MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
4FARMERS PTY LTD
ACN 067 443 485
Unit 1 / 70 McDowell St
Welshpool, WA 6106
4FARMERS CLOSANTEL AUSTRALIA
SUSTAINED ACTION ORAL Phone: (08) 9356 3445
ANTHELMINTIC and FLUKICIDE for Fax: (08) 9356 3447
SHEEP and LAMBS
Date of Issue: May 2004 MSDS No. 54372
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name 4FARMERS CLOSANTEL SUSTAINED ACTION
ORAL ANTHELMINTIC and FLUKICIDE for
SHEEP and LAMBS
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe
Australia.
Other Names: None
UN No.: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Poison Schedule: S6
Chemical Class: Closantel is a substituted phenol
Formulation Type: Aqueous solution of closantel
Uses: Oral anthelmintic for sheep and lambs.
Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance: Clear light green liquid
Boiling point: Greater than 100潞C
Vapour pressure (20潞C): Not available
Percentage volatile materials: Not available
Flashpoint (潞C): Does not burn
Specific gravity: 1.1 approximately
Solubility in water: Completely soluble
pH (1% aqueous solution): 6-8
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Ingredients
Chemical Entity CAS No %(w/v)
Closantel (active ingredient) 61438-64-0 3.75
Other ingredients determined not to be 30-60
hazardous
Water 7732-18-5 To 100%
This is a commercial product, and the exact ratio of components may vary. Trace
quantities of impurities are also likely.
II HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
No specific data are available for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients
are not listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for
Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment鈥? (May 1995).
No adverse health effects are expected, if the product is handled in accordance
with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if
the product is mishandled are:
Acute Effects:
Ingestion: This product is mildly irritating to the gastrointestinal tract if
swallowed.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation. May be absorbed
through the skin.
Inhalation: This product is not expected to cause respiratory irritation unless
present as an aerosol. Inhalation of the mist may produce respiratory
irritation.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
First Aid:
Ingestion: If swallowed or if symptoms of poisoning develop, contact a doctor or
Poisons Information Centre. (Phone: 13 1126)
Eye contact: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold eyes open and wash
with running water for at least 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination it is
sensible to seek medical advice.
Skin contact: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If irritation occurs seek medical
advice.
Inhalation: Remove the victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Keep at
rest until fully recovered. If the effects persist, seek medical advice.
Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically.
III PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
鈥? Always Read and Follow the Label Instructions and Warnings
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Exposure Standards:
A Time Weighted Average (TWA) concentration for an 8-hour day/5 day week
has not been established for this specific material by Worksafe Australia.
There is a blanket recommendation of 10mg/m鲁 for inspirable dusts or mists
when limits have not been established.
The nature of this product makes it unlikely that this level will be approached
under normal use.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, air concentrations below the TWA value should be
maintained otherwise use respiratory protection. Natural ventilation should be
adequate under normal use conditions. If the air concentration of vapour or
mist is high, the process should be modified to reduce the problem. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Personal protection:
Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, safety boots, safety
glasses, a washable hat and impervious gloves when using this product.
Avoid skin and eye contact. After handling this product, always wash hands
before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated
clothing or other personal protective equipment before storing or re-using.
Respiratory Protection: If there is a risk of inhalation of spray mists, wear a mask or
respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when using this
product. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: It is good industrial practice to always use protective eyewear. For
help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337.
Flammability:
The product does not burn.
IV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport:
There are no special storage and transport requirements. This product is a S5
Poison.
Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this
class of product.
Keep containers closed at all times, and check regularly for leaks. Keep away
from extreme heat and open flames.
Spills and disposals:
In the event of a major spill, prevent the spillage from entering drains or
waterways. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves to prevent
skin and eye contamination.
If safe to do so, stop the leak and contain the spill using sand or soil. Absorb
onto inert material (sand, soil or other inert material). Collect and seal in
properly labelled drums for disposal.
After a spill, wash the area, preventing the run-off entering the drain.
Wash all contaminated clothing and equipment before re-use.
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Dispose of in compliance with Local, State and Federal Regulations.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
There is no risk of an explosion from this material under normal circumstances.
Flammability: This product does not burn
Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguishing media suited to the materials that are
burning.
Special Fire fighting Procedures: Fire decomposition products from this product may
form toxic mixtures in confined spaces.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: No significant quantities of decomposition products are
expected under normal circumstances. On decomposition will emit small
quantities of carbon dioxide and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide
and smoke; nitrogen, possibly oxides of nitrogen; oxides of sulphur; hydrogen
chloride gas; and in some circumstances, phosgene. Likely to decompose
only after heating to dryness followed by further strong heating.
Materials to avoid: No particular incompatibilities.
Emergency Contact
ACOHS
Australian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
1800 638 556 (24 hours)
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 131126 (from anywhere in Australia)
FOR ADDITIONAL NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION CALL
4FARMERS PTY. LTD.
Telephone: (08) 9356 3445
Facsimile: (08) 9356 3447
SPECIALIST ADVICE: - WSD (Western Stock Distributors)
Phone: - (08) 9321 2888 Fax: - (08) 9322 4163
This Material Safety Data Sheet summarises at the date of issue 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. Each user
should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used
in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
If clarification or further information is needed to insure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the
user should contact this company.
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