MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS # 3510-208
Preventic庐 Tick Collar for Dogs
Identity: Page 1 of 3
Product Code 609525, 609526, 609540 and 609541
Section I
Supplier Information: Emergency Telephone Number
Name: VIRBAC CORP. (Virbac AH Inc., Transportation: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Allerderm庐, Francodex庐, Mardel庐, St. Other emergencies:
JON庐, PMResources, Zema庐) POISON CONTROL CENTER or 911
Address: P. O. BOX 162059
City: FORT WORTH Telephone Number for Information
State: TX 76161 Contact Virbac: 800/338-3659
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV STEL CAS # % (opt.)
(Special Chemical Identification; Common Name)
AMITRAZ Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 33089-61-1 9.0%
This product contains an ingredient known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not Applicable
Melting Point: Not Applicable
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: A soft, beige plastic pet collar with a mild insecticide odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Not Flammable.
Flammable Limits: LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam suitable for the
surrounding fire and materials.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective equipment in fire situations.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not Applicable
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability STABLE
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: When heated to decomposition, tick collars may produce toxic or harmful
combustion products.
Hazardous Polymerization WILL NOT OCCUR
Conditions to Avoid: None
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation? NO Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Mild transient sedation after ingestion and irritation after eye exposure to ground
collar material are possible.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? NO IARC Monographs? NO OSHA Regulated? NO
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS # 3510-208
Preventic庐 Tick Collar for Dogs
Identity: Page 2 of 3
Product Code 609525, 609526, 609540 and 609541
Section VI - Health Hazard Data (continued)
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Transient sedation or convulsions, ataxia, hyperexcitability, skin irritation has been observed following
exposure to the technical active ingredient and emulsifiable concentrates. Transient sedation has
been observed in rodents fed ground collar material and transient eye irritation after exposure to
powdered collar.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None presently known.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
INGESTED: If swallowed, contact a physician or the Poison Control Center, immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Call
a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.
EYE CONTACT: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 鈥? 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for
treatment advice.
INHALATION: Not applicable
Advice to Veterinarian and/or Emergency Clinic
TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR TICK ARREST COLLAR INGESTION BY DOGS
1. Induce vomiting (Syrup of Ipecac or Hydrogen Peroxide) if vomiting has not occurred.
2. Since amitraz is not a cholinesterase-depressing drug, atropine and/or 3PAM are contraindicated, as
are tranquilizers and sedatives.
3. Administer a non-oily laxative (oily-based laxatives may increase the extraction of amitraz from the
collar and facilitate greater absorption). An enema to evacuate the colon may be administered about
12-18 hours after ingestion, if diarrhea has not occurred or the laxative does not produce the desired
results.
4. Depending on the degree of depression and the veterinarian鈥檚 concern (e.g. dog cannot be roused);
yohimbine (Yobine, Lloyd Laboratories) may be administered at 0.1 mg/kg intravenously. Since
yohimbine鈥檚 action is of short duration, it may need to be repeated until the dog鈥檚 condition
spontaneously improves. Severely depressed animals should be hospitalized with constant
supervision.
5. Oral activated charcoal based toxin absorbers may help to bind any released amitraz.
6. If it is suspected that a coiled length of collar may be lying in the stomach or the depression is severe
and prolonged, an abdominal X-ray may be indicated. If gastronomy or enterotomy is to be performed
(none of the cases so far reported would justify this action), xylazine should be avoided and general
anesthetics administered with extreme caution.
NOTE: You may also contact the National Animal Poison Control Hot Line is 1-800-345-4735 for emergency
medical treatment information for your pet.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Not Applicable
Waste Disposal Method: Do not reuse empty pouch, box or collar. Wrap pouch and
put in trash collection. When discarding cut off end and used
collar, wrap in newspaper and place in trash collection.
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storage: Store in original container in locked storage area.
Other Precautions: Keep out of the reach of children.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS # 3510-208
Preventic庐 Tick Collar for Dogs
Identity: Page 3 of 3
Product Code 609525, 609526, 609540 and 609541
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: None required.
Ventilation Local Exhaust: Not Applicable
Special: Not Applicable
Mechanical (General): Not Applicable
Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves for prolonged or repeated exposure
Eye Protection: Not Required.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Not Required.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with this product.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and
before eating, drinking, chewing gum or using tobacco.
Section IX - Additional Information
Allerderm and St. JON are registered trademarks of Virbac AH, Inc.
Preventic and Francodex are registered trademarks of VBSA.
Mardel and Zema are registered trademarks of Virbac Corporation.
Disclaimer of Expressed and Implied Warranties: This information is provided in good faith but without express or implied
warranty. Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance with label instructions.
EPA Registration Number: 2382-104
Prepared by Regulatory Affairs Department
New MSDS Dated: April 3, 2007
Supersedes MSDS Date: February 9, 2007
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