Ravensdown.co.nz

ISSUED: 28/08/2006
Albendazole™ Cattle
ISSUED: 28
REVISED: 14/02/2014
Section 1: SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPLIER

Product Name:
ALBENDAZOLE™ CATTLE

Product Code:

Recommended Use:
A mineralised oral anthelmintic for treatment of internal parasites in cattle
Company Identification:
Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited
Address:

Customer Centre:

National Poisons Information Centre:

Emergency Telephone Number:
0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243 622) (24hr) (Emergencies Only)
Transport Emergency Phone:
111 - tell operator what service is needed: Fire, Ambulance, Police Section 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classifications:
6.1D, 6.3B, 6.5B, 6.6B, 6.8A, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2C, 9.3C
Priority Identifiers:
Secondary Identifiers:
6.1D = May be harmful if swal owed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin 6.6B = Suspected of causing genetic defects 6.9B = Harmful to human target organs or systems 9.3C = Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION
INGREDIENT
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid Measures:
Consult the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766) or a doctor immediately in every case of suspected poisoning.
Inhalation:
Remove patient to fresh air. Lay down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is shal ow or has stopped ensure airway is clear and apply resuscitation. Seek medical assistance
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swal owed DO NOT induce vomiting. For advice, contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If a large area is affected seek medical assistance. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes holding eyelids open if necessary. Call a doctor
Advice to Doctor:
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatical y. If vomiting is induced, suggest endotracheal and/or oesophageal control. Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point:
Hazardous Combustion
If involved in a fire may evolve noxious fumes Products:
Expansion on heating may lead to violent rupture of containers. Non-combustible, not considered to be a significant fire risk.
Extinguishing Media:
There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
Protective Equipment:
Gas-tight chemical resistant suit, protective gloves and breathing apparatus
HAZCHEM Code:

Location Certificate:

Hazardous Atmosphere
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spills and Disposal:
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Exclude non-essential people from the area. Contain spil and absorb with inert material such as soil, sand or absorbent granules and place in a sealable waste container. Dispose of waste safely in an approved landfil .
Protective Clothing:
For appropriate personal protective equipment see section 8.
Environmental Precaution:
Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers. If spil does enter waterways contact the Albendazole™ Cattle - Page 2 of 5
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and inhalation of vapours. Use personal protective equipment as required. Approved Handler:
Tracking:
Record Keeping:

Storage:
Store in original container tightly closed and in a locked, dry, cool area away from foodstuffs, fertiliser and seed. Store in accordance with NZS 8409; Management of Agrichemicals. This product is subject to signage and secondary containment when stored in quantities of 100 litres or more, either alone or in aggregate with substances of the same hazard classification. Storage of more than 100 litres requires emergency response plans. For ful details refer to NZS 8409; Management of Agrichemicals and HSNO Regulations (Emergency Management
Other Information:
Always read the label before use. See label for further information on handling and storage. Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:
No exposure limits have been assigned for this product.
Protective Equipment:
When contact with product is likely, wear protective gloves.
Engineering Controls:
Handle in well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of vapours.
Hygiene Precautions:
Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face before meals and after work. Wash protective clothing daily after work. Contaminated clothing should not be al owed out of the workplace. Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:

Specific Gravity:

Solubility in Water:

Flash Point:
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for at least 3
Hazardous Polymerisation:

Materials to Avoid:
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Hazard Classifications:

Inhalation:
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product. The material is not thought to produce either adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract fol owing
Ingestion:
Albendazole: Oral LD50; 2400 mg/kg (rat)
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful. Benzimidazole carbamate anthelmintics, used at doses for treatment, have produced al ergic reaction (which may be associated with destruction of parasites), raised liver enzyme values, and may be associated with loss of white cel s and hair. Extremely large oral doses may produce intestinal cramps, loss of appetite, lethargy, lung bleeding, oedema, liver and epicardial bleeding, and nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other symptoms include dizziness, giddiness, ringing in the ears, sleeplessness, anxiety, confusion, convulsions, hal ucinations and headache. Overdose may produce gastrointestinal symptoms, visual disturbance and psychic changes. These drugs are Entry into the blood-stream, through for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. May cause skin irritation on prolonged contact. Is a
Chronic Effects:
There is limited evidence that skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population. Sensitisation may result in al ergic dermatitis responses including rash, itching, hives or swel ing of
Reproductive Toxicity:
There is some evidence from animal testing that exposure to this material may result in toxic
Mutagenicity:
Exposure to the material for prolonged periods may cause physical defects in the developing
Carcinogenicity:
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Hazard Classifications:

Ecotoxicity:
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates and the soil environment Bioaccumulation:
Section 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Product Disposal:
Dispose of product only by using according to label or at an approved landfil . Recycle where possible. Do not contaminate bodies of water with chemical or empty container. Albendazole™ Cattle - Page 4 of 5
Container Disposal:
Triple rinse container. Triple rinsed containers containing the Agrecovery logo on the label, and that are free of al residues and have an intact legible label, may be taken to an Agrecovery col ection site for disposal. Burn in an appropriate incinerator if circumstance, such as wind direction permit. Otherwise crush and bury in an approved landfil or recycle through an alternative approved recycling scheme. Do not burn container or use container Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport Information: It is good practice to separate this product from food, food related materials, animal feedstuffs, seed or


RAIL/ROAD; SEA (IMDG Code); AIR (ICAO/IATA)
UN Number:
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
DG Class:
Subsidiary Class:
Packing Group:
Marine Pol utant:
MTQ (non-commercial): 1,000 litres
HAZCHEM Code:
IERG Number:
Other information: Check the latest versions of the Land Transport Dangerous Goods Rule 45001 and associated Transport of
Dangerous Goods on Land (NZS 5433) for additional information on maximum allowable transport quantities (MTQ’s), placarding and segregation. Sea transport may require further segregation. Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, A09443 Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, Approval number: HSR001926 Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet was updated on the date shown on page 1 and supersedes al previous versions. The data in this SDS relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material. The information is provided in good faith based on current knowledge and experience. No warranty with regard to the product properties is expressed or implied. Albendazole™ Cattle - Page 5 of 5

Source: http://www.ravensdown.co.nz/SafetyDatasheets/albendazole-cattle-sds.pdf