Material Safety Data Sheet
RUTH CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
A.B.N. 18 001 840 080
Unit 5, 7-9 Kent Road Mascot NSW 2020 Australia
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6316, Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia.
Phone: 61 2 9667 0700 Fax: 61 2 9669 0430
Emergency Telephone: 1800 257 193 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.rci.com.au
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Coptrol
Other Names:
Manufacturer’s Product Code:
Risk Phrases:
Hazchem Code
Packaging Group:
EPG:
Poisons Schedule Number:
Use:
N/A
N/A
R27/28, R48/24/25, R50/53
l
6
Anticoagulant bait for rodents
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance:
Vapour Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Flashpoint:
Boiling Point/Melting Point:
Solubility:
Golden coloured lump free granules
N/A
0.7 kg/L (bulk density)
N/A
N/A
Insoluble in water
Ingredients:
Chemical Name:
Warfarin 3-(alpha Acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin
Antioxidant
Vegetable Meal
CAS Number
81-81-2
Proportion (g/l)
0.25 g/kg
0.5 g/kg
999.25 g/kg
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely
to cause any discomfort or irritation.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
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Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be
irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards:
No exposure standards available
Engineering Controls:
Natural ventilation.
Personal Protection:
To avoid eye and skin contact, wearing the following personal
protective clothing and equipment is recommended:
Eyes:
safety goggles
Clothing:
protective clothing giving full body cover
Gloves:
wear elbow length rubber gloves
Other:
Wash hands after handling, notwithstanding the wearing of gloves.
Flammability:
N/A
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage & Transport:
Road and Rail:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Marine Transport:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Air Transport:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations for transport by air; NON-DANGEROUS
GOODS.
Spills and disposal
Spillage or Leak Procedures:
Waste Disposal Methods:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective
equipment. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer
system.
Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
formation. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Used containers must either be crushed and buried below the
topsoil or burned. Care must be taken to avoid subsequent
contamination of water sources.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Special Protective Equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Reactivity Hazards:
None reasonably foreseeable.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Toxicology
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Oral LD50 (mg/kg)
Species
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No LD50 data available for Coptrol
Oral LD50 (mg/kg) Warfarin
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Rat
Single oral dose
5 daily oral doses
14 days self feeding
50 mg/kg
5 mg/kg
2.87 mg/kg
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non-lethal
lethal
lethal
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Environmental/Ecological effects:
Spills and waste water from production, transport, storage and
use as a rodenticide may cause entrance of warfarin into the
environment.
Special Precautions/Comments:
Coptrols should not be used where there is a risk of
contaminating food, animal feeding, drinking or washing water.
Baits should be placed in containers clearly marked. Baits
should not be laid unless all access by children or domestic
animals can be prevented. All exposed baits and their
containers should be removed after treatment and burned.
Rodent bodies should be searched for and destroyed by
burning. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances
different to normal use.
The information in this MSDS is given in good faith and summarises the latest knowledge available to
RCI. RCI disclaims any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of the above information and
shall not be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from reliance on the
above information
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