SECTION I
Chlorophacinone Treated Bait (01%)
Product Name:

RCO MOLE PATROL
EPA REG. No. 5042-31

Registrant:

RCO Intl. Inc.
PO Box 191
Harrisburg, OR 97446

Manufacturers:

RCO Intl. Inc.

Emergency Phone Numbers:

RCO Intl. Inc. 1-800-214-2248
Chemtrec 1800-424-9300

Date Updated:

8-14-97

SECTION II
Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Specific Chemical Identity

Chlorophacinone (Cas. No. 3691-35-8)
OSHS PEL	AOGHI	Recommeded	% Ingr
N/A	N/A	N/A	0.01%
Inert Ingredients: Grains, Oils (Non-hazardous)
OSHS PEL	AOGHI	Recommeded	% Ingr
N/A	N/A	N/A	99.99%

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE REGULATED UNDER SARA TITLE III. SECT 313: NONE

SECTION III

Physical / Chemical Characteristics
Boiling point:	N/A
Specific Gravity (water=1)	Bulk Density=approx lbs./cu.ft.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)	Negligilbe
Vapor Density (air=1)	N/A
Melting point	141-145 (Buchi 510)
Evap. Rate (Buty1 Acetate=1)	N/A
Solubility in Water	@25-30 C. 33.23 mg/L
Appearance and Odor	Beige colored pellets

SECTION IV
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: N/A
Flammability limits: UEL: N/A LEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Fog or water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. If water is used as an extinguisher media diking is required to keep contaminated water out of all water supplies.
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: Potentially hazardous in Fire. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

SECTION V
Reactivity Data
Stability: stable

Conditions to Avoid: None

Imcompatibility: None
Hazardous Decomposition: None
Hazardous Polymerization: None

Conditions to Avoid: None

SECTION VI
Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:

Inhalation?	NO
Skin?	NO
Ingestion?	NO

Health Hazard (Acute & Chronic):
Clorophancinone is an anticoagulant rodentcide of the Indandione family. This product reduces the clotting ability of the blood and may cause bleeeding in extreme cases.
Chronic exposure may result in an accumulation in the system resulting in bleeding. Acute oral LD 50-25 mg/kg. (rats).
Acute Dermal LD 50=6.4 mg/kg (rabbits) for chlorophacione
Technical grade at 98% active ingredient. (Equivalent to 50,000 mg/kg oral, 128,000 mg/kg dermal of chlorophacinone Treated Bait 0.005%)
Carcinogenicity:

NTP?	NO
IARC Monographs?	NO
OSHA Regulated?	NO

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Typical features include brusising easily with occasional nose or gum bleeds. Appearance of blood in stool or urine, exessive bleeding from minor cuts or abrasions.

SECTION VII
Precaution for Safe Handling and Use Steps if Material is Released of Spilled: Sweep up, place in container and seal.
Waste Disposal Method: Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Precautions for Handling & Storage: Store in original container in a well ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed or foodstuffs and away from product with strong odors. Avoid cross-contaminations with other peticides.
Other Precautions: Keep in area suitable for pesticide storage. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals (especially dogs).

SECTION VIII
Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: not generally required
Ventilation:

Local Exhaust?	Not generally required
Mechanical?	Not generally required
Special?	Not generally required
Other?	Not generally required

Protective Gloves: None
Eye Protection: None
Clothing or Equipment: Use clothing and equipment consistent with good pesticide handling and application procedures.
Work / Hygienic Pratices: Wash thoroughly after handling product.

Prepared by: DC Freeman