Section 1 ?Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
Product Name: Dairy Min 3
Company: Donaghys Industries Ltd
Address: 16 Sheffield Crescent
PO Box 20 449
Christchurch
Telephone Number: 0800 942 006
Manufacturer Product Code: AD3XXXX
Recommended Use: An animal remedy used to prevent and treat trace element
deficiencies in dairy cows by drinking water medication, or by
daily oral drenching
Section 2 ?Hazard Identification
Hazard Classes: 6.1E May be harmful if ingested/exposed
6.3A Causes Skin Irritation
6.4A Causes Serious Eye Irritation
6.5A May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled
6.5B May cause an allergic skin reaction
6.8B Suspected of damaging human fertility or the unborn
child
6.9B May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure
9.1A Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
ERMA NZ Approval Code: HSR002521 Animal Nutritional and Animal Care
Products Group Standard 2006
Section 3 ?Composition Information
Chemical Entity CAS No. Content [%]
Sodium Selenate 13410-01-0 0.14
Copper Sulfate 7758-98-7 0.9
Cobalt Sulfate 10026-24-1 0.4
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Section 4 ?First Aid Measures
If Swallowed: Give milk or water to drink, seek medical attention urgently.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do, continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTRE or doctor / physician.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get
medical advice / attention. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms, call a
POISON CENTRE or doctor / physician.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 ?Fire-fighting Measures
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Combustion Products: May evolve toxic gases under extreme fire conditions
Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Protective Equipment: Breathing apparatus and protective gloves
Extinguishing Media: Based on surrounding materials
Special Fire Fighting None
Methods:
Section 6 ?Accidental Release Measures
Spills and Disposal: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and
place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface, and dispose of according to
local and regional authority requirements.
Protective Equipment: Wear protective gloves and face/eye protection
Environmental Avoid entry into waterways or streams. Prevent washings from entering
Precautions: waterways.
Section 7?Handling and Storage
Storage: Store out of direct sunlight.
Keep container lid tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Keep out of reach of children.
Handling: Do not handle until all safety instructions have been read and understood.
Wear eye / face protection.
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Avoid release to the environment.
Other Information:
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Section 8 ?Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
These precautions are suggested for conditions where the potential for exposure to the
product exists. Emergency conditions may require additional precautions.
Exposure Limits: Not available
Protective Observe good work place practices and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Equipment: Wear overalls, safety glasses and waterproof gloves when handling. Wear
eye / face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory
protection.
Hygiene Precautions: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Engineering Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the
Controls: airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective threshold limit
value.
Section 9 ?Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Blue-brown liquid
Odour: No noticeable odour
Specific Gravity: 1.2
pH: 2.1
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flammability Limits: N/A
Solubility: Soluble in water
Section 10 ?Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and
handling conditions of temperature and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid: None
Materials to Avoid: Galvanized iron
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: None
Section 11 ?Toxicological Information
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety
Data Sheet and the product label.
Ingestion: Product contains low concentrations of minerals known to be acutely toxic.
(Selenium, Copper, Cobalt).
LD50 (Oral) > 5000mg/kg
Inhalation: Product may cause respiratory irritation, distress or asthma.
Dermal: Product is a mild skin irritant and may cause allergic reactions
Ocular: Product is strongly irritating to eyes
Mutagenicity: No mutagenic effects are known
Carcinogenicity: Product is not suspected of causing cancer
Reproductive Effects: Product is suspected of causing damage to fertility or to the unborn child
Chronic Effects: Product causes organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
ERMA Classification: 9.1A
Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Bioaccumulation: Product contains bioaccumulative and ecologically persistent ingredients
Section 13 ?Disposal Considerations
Product Disposal: If possible dispose of by using according to the label, otherwise dispose of
in an approved landfill or bury below 50 cm in a disposal pit specifically
marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways
Container Disposal: Triple rinse container and add residue to feed system. If circumstances,
especially wind direction, permit the empty containers may be burned,
otherwise crush and bury in a suitable landfill.
The information in this MSDS is provided in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is made.
Contact Donaghys Industries Ltd for more information.
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