Phibro Animal Health
17 Amax Avenue
Girraween NSW 2145
Tel: (02) 9896 4666
Fax: (02) 9896 4544
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Phibro Animal Health Pty. Ltd.
A.C.N. 093 869 991
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Worksafe Hazard Assessment: Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Coxistac 120 Anticoccidial Premix Feed Additive
Other Names: None
UN No: None allocated. Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated.
Sub Risk Class: No Subsidiary Risk.
Packaging Group: None allocated. EPG: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: S4
Product Type: Organic powdered solid. Mixture.
Chemical Family: Antibiotic, fillers, cereal carrier and other minor ingredients.
Uses: For the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mivati, E.
necatrix and E. tenella in broiler chickens and in replacement birds intended for use as caged layers.
For enhancing productivity by increasing the rate of weight gain and improving feed efficiency of grower/finisher
pigs and feedlot beef cattle.
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Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance & Odour: Free flowing light brown powder. No agglomerates.
Melting/softening point: Not applicable. Product is a mixture, and does not melt.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not applicable.
Volatile materials: Loss on drying: max 5.0%
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Specific gravity: Not known. Bulk density believed to be in the region of 300-500kg/m3
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
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Ingredients: Worksafe Exposure Limits
Chemical entity CAS No Proportion TWA STEL
3 3
% mg/m mg/m
Salinomycin sodium 55721-31-6 12 not set not set
Non hazardous mineral fillers secret >20 not set not set
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 <10 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product, and the exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also
likely.
ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. This product is not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment鈥? (May 1995).
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be harmful by ingestion.
Eye: Data suggests that this product should be classified as a mechanical irritant to the eyes. Will cause irritation
until particles are removed from the eye, or until material dissolves. Active material may be absorbed through eye
contact.
Skin: Data suggests that the product should be classified as harmful by absorption through the skin.
Inhalation: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be slightly irritating but essentially non toxic by
inhalation.
Primary route of exposure is inhalation and skin and eye contact.
First Aid:
If in mouth, thoroughly wash mouth with water, then give some water to drink. Further measures should not be
necessary unless significant quantities have been ingested. If in doubt, or if allergic to penicillins, consult medical
advice. Consider inducing vomiting.
Eye: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold open and wash with running water for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting them. Do not try to remove contact lenses unless trained.
Skin: If this product comes into contact with skin, wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing
and footwear. Ensure contaminated clothing is thoroughly washed before using again.
Inhalation: If dusts or combustion products are inhaled, remove to fresh air. Lay victim down & keep warm and
rested. If breathing is shallow, or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation or oxygen if available.
Transport to hospital or doctor immediately.
Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established by
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Worksafe Australia for any of the ingredients in this product. There is a blanket recommendation of 10mg/m for
inspirable dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been established. The nature of this product makes it
unlikely that this level will be approached in normal use. See ingredients section on page 1 of this data sheet.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced
by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If
you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: A face mask should be used when the product is being used. For help in selecting suitable
equipment consult AS1715.
Protective Gloves: Rubber, PVC or other protective gloves should be used when this product is being used.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles should be used when using this product.
Clothing: Clean overalls should be worn, preferably with an apron.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots would be advisory.
Flammability Limits: Not flammable.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport:
No special requirements storage and transport requirements. This material has no UN Classification.
This material is classed as a S4 Poison. Observe appropriate state regulations for storage, transport and sale.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames,
and make sure the material does not come into contact with water or acids.
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Spills and disposals:
In event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full protective clothing
including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill.
Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage.
After spills, wash area, preventing runoff from entering drains. If material enters drains, advise emergency
services. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in compliance with local, state and
federal regulations. Launder all contaminated clothing before re-use.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
There is no explosion hazard from this material under normal circumstances.
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Special Fire fighting procedures: Wear full protective clothing including face mask, face shield and gauntlets.
Unusual fire & Explosion hazards: Decomposition products are toxic. There is a slight chance of a dust explosion
from this product if involved in a fire.
Stability: Stable.
Polymerisation: Will not polymerise.
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidising agents.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the
Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
Contact Points:
Call Phibro Animal Health on (02) 9896 4666 (Business hours)
Ask for Environmental & Special Projects Manager
In case of emergency phone 0418 213 734
Police and Fire Brigade: 000
National Poisons Information Centre 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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