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Product Name: Genesis Horse Wormer
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER
Product name: Genesis Horse Wormer
Product code: A7459
Recommended use: For the treatment and control of roundworms, tapeworm and bots
in horses
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 telephone Merial Ancare Freephone: 0800 800 822
number: National Poisons Centre : 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)
Fire Service, Ambulance : Dial 111
Date of preparation: 11 April 2006
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization: Cream coloured paste
Product components:
Name CAS Proportion
Abamectin 71751-41-2 4g/L
Praziquante 55268-74-1 50g/L
Glycerol formal 5464-28-8 60g/L
Benzenemethanol 100-51-6 10g/L
Other To 1L
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
6.1D, 6.4A, 6.8B, 6.8C 9.1A, 9.2C, 9.3C, 9.4A
Hazard classifications:
Priority and secondary WARNING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
identifiers: WARNING Dangerous to the environment
Risk and safety phrases: May be harmful if swallowed. Wash hands and exposed skin before
meals and after use.
May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
May affect development and/or reproduction. Handle with care.
May have effects on or via lactation. Handle with care.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid contamination of any water
supply with product or empty container.
Harmful to the soil environment. Avoid release to the environment.
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates. Avoid release to the
environment.
Very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates. Avoid release to the
environment.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON
Necessary first aid
(0800 764 766), or a doctor immediately.
measures:
INGESTION: If swallowed seek medical attention. Do NOT induce
vomiting.
EYES: If splashed in eyes wash out immediately with water.
SKIN: If skin or hair contact occurs remove contaminated clothing
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and flush skin and hair with running water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
Workplace facilities: No special facilities required.
Required instructions: Observe good work practices and avoid skin and eye contact. Wash
hands and exposed skin before meals and after use. Do not eat or
drink while using. Launder protective clothing separately from
other clothing and before each reuse.
Notes for medical personnel: Apply symptomatic therapy (no specific antidote). Note the nature
of the product.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Type of hazard: Non flammable, Non, Combustible, Non explosive
Fire hazard properties: Genesis Horse Wormer is not classified as flammable and will not
support combustion. Hazardous fumes when heated to
decomposition.
Regulatory requirements: Not applicable
Extinguishing media and Treat the fire as for the other materials present. Do not allow water
methods: to enter drains.
Hazchem code: 2X
Recommended protective When fighting a major fire wear full protective clothing including
clothing: breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures: Wear suitable protective clothing. Restrict access to contaminated
area. Contain the spill and prevent further dispersion. Retrieve
intact containers from site. Place damaged containers into
containment devices. Absorb spills with inert material and place in
waste containers. Wash the area with water and absorb with further
inert material. Collect spilled material and place in sealable
containers for subsequent disposal. Prevent contamination of water
courses or sewers. Dispose of waste safely
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Apply with well-maintained and calibrated equipment. Handle with
Precautions for safe
care
handling:
Regulatory requirements: N/A.
Handling practices: N/A.
Approved handlers: Not required
Store below 30癈 away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store site requirements: This substance is subject to a requirement for an emergency
management plan, secondary containment and signage, whenever
it is held in quantities of 100L or more. See Hazardous Substances
(Emergency management) regulations 25 to 42.
Packaging: Packaging Schedule 3 (UN Packing Group III) for quantities >5L
(Hazardous Substances Packaging Regulations 2001).
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Dusts 10mg/m3
Workplace exposure
standards:
Application in the workplace: Prevent exposure by using engineering controls, personal protective
equipment and work practices that prevent skin and eye contact.
Praziquantel, Skin surface deposition-2.83 mg/m2 surface area
Exposure standards outside
the workplace:
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Engineering controls: Ensure that ventilation maintains dust levels below WES.
Personal protection: Clothing should consist of overalls with long sleeves, and
impervious gloves.
References: N/A.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Cream coloured paste
Specify product data:
pH: 5.0 ?6.0
Solubility in Water: Abamectin is insoluble in water
Required specifications: N/A.
Further specifications: N/A.
Specific advice: N/A.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability of the substance: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
Conditions to avoid: No specific conditions to avoid.
Material to avoid: No specific materials to avoid.
Hazardous decomposition No hazardous products are expected, except when heated to
products: decomposition.
