SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION: PRODUCT IDENTIFIER AND CHEMICAL IDENTIFIER

Product Identifier

Product name:  Easy Termite Bait

Other names: Easy Termite Control Bait, QueenKiller

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: www.termitemansion.com.au

Emergency telephone number

Phone: 0402 677204

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	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 of Easy Termite Bait. May cause irritation & coughing. Remove patient to fresh air if discomfort occurs.

Skin Contact: Non-irritating. The dermal LD50 for Easy Termite Bait/ QueenKiller 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 Easy Termite Bait 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 of Easy Termite Bait/ QueenKiller 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 seal-able, labelled, 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 Easy Termite Bait/ QueenKiller by the end user under normal conditions of use.

Precautions for safe storage: Store Easy Termite Bait in sealed original containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated and secure area out of direct sunlight. Keep the product containers away from other pesticides, food and feed. Store 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 Easy Termite Bait.

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 Easy Termite Bait is involved in a fire.

Polymerisation: Will not occur.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Chronic Toxicity; No studies have been undertaken on Easy Termite Bait.

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 Easy Termite Bait should not be burnt.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADG Code: Easy Termite Bait 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 Easy Termite Bait User Manual.

 

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.