MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
C.Rudduck Pty Ltd Page 1 of 2
Unit 2 / 247 Ingles Street
Port Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 3207
Tel: (03) 9676 4444
Fax (03) 9676 4455 Date of issue : February 1 2006
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to Criteria of Worksafe Australia
Product Name: RUDCHEM PY FOG UN Number : 1993
Hazchem Code : 3YE
Dangerous Goods Class: 3.1
Poisons Schedule :5
Packaging Group : III
Other Names : Py Fog
Use : Broad Spectrum Insecticide
Physical Description/Properties:
Appearance : Amber colour with insecticidal odour.
Boiling Point : 185 - 215 c. Flash Point : 50 - 354 c
Vapour Pressure : 0.14kPa. @ 20 c Flammability :1-6%
Solubility in water : Immiscible with water. Percentage volatiles : 98% V/V
Chemical Entity Cas No. Proportion (%)
Pyrethrum Extract 8003-34-7 0-1
Piperonyl Butoxide 51-03-6 1-2
Liquid HydroCarbons 64742-88-7 Greater than 95%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute :Swallowed : Irritating, nauseating and can cause vomiting.
Eye : Irritating.
Skin : Irritating. Can defat skin.
Inhaled : 1. May cause dizziness or headache on prolonged exposure.
: 2. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating & inhaling
contents can be fatal.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION cont.
Chronic : : Prolonged contact with skin can cause dermatitis.
First Aid : Swallowed : Do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Seek
medical attention
Eye : If contacted in the eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin : Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and
water.
Inhaled : Remove from contaminated area. Contact doctor if necessary.
Advice to Doctor : Poisons Information Centre(Telephone 13 11 26 - all states 24 hours )
If swallowed treat for liquid HydroCarbon (like petrol) poisoning.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards : Not established
Engineering Standards : Use only in well ventilated areas.
Personal Protection : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling
contents can be harmful or fatal.
Flammability : Highly flammable. Eliminate all ignition sources.
Extinguishing Media : Use Water, Water fog, Foam or CO2, Dry Chemical.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport : Store in cool dry place; Keep containers tightly close.
Spill & Disposal : Prevent, by means available, spillage from entering water drains or water course. Absorb using
vermiculite, or similar material and collect in plastic drums.
OTHER INFORMATION
General : This MSDS is valid for five years from the date of issue but may be withdrawn and rev
at any time prior to that date. Readers of the document should contact C.Rudduck Pty Ltd to ensure they are using the
latest issue.
Formula Code : 1958
CONTACT POINT:
MANAGER
B/H 03 9676 4444
A/H 0407 342 234
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