MEGA-LYTE PLUS
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of
Worksafe Australia.
IDENTIFICATION
Company: Sykes Vet International Pty Ltd,
Address: 97/40 Popes Rd., Keysborough Vic 3173
Telephone: (03) 9701-5044
Emergency Telephone No.: (03) 9701-5044 or 0438 772 690
Mega-lyte Plus
TRADE NAME :
None Allocated
U.N. NO. :
None Allocated
DG CLASS :
None Allocated
SUB RISK :
None Allocated
HAZCHEM :
None Allocated
POISON SCHEDULE :
Antidiarrhoeal powder administration to calves as a drink
USES :
INGREDIENTS :
Chemical Entity CAS Number Proportion
Ispagula Husk - 40 %
Glucose 50-99-7 40 %
Sodium Bicarbonate 144-55-8 7.6 %
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 4.6 %
Sodium Citrate 68-04-2 2.9 %
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 2.6 %
Magnesium Hydroxide 1309-42-8 0.9 %
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / DESCRIPTION
Appearance: White free flowing powder
Boiling Point/Melting Point: N/A
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A
Flashpoint: Non-flammable
Solubility in Water: Suspensible, forms a gel
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Issue Date: July 2003 Version 1.0 Page 1 of 1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HEALTH EFFECTS
The product can be considered to be non toxic to humans. Should any perosn be able to
consume a significant quantity, the adverse effects would relate to excessive
consumption of salt and electrolytes.
FIRST AID
None required.
ADVICE TO DOCTORS
Poisoning with this product is extremely unlikely. If the product was ingested in
excessive quantities, signs would relate to electrolyte imbalance. This product is high in
glucose which maybe of significance if the patient is also a diabetic.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: Not applicable for normal use
Engineering Control: Not applicable for normal use
Personal Protection: Not applicable for normal use. Avoid inhalation of the dust.
Flammability: Mega-lyte Plus is a non-flammable powder
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage: No special storage requirements. Store below 30oC (room temperature), in a
dry place away from light. Reseal container immediately after use.
Transport: Mega-lyte Plus is not classified as a Dangerous Good for the purpose of road
or rail transport.
Spills: Slippery when split. For small spills, wipe, then wash area to drain with excess water.
For large spills, sweep then wash. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for
disposal. Wash area to drain with excess water.
Disposal: Refer to the relevant State Land Waste Management Authority
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Mega-lyte Plus is non-flammable. In severe fire may give off toxic or
irritant fumes
This MSDS has been prepared from current technical data and summarises at the date of
issue our best knowledge of the health and safety information of the product, and in
particular 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.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment
can be made, the user should contact this company.
Issue Date: July 2003 Version 1.0 Page 2 of 2
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a
copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available upon request