is heated above decomposition temperature, toxic vapours will be released. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear. Further information: Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not allow to enter drains or waterways. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Take appropriate protective measures. Clear area. Shut off source of leak only under safe conditions. Extinguish sources of ignition nearby and downwind. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. A spill of or in excess of the reportable quantity requires notification to state, local and national emergency authorities. This product is not regulated by CERCLA ('Superfund'). Cleanup: Dike spillage. Sweep/shovel up. Avoid raising dust. Use wet cleaning methods when applicable. Place into suitable containers for reuse or disposal in a licensed facility. Spilled substance/product should be recovered and applied according to label rates whenever possible. If application of spilled substance/product is not possible, then spills should be contained, solidified, and placed in suitable containers for disposal. After decontamination, spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for approved disposal. 7. Handling and Storage Handling General advice: RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS. PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS must refer to the Product Label and Directions for Use attached to the product. Provide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation if necessary). Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep container tightly sealed. Protect against heat. Handle and open container with care. Do not open until ready to use. Once container is opened, content should be used as soon as possible. Provide means for controlling leaks and spills. Follow label warnings even after container is emptied. The substance/ product may be handled only by appropriately trained personnel. Avoid all direct contact with the substance/product. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapours. Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment. Protection against fire and explosion: The relevant fire protection measures should be noted. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid extreme heat. Ground all transfer equipment properly to prevent electrostatic discharge. Electrostatic discharge may cause ignition. Storage General advice: Keep only in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources, heat or flame. Protect containers from physical damage. Protect against contamination. The authority permits and storage regulations must be observed. Storage incompatibility: General advice: Segregate from incompatible substances. Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Segregate from textiles and similar materials.

5 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 4/8 Storage stability: May be kept indefinitely if stored properly. If an expiry date is mentioned on the packaging/label this takes priority over the statements on storage duration in this safety data sheet. 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Users of a pesticidal product should refer to the product label for personal protective equipment requirements. Components with workplace control parameters Diatomaceous Earth OSHA TWA value 20 millions of particles per cubic foot of air ; TWA value 0.8 mg/m3 ; The value is calculated from a specified equation using a value of 100%. Lower values of % will give higher exposure limits. See regulation for specific equation. Advice on system design: Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used to minimize the need for personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS: Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. For situations where the airborne concentrations may exceed the level for which an air purifying respirator is effective, or where the levels are unknown or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH), use NIOSH-certified full facepiece pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or a full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with escape provisions. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves, Protective glove selection must be based on the user's assessment of the workplace hazards. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Wear face shield if splashing hazard exists. Body protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. head protection, apron, protective boots, chemical-protection suit. General safety and hygiene measures: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING WORKERS Wear long sleeved work shirt and long work pants in addition to other stated personal protective equipment. Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye wash. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Personal protective equipment should be decontaminated prior to reuse. Gloves must be inspected regularly and prior to each use. Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store work clothing separately. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Odour: Colour: fine powder earthy white

6 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 5/8 Melting point: 760 C 1,400 F Bulk density: kg/m3 Vapour density: Solubility in water: 10. Stability and Reactivity not determined not soluble Conditions to avoid: Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Avoid contamination. Avoid electro-static discharge. This product may form an explosive mixture if: 1. the dust is suspended in the atmosphere as a dust cloud AND 2. the concentration of the dust is above the lower explosion limit (LEL) AND 3. the limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) is exceeded. Substances to avoid: strong acids Hazardous reactions: The product is chemically stable. Decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated., Prolonged thermal loading can result in products of degradation being given off. Thermal decomposition: Possible thermal decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide Stable at ambient temperature. If product is heated above decomposition temperature toxic vapours may be released. To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. Corrosion to metals: Corrosive effects to metal are not anticipated. Oxidizing properties: not fire-propagating 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 401) Inhalation: Type of value: LC0 Species: rat Value: > mg/l (OECD Guideline 403) Exposure time: 4 h Dermal: Type of value: LD50 Species: rabbit Value: > 5,000 mg/kg

7 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 6/8 Irritation / corrosion Skin: Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: OECD Guideline 404 Eye: Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: OECD Guideline 405 Literature data. Sensitization: Buehler test Species: guinea pig Result: Non-sensitizing. 12. Ecological Information Fish Acute: OECD Guideline 203 Brachydanio rerio/lc50 (96 h): > 10,000 mg/l The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. Tested above maximum solubility. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or Aquatic invertebrates Acute: OECD Guideline 202, part 1 Daphnia magna/ec50 (24 h): > 10,000 mg/l The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. Tested above maximum solubility. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or Aquatic plants Toxicity to aquatic plants: ISO 8692 static green algae/ec50 (72 h): 440 mg/l The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure or 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: Pesticide wastes are regulated. If pesticide wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container disposal: Rinse thoroughly at least three times (triple rinse) in accordance with EPA recommendations. Consult state or local disposal authorities for approved alternative procedures such as container recycling. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers.

8 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 7/8 14. Transport Information Land transport USDOT Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations 15. Regulatory Information Federal Regulations Registration status: Chemical TSCA, US released / listed Crop Protection TSCA, US released / exempt EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Acute; State regulations State RTK CAS Number Chemical name MA, NJ, PA Diatomaceous Earth 16. Other Information Refer to product label for EPA registration number. Recommended use: insecticide We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products. MSDS Prepared by:

9 Revision date : 2012/03/20 Page: 8/8 BASF NA Product Regulations msds@basf.com MSDS Prepared on: 2012/03/20 IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OUR COMPANY HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND WE ASSUME NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK. END OF DATA SHEET