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1 Section 1: Product and Company Information Product Name: Product Use: SDS Record Number: 30241, Manufacturer: Ortho Home Defense Max Ant Eliminator Liquid Indoor and outdoor insecticide for ants Scotts Canada Ltd Argentia Road, Plaza 5, Suite #101 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2R7 Product Use Information: Emergency Telephone: Medical Emergencies: Accident and Spill Emergencies: Canutec Other: Pest Control Products Act Registration Number: 9167 Section 2: Hazards Identification Personal Protective Equipment WHMIS Transport Symbol Not normally required This product is regulated under the Pest Control Products Act and is exempt from WHMIS classification. Emergency Overview: Appearance, Colour and Odour: Liquid; Clear light brown; Characteristic odour. While this product is not regulated under WHMIS, this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. Potential Health Effects: Relevant Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation: Ingestion: Skin: Eye: Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Interactions With Other Chemicals: Potential Environmental Effects: ACUTE (short term): Eye contact, Skin contact, Ingestion No health effects expected for normal use. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Direct contact with the eye may cause mild irritation. CHRONIC (long term): see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. Sodium tetraborate is not classified as a harmful substance. Prevent release of this product into natural waterways. Page 1 of 5

2 Section 3: Composition and Ingredient Information Common Name Chemical Name CAS No. Wt.% Borax Sodium tetraborate Section 4: First Aid Measures Inhalation: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Ingestion: Other: If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. Immediately flush with plenty of water for while holding the eyelids open. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice. If on skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin, hair and fingernails thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. If swallowed, induce vomiting and follow with 15 ml (1 tablespoon) milk of magnesia. Get medical attention or contact a Poison Control Centre. IF POISONING IS SUSPECTED or any symptoms are serious, immediately contact a doctor, the nearest hospital, or the nearest poison control centre. Tell the person contacted the complete product name, and the type and amount of exposure. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given. Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties: Suitable extinguishing Media: Unsuitable extinguishing Media: Explosion Data: Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Specific Hazards arising from the Chemical: Protective Equipment and precautions for firefighters:. Product is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fire. Dry chemical, water spray, chemical foam, carbon dioxide, water fog. Decomposition products may include oxides of carbon, oxides of boron, irritating and toxic fumes and gases. Firefighters should wear full protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting chemical fires. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Methods for Containment: Methods for Clean-up: Wear proper protective gloves. Prevent runoff going into drains, sewers and other waterways. Stop further release and spread of contamination using a suitable absorbent material. Absorb spills on inert material such as an absorbent, perlite, vermiculite, sand or dirt, then wet with water. Place in suitable container for disposal. Page 2 of 5

3 Section 7: Handling: Storage: Handling and Storage Read the label before using. Keep away from children and domestic animals. Wash hands after handling. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed, streams and ponds by storage or disposal. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep in original container during storage in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and secure area. Do not reuse empty container. Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Occupational Exposure Guidelines Ingredient Ontario TWAEV ACGIH TLV (8-hr. TWA) U.S. OSHA PEL (8-hr. TWA) Borax 2 mg/m 3 2 mg/m 3 Engineering Controls: Personal Protection: Eye/Face Protection: Skin Protection: Respiratory Protection: Work/Hygienic Practices: General ventilation normally adequate. Not required for normal, domestic use. Wear safety glasses with side-shields as needed to prevent contact with the eyes. Not required for normal, domestic use. Wear protective gloves as needed to prevent contact with the skin. Not required for normal, domestic use. Where occupational exposure limits are exceeded, workers should wear an approved respirator. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection. Consult with respirator manufacturer to determine respirator selection, use and limitations. Wash hands after handling the product and before smoking or eating. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Liquid Flash Point & method: Appearance, Colour and Odour: Clear light brown; characteristic odour Autoignition Temperature: Odour Threshold: Flammability Limits in Air: ph: Mildly alkaline Vapour Pressure: Relative density: (water = 1) 20 C Vapour Density: (Air = 1) Partition coefficient: (n-octanol/water) Evaporation Rate: (n-butyl Acetate = 1) Solubility: Completely soluble in water. Boiling Point/Range: C Viscosity: Viscous Freezing Point: Decomposition Temperature: Page 3 of 5

4 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Stable Avoid extreme heat. Strong oxidizing and reducing agents, strong acids. Combustion or thermal decomposition of this product may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron, irritating and toxic fumes and gases. Section 11: Toxicological Information Product LD 50 Oral (mg/kg) LD 50 Dermal (mg/kg) LC 50 Inhalation (mg/m 3, 4hrs.) Ortho Ant-B-Gon Max Ant Eliminator Liquid > (rat) Borax (rat) Irritation: Corrosivity: Sensitization: Neurological Effects: Genetic Effects: Reproductive Effects: Developmental Effects: Target Organ Effects: Carcinogenicity: Contact with eyes may cause mild irritation. This mixture does not contain any component that is considered a human carcinogen by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, OSHA or NTP (National Toxicology Program). Section 12: Ecotoxicity: Ecological Information Sodium tetraborate is not classified as a harmful substance. Persistence/Degradability: Bioaccumulation/Accumulation: Mobility: Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method: Do NOT dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 7 Handling and Storage. Do not reuse empty container. Wrap empty containers and dispose in household garbage. Page 4 of 5

5 Section 14: Transport Information Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulation (DOT 49CFR): IMO Classification: Marine Pollutants: ICAO/IATA Classification: Section 15: Regulatory Information Pest Control Products Act (Canada): NSNR Status (Canada: New Substance Notification Regulations): This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. The user assumes the risk to persons or property that arises from any such use of this product. All ingredients are listed, as required, on the Domestic Substances List (DSL). WHMIS (Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System): WHMIS Classifications: NPRI Substances (Canada: National Pollutant Release Inventory): TSCA Status (U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act): Exempt from classification under WHMIS. There are no NPRI reportable substances in this product. All ingredients appear on the TSCA inventory. Section 16: Other Information Revision date: August 30, 2012 Manufacturer Disclaimer: Prepared by: The information contained herein is, to the best of the Manufacturer's (see Section 1 Product and Company Information) knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and the Manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In addition, the Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product. LEHDER Environmental Services Limited While LEHDER Environmental Services Limited believes that the data set forth herein is accurate, as of the date hereof, LEHDER makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Page 5 of 5