SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle Reviewed on: 21 September 2007
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER
ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle
Product name:
Product code: A9641
Recommended use: For the effective treatment and control of the following species of gastrointestinal
worms, lungworm and lice in cattle.
Company details: Merial Ancare
Address: Level 3, Merial Building
Osterley Way
Manukau City
New Zealand
Telephone number: Phone: +64 9 980 1600 Fax: +64 9 980 1601
Emergency Merial Ancare Freephone: 0800 800 822
telephone number: National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)
Fire Service, Ambulance: Dial 111
Date of preparation: 20 September 2007
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Clear liquid containing abamectin and levamisole
characterization:
Product components:
Name CAS Proportion
Abamectin 71751-41-2 10g/L
Levamisole 14769-73-4 200g/L
1-methyl-2-pyrrolidione 872-50-4 530g/L
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1D, 6.1D, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.6B, 6.8B, 6.8C, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.2C, 9.3B, 9.4A
Hazard
classifications:
Priority and Warning ?Combustible liquid
secondary Harmful ?keep out of reach of children
identifiers: Ecotoxic
Risk and safety Combustible liquid. Do not store near heat or open flame.
phrases:
Harmful ?may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while using. Wear protective clothing such as impervious
gloves, waterproof hat, coat and trousers when using.
Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face thoroughly before meals and
after work.
Harmful ?may cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
Warning ?Repeated exposure may cause skin allergy. Avoid skin contact.
Harmful ?suspected of causing heritable mutations/genetic defects
Harmful ?may cause reproductive / development damage from repeated oral
exposure. Keep out of reach of children. Do not handle until all safety precautions
have been read and understood.
May cause reproductive/development damage from repeated oral exposure.
Toxic ?May cause organ damage from repeated oral exposure at
high doses
Ecotoxic ?Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid contamination of any water supply
with product or empty container.
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Product Name: ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle Reviewed on: 21 September 2007
Harmful to the soil environment. Apply only as directed.
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
Very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates. Apply only as directed
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
Necessary first aid
or a doctor immediately.
measures:
Eye Contact: If splashed in eyes wash out immediately in water
Skin Contact: If skin or hair contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and flush
skin and hair with running water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: If swallowed seek medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Workplace facilities: No special facilities required
Required Observe good work practices and avoid skin and eye contact. Wash hands and
instructions: exposed skin before meals and after use. Do not eat of drink while using. Launder
protective clothing separately from other clothing and before each reuse.
Notes for medical Apply symptomatic therapy (no specific antidote). Note the nature of the product.
personnel:
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Type of hazard: Combustible liquid
Fire hazard During a fire toxic fumes may be released.
properties:
Regulatory N/A
requirements:
Extinguishing media Extinguish fires with foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool sealed drums with
and methods: water to prevent rupture due to thermal expansion. Contain run-off. Keep non-
involved persons away.
Hazchem code: 2X
Recommended Wear PVC protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
protective clothing:
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Wear overalls, chemical resistant gloves, boots and safety goggles. Prevent further
procedures: spillage. Sweep up solids without generating dust. Wash down affected area with
water plus detergent. Absorb and collect washings and place in the same sealable
container for disposal. Seek advice from the local authority regarding disposal.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe Handle with care.
handling:
Regulatory N/A
requirements:
Handling practices: N/A
Approved handlers: Not required.
Conditions for safe Store below 25癈. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
storage:
Stores containing equal to or more than 100L of ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle require
Store site
requirements: bunding and are subject to signage. See the Hazardous Substances Emergency
Management Regulations 35-41, Identification Regulations 34 & 35 and NZS 8409 for
further information.
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Product Name: ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle Reviewed on: 21 September 2007
Packaging: Packing group III
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
1-methyl-2-pyrrolidione, TWA 25 ppm, 103 mg/m3
Workplace exposure
standards:
STEL 75 ppm, 309 mg/ m3
Application in the Prevent exposure by using engineering controls, personal protective equipment and
workplace: work practices that prevent skin and eye contact.
Exposure standards TELs and EELs are not set at this time
outside the
workplace:
Engineering controls: Use only in well ventilated areas
Personal protection: Clothing should consist of overalls with long sleeves, and impervious gloves. Wear
eye protection (eg. Glasses, goggles or face shield).
References: N/A
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specify product data: Appearance: Clear solution
Solubility in water: Abamectin is insoluble in water
Specific gravity: 1.05g/ml
Required N/A
specifications:
Further N/A
specifications:
Specific advice: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability of the Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
substance:
Conditions to avoid: Avoid storage at high temperatures
Avoid contact with ignition sources
Material to avoid: Explosives, flammable substances and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous No hazardous decomposition products are expected, except when heated to
decomposition decomposition.
products:
Hazardous Will not occur
polymerization:
Specific data: N/A
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data and N/A
interpretation:
Summaries data: N/A
Effects of Acute Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Exposure: Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin allergy.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: Danger of serious damage to health by any prolonged exposure if
swallowed. May cause damage to genetic material and or development and
reproduction. May affect blood and haematopoietic system.
Other Health Effects: Overexposure may aggravate existing medical conditions.
Effects of Chronic No further available data
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Product Name: ALPHA2 Pour-On for Cattle Reviewed on: 21 September 2007
Exposure:
SECTION 12: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Potential Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
environmental
interactions:
Data organisation : N/A
Environmental risk Environmentally hazardous substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (abamectin)
and safety phrases: Marine pollutant
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Product Disposal: To avoid disposal all attempts should be made to utilise the product
information : completely in accordance with its registered use. Prevent the product from entering
natural water sources.
Container Disposal: Burn empty container in an appropriate incinerator, if
circumstances such as wind direction permit. Otherwise crush or puncture and bury
in a suitable landfill. Do NOT use container for any other use.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Relevant Maximum Transport Quantity: 250 L
information:
DG class 9
UN 3082
Tracking not required
Other requirements: N/A
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A9641. See www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm
Regulatory status:
for registration conditions.
Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, Approval Code HSR002284. See
www.ermanz.govt.nz for approval conditions.
HSNO and ACVM Refer to Section 3
controls:
List exposure limits: N/A
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Additional For product information visit the Merial website www.merial.co.nz
information:
While the information set forth is believed to be accurate as of the date hereof,
MERIAL NZ LTD. makes no warranty with respect hereto and disclaims all liability
from reliance thereon.
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