Product Name: Farmoz Dominion 200 Termiticide
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Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company
Farmoz Pty Ltd, Suite 1, Level 4, Building B Telephone (02)9431 7800 (24 hours)
207 Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW 2068 Fax (02)9431 7700
ACN 050 328 973
Substance: Imidacloprid is an imidazolidinimine derivative.
Farmoz Dominion 200 Termiticide
Trade Name:
Product Use: Termiticide for use as described on the product label.
Creation Date: November, 2006
Revision Date: November, 2006
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Hazardous according to the criteria of ASCC.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: R22. Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases: S20, S23, S45, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe spray mists. In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where
possible). Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
SUSDP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & colour: White liquid suspension.
Odour: Slight, characteristic odour.
Major Health Hazards: harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly
irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short term exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product
is harmful. Exposure may result in systemic poisoning: depressed respiration, muscular twitching, confusion. This
product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
ASCC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by ASCC.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
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Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ingredients CAS No Conc,%
Imidacloprid 138261-41-3 200g/L not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The ASCC TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day
for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no
longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures
at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Wash gently and thoroughly with water (use non-abrasive soap if necessary) for 5 minutes or until
chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing
water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more
than a few minutes. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information
Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong heating.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Not Combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Does not burn.
Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn.
Flammability Class: Does not burn.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a
minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Eye/face
protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective glasses and, preferably, goggles. If there is a
significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a
respirator. Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the
Australian Standard mentioned below (section 8).
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill
is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains
or waterways. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage,
and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. Refer to product label for
specific instructions. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material
enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused
material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label
prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing
before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage
of this schedule of poison. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct
sunlight. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in
Section 10. Some liquid preparations settle or separate on standing and may require stirring before use. Check
packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
ASCC Exposure limits
Exposure limits have not been established by ASCC for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
The ADI for Imidacloprid is set at 0.06mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 6mg/kg/day. ADI means
Acceptable Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, Dec
2005.
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that
the work environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised.
Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being
used.
Skin Protection: You should avoid contact even with mild skin irritants. Therefore you should wear suitable
impervious elbow-length gloves and facial protection when handling this product. See below for suitable material
types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber,
PVC.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: White liquid suspension.
Odour: Slight, characteristic odour.
Boiling Point: Boils at about 100掳C at 100kPa.
Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Volatiles: No data.
2.24 kPa at 20掳C (water vapour pressure). 4x10-7mPa at 20掳C (Imidacloprid)
Vapour Pressure:
Vapour Density: No data.
Specific Gravity: 1.1 at 20掳C
Water Solubility: Miscible.
pH: 7.0 to 8.0
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: No data.
Coeff Oil/water distribution: 0.57 at 21掳C (log P octanol/water)
Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have
any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: acids, bases, oxidising agents.
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Fire Decomposition: This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong
heating. Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Nitrogen and its compounds,
and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas in reducing atmospheres.
Hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Water. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache,
weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed
by coma and death.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
CHRONIC TOXICITY Imidacloprid
A 2-year feeding study in rats fed up to 1,800 ppm resulted in a No Observable Effect Level (NOEL) of 100 ppm (5.7
mg/kg body weight in males and 7.6 mg/kg in females). Adverse effects included decreased body weight gain in
females at 300 ppm, and increased thyroid lesions in males at 300 ppm and females at 900 ppm. A 1-year feeding
study in dogs fed up to 2,500 ppm resulted in a NOEL of 1,250 ppm (41 mg/kg). Adverse effects included increased
cholesterol levels in the blood, and some stress to the liver (measured by elevated liver cytochrome p-450 levels).
Reproductive Effects
A three generation reproduction study in rats fed up to 700 ppm Imidacloprid resulted in a NOEL of 100 ppm
(equivalent to 8 mg/kg/day) based on decreased pup body weight observed at the 250 ppm dose level.
Teratogenic Effects
A developmental toxicity study in rats given doses up to 100 mg/kg/day by gavage on days 6 to 16 of gestation
resulted in a NOEL of 30 mg/kg/day (based on skeletal abnormalities observed at the next highest dose tested of 100
mg/kg/day). In a developmental toxicity study with rabbits given doses of Imidacloprid by gavage during days 6
through 19 of gestation, resulted in a NOEL of 24 mg/kg/day based on decreased body weight and skeletal
abnormalities observed at 72 mg/kg/day (highest dose tested).
Mutagenic Effects
Imidacloprid may be weakly mutagenic. In a battery of 23 laboratory mutagenicity assays, Imidacloprid tested
negative for mutagenic effects in all but two of the assays. It did test positive for causing changes in chromosomes in
human lymphocytes, as well as testing positive for genotoxicity in Chinese hamster ovary cells.
