HBM distribution 326 Av. Rhin et Danube 06140 Vence - France contact@hbmdistribution.com Tel +33 (0)4 93 58 23 63 Fax +33 (0)4 93 58 09 19 www. hbmdistribution.com MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BG-LURE BioGents AG Bruderwöhrdstr.15b D-93055 Regensburg Germany Tel.: +49-941-604-889-855 Fax: +49-941-604-889-856 biogents@biogents.com www.biogents.com www.bg-sentinel.com Last revision: 27 May 2008 SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION Product Name Alternative product name General use Company Identification Telephone number +49 941 604 889 855 Fax number +49 941 943 3064 BG-Lure SweetSkin, Biogents-SweetSkin For an added sensitivity and specificity of the Biogents-Sentinel mosquito trap Biogents AG Bruderwöhrdstr. 15b D-93055 Regensburg Germany SECTION 2 - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical name Cas # L(+)-Lactic acid (in silicon tube) (2-hydroxy propionic acid) Caproic acid (in red plastic strip) (Hexanoic acid) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV % of dispenser part 79-33-4 N/E N/E 19 13 142-62-1 N/A N/A 5 1 % of total dispenser Ammonium bicarbonate (in white solid part) 1066-33-7 N/A N/A 46 4 Inert ingredients N/A N/A 82 SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The nature of the device reduces the immediate hazzard of the contents. Details are for neat components Risk phrases (R) Xi IRRITANT R36/37/38 Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system On the basis of available information, exposure to the inert ingredients in the product is not expected to cause significant adverse human health effects when recommended safety precautions are followed. MSDS-Biogents-Lure 270508 Page 1 of 5
CARCINOGENICITY: The ingredients in this product are not listed as carcinogens by OSHA and are are not listed as suspected carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES CONTACT WITH SKIN Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. (S28) CONTACT WITH EYES Rinse eyes with copious amounts of water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. (S26) INGESTION Do not induce vomitting. If ingestion occurs seek medical advice. (S62) INHALATION If adverse effects are felt, remove patient to fresh air. If symtoms persist seek medical advice. (S63) OTHER INFORMATION If further safety information is required on the nest components, please contact Biogents AG. SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: N/E In case of fire, use water, CO 2 or dry powder. Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTION: Use personal protective equipment, avoid contact with skin and eyes. CLEANING UP PROCEDURE: Take up mechanically and collect materials with cloth, paper towel, vermiculite, sand or earth, then place in suitable container for disposal. SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Avoid contact with skin (S24). Do not open packaging until time of use. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling the product (S20/21). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (S28). Wear suitable protective gloves (S37). STORAGE: Store unopened package in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place (S3/9/49). If the unpacked BG-Lure is not in use, place back into package, wrap in aluminium foil and store in a freezer (-20 C). SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION VENTILATION: General ventilation is adequate for package storage (S51). RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment (S38). MSDS-Biogents-Lure 270508 Page 2 of 5
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber or latex gloves if handling a large quantity of packages (S36/37/39). EYE PROTECTION: Usually not required. EXPOSURE LIMITS: No Data SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Ploymer based control device ODOR: Characteristic acidic/faint ammonia odour VAPOR PRESSURE: Not determined FLASH POINT: >62 C MELTING POINT: Not applicable BOILING POINT: Not applicable SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stable under normal temperature and pressure conditions. Avoid strong oxidising agents, acids and bases. SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Package materials are non toxic, no specific information on package materials. The inert ingredients in the package are considered non toxic and no information is available. A) L(+)-Lactic acid used in the silicon tube: ACUTE TOXICITY: LD50/Oral/rat = 3730 mg/kg LD50/Oral/mouse = 4875 mg/kg LD50/Dermal/rabbit > 2000 mg/kg LOCAL EFFECTS: Eyes-rabbit: severe Skin guinea pig: slight to none Skin rabbit: severe Tests on animals have shown that the effect of lactic acid on skin is species dependent. Human Experience and results on guinea pigs have shown that it is an irritant and not corrosive. Mutagenicity: Test on bacterial or mammalian cell cultures did not show mutagenic effects. Further information: L(+)-Lactic acid is naturally formed and metabolized as an important metabolite in human, animals and plants. MSDS-Biogents-Lure 270508 Page 3 of 5
B) Caproic acid used in red solid plastic strip: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = 5 ml/kg; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 4100 mg/m3/2h; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 5 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2050 ul/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 630 ul/kg; Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. C) White solid part (Ammonium bicarbonate with inert ingredient) ACUTE TOXICITY: LD50 /Oral/rat = 1750 mg/kg SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Data on L(+)-Lactic acid used in silicone tube part of this product are summarized below. No data available for caproic acid, ammonium salts, and inert ingredients. ECOTOXICITY: LC50/48h/Fish = 320 mg/l EC50/Daphnia = 240 mg/l EC50/Algae = 3500 mg/l(neutral) PERSISTENCE / DEGRADABILITY: L(+)-Lactic acid is readily biodegradable, according to appropriate OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) test. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)5 = 0.45mg O2/mg Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)20 = 0.60mg O2/mg Chemical oxygen demand (COD) = 0.90 mg O2/mg BIOACCUMULATION: None FURTHER INFORMATION: Natural product SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Can be incinerated or land filled, when in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Used single package: Discard in trash. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION (DOT): Not regulated MSDS-Biogents-Lure 270508 Page 4 of 5
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION Risk Phrases (R) Xi IRRITANT R36/37/38 Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system FDA: Active ingredients in this product are affirmed as GRAS direct human food ingredients. (21 CFR 184.1061 & 21 CFR 184.1135) SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION BG-Lure and SweetSkin is a trademark of Biogents AG (registration pending). To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of this material have not been comprehensively investigated. Consequetly, care should be taken to avoid unnecessary exposure when using this material. BIOGENTS AG WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE DESCRIPTION IN THIS MSDS AND IS REASONABLE FIT FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH ON LABEL AND MSDS, WHEN USED ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. NEITHER THIS WARRANTY NOR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXTENDS TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS; THE BUYER ASSUMES THE RISK OF ANY SUCH USES. MSDS-Biogents-Lure 270508 Page 5 of 5