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MSDS 4040

4040: Bug X Insect Repellant Towels [25]
MSDS Last updated: 10/22/2008
                                                                                
                                                                                
                   MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Page 1 of 3)

                            CoreTex Products, Inc.                              
                            5307 Cameron Court
                            Bakersfield, CA 93309
                                      
Emergency Number:   661-833-1572         Information Number: 661-833-1572       
                                      

PRODUCT NAME: BugX Deet Insect RepellentTowelette    EPA REG. NO.: 305-29-74289
PRODUCTCODE:  N/A      DATE PREPARED:5/1/02          HMIS: 131B
                                                                                
                       PREPAREDBY: Brad Bierman      Health Hazard:       1
                                                     Fire Hazard:         3
                                                     Reactivity:          1
                                                     Personal Protection: 1     
   

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
                   
Material                     CAS#       %       OSHA    ACGIH    OSHA / ACGIH   
                                                PEL              TWA    STEL
N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide   134-62-3   52.25   N/E     N/E       N/E    N/E

Other isomers                           27.50   N/E     N/E       N/E    N/E

Alcohol                       67-63-0   <22.00  N/E     N/E      400ppm  500ppm 
                                 
N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED


HEALTH HAZARDS
                                                
Acute Inhalation: Vapors and mist may irritate the nose and throat. Inhalation
of higher concentrations may cause headaches, nausea and coma.

Eye Contact: Vapors may irritate the eyes. Liquid and mist can severely irritate
or damage the eyes and cause corneal burns.

Skin Contact: Do not apply to severely sunburned or damaged skin. May cause skin
irritation in rare case.

Ingestion: Swallowing large amounts causes headaches, nausea, vomiting, stomach
cramps, diarrhea and perhaps unconsciousness.

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion.

Systemic & Other Effects: May cause CNS disturbances. There have been a handful
of isolated cases of adverse systemic effects associated with excessive exposure
to DEET.Most of these cases have involved long term high dosage use of DEET on
children.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Persons with pre-existing skin
disorder, eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible
to the effects of this substance.

Chemicals Listed as Carcinogens or Potential Carcinogens: None Known.

Comments: Unnecessary exposure to this product, or any chemical, should be
avoided.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
                                                               
Inhalation:              Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists,
                         seek medical attention
Skin:                    Wash with soap if irritation occurs. If
                         irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Eyes:                    Flush well with water. Avoid contact with eyes/lips. 
                         If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Oral:                    Contact Poison Control Center. If conscious, give
                         several glasses of water to and induce vomiting.
                                                         
PHYSICAL I CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT:      Not determined.           SPECIFIC GRAVITY:     N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE:     Not determined.           PERCENTVOLATILE BY VOLUME:        
                                              Not determined.
EVAPORATIONRATE:    Not determined.           SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Partial.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:   Colorless to pale yellow liquid on disposable
                       towelette. Odor of Deet and alcohol.

REACTIVITY DATA:

STABILITY:           Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY(Material to Avoid):       Strong oxidizing agents, halogens and
aidehydes. Contact with strong acids and bases may cause hydrolysis. Do not use
on Rayon, Acetate or Dynel clothing. It will have a softening effect on most
plastics and some paint/varnishes. Do not use on leather.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:        Will not occur.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:         Incomplete combustion may produce oxides
                                 of nitrogen and carbon.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:             Extreme temperatures,fire,flames or sparks.


FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
                                  
FLASH POINTS:  Estimated 600 F (COC) liquid  AUTO IGNITION:  Not determined.

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR, % BY VOL.:  Not determined.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:    Foam, CO2 dry chemical.

UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS:   None known.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:    None.

SAFE HANDLING AND USE

SPILL RESPONSE:     Absorb with suitable material, keep away from source of
                    ignition, ventilate area.

WASTE DISPOSAL AND PRECAUTIONS: Contact your Local State and Federal Regulations
concerning health and pollution to determine approved disposal procedures.

HANDLING AND STORING PRECAUTIONS:       Store in cool, dry location.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:        Read and follow directions on product label. Good
practice requires that gross amounts of any chemical be removed from the skin 
as practical, especially before eating or smoking.

PROTECTION MEASURES:

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  None normally required.

VENTILATION:             Use only in a well ventilated   area.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:    Not required with normal use. Keep our of eyes.

SKIN:                    Do not expose treated skin to fire, sparks or flame    
                         until liquid has evaporated.
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EMERGENCY NUMBER:        1-661-833-1572

COMMENTS:              Do not get in eyes or mouth. Wash with soap and water
                       after use.
                                                                                
                             
SPECIALPRECAUTIONS

HANDLING AND STORAGE:        Store in cool, dry location

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:           Read and follow directions on product label.

REGULATORYREQUIREMENTS:      This product has been reviewed according to EPA
" Hazard Categories" promulgated under Section 313 and 312 of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered,
under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
              a fire hazard


SARA 313 INFORMATION:       This product contains the following substances
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 Title III of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:

CHEMICAL NAME                  CAS NUMBER                   CONCENTRATION
None


Note: This date represents typical values, not product specifications. No
guarantee of accuracy or completeness is made. No responsibility is assumed for
any kind of loss or damages arising from use of this data. The aforementioned
effects are based on the evaluation of individual components and the relevancy
to the product as a whole is unknown.

The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources, however, the data is provided without any warrenty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of Imperial Supplies LLC, Imperial will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this MSDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this MSDS. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.

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