SAFETY DATA SHEET
RACUMIN庐 PASTE
Date of Issue: 6th October, 2006 Page 1 of 6
1. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and Supplier.
Racumin庐 Paste
Product name:
Recommended Use: Ready-to-use rodenticide paste bait for rodent control.
Company details: Bayer New Zealand Limited,
3 Argus Place,
Glenfield,
Auckland,
New Zealand.
Telephone: 0800 227 012
Facsimile: 0800 227 011
Emergency telephone: 0800 734 607 Orica SH&E Shared services (24hr)
2. Hazards Identification.
Hazard classification: Classified as hazardous according to the criteria in the Hazardous
Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Classification and type: HSNO Class鈾?
6.9B, 9.1D
May cause organ damage from repeated oral exposure.
May be harmful to aquatic life.
Risk & Safety Phrases: Not applicable.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients.
Common name: Coumatetralyl
Synonyms: None
Mixture:
Chemical Identity of
Ingredient CAS No. Content
Ingredients:
(g/kg)
Coumatetralyl [5836-29-3] 0.375
Other ingredients (non-hazardous) - To 1 kg
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4. First Aid Measures;
Description of necessary In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact the National
first aid measures: Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals Information Centre, PO Box 913,
Dunedin. Phone 0800 764 766, 0800 POISON.
Workplace facilities: Ensure eye wash station and safety shower are available in the
workplace.
Symptoms: Symptoms after ingestion (though also toxic via the dermal route)
may range from increased bleeding tendency (e.g. gingiva bleeding
or nose bleeding) to massive haemorrhage in severe cases.
Hematuria, bruisability, vomiting blood, cerebrovascular bleeding are
possible.
Eye: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
holding eye open.
Skin: Wash affected areas with soap and water.
Inhaled: Presentation as a soft paste bait means inhalation is unlikely.
Ingestion: If poisoning via the oral route occurs, seek immediate medical
advice. As the concentration of coumatetralyl in the final product is
very low, large amounts of the product would have to be ingested.
Treatment: Elementary aid, decontamination and symptomatic treatment.
Note for physicians
Gastric lavage should be performed in cases of significant
ingestions, followed by administration of activated charcoal and
sodium sulfate. The antidote for coumatetralyl is vitamin K1. The
efficacy of vitamin K1 treatment should be assessed by monitoring
the coagulation parameters, such as prothrombin time or INR. Initial
treatment may be done with intravenous vitamin K1 in severe cases,
while usually oral vitamin K1 should be sufficient. Severe poisoning
cases may require the initial application of blood products:
- whole blood
- fresh frozen plasma and fresh blood should be used in cases of
severe bleeding to rapidly restore blood clotting factors
Transfusions may be required in cases of significant blood loss.
It is expected that repeated intake of coumatetralyl would be required
to cause an actual poisoning, yet it is prudent to control coagulation
parameters for several days after ingestions.
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures.
Decomposition: In case of fire, oxides of carbon may be released
Extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, sand.
Recommended Protective Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained
clothing: breathing apparatus. Do not release contaminated water into the
environment. Keep intact containers cool by spraying with water.
Keep people away and upwind.
6. Accidental Release Measures.
Personal Precautions: Emergency Procedures:
Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. When
dealing with the spillage do not eat, drink or smoke. Wear suitable
personal protection during removal of spillages. This means wearing
eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and overalls.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or watercourses. If
contamination of drains, streams, watercourses, etc. is unavoidable,
warn the local water authority.
Procedure for spill: Keep all bystanders away.
Wear goggles, half face-piece respirator with combined dust and
vapour cartridge, full length clothing and PVC gloves.
Contaminated material must be disposed of in accordance with all
local authority requirements.
鈥? For quantities up to 50kg of product bury in a secure
approved landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50kg seek advice from the
manufacturer (use emergency contact number) before
attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until
disposal method is established.
Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with
the smallest volume of water practicable.
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7. Handling and Storage.
