data – MITEARREST®

Using MiteArrest

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Place MITEARREST bedding directly in rodent cage to be treated. Use 2-3 MITEARREST balls per week for each rodent. Avoid wetting the MITEARREST bedding; to prevent cage flooding, care should be taken to place MITEARREST bedding away from the water bottle spout. Replace soiled MITEARREST bedding; it is recommended that fresh MITEARREST bedding be added weekly, at the time when other bedding is changed. Continue using the product for four (4) to six (6) weeks, or until mites or their eggs are no longer present in the fur of rodent. As mite eggs are not affected by this treatment, extended use of the product (until all eggs have hatched or are no longer present) will provide greater long-term control and prevent reinfestation.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage.

DISPOSAL If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-234-8425 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Contact with skin may result in temporary numbing and tingling sensations. Wash thoroughly with soap after handling.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by disposal of wastes or equipment washwaters.

NOTE: This product contains a pyrethroid insecticide which the caged animal may ingest or come into dermal contact with. Researchers should consider the possible effects of contact with this insecticide before using the product.

INSECTICIDAL BEDDING FOR LABORATORY RODENTS
For Laboratory, Commercial or Veterinary Use
EPA Reg. No. 56783-2 EPA Est. No. 5693 MA 1
Permethrin impregnated cotton bedding to control mite infestations on laboratory rodents.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
     +* Permethrin ___________________ 7.4%
INERT INGREDIENTS:
     Cotton _________________________ 92.6%
     Total _________________________ 100.0%

+ (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl (+/-) cis/trans 3-(2,2 dichloroethenyl)2, 2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
* Cis/trans ratio: Min. 35% (+/-) cis and max. 65% (+/-) trans.

MiteArrest Safety Data

SECTION 1

Manufacturer’s Name: EcoHealth, Inc.
Emergency Telephone Number: (617) 742-2400
Address: 56 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA 02446
EPA Registration No.: 56783-2 EPA
Establishment No.: 5693 MA1
Product Code: 850.00
Name: MiteArrest
Description: Insecticidal Bedding for Laboratory Rodents

SECTION II - INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient: Permethrin, (CAS #52645-53-1): 7.4%
Inert Ingredients: Cotton: 92.6%

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Specific Gravity (20/20° C): Not Applicable
Flash Point (Tcc): Not Applicable
Pounds/Gallon: Not Applicable
Odor: None
Color (G-H): None To Slight Yellow Tint
Water Solubility: 0.04 Ppm

SECTION IV - FIRE HAZARD DATA OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Extinguishing Media: Pertinent to cause of fire only.
Special Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Toxicity Category: III
Dermal Ld50: > 4,000 Mg/Kg
Oral Ld50: > 4,000 Mg/Kg
Eye Effects: Non-Irritating
Inhalation Lc50: Not Applicable
Skin Effects: Moderately Irritating
Emergency First Aid Treatment: See statement of first aid in Sec. IX
Ingestion: Keep patient calm, consult physician immediately.
Dermal Contact: Wash with mild soap and tempered water.

SECTION VI - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

If Material is spilled or released: Pick up the cotton balls.
Waste Disposal Method: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. If disposal is required, put in trash collection.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection: Not applicable under normal required use conditions.
Protective Gloves: None, except where repeated or prolonged contact is expected to occur.
Eye Protection: Not applicable under normal required use conditions.
Other Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Contact with skin may result in temporary numbing and tingling sensations. Wash thoroughly with soap after handling.

SECTION VIII - ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS

This product is extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by disposal of wastes or equipment washwaters. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain. Do not reuse empty containers, which may be placed in trash.

SECTION IX - FIRST AID

If swallowed: Contact a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a physician. Sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Contact a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Contact a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.