MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Maxforce?Cockroach Gel
Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND SUPPLIER
Product name: Maxforce?Cockroach Gel
Other names: Maxforce Professional Insect Control Roach Gel
Product code: 4318918 (30 g), 4318926 (60 g)
Chemical group: Hydrazide
Recommended use: For use by Professional Pest Control Operators as a cockroach gel bait in domestic and
commercial situations.
Formulation: Gel bait
Supplier: Bayer Environmental Science ?A Business Group of Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd
ABN 87 000 226 022
Address: 391 - 393 Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn
Victoria 3123, Australia
Telephone: (03) 9248 6888
Facsimile: (03) 9248 6800
Website: www.bayercropscience.com.au
Contact: Technical Manager (03) 9248 6888
Emergency
Telephone Number: 1800 033 111 ?Orica SH&E Shared Services
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
Not flammable.
Hazard designation: Non-hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC)
Risk phrases: Not applicable
Safety phrases: See sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13
ADG classification: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good under the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
SUSDP
classification: Schedule 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons)
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: CAS Number: Concentration (g/kg):
Hydramethylnon [67485-29-4] 20.0
Propylene glycol [57-55-6] 70.0
Other ingredients (non hazardous) 910
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Maxforce?Cockroach Gel
Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and
follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to a doctor.
Inhalation: Due to the nature of this product inhalation is unlikely.
Skin contact: If product gets on skin wash affected areas with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical
advice if irritation occurs.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with copious quantities of water to remove material. Seek medical
assistance if irritation occurs.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with water. Keep at rest. Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities: Ensure washing facilities are available.
Symptoms: No human poisoning cases have been reported. After high doses in animal experiments
nasal secretion, lacrimation, lethargy and diarrhoea have been observed.
Medical attention: Gastric lavage does not seem to be mandatory in regard of the low toxicity of the
compound. However, the application of activated charcoal and sodium sulphate is always
advisable in significant ingestions. As there is no antidote, treatment has to be
symptomatic and supportive.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Extinguish fire using: Carbon dioxide, Dry agent, Water spray, Foam
Hazards from In the event of fire, hydrogen fluoride, oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be released.
combustion
products:
Precautions for fire Firefighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus
fighters: (AS/NZS 1715/1716). If possible and without risk, remove intact containers from exposure
to fire. Otherwise, spray unopened containers with water to keep cool. Contain fire-
fighting water by bunding area with sand or earth to prevent it entering any bodies of
water. Dispose of extinguishing agent and spillage safely later. Contamination of water
bodies should be avoided.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Dealing with spills and disposals may result in the potential for increased personal exposure. Protective clothing and
equipment as described in the PERSONAL PROTECTION section should be worn. Avoid contact with spilled
material or contaminated surfaces. Contain spill, sweep up or shovel and place in properly labelled sealed drums for
safe disposal. Prevent spillage from entering drains and water courses. Deal with all spillages immediately. If
contamination of drains, streams, watercourses etc. is unavoidable, warn the local water authority. After spill wash
area, preventing run-off from entering drains.
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Maxforce?Cockroach Gel
Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear long
sleeved overalls and gloves while handling. After handling and before eating, drinking or
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.
Storage: Store in the closed original container in a cool, well ventilated, locked place out of the
reach of children. Do not store in direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure standards: No occupational exposure standards have been established for the product or its
ingredients.
Engineering controls: Control process conditions to avoid contact.
Personal Protective Eyes: Not normally required. Avoid touching eyes while handling product.
Equipment:
Clothing: Protective clothing is not normally required with this product but it is
recommended to wear full-length work clothes as good practice.
Gloves: Avoid contact with skin; wear waterproof gloves.
Respiratory: Not required.
Other: Wear appropriate foot-wear for the situation in which the product is applied.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: A thick brown gel
Odour: Sweet
Vapour pressure: Not available
Vapour density: Not available
Boiling point: Not available
Freezing/melting
point: No specific data (a gelled solid at room temperature)
Solubility: Insoluble
Density: Not available
pH: Not applicable
Molecular weight: 494.5 (Hydramethylnon)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Flammability
(explosive) limits: Not available
Auto-ignition
temperature: Not available
Octanol/water
partition coefficient: Not available
Formulation: Gel bait
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Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use. No dangerous reaction known under normal
conditions.
Hazardous None
polymerisation:
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat and fire, and direct sunlight
Incompatible None known
materials:
Hazardous In the event of fire, hydrogen fluoride, oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be released.
decomposition
products:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Due to the nature of this product, inhalation is unlikely.
Skin contact: Irritation to the skin is unlikely.
Eye contact: May irritate the eyes.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Other: None
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA ?PRODUCT:
Acute:
Oral toxicity: LD50 rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal toxicity: LD50 rat: >2000 mg/kg
Inhalation toxicity: LC50 (4 h) rat: > 5 mg/L (hydramethylnon)
Skin irritation: Not irritating
Eye irritation: Not irritating
Sensitisation: Non-sensitising
Chronic:
In two year feeding studies with hydramethylnon in rats the No Observable Effect Level was 50mg/kg diet.
Hydramethylnon is not mutagenic and not teratogenic.
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Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fish toxicity: Hydramethylnon: LC50: 1.70 mg/L (96 h) bluegill sunfish.
Hydramethylnon: LC50: 0.16 mg/L (96 h) rainbow trout
Daphnia toxicity: Hydramethylnon: LC50: 1.14 mg/L (48 h) Daphnia magna.
Toxicity to algae: Not available
Bird toxicity: Hydramethylnon: LD50: >2510 mg/kg mallard ducks
Hydramethylnon: LD50: 1828 mg/kg bobwhite quail
Bee toxicity: Non-toxic topically to honeybees at 0.03 mg/bee
Environmental fate, Hydramethylnon has low solubility in water and is rapidly degraded in sunlight.
persistence and
degradation:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and putting in the garbage.
DO NOT burn empty containers or product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number: Not applicable
Proper shipping
name: Not applicable
Class and This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good under the Australian Code for the
Subsidiary Risk: Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Packing Group: Not applicable
EPG: Not applicable
Hazchem code: Not applicable
Marine pollutant: No
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1988
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Approval Number: 56626
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Maxforce?Cockroach Gel
Date of Issue: September 14th, 2006
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Trademark
information: Maxforce?is a Registered Trademark of Bayer
Preparation
information: Replaces November 10th, 2003 edition.
Reasons for update: Formulation composition, First aid measures, Firefighting measures.
Data sources: Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd product safety data and published data
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. 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 including in conjunction with other
products.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user
should contact this company.
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 on request.
END OF MSDS
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