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: Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ESKALIN 500 Feed Premix
Other Names: None.
Product Code: 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: Granulated antibiotic feed additive.
Chemical Family: Virginiamycin, the active constituent is an antibiotic.
Uses: Antibiotic feed additive for reducing acidosis from high grain diets in cattle and improving growth and feed conversion
efficiency in broilers, turkeys and growing pigs.
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Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance & Odour: Small clear beige granules. Characteristic fermentation odour and very bitter taste.
Melting/softening point: Not applicable. No fixed melting point. Solid at normal temperatures.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Will decompose.
Volatile materials: Nil at 100掳C
Flashpoint: Does not readily burn.
Specific gravity: No data.
Solubility in water: No specific data for products. Some components are soluble, others 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
Virginiamycin 11006-76-1 50 not set not set
Calcium carbonate 471-34-1 >10 10 * not set
Other non-hazardous ingredients Secret <40 not set not set
* the nature of this product makes it most unlikely that this figure will be approached in normal use.
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 are 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).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be non toxic by ingestion. However, avoid ingesting
product. Constipation or diarrhoea may result following ingestion of large quantities.
Eye: Data suggests that this product should be classified as possibly irritating to the eyes.
Skin: Data suggests that the product should be classified as possibly irritating to the skin. Irritation or allergic reactions may
result from immediate or chronic skin contact with product.
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Inhalation: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be possibly irritating by inhalation. Inhalation may result in
irritating of upper respiratory tract.
Primary route of exposure is inhalation and skin and eye contact.
LD50 (Virginiamycin) Rat (oral) 10,000 mg/kg; Mouse (oral) >5,000 mg/kg; Dog (oral) > 4,000 mg/kg.
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, consult medical advice. Consider inducing vomiting.
Eye: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold open and wash with running water. 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 mists, 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. Consider inducing vomiting if overexposure is
established.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
A TWA value of 10 and a STEL value of not set has been established for a significant ingredient of this product. Values
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expressed as mg/m . Exposure values at the STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be
exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60
minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. Exposure values at the TWA (Time Weighted Average) means the average
airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week.
See ingredients section on page 1 of this data sheet. As indicated above, the nature of this product make it most unlikely that the
TWA value will be approached in normal use.
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 may be worn when this material is being used. For help in selecting suitable equipment
consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Rubber, PVC or other protective gloves are not necessary but are desirable, especially if product is being
used frequently or for lengthy periods. For help in selecting suitable gloves consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Eye protective measures are suggested when using this product. Consult AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for
information about eye protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls should be worn, preferably with an apron. Consult AS 2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots is advisory. Consult AS/NZS 2210 for advice on Occupational Protective Footwear.
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 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.
Spills and disposals:
In event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and
gloves. 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. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area, preventing runoff from entering drains.
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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: Does not readily burn.
Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam.
Special Fire fighting procedures: As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves.
Unusual fire & Explosion hazards: Decomposition products are toxic. There is a moderate risk of an explosion from this
product if involved in a fire.
Stability: Stable up to at least 90掳C.
Polymerisation: Will not polymerise.
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and smoke (if combustion is incomplete), water.
Materials to avoid: No particular incompatibilities. Calcium carbonate in the product is not compatible with acids, aluminium
salts, ammonium salts or fluorine.
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)
In case of emergency phone 0418 213 734
Police and Fire Brigade: 000
National Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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