Material Safety Data Sheet
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Issue Date : November 2005 RE-ISSUED by BASFANZ
Infosafe No. 1BFJ5
Product Name : AMDRO* GRANULAR ANT BAIT
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name BASF Australia Ltd (ABN 62 008 437 867)
Address 500 Princes Highway Noble Park
Victoria 3174 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 803 440 (24h)
Tel/Fax Tel: +61 3 9212 1500 Fax: +61 3 9212 1511
Other Information BASF New Zealand Limited
3 Airpark Drive, Airport Oaks, Manukau
P.O. Box 407, Auckland 1015
Phone: + 64 9 255 4300
Fax: + 64 9 255 4307
E-mail address: reception@basf-nz.co.nz
Emergency advice: 0800 944 955 (24h)
National Poisons Centre - 24 hour Urgent Information: 0800 764 766
National Poisons Centre - Non-Urgent Information: +64 3 479 7248
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name AMDRO* GRANULAR ANT BAIT
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
UN Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule S6
Product Use Ant bait.
Physical Data
Appearance Tan granules
Flash Point 104癈
Solubility in Water Insoluble
Density Bulk density: 240 - 384 kg/m3
Other Properties
Autoignition Temp. approx 404癈
Odour Mild, like vegetable oil
Stability Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as
prescribed/indicated.
Materials to Avoid Oxidizing agents
Ingredients
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Hydramethylnon 67485-29-4 0.73 %
t-butyl hydroquinone 1948-33-0 0.1 %
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute - Swallowed Practically non-toxic.
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Product Name : AMDRO* GRANULAR ANT BAIT
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Acute - Eye May be irritating to eyes.
Acute - Skin Slightly irritating to skin.
Acute - Inhaled Little inhalation hazard when used in the correct manner.
Chronic Chronic feeding studies in animals do not indicate any cumulative toxicity and
show that the compound is neither a carcinogen nor a teratogen.
Hazards Identification Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Other Information No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled in accordance
with this Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label.
First Aid
Swallowed Rinse mouth, then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention.
Eye Hold eyes open, flood with water for 15 minutes and see a doctor.
Skin Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists.
Inhaled Remove to fresh air.
Other Information If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Telephone
131126 Australia-wide.
Advice to Doctor
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Other Health Hazard Information
Eye Irritation Primary irritations of the mucous membrane/rabbit: non-irritant
Skin Irritation Primary skin irritation/rabbit: slightly irritating
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits Local exhaust ventilation should be used to maintain exposure below 1.4 mg / m3
(TWA8)
Eng. Controls Control generation of airborne dust.
Personal Protection
Respirator Type Wear a dust mask if ventilation is inadequate
(AS 1716)
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.
Glove Type PVC, nitrile rubber or chlorophene rubber gloves.
Other Information General safety and hygiene measures.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wearing of closed work clothing is
recommended. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Keep away from
food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Store work clothing separately. No
eating, drinking or tobacco use at the place of work. Hands and face should be
washed after using the product.
Flammability
Fire Hazards Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
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Product Name : AMDRO* GRANULAR ANT BAIT
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Storage Precautions Segregate from foods and animal feeds.
Protect from moisture. Protect from temperatures above 40癈. Keep in a cool,
well-ventilated place.
Changes in properties may occur if the product is stored at high temperature for
extended periods.
Storage duration 24 months
Handling Avoid skin and eye contact, and breathing in dust.
Storage and Transport Store in the tightly closed, original container in a well-ventilated, dry
separate building or room as cool as possible, away from children, animals and
unauthorized persons. Store away from food, foodstuffs, drink or clothing.
Store separately from fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and
seeds.
AMDRO is formulated in an oil bait. Prolonged exposure to air may turn oil
rancid and reduce the attractiveness of the bait. USE WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER
OPENING THE CONTAINER.
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
Spills and Disposal
Spills & Disposal Wastes resulting from the use of AMDRO may be disposed of on-site by uniform
spreading.
If quantity is large, sweep up any spill and place in a closed container for
disposal. Avoid generating dust. Do NOT flush to drains or sewers. Do NOT
contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses.
Destroy empty containers by breaking, crushing or puncturing and take to an
approved landfill. Do NOT burn empty containers or product.
Disposal Must be dumped in accordance with local waste disposal regulations
Considerations
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Fire/Explos. Hazard Thermal decomposition may produce hydrogen fluoride and oxides of carbon and
nitrogen.
Use water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical to extinguish fires.
Avoid heavy streams.
Airborne dust may create an explosion hazard. Wear self-contained, positive
pressure breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing.
Keep unnecessary people away.
Use as little water as possible.
Contain run-off.
Hazardous No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as
prescribed/indicated.
Decomposition or
Byproducts
Hazardous Reaction No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Conditions to Avoid Avoid all sources of ignition. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid prolonged
exposure to extreme heat. Avoid contamination. Avoid electrostatic discharge.
Avoid prolonged storage.
OTHER INFORMATION
Toxicology Acute Toxicity LD50 (mg / kg )
Rat Oral > 5000
Rat Dermal > 2000
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Product Name : AMDRO* GRANULAR ANT BAIT
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Other Information PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
This product is highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do NOT apply
directly to water.
Do NOT contaminate ponds, waterways or drains with AMDRO or used containers.
This product may only be applied within the areas specified on the label. Do
NOT apply in high conservation areas such as national/state parks and nature
reserves.
Risk Statement R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Safety Statement S2 Keep out of the reach of children
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
S20/21 When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
References BASF Aktiengesellschaft safety data sheet 30128609 (21.6.05)
Persistence / Information on hydramethylnon
Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria)
Degradability
Acute Toxicity - Fish Information on hydramethylnon
LC50 (96h): 0.16 mg/l oncorhynchus mykiss
Acute Toxicity - Information on hydramethylnon
EC50 (48h): 1.14 mg/l Daphnia magna
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - Algae Information on hydramethylnon
EC50: 1.4 ug/l algae
CONTACT POINT
Contact Regulatory Affairs Officer (Aus) Tel: +61 3 9281 6346 Fax: +61 3 9281 6346
Business Support (NZ) Tel: 0800 932 273 Fax: 0800 940 000
This MSDS 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. It should be read taking into account how the product is handled in
your particular situation and how it is used in conjunction with other products.
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