Material Safety Data              Product Efficacy Studies              EPA Test Summaries

	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 water-based and all ingredients are classified food-grade and G.R.A.S. (generally 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. (back to top)

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    (back to top)

	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.         (back to top)