MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: TRIBRISSEN PIGLET SUSPENSION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Jurox Pty Limited,
Address: 85 Gardiners Road, Rutherford NSW 2320
Telephone: (02) 4931 8200 or 1800 023 312
Emergency Telephone No.: (02) 4931 8200 or 1800 023 312
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Tribrissen Piglet Suspension
Other Names:
Manufacturer's Product Code: 60440
UN Number: None Allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk: None Allocated
Hazchem Code: None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Number: 4
Use: Antibiotic suspension for the oral treatment and prevention of
scours and other bacterial conditions in piglets and puppies.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / DESCRIPTION
Appearance: Off-white, fairly viscous suspension.
Boiling Point/Melting Point:
Vapour Pressure:
Specific Gravity: ~1.05
Flashpoint: Non-flammable
Flammability Limits:
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
pH: 6.5 ?8.0
OTHER PROPERTIES
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Entity CAS Number Proportion
Sulphadiazine 68-35-9 40%
8%
Trimethoprim 738-70-5
to 100%
Water 7732-18-5
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: TRIBRISSEN PIGLET SUSPENSION
HEALTH & HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute
Swallowed: Rapidly absorbed from the gastro intestinal tract. May result in
headache, nausea, vomiting and sensitisation reactions.
Eye: Moderate irritant.
Skin: May result in skin rash and sensitisation reaction in certain
individuals.
Inhaled: Does not present an inhalation problem.
Chronic
Sensitisation reactions from repeated skin contact (rashes, dermatitis) may occur.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
First Aid
Phone: 13 11 26
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water or bland fluids to drink.
Induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Show this MSDS to a
medical practitioner.
Eye: Irrigate with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice. Show
this MSDS to a medical practitioner.
Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash skin well with soap and
water.
First Aid Facilities:
Contains sulphadiazine and trimethoprim which present sensitisation
Advice to Doctor
potential. Treat symptomatically.
Exposure Standards: Not applicable for normal use.
Engineering Control: Not applicable for normal use.
Personal Protection: Not applicable for normal use.
Flammability: Tribrissen Piglet Suspension is non-flammable liquid.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: TRIBRISSEN PIGLET SUSPENSION
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage: Tribrissen Piglet Suspension is a Scheduled Poison (S4) and
therefore must be stored and maintained in accordance with the
relevant State Poisons Act. Store below 25OC (air conditioning).
Transport: Tribrissen Piglet Suspension is not classified as a Dangerous Good
for the purpose of road or rail transport.
Spills: For small spills, wipe up, then rinse area to drain with excess water.
Due to the nature of the packaging, large spills are unlikely to occur.
Disposal: Refer to the relevant State Land Waste Management Authority.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Tribrissen Piglet Suspension is non-flammable. In severe fire may
give off toxic or irritant fumes.
OTHER INFORMATION
Trimethoprim LD50 (oral, mouse) :1550mg/kg
Sulphadiazine LD50 (oral, mouse) :1500mg/kg
Veterinary Services Manager (02) 4931 8200
Contact Point
This information is based on data believed by Jurox Pty Ltd to be accurate at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice. It is given in good faith, but no warranty
expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, completeness otherwise and no assumption of liability from howsoever arising is made by Jurox Pty Ltd by reason of the provision of
this information. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at his/her own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of suitability and
completeness of information from all sources to ensure their proper use
Issue Date: March 2001 QAF140 Page 3 of 3
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