Vertox Oktablok Wax Block Bait

Safety Data Sheet 1 – IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 1 of 9 This version issued: May 2015 Vertox Oktablok II Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture Relevant identified uses: Ready for use Rodenticide containing 50ppm Brodifacoum. The supplier of the safety data sheet is PelGar International Ltd Address : PelGar International Ltd Unit 13 Newman Lane Alton Hampshire GU34 2QR Telephone : 44(0)1420 80744 E-mail: [email protected] Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Not Hazardous Labelling to Regulation EC 1272/2008 None Required 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 2 of 9 Hazard Statements H-Statements EUH 208 Contains 1, 2- Benzisothiazolin-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction. EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. Precautionary Statements P-Statements P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P220 Keep / Store away from foodstuffs, beverages and animal feeding stuffs. P262 Do not get on skin. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves [Professional users]. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P301 P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P404 P405 Store in a closed container. Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Chemical nature Biocidal product Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 3 of 9 Hazardous ingredients (GHS) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Description of first aid measures General information: In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Advice for Medical Doctors: Brodifacoum is an indirect anti-coagulant. Phytomenadione, Vitamin K, is antidotal. Determine prothrombin time not less than 18 hours after consumption. If elevated, administer Vitamin K1 until prothrombin time normalises. Continue determination of Brodifacoum Content (W/W): 0.005 % CAS Number: 56073-10-0 EC-No. 259-980-5 Acute toxicity, (Oral), Cat 1 Acute toxicity, (Dermal), Cat 1 STOT RE, Cat 1 Aquatic Acute Toxicity, Cat 1 Aquatic Chronic Toxicity (Cat 1) H300, H310, H372, H400, H410 Denatonium Benzoate Content (W/W): 0.001 % CAS Number: 3734-33-6 EC No. 223-095-2 Acute Toxic, (Oral), Cat 4 Acute Toxic, (Inhalation), Cat 4 Skin Irritant, Cat 2 Eye Damage, Cat 2 Aquatic Chronic, Cat 3 H302, H332, H315, H319, H412 2, 2’-Iminodiethanol Content (W/W): < 0.1 % CAS Number: 111-42-2 EC No. 203-868-0 STOT RE, Cat 2 Eye Damage, Cat 1 H373, H318 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one Content (W/W): <0.02 % CAS Number: 2634-33-5 EC No. 220-120-9 Acute Toxic, Cat 4 Skin Irritant, Cat 2 Eye Damage, Cat 1 Skin Sensitizer Cat 1 H317 Aquatic Acute, Cat 1 H302, H315, H318, H400 3 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 4 – FIRST-AID MEASURES Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 4 of 9 prothrombin time for two weeks after withdrawal of antidote and resume treatment if elevation occurs in that time. After inhalation: Unlikely to present an inhalation hazard. If symptoms develop move the exposed person to fresh air. Immediately obtain medical advice. After skin contact: May cause skin irritation in susceptible people. Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with copious amounts of water and wash with soap and water. If you feel unwell seek immediate medical advice. After eye contact: May cause eye irritation in susceptible people. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If irritation persists consult a doctor. After swallowing: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a doctor immediately. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing agents: Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water. Appropriate fire extinguishers are CO2, Powder or Alcohol resistant foam. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding conditions. Do not use water jets to extinguish the fire. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Formation of toxic gases may occur if heated such as carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride gas. Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. A chemical protection suit and suitable gloves and boots should be worn. Environmental precautions: Prevent leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 5 of 9 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuuming. Transfer to a suitably labelled container. Subsequently wash the contaminated area with water taking care to prevent washings entering sewers or drains. Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. Handling Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid inhalation of dust. This product is unlikely to produce dust as the product is a wax block. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking, eating or drinking while handling this product. Always use good personal hygiene procedures when handling this product. Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking. Read the label before use. Conditions for safe Storage including incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry location. Keep out of reach of children. Store only in the original receptacle. Keep away from sources of heat. Store away from foodstuffs. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Protection against fire and explosion: Keep away from heat sources as the product is combustible. The product is not explosive. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Exposure limits: 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 6 of 9 Exposure controls Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Hand protection: Suitable chemical resistant gloves are recommended for professional users. Eye protection: Not required under normal conditions of handling and use. Body protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, for example apron, closed work clothing, protecting boots. General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Store work clothing separately. Form: Wax block Colour: Red or Blue Odour: Slight M. Pt. (Deg. C): approx. 60 Deg C (for the wax) Relative Density: 1.17 Solubility (Water): Immiscible in water Flammability limits: Combustible Reactivity Stable under normal conditions. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. Not explosive or oxidising. 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 7 of 9 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: The formation of toxic/irritant gases/vapours may occur if heated. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Keep away from oxidising agents. Conditions to avoid: Heat and sparks. Denatonium Benzoate Oral Rat LD50 = 584 mg/kg Brodifacoum Oral Rat LD50 = 0.27 mg/kg Dermal Rat LD50 = 7.48 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation Should not cause irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation As the product is a wax block it is unlikely to cause eye damage or irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitization As the product is a wax block it is unlikely to cause respiratory or skin sensitization. Germ cell mutagenicity No evidence to suggest that anticoagulant rodenticides are mutagenic. Carcinogenicity No evidence to suggest that anticoagulant rodenticides are carcinogenic. As the product only contains 50ppm of Brodifacoum and is a water immiscible wax block it is unlikely to be hazardous to aquatic life. Brodifacoum Daphnia EC50/48Hr = 0.25 mg/l Rainbow trout LC50/96hr = 0.042 mg/l 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 8 of 9 Ecological information: Toxic to mammals, including domesticated animals, and birds if ingested. Exposure of non-target animals should be prevented. Waste treatment - Recommendation Dispose of in accordance with national and local regulations. European waste catalogue The waste disposal key number from EWC is 20 01 19 (pesticides) Contaminated packaging: Empty containers can be sent to landfill after cleaning if in compliance with local and national regulations. Not Dangerous Goods ADR/RID Not restricted for transport. IMDG Not restricted for transport. IATA/ICAO Not restricted for transport. To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. This information should be considered when making any hazard assessment. Classification and labelling according to Regulation: (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] This Safety Data Sheet replaces all previous versions. This Safety Data Sheet covers both Red and Blue formulations. For proper and safe use of this product, please refer to the product label. 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 14– TRANSPORT INFORMATION 15– REGULATORY INFORMATION 16– OTHER INFORMATION Safety Data Sheet Vertox Oktablok II PelGar International Ltd Page 9 of 9 Abbreviations: ADR: European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by Road. IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods. IATA: International Air Transport Association. ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation RID: Regulations concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by rail. STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity WHO: World Health Organisation EU: European Union PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvT: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative SEVESO: The main piece of EU legislation that deals specifically with the control of on-shore major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. H Phrase: Hazard phrase EUH Phrase: A hazard phrase only used in Europe P Phrase: Precautionary phrase Exclusion of liability: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. PelGar Ltd provides no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the data contained herein. This information is offered for your consideration and investigation. The user is responsible for ensuring they have all the data relevant to their use.