MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
AUSTRALIA: NEW ZEALAND
Emergency Response: 1800 625 526 Emergency Response: 0800 500 288
Swift and Company Limited ABN 44 000 005 578 Swift New Zealand Limited
1st Floor, 372 Wellington Road 72 Hayr Road
Mulgrave, VIC 3170 Mt Roskill, Auckland
Ph: (03)8544 3100 Ph: (09)625 6169
Fax (03)8544 3299 Fax (09)625 6655
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Ferroject - Iron Dextran Injectable Solution
Other Names: None
MSDS Code: 4017952
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: S6
Product Type: Water solution of Iron complex.
Chemical Family: Iron dextran complex.
Uses: Iron additive. Principally used in animal health applications.
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Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance & Odour: Dark brown slightly viscous liquid. Slight phenolic odour.
Melting/softening point: Approx 0掳C
Boiling point and vapour pressure: 100掳C
Volatile materials: Water component.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Specific gravity: 1.16-1.20
Solubility in water: Completely soluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
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Ingredients: Worksafe Exposure Limits
Chemical entity CAS No Proportion TWA STEL
3 3
% mg/m mg/m
Iron dextran 9004-66-4 10* not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
* This refers to Iron content.
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. 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).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be non toxic by ingestion.
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 not irritating or harmful to the skin.
Inhalation: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be non irritating and non toxic by inhalation.
Primary route of exposure is inhalation and skin and eye contact.
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First Aid:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
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.
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 or respirator may be used when the product is being used in dusty or confined
areas. Otherwise it is usually safe to not use respiratory protection. However, there may be other circumstances where
use of a mask or other device is preferred. Use judgement. 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 not normally necessary, but 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 would be advisory. Consult AS/NZS 2210 for advice on Occupational Protective
Footwear.
Flammability Limits: Does not burn.
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.
Being a scheduled poison, the product must be stored, maintained and used in accord with relevant state poisons act.
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. Absorb onto vermiculite or other absorbent material. 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. This material may be suitable for
approved landfill. Dispose of only in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Slippery on floors, especially
when wet. Launder all contaminated clothing before re-use.
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Fire/Explosion Hazard:
There is no explosion hazard from this material under normal circumstances.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Extinguishing Media: Use media suited to burning material.
Special Fire fighting procedures: As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves.
Unusual fire & Explosion hazards: Heat does not produce any known decomposition products. There is little or no
chance of an explosion from this product if involved in a fire.
Stability: Stable.
Polymerisation: Will not polymerise.
Decomposition Products: No known decomposition products.
Materials to avoid: No particular incompatibilities.
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.
It also conforms with the New Zealand OSH Guidelines for the Preparation of MSDSs (May 1995).
Contact Points: AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000 111
If ineffective: Dial 132203 (Exchange) -
For emergency response: Dial 1800 625 526 (0800)500 288
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES 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 ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD
CONTACT THIS COMPANY. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, April, 2000.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9516 2079
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