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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET A18081/06/AUS
ZAPP POUR-ON LOUSICIDE FOR SHEEP
SECTION 1 鈥? IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS, HAZARDOUS NATURE
Emergency Telephone Number
Bayer Australia Ltd
1800 033 111
875 Pacific Highway
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free
Pymble NSW 2073
Contact Point (for non-emergency calls)
Animal Health Division
Telephone Number: (02) 9391-6000
Product Name Zapp Pour-on Lousicide for Sheep
Pour-on lousicide for sheep.
Product Use
Triflumuron, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dipropylene glycol methyl ether
Other Names
25th June 2003
Creation Date
25th June 2003
Revision Date
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS
Risk Phrases Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases Do not breathe vapour. After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water and soap. In case of fire and/or explosion do not
breathe fumes.
RISK & SAFETY PHRASES ARE NOT REQUIRED ON PACKAGES
INTENDED FOR END USERS. APPROPRIATE SAFETY DIRECTIONS
AND FIRST AID STATEMENTS ARE SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT LABEL.
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SECTION 3 鈥? COMPOSITION
Ingredients CAS No Proportion
Triflumuron* 64628-44-0 2.5%
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 10 - <30%%
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether 34590-94-8 >60%
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous - <10%
*Triflumuron is a benzoyl urea; 2-Chloro-N-(((4-
(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)amino)carbonyl)benzamide
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated First If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Aid Statement Phone 131126.
General Remove victim from contaminated area. If there is a risk of
unconsciousness, position and transport in a stable lateral position.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Scheduled Poisons Poisons Information Centres in each State capital city can provide
additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126.
Inhalation Inhalation of this product is a risk. In this event remove from
exposure and perform artificial respiration if necessary.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention if required.
Eye contact Flush eye immediately with large amounts of water or normal
saline, occasionally lifting eyelids, until no evidence of chemical
remains. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists.
Ingestion If vomiting occurs keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. Seek medical attention if required.
Advice to doctor See also Chapter 11. Solvents are harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
The product is a chitin synthetase inhibitor - this enzyme is not
present in mammals.
There are no specific symptoms of triflumuron toxicity known. The
active constituent has very low mammalian toxicity. Its low toxicity
makes it of minor importance relevant to solvent effects in cases of
ingestion.. Systemic toxicity with this product is unlikely. In the
event of ingestion apply basic aid, decontamination and
symptomatic treatment for possible solvent inhalation into the
lungs.
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SECTION 5 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Sprayed water jet, foam, dry powder, CO2, sand
Fire and Explosion Combustible product. Product has a flash point of 88掳C.
Hazards
Hazardous Combustion Thermal decomposition products include hydrogen chloride,
Products hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Fire Fighting Fight fire in the early stages if safe to do so. Wear respiratory
protection.
In well ventilated areas wear full face mask with a combination
filter. (Offers no protection from carbon monoxide)
In enclosed premises: respirator with independent air supply.
Contain firefighting water.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Use any personal protective equipment listed in Chapter 8.
Take all possible steps to prevent spillage from spreading or
entering soil, waterways and drains.
Take up with absorbent material such as sawdust, peat or chemical
binder. Fill material along with any contaminated soil etc., into
sealable containers. Clean affected area with an aqueous detergent
and a small amount of water. Absorb this with hydrated lime and
place in a sealable container. Spread hydrated lime over the
affected area. On completion of clean-up remove and wash all
protective clothing and equipment with detergent and water.
Place cleaning materials into the same container.
Do not eat, drink or smoke during clean-up operation.
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Handling Pour the product using a funnel or other equipment to avoid
splashing and glugging. Suitable container materials: HDPE.
Storage Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from food, drink or animal feeding stuffs.
To maintain product quality, store below 30掳C.
Keep away from heat or moisture.
This material is a Schedule 5 poison and must be stored, handled
and used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
ES-TWA Dipropylene glycol methyl ether, 606 mg/m3 (100 ppm)
Exposure Limits
(NOHSC)
ES-STEL Dipropylene glycol methyl ether, 909 mg/m3 (150 ppm)
(NOHSC)
ES-MAK Dipropylene glycol methyl ether, 300 mg/m3 (50 ppm)
ES-MAK N-methyl-2-pyrrolidine, 400 mg/m3 (100 ppm)
No exposure standards allocated for triflumuron or other
ingredients of this product.
Ventilation Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Do not inhale vapour. Ensure
adequate ventilation during use to prevent build-up of fumes.
