MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
BOMAC Laboratories Limited urges recipient of this MSDS to study it carefully
to become aware of, and understand, the hazards associated with the product.
To promote safe handling, each recipient should notify its employees, agents and others who
will use this material and any other information regarding hazards or safety.
IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Feron 20 UN Number: N/A
Other Names: N/A Dangerous Goods Class: N/A
Animal Remedies Board (A.R.B.) Product Subsidiary Risk: N/A
Licence Number: A 07046 HAZCHEM Code: N/A
Toxic Substances Schedule: N/A
Use: To treat or prevent iron deficiency in domestic and farm animals.
Physical Description: A sterile, dark brown, slightly viscous colloidal solution.
Active Ingredient: Iron Dextran Solution CAS* No. 9004-66-4 200 mg/mL
Manufacturer: BOMAC Laboratories Ltd
Cnr Wiri Station Road & Hobill Avenue
P O Box 76-369, Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: (09) 262-3169 Fax: (09) 262-3008
Distributor: PharmTech Pty Ltd
8 Apollo Ave, West Pymble NSW 2073 Australia
Phone: 0500 886 668 Facsimile 0500 886 669
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Swallowed: Iron dextran is non-toxic in therapeutic doses. If swallowed in doses higher than 60 mg
Fe/kg body weight the liberated iron ions will be toxic and dangerous to the health.
Symptoms: Nausea/vomiting and stomach pains 鈫? acidosis鈫? multiple organ damages.
*CAS, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Eye: Avoid contact with eyes. Will irritate.
Skin: Avoid spills on the skin, as 0.5% phenol in the solution can cause irritation on the skin and
mucous membranes.
Inhaled: If inhaled, the toxic limit for phenol in breathing air is 19 mg/m3.
FIRST AID
Swallowed: The patient should be transferred into hospital for emptying of stomach - and treatment
with antidote: Desferal (Ciba Geigy).
Eye: Flush out with gentle stream of clean water. Seek medical advice if soreness persists.
Skin: Wash well with water.
Inhalation: Seek medical treatment.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits: 19 mg/m3 when heated. Use only as directed.
Ventilation: No special ventilation is recommended under normal conditions of use. No special
respiratory protection equipment is recommended under anticipated conditions of normal use.
Personal Protection: Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear eye protection (face visor or goggles) if
accidental eye contact can occur. Wear PVC gloves if skin contact is likely to occur. Observe good
personal hygiene.
Flammability: Non flammable. Avoid heat and sources of ignition.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport: Store in cool dry place 2-15潞 C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of
children. Containers should always be kept closed in storage and properly labelled. Store only in
original containers.
Spills and Disposal: For major spills dam and recover. Prevent entry into drainage systems, rivers,
etc. Collect with absorbent material such as sand, earth or sawdust. Advise local authorities. Treat
spill area with plenty of water. The iron dextran does not damage the microbial activity in the
treatment plant.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Non flammable. Use dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2) or water spray
as extinguishing agent.
Sheet Dated: 18 January 1996 Supersedes Sheet Dated: 09 November 1995
Contact Point:
Distributor: PharmTech Pty Ltd
8 Apollo Ave, West Pymble NSW 2073 Australia
Phone: 0500 886 668 Facsimile 0500 886 669
Or Dr Bruce Vautier B.V.Sc
Manager, Technical Services
BOMAC Laboratories Ltd
Cnr Wiri Station Road & Hobill Avenue
PO Box 76-369, Manukau City, Auckland,
New Zealand
Phone: (09) 262-3169
Facsimile: (09) 262-3008
Additional Information:
National Poisons Information Centre OR Contact your local
University of Otago, Medical School Poisons Information
PO Box 913 Centre for further
Dunedin, New Zealand advice
Phone (03) 474 7000
The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge, representative of the product. As
conditions of use are beyond the control of BOMAC Laboratories Ltd no legal responsibility is
accepted for the use of this information.
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