Material Safety Data Sheet
BASF Australia Ltd
ABN 62 008 437 867
Norwest Business Park,
7 Maitland Place _____________________________________________
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Product Name: STORM庐 WAX BLOCK
Telephone: 1 800 635 550 RODENTICIDE
Emergency: 1 800 033 111 _____________________________________________
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
TRADE NAME: STORM WAX BLOCK RODENTICIDE
OTHER NAMES: flocoumafen
4-hydroxy-3-[1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-[4-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)phenyl]-1-
naphthyl]coumarin (mixture of cis- and trans-isomers) (IUPAC)
4-hydroxy-3-[1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-[4-[[4-trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoxy]phenyl]-1-
naphthalenyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one (9CI) (CA)
USE: Rodenticide
MANUFACTURER'S NAME/ADDRESS U.N. NUMBER: Not applicable
BASF Australia Ltd DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: Not applicable
Norwest Business Park, 7 Maitland Place
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 SUBSIDIARY RISK: Not applicable
HAZCHEM CODE: Not applicable
POISONS SCHEDULE: 6
PACKAGING GROUP: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Light blue pillow-shaped blocks.
BOILING POINT: Not available DENSITY kg/L: Not applicable
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VAPOUR PRESSURE: <2 X 10 mm Hg MELTING POINT: Not available
at 25掳C (flocoumafen)
VAPOUR DENSITY: Not available EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
SOLUBILITY (WATER): Insoluble in water PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available
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FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD AUTOIGNITION C: Not available
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FLASH POINT C: Not flammable
LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable
庐 = Registered trademark of BASF
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INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS No. PROPORTION (w/w)
Flocoumafen 90035-08-9 0.005%
Inerts in flocoumafen master mix 0.995%
Blue dye 0.100%
Wax Powder 25.000%
Flour 36.950%
Cut wheat 36.950%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE EFFECTS
Hazardous if ingested but large quantities would be needed to produce a toxic effect. Practically non-
hazardous by skin contact.
The product contains a water soluble dye. If ingested or contact is made with the skin, a stain may appear
around the mouth or on contaminated skin indicating that exposure has occurred.
SWALLOWED
Toxic as above.
EYE
Not irritant.
SKIN
Not irritant and not a dermal sensitizer.
INHALED
Little inhalation hazard if used in the correct manner.
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Because of the acute toxicity of flocoumafen and its intended use as a rodenticide, chronic toxicity studies have
not been carried out.
However, comulative effects of flocoumafen are grossly abnormal prothrombin values resulting in widespread
haemorrhage, reduced clotting function and degenerative changes to the liver.
FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Telephone 131126 Australia-wide.
SWALLOWED
Poisonous if swallowed.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione is antidotal).
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EYE
Flush eyes with water.
SKIN
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
INHALED
Remove to fresh air.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
The active constituent flocoumafen is an indirect blood anticoagulant. Ingestion of a relatively large quantity of
bait would be required before a toxic effect is expected. In general, an increased tendency to bleed could
indicate poisoning.
Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) is antidotal. In cases of suspected poisoning, determine prothrombin time not
less than 18 hours after consumption. If elevation has occurred, administer Vitamin K1 , intravenously in divided
doses, 40mg for adults, 20mg for children daily. Treatment may be required daily for several weeks. Withdraw
antidote with care and monitor prothrombin times continuously for 4 days or more after such withdrawal.
TOXICITY
Acute oral rat: LD50 15,492 mg/kg (STORM Wax Block Bait)
Acute dermal rat: LD50 40,600 mg/kg (calculated)
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE LIMITS
3
Grain dust, 4 mg/m
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Do NOT inhale dust.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using the product, wear elbow-length PVC gloves. If on skin and after
each baiting, wash thoroughly with soap and water. After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves.
FLAMMABILITY
Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in the closed, original container in a safe place. Containers which have held bait should not be used for
any other purpose. Pest Control Operations should dispose of empty containers, used bait stations and unused
or untaken bait by burying in an approved dump. In a domestic situation, minimize the presence of excess
baits. When unused baits are in good condition, return to original container for reuse. For empty containers,
damaged or unwanted baits, wrap securely and dispose of in household refuse bin.
Look for dead rats or mice and burn or bury them. Do NOT place in refuse bins or rubbish tips.
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Ensure baits are removed when rodent activity has ceased.
Ensure containers are correctly labelled and securely sealed.
Not classified as a dangerous substance for transport purposes.
Eye wash and washing facilities must be readily available.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Wear protective equipment. Stop spillage if safe to do so by
manoeuvring the container. Place product from damaged container into a clean empty drum remote from
storage area and label. If the damaged container can be repacked, contact BASF Australia Ltd, so that an
overdrum and transport to a nominated BASF location can be arranged. If possible, re-use the material for its
intended purpose.
Do NOT flush to drains or sewers. Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or water courses.
Sweep up carefully with brush or broom avoiding dust evolution. Place material in open top drum. Seal drum
and bury in an area approved by the local waste disposal authority. Wash surfaces with detergent solution.
Destroy empty containers by puncturing or shredding them. Dispose of the containers at a local authority
landfill. If not available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for
this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and roots.
Empty containers and product should NOT be burnt.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Use dry powder, CO2 foam or water spray extinguishers.
Unburned flocoumafen may be carried in the smoke from a fire. Wear full protective clothing and self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Confine the use of water to the cooling of unaffected stock, thus avoiding the risk of accumulation of polluted
water from the run-off from the side.
Decontaminate protective clothing before removal.
OTHER INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: Toxic to mammals. Moderately toxic to birds. Practically non-toxic to fish and
other aquatic species.
Rodenticide baits and dead rodents can be attractive to mammals and are
therefore hazardous to domestic animals and to wildlife.
PERSISTENCE: Not readily biodegradable.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
This bait is hazardous to pigs, cats, dogs, poultry, birds and wildlife. Do NOT place baits in locations which are
accessible to other animals or birds.
Do NOT contaminate ponds, streams, rivers or waterways with the bait or used containers.
The use of this product for the control of protected native rodents requires permission from wildlife authorities.
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DISCLAIMER
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and
how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. It should read taking into account how the product is
handled in your particular situation and how it is used in conjunction with other products.
CONTACT POINT: BASF Australia Ltd
TELEPHONE: 1 800 635 550
EMERGENCY: 1 800 033111
DATE OF ISSUE: 1 December 2000 SUPERCEDES: 19 October 2000
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