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Date of Issue: June 2005
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia
COMPANY DETAILS:
Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited Telephone No.: (02) 8876 8444
ABN 33 002 933 717 24 Hours Emergency No.: 1 800 033 111
Level 1, 2-4 Lyon Park Road
NORTH RYDE, NSW 2113
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: TALON Rodenticide Pellets
Formulation type: UN number:
pellets none allocated
Active ingredient: Dangerous goods class:
brodifacoum none allocated
Product code: Subsidiary risk: none allocated
Chemical type: Hazchem code:
hydroxycoumarin none allocated
Poisons schedule: Packing group:
6 none allocated
EPG/IERG: none allocated
USE: Rodenticide
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Flash Point:
emerald green pellets not applicable
Odour: Flammability:
odourless not applicable
Boiling/Melting point: Combustibility:
not available combustible
Vapour pressure: Solubility in water:
not available insoluble
Specific gravity: not available
INGREDIENTS
CAS No. Content (%w/v)
Brodifacoum 56073-10-0 0.005
Food base (wheat) > 60
Bitrex (bittering agent) <1
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE TOXICITY
This product is not harmful according to NOHSC Australia when handled as directed.
Swallowed: VERY TOXIC
Tests on rats indicate this product is VERY TOXIC following single doses of the
active ingredient.
(LD50 = 0.27 mg/kg)
Dermal absorption: NOT HARMFUL
Tests on rabbits indicate that the product is not harmful following a single dermal
application of a similar formulation.
(LD50 = 2000 mg/kg)
Inhaled: Due to the form of this product (solid preparation), inhalation is not considered to be a
relevant route of exposure.
Irritation
Eye: SLIGHT IRRITANT
Skin: NON IRRITANT
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Sensitisation
Skin: NOT AVAILABLE
Poisoning symptoms: No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this
Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled and
overexposure occurs are:
MILD EXPOSURE: reduction in the clotting power of blood, detectable only by laboratory analysis.
MODERATE EXPOSURE: symptoms include bleeding gums, increased tendency to bruise, blood in faeces
and urine or excessive bleeding from minor cuts or abrasions.
SEVERE EXPOSURE: severe gastrointestinal bleeding, massive internal bleeding resulting in shock, coma
and death in very severe cases.
CHRONIC TOXICITY (Active Ingredient)
Brodifacoum technical has been extensively tested in mammals and in test-tube systems. No evidence of
mutagenic, carcinogenic, neurotoxic, teratogenic or reproductive effects was obtained. Studies in rats and
rabbits indicate that this material accumulates in body tissues, principally the liver, and has a very long half-life
(150 鈥? 200 days in rats dosed with 0.25 mg/kg). Thus, in humans there is a potential for accumulation of small
amounts over a long period of continued exposure leading to toxic levels within the body.
FIRST AID
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26.
Swallowed: HUMANS: Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give
further water. Seek medical advice.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS: If severe signs of poisoning 鈥? immediately transport to veterinarian.
For early signs of poisoning 鈥? transport to veterinarian.
No signs but suspected bait consumption 鈥? induce vomiting only if ingestion is recent (less
than six hours). Make up a solution of salty water (2-3 tablespoons salt in a cup of water),
place in a soft drink bottle and squirt down animal鈥檚 throat. Vomiting should take place in
approximately 10 minutes. Seek veterinarian鈥檚 advice.
Eye: If product gets in eyes wash it out immediately with water.
Skin: If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly
with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If irritation occurs seek
medical advice.
Inhaled: Move person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. If any signs or symptoms occur
or persist, get medical attention.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Brodifacoum is a coumarin anticoagulant. Like warfarin it interferes with the synthesis of prothrombin, disturbing
the normal clotting mechanisms and causing an increased tendency to bleed. As a result the effect may be
delayed.