Carcinogenic Effects
Imidacloprid is considered to be of minimal carcinogenic risk, and is thus categorized by EPA as a "Group E"
carcinogen (evidence of noncarcinogenicity for humans). There were no carcinogenic effects in a 2-year
carcinogenicity study in rats fed up to 1,800 ppm Imidacloprid.
Organ Toxicity
In short-term feeding studies in rats, there were thyroid lesions associated with very high doses of Imidacloprid.
Fate in Humans and Animals
Imidacloprid is quickly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and eliminated via urine and
faeces (70-80% and 20-30%, respectively, of the 96% of the parent compound administered within 48 hours). The
most important metabolic steps include the degradation to 6-chloronicotinic acid, a compound that acts on the
nervous system as described above. This compound may be conjugated with glycine and eliminated, or reduced to
guanidine.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Risk Phrases
Imidacloprid Conc>=25%: Xn; R22
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Effects on Birds
Imidacloprid is toxic to upland game birds. The LD50 is 152 mg/kg for bobwhite quail, and 31 mg/kg in Japanese quail.
In studies with red- winged blackbirds and brown-headed cowbirds, it was observed that birds learned to avoid
Imidacloprid treated seeds after experiencing transitory gastrointestinal distress (retching) and ataxia (loss of
coordination). It was concluded that the risk of dietary exposure to birds via treated seeds was minimal. Based on
these studies, Imidacloprid appears to have potential as a bird repellent seed treatment.
Effects on Aquatic Organisms
The toxicity of Imidacloprid to fish is moderately low. The 96-hour LC50 of Imidacloprid is 211 mg/l for rainbow trout,
280 mg/l for carp, and 237 mg/l for golden orfe. In tests with the aquatic invertebrate Daphnia, the 48- hour EC50
(effective concentration to cause toxicity in 50% of the test organisms) was 85 mg/l. Products containing Imidacloprid
may be very toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
Effects on Other Animals (Nontarget species)
Imidacloprid is highly toxic to bees if used as a foliar application, especially during flowering, but is not considered a
hazard to bees when used as a seed treatment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Breakdown of Chemical in Soil and Groundwater
The half-life of Imidacloprid in soil is 48-190 days, depending on the amount of ground cover (it breaks down faster in
soils with plant ground cover than in fallow soils). Organic material aging may also affect the breakdown rate of
Imidacloprid. Plots treated with cow manure and allowed to age before sowing showed longer persistence of
Imidacloprid in soils than in plots where the manure was more recently applied, and not allowed to age. Imidacloprid
is degraded stepwise to the primary metabolite 6-chloronicotinic acid, which eventually breaks down into carbon
dioxide. There is generally not a high risk of groundwater contamination with Imidacloprid if used as directed. The
chemical is moderately soluble, and has moderate binding affinity to organic materials in soils. However, there is a
potential for the compound to move through sensitive soil types including porous, gravelly, or cobbly soils, depending
on irrigation practices.
Breakdown of Chemical in Surface Water
The half-life in water is much greater than 31 days at pH 5, 7 and 9. No other information was found.
Breakdown of Chemical in Vegetation
Imidacloprid penetrates the plant, and moves from the stem to the tips of the plant. It has been tested in a variety of
application and crop types, and is metabolized following the same pathways. The most important steps were loss of
the nitro group, hydroxylation at the imidazolidine ring, hydrolysis to 6- chloronicotinic acid and formation of
conjugates).
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: There are many pieces of legislation covering waste disposal and they differ in each state and territory, so
each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked. The Hierarchy of
Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and only if all else fails
should disposal be considered. Note that properties of a product may change in use, so that the following suggestions
may not always be appropriate. The following may help you in properly addressing this matter for this product. Special
help is available for the disposal of Agricultural Chemicals. The product label will give general advice regarding
disposal of small quantities, and how to cleanse containers. However, for help with the collection of unwanted rural
chemicals, contact ChemClear 1800 008 182 http://www.chemclear.com.au/ and for help with the disposal of empty
drums, contact DrumMuster http://www.drummuster.com.au/ where you will find contact details for your area.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary
unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredient: Imidacloprid, is mentioned in the SUSDP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
ASCC Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to
emergency services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons
UN Number United Nations Number
Contact Points:
Call Farmoz on (02)9431 7800 and ask for the technical manager. Fax: (02)9431 7700
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Emergency contact: 1800 024 973 (24 hours)
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If ineffective: Dial Poisons Information Centre
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The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the date
hereof. However, it is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgement in determining
its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Farmoz Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of
the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability whatsoever, whether with respect to negligence or
otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from or connection with the supply or use of the information in this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the ASCC document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥? 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
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