Handling Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Should not be used in areas
accessible to children. Poisonous if swallowed.
Conditions for Safe Storage Store in the tightly closed, original container in a dry, well-ventilated
and Store Site area, as cool as possible out of direct sunlight. Destroy untaken
Requirements: baits. Any spillage of bait should be removed immediately. Break,
crush, or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority
landfill. If not available bury the container below 500mm in a disposal
pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
waterways, vegetation and roots.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering measures: Use in well-ventilated areas.
Respiratory protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Eye protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Other protective equipment: None.
Hygiene measures: Avoid breathing vapour. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Wash hands after use. Prevent contamination of
food and surfaces on which food is stored or prepared.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Soft block of blue paste enclosed in a tea-bag like sachet
Odour: Slight characteristic smell
8.5 x 10-6 mPa (20掳C) (coumatetralyl)
Vapour pressure:
Vapour density: Not relevant.
Boiling point: Not relevant.
Melting point: 172 鈥? 176 掳C (coumatetralyl)
Solubility in water: 425 mg/L at 20掳C (coumatetralyl)
Density: Approx 1 kg/L
pH: Not relevant
Flash Point: Not relevant
Flammability (explosive) Not explosive
limits:
Auto-ignition Not flammable
temperature:
Octanol/water partition Not relevant
coefficient:
Formulation: Ready to Use Paste bait
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability of the Substance: Stable under standard conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat or moisture
Materials to Avoid: None.
Hazardous Reactions: Oxides of carbon may be emitted in a fire.
Hazardous polymerization None
11. Toxicological Information
Acute oral toxicity: LD50: 16.5 mg/kg (coumatetralyl)
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50: 100-500 mg/kg (coumatetralyl)
LC50: (4 h) 39 mg/m3 (coumatetralyl)
Acute inhalation toxicity:
Inhalation: Coumatetralyl is poisonous by inhalation, however presentation as a
soft bait paste containing 0.0375% coumatetralyl makes inhalation
unlikely.
Skin contact: Not a skin irritant
Eye contact: Not an eye irritant
Ingestion: See below
Other information: Coumatetralyl is a first generation anticoagulant of the warfarin type.
Symptoms of overexposure relate to failure of the blood clotting
mechanism and include bleeding gums and failure of blood clotting
after skin wounds. After one exposure the toxicity of coumatetralyl is
relatively low, however if exposure continues over several days the
product becomes more toxic. That is, the product must be constantly
present in the blood for more than 1 to 2 days in order to be highly
toxic. A single exposure, even though relatively large, may not
produce toxic symptoms as the compound is quite rapidly
metabolised.
12. Ecological Information
Acute fish toxicity: LC50 (96h) 48 mg/L (rainbow trout) (coumatetralyl)
Bird toxicity: Acute oral LD50 for Japanese Quail >2000 mg/kg bw.
Dietary LC50 (8d) for hens >50 mg/kg bw daily (coumatetralyl)
Algae toxicity: ErC50 >18 mg/L (coumatetralyl)
Bee toxicity: Not available
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13. Disposal Considerations.
Product Disposal: Preferably dispose of by use otherwise at an approved landfill or
other approved facility.
Container Disposal: Burn empty container if circumstances especially wind direction
permit. Otherwise bury in a suitable landfill. Burn or bury rodent
bodies.
14. Transportation Information.
Rail/Road (RID/ADR) Not applicable.
Sea (IMDG-Code) Not applicable.
Air (ICAO/IATA) Not applicable.
15. Regulatory Information.
HSNO Approval Number: HSR001605
HSNO Controls (inc. Tracking): See www.ermanz.govt.nz for full listing of controls.
Approved Handlers required: Not required.
ACVM Registration: V005300
ACVM Controls: Not applicable.
16. Other Information.
6.9B - May cause organ damage from repeated oral exposure.
9.1D - May be harmful to aquatic life.
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The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet
is to describe products in terms of their safety requirements. The above details do not imply any guarantee
concerning composition, properties or performance of the product.
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