HUMANS: Continued administration of Vitamin K1 for periods of several weeks with regular monitoring of the
coagulation parameters is necessary. In the early phase of the poisoning, infusion of fresh-frozen plasma is
advisable.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS EXHIBITING SIGNS OF INTOXICATION:
1. Carry out a prothrombin test. Administer parentally 2-5mg/kg of Vitamin K1. Use the smallest diameter needle
feasible and avoid the intravenous route in severely haemorrhagic animals.
2. Repeat prothrombin test about four hours after injection. Provided that the prothrombin time has normalised
start daily oral vitamin K1 treatment and continue for three to four weeks.
3. Carry out a prothrombin test 24-48 hours after end of treatment. Continue treatment if signs of poisoning
reappear or if prothrombin time is still abnormal.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS SUSPECTED OF CONSUMING BAIT:
1. Test prothrombin time daily for up to three days after suspected date of ingestion.
2. Treat with Vitamin K1 if signs of poisoning appear or if prothrombin time increases.
3. Prophylactic oral Vitamin K1 treatment could be carried out.
Refer to the document 鈥淭he Treatment of Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning鈥? (1998 or later edition) available at
most major treatment hospitals, Poisons Information Centre or Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Ltd.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No values have been assigned for this specific material by NOHSC. However, supplier recommended hygiene
standard:
TWA
mg/m3
ppm
Brodifacoum --- 0.002
TWA = time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week over an entire
working life.
Exposure Potential - Swallowing and inhalation are unlikely under normal conditions of usage. Significant skin
uptake does not occur.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
IN THE WORKPLACE: Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal conditions. Keep containers closed
when not in use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
MANUFACTURE, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT: Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear overalls, safety glasses
and impervious gloves. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
PREPARATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT: Do not inhale dust. Do not touch the bait, use scoop or measure.
If on skin and after each baiting, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Only use protective equipment bearing the mark of the Standards Association of Australia.
FLAMMABILITY
This product is combustible.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Containers which have held bait should not be used for any other purpose. Store in tightly sealed original
containers in a dry secure place away from fertilisers, seed, feed and food. Store out of direct sunlight. Keep out
of reach of children, unauthorised persons and animals.
Store and transport according to the requirements for a Schedule 6 poison. Not classified as Dangerous Goods by
the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to:
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways.
Procedure for spill:
(1) Keep all bystanders away.
(2) Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves.
(3) Re-position any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.
(4) Sweep pellets into a pile.
(5) Shovel the material into drums.
(6) Disposal of the material will depend upon the extent of the spill.
鈥? For quantities up to 50kg of product bury in a secure landfill site.
鈥? For quantities greater than 50kg seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number
below) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established.
(7) Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with water.
Dispose of empty, used containers by:
Dispose of empty container, used bait stations and spilt bait by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and
putting in garbage.
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FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
This product is combustible. Extinguish warehouse and factory fires using fine water-spray, foam or dry agent.
During a fire this product may release smoke and hazardous decomposition products. When fighting a major fire
wear SCBA and structural firefighters uniform. DO NOT allow fire-water to enter drains.
OTHER INFORMATION
The active ingredient brodifacoum is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Contamination of waterways should be
strictly avoided. Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss , LC50 (96 h) = 0.051 mg/L, Bluegill sunfish LC50 (96 h) =
0.165 mg/L, Water flea Daphnia magna, LC50 (48 h) = 0.34 mg/L. LogPOW is 8.5, risk of bioaccumulation in an
aquatic species is high.
Brodifacoum is highly toxic to birds and wildlife. Oral LD50 (chickens) = 4.5 mg/kg, oral LD50 (mallard duck) = 0.31
mg/kg, dietary LC50 (40 day) mallard ducks = 2.7 ppm, dietary LC50 (40 day) Bobwhite quail = 0.8 ppm.
Brodifacoum degrades slowly in soils under aerobic and flooded conditions. The half life in soil is greater than 12
weeks. It is unlikely to leach to groundwater.
Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label
directions. A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has
been submitted to the Federal health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and
environmental scientists.
CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager - Crop Protection - (02) 8876 8444
24 HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1 800 033 111
This Material Safety Data Sheet 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.
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