Safety Data Sheet
EASY TERMITE BAIT
69 Blakeneys Road Stokers Siding NSW 2484 Australia
shop@easytermitebait.com.au
SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice, February 2016
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION: PRODUCT IDENTIFIER AND CHEMICAL IDENTIFIER
Product Identifier
Product name: Easy Termite Bait
Other names: Easy Termite Control Bait
Chemical Identifier
Chemical name: Chlorfluazuron based termite bait
Relevant Identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Application: Termite Bait
Uses advised against: No specific uses advised against are identified
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier:
Easy Termite Bait
69 Blakeneys Road
Stokers Siding NSW 2484
Emergency telephone number
Phone: 02 66779220
SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards: Not Classified in accordance with GHS Regulation
Health hazards: Not Classified in accordance with GHS Regulation
Environmental hazards: Not Classified in accordance with GHS Regulation
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Nature
Chlorfluazuron 1g/kg
|
Chemical Name |
Cas-No. |
% |
|
Chlorfluazuron |
71422-67-8 |
0.1 |
|
Alpha-cellulose
|
9004-34-6 to100%
|
99.9 |
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General Information: This product is considered to be non-toxic. If suspected poisoning occurs, consult a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 131126.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing the powder or dust. May cause irritation & coughing. Remove patient to fresh air if discomfort occurs.
Skin Contact: Non-irritating. The dermal LD50 for this product has not been determined. However, dermal toxicity for this product is believed to be low based on the product’s composition. For Chlorfluazuron, the LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is greater than 2000 mg/kg.
Eye Contact: Direct eye contact may cause mild irritation. Flush with plenty of clean water.
Ingestion: Not likely to be toxic in amounts that could be ingested in a single dose.
Advice to Doctor: No specific antidote available. Symptomatic treatment is required. Treatment should be based on the judgment of the doctor in response to reactions of the patient.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Explosion Hazards: Non- explosive.
Fire Extinguisher type: Use water, fog, foam, CO2 or dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Procedures & Precautions: Use positive pressure, self- contained breathing apparatus and full Protective equipment.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic, irritating fumes may be formed if product is involved in a fire.
Flash Point: N/a
Flammability Class: N/a
Hazchem Code: N/a
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Dealing with spills has the potential to increase the risk of personal exposure- during such operations, ensure that protective clothing is worn. Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Keep people and animals away.
Environmental precautions
Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or watercourses. If contamination thereof is unavoidable, warn the local water authority.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Spills should be contained and absorbed with soil, sand, sawdust, clay, cat litter or other similar material, and once absorption is complete, this material then be placed in sealable, labeled, drums for safe disposal in an approved landfill, and in accordance with the requirements of local or State Waste Management Authorities. Alternatively, bury under at least 500mm of soil in an area away from crops, pastures, homes or water sources. To decontaminate spill area, tools and equipment, wash with a suitable solution, e.g. organic solvent, detergent, bleach or caustic, and add this material to the drums of waste already collected. Label all contents. Do not burn empty containers or product.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: No specific precautions are needed in the handling of the product by the end user under normal conditions of use.
Precautions for safe storage: Store product in sealed original containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated and secure area out of direct sunlight. Store the product containers away from other pesticides, food and feed. Keep out of reach of children, unauthorized persons and animals.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: Not set.
Ventilation: No specific requirements in the use of this product.
Personal Protective Equipment: Not required
Eye Protection: Not required
Skin Protection: Not required
Respirator: Not required
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Description: OFF- White powder
Odor: No odor
Specific Gravity: N/a
Water Solubility: Chlorfluazuron <0.01mg/l at 20°C
Volatility: N/a
Evaporation Rate: N/a
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents.
Fire Decomposition: Toxic, irritating fumes may be formed if the product is involved in a fire.
Polymerisation: Will not occur.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic Toxicity; No studies have been undertaken on the product.
Reproductive Effects: Chlorfluazuron did not interfere with reproduction in animal studies.
Teratogenic Effects: Chlorfluazuron did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Mutagenic Effects: Chlorfluazuron has not been shown to cause changes in living cells. The results of all tests for reverse mutation, aberrant chromosomes and DNA repair were negative.
Carcinogenic Effects: Chlorfluazuron did not cause cancer in long-term animal studies.
Carcinogenic status: Chlorfluazuron is not considered to be carcinogenic.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish: No data available
Chronic toxicity to fish: No data available
Toxicity to aquatic Invertebrates: No data available
Chronic toxicity to aquatic Invertebrates: No data available
Toxicity to aquatic plants: No data available
Toxicity to bacteria: No data available
Toxicity to other organisms: No data available
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability: No data available
Bioaccumulation: No data available
Mobility in soil: No data available
Other Adverse Effects: Harmful to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a dangerous good. No special transport conditions are required.
IATA: This product is classified as non-dangerous for air transport.
Class and Subsidiary Risk: N/a
Packing Group: N/a
Hazchem Code: N/a
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994
APVMA Approval No 68903
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data please see product literature.
If clarification or extra information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Easy Termite Bait.
The customer accepts all risk and responsibility for use of this product. Our responsibility for this product is subject to our terms and conditions as appear on our website or a copy is available on request.