Hazardous polymerization: Components are not expected to form hazardous polymers.
Specific data: N/A.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May be harmful if swallowed.
Data and interpretation:
May cause eye irritation.
Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
May affect development and/or reproduction.
May have effects on or via lactation.
Summaries data: Abamectin: Abamectin is an acute oral toxin [LD50 (oral) 8.7-
12.8mg/kg]. Ingestion of a single large dose of abamectin by
humans ( 100mg/kg) was associated with coma, hypotension and
respiratory failure. Clinical signs in repeated-dose laboratory animal
studies included ataxia, tremor, mydriasis, emesis, pupil dilation
and coma. High doses produced respiratory failure and deaths. The
critical adverse effects in multigenerational reproductive studies
were mortality and reduced weight gain of pups in early lactation
(NOAEL 0.12mg/kg/d).
Glycerol formal: Glycerol formal is a solvent used in a wide variety
of applications in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics [LD50 (oral) 8000
mg/kg]. A solvent with a known potential for teratogenic and
embryotoxic effects. At repeated doses of 0.25mL/day and above
glycerol formal induced elevated post implantation losses and
reduced foetal weights in rats (oral and injected doses). Foetal
malformations occurred at doses of 0.5 and 1 mL/kg/day.
Praziquantel: Praziquantel has low toxicity and is generally well
tolerated [LD50 (oral, rabbit) 1050 mg/kg].
Benzenemethanol: An organic alcohol that is used as a preservative
[LD50 (oral, rabbit) 1050mg/kg; LD50 (dermal, rabbit) 2000mg/kg].
It is a known skin sensitiser (contact dermatitis) and a moderate
eye irritant.
Format: No further available data
SECTION 12: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Harmful to the soil environment.
Potential environmental
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates. Very toxic to terrestrial
interactions:
invertebrates.
Data organisation : Abamectin: Abamectin is a highly effective insecticide and acaricide
produced by the soil microbe Streptomycetes avermitilis. It acts by
stimulating the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory
neurotransmitter, causing paralysis of the parasite. It is highly toxic
to invertebrates in the aquatic, soil and terrestrial environments.
Aquatic organisms: Abamectin is highly toxic to fish and extremely
toxic to aquatic invertebrates [LC50 Rainbow trout is 3.6 ppb
(96hrs); EC50 Daphnia magna 0.34 ppb (48hrs)]. Persist: yes. Soil
organisms: Dung beetle Terrestrial fate value 20-40. Abamectin is
toxic to mammals [LD50 (oral, rats) 8.7 mg/kg], but is less toxic to
birds [LC50 Bobwhite quail >2000 mg/kg]. Abamectin is highly toxic
to bees [LD50 (oral) 0.0094 礸/bee; LD50 (contact) 0.002 礸/bee].
Praziquantel: An anthelmintic effective against cestodes and
trematodes. A potential terrestrial vertebrate toxin based on acute
toxicity data from laboratory species [LD50 (oral, rabbit) 1050
mg/kg].
Benzenemethanol: An organic alcohol that is used as a
preservative. Benzenemethanol is toxic to aquatic and soil
organisms [LC50 Lepomis macrochirus 10mg/mL (96hrs); EC50
Daphnia magna 55mg/L (24hrs); EC50 microbial 50mg/L] and is a
potential terrestrial vertebrate toxin based on laboratory animal
toxicity data [LD50 (oral, rabbit) 1050mg/kg].
Environmental risk and Harmful to the soil environment.
safety phrases:
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Abamectin 0.4%)
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal: Preferably dispose of the product by use.
Disposal information :
Otherwise dispose of product and packaging (30mL syringe and
cap) by wrapping in paper and placing in the garbage. Avoid
contamination of any water source. Do NOT use container for any
other purpose.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Dangerous Goods for transport.
Relevant information:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(Abamectin 0.4%)
UN Number: 3082
DG Class: 9
Maximum Transport Quantity: 1L.
Other requirements: N/A
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A7459. See
Regulatory status:
www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm for registration conditions.
Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act, Approval Code HSR001885
See www.ermanz.govt.nz for approval conditions
SDS is required for quantities greater than or equal to 1L
HSNO and ACVM controls: Refer to Section 3
List exposure limits: N/A
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Additional information: For product information visit the Merial website www.merial.co.nz
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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