Eye Protection Will irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes. If product in eyes,
wash out immediately with water. Wear a face shield while
handling the concentrate..
Skin Protection Will irritate the skin. Avoid contact with skin. When using the
product wear elbow-length butyl rubber gloves. If product on skin,
immediately wash area with soap and water. Wash hands before
breaks and at end of work.
Respirator No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.
Protective Material Butyl rubber
Types
General Advice After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands,
arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's
use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing. Product is poisonous
if swallowed.
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Clear liquid
Colour Blue
Odour Aromatic
Boiling Point Not available
Solidifying point Not available
Density 0.982 kg/L at 20掳C
4 x 10-5 mPa at 20掳C (triflumuron)
Vapour Pressure
Viscosity Not available
Solubility in Water Miscible
pH Not relevant
Flash Point 88掳C
Ignition Temperature Not available
Explosive Limits Not available
Other Information Product is packed in 5 and 20 litre plastic containers
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SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Product is chemically stable. Product is hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid oxidising agents.
Incompatible Materials None
Hazardous Thermal decomposition products include hydrogen chloride,
Decomposition hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Reactions None
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity Oral LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg (of formulation)
Dermal LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg (of formulation)
Local Effects Eye: will irritate the eye
Skin: will irritate the skin
Reproductive Effects None of the ingredients of the formulation have been shown to
produce reproductive or teratogenic effects.
Mutagenicity None of the ingredients of the formulation have been shown to
produce mutagenic effects.
Carcinogenic Effects Triflumuron has been shown in animal tests to have no
carcinogenic potential. Other ingredients are not classified as
carcinogens
Health Hazard Triflumuron is a chitin synthetase inhibitor which in insects
Information disrupts exoskeleton formation. Since this enzyme is not present
in mammals triflumuron has no direct toxic effect in these species.
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Octanol/Water Partition Log Pow = 4.91 at 20掳C
Co-efficient
Ecotoxicity Fish toxicity
triflumuron
LC50 >320 mg/L (96h) Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)
LC50 >100 mg/L (96h) Golden orfe (Leuciscus idus).
Daphnia toxicity
triflumuron
LC50 0.225 mg/L (48h) Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Algal toxicity
triflumuron
EC50 >25 mg/L (96h) Green algae (Scenedesmus)
Bird toxicity
triflumuron
LD50 561 mg/kg Bobwhite quail
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Triflumuron is a toxic hazard to juvenile aquatic and terrestrial
arthropods. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or drains with
product or used containers.
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL INFORMATION
After Intended Use Triple rinse containers with diesel, and dispose of rinsate in a
disposal pit away from desirable plants and their roots, and
watercourses. On site disposal of undiluted chemicals is
unacceptable.
Destroy empty containers by breaking, crushing or puncturing
them. Dispose of the empty containers at a local authority landfill
that does not burn its refuse. If there is no local authority landfill
readily available in your area, bury the containers to a depth of
500 mm or more at a licensed/approved disposal site. Do not burn
empty containers or product.
After spill or accident Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste disposal
site.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No Not classified
UN Proper Shipping Not classified
Name
Class & Subsidiary Not classified
Risk
Packaging Group Not classified
Hazchem Code Not classified
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Schedule 5
APVMA Registration The product is registered by the APVMA.
Registration Number 45636
Labelling All necessary directions, precautions and warnings for normal use
of the product are included on the product label.
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SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
Summary of Changes Update from NOHSC 1994 format.
from Last Edition
Acronyms ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail
APVMA Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
Authority
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
HDPE High density polyethylene
LDPE Low density polyethylene
NOHSC National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Poisons
UN Number United Nations number
Disclaimer This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to
the NOHSC National Code of Practice for the Preparation of
MSDS [NOHSC:2011(2003)].
The data, information and recommendations herein
("information") are represented in good faith and believed to be
correct as of the date hereof.
The purpose of this Material Safety Data Sheet is to describe
product in terms of their safety requirements.
Bayer Australia Limited make no representation of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or application, or
of any other nature with respect to the information or the product
to which the information refers ("the product").
The information is supplied upon the condition that the persons
receiving same will make their own determination as to its
suitability for their purposes prior to use of the product.
The physical data shown herein are typical values based on
material tested. These values should not be construed as a
guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as guaranteed
specification for the product or specific lots thereof.
Due care should be taken to make sure that the use or disposal of
this product and / or its packaging is in compliance with relevant
Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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