MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
4FARMERS PTY LTD
ACN 067 443 485
Unit 1 / 70 McDowell St
Welshpool, WA 6106
AUSTRALIA
LEVAMISOLE ORAL DRENCH Phone: (08) 9356 3445
Fax: (08) 9356 3447
MSDS No. 54368
Date of Issue: May 2004
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name 4 FARMERS LEVAMISOLE ORAL DRENCH for SHEEP
and LAMBS
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
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: S5
Chemical Class: Preparation containing levamisole hydrochloride.
Formulation Type: Aqueous solution of levamisole hydrochloride.
Uses: Oral anthelmintic for use in sheep and lambs.
Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance: Light blue 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: 1.0 approximately
Solubility in water: Completely soluble
pH (1% aqueous solution): 6-8
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Ingredients
Chemical Entity CAS No %(w/v)
Levamisole Hydrochloride (active ingredient) 16595-80-5 3.2
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous 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: Harmful if swallowed. Levamisole Hydrochloride LD50 Oral (rat) = 180
mg/kg
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. If ingested, empty the stomach contents. This product
contains levamisole hydrochloride at 3.2% w/v (an anthelmintic) in an aqueous
solution.
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III PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Always Read and Follow the Label Instructions and Warnings
Risk Phrases: R22 鈥? Harmful if swallowed.
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.
The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Levamisole is set at 3 碌g/kg/day. The corresponding
No-Observable-Effect-Level (NOEL) is set at 6 mg/kg/day. (Australian ADI List, May 1998).
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 PVC 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
Safety Phrases: S20 鈥? When using, do not eat or drink.
S24/25 鈥? Avoid contact with skin or eyes.
Storage & Transport:
There are no special storage or transport requirements. The product is a S5
Scheduled Poison.
Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of
product.
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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.
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. Likely to decompose only after heating to
dryness followed by further strong heating.
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.
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Contact Points:
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
4 FARMERS 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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