Pfizer Pty. Limited
38-42 Wharf Road
West Ryde NSW 2114
Tel: (02) 9850 3333
Fax: (02) 9850 3519
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Pfizer Pty. Limited
A.C.N. 008 422 348
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Dectomax Long acting Injectable Endectocide for Cattle
Other Names: UK-67,994
Product Code:
UN No: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: S6
Chemical Family: Doramectin in oil based medium.
Uses: Veterinary drug for use as an injectable endectocide for cattle.
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Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid. Odourless.
Melting/softening point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: No data.
Volatile materials: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Specific gravity: 0.91 approx.
Solubility in water: Virtually insoluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive. pH approx 8
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Ingredients Worksafe Exposure Limits
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion, %
Doramectin 117704-25-3 1 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret to 100 not set not set
This is a veterinary Grade product.
ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment鈥? (May 1995). Although no specific data are available for the product in relation to
human terms, data in laboratory animals suggest the product should not be considered to be carcinogenic.
The end-use product is imported into Australia as fully finished goods; bottled, labelled and packaged in
cartons. Thus potential exposure in Australia is only to the finished packaged product and will only potentially
involve either breakage or leakage in an importer鈥檚 warehouse, wholesaler, reseller, in transit or by an end
user or by accidental self injection by the end-user which occurrence should be rare due to the use of
modem automatic injection guns.
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1998
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acute Effects:
Should self-injection occur, it is most doubtful that the consequences would be life-threatening. While there
are no data on human exposure to the compound, it is closely structurally and toxicologically related to
ivermectin which has been extensively administered to humans for filarial disease in Africa for a number of
years. In addition, doramectin has been shown to be almost identical in behavior to ivermectin in mammalian
toxicology assessment systems and in terms of acute toxicity it has been shown to be even safer than
ivermectin.
Swallowed: This product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
Eye: This product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
Skin: This product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
Inhalation: This product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
LD50 Oral (Rat) >500mg/kg LD50 Oral (Mouse) >2000mg/kg
First Aid:
Ipecac Syrup APF should be available in the area where product is used, or in a nearby unlocked medicine
cabinet.
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If swallowed, and if more than 15
minutes from a hospital, induce vomiting, preferably using Ipecac Syrup APF.
Eyes: If product gets in eyes, wash eyes to remove material. No further measures should be required.
Skin: If product gets on skin, wash skin to remove material. No further measures should be required.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and
irritation has developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or
persists more than about 30 minutes, seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established
by Worksafe Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for
dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely
that this level will be approached in normal use. An ADI (Acceptable daily intake) of 0.0005 and an NOEL
(no-observable-effect level) of 0.1 has been established for doramectin. Units are in mg/kg/day.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be
reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or
other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to
modify the process or environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this
product. However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator
may be preferred. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Protective gloves are not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is
always prudent to wear gloves. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is always
prudent to use protective eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye
Protection.
Clothing: This product is essentially safe to use without special protective clothing. However, its use is
recommended as a good industrial practice. Consult AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on
Occupational Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
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1998
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport
No special storage and transport requirements. This product has no UN classification. This product is a S6
Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of product.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open
flames, and make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to
avoid" below.
Spills & Disposals
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. No special protective
clothing is normally necessary. However use judgement and take care. Stop leak if safe to do so, and
contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or
collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. After spills, wash area
preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency
services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on
the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Dispose
of only in accord with all regulations.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Flammability limits: Not applicable..
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning. carbon dioxide, dry
chemical, foam, water fog.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear
safety boots, non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat, goggles and respirator. All skin areas should be covered.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in
confined spaces.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke.
Water.
Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation of
Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
Contact Points:
Call Pfizer on (02)9850 3333 (Business hours)
Ask for Environmental & Special Projects Manager
In case of emergency phone 1800 02 4973
Police and Fire Brigade: 000
National Poisons Information Centre 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
Prepared by Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd. August, 1998 revision.
Copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, 1998 Phone (02)9516 2079
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1998
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