Date Revised: 1st September 2014
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
RADICATE
A concentrated solution for the treatment of footrot in sheep
Hazardous According to Criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
COMPANY :
ABN:
Radicate Pty Limited
41 070 452 998
ADDRESS :
115 Riverside Drive Ballina NSW 2478
PO Box 540 Alstonville NSW 2477
INFORMATION PHONE NO. :
1300 856 563 or (02) 6686 8870
EMERGENCY PHONE NO. :
0412 602 811 or 0417 496 807
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME :
Radicate*
OTHER NAMES :
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UN NUMBER :
3289 - Toxic liquid, corrosive, inorganic, N.O.S
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS : 6.1(b)
SUBSIDIARY RISK :
8
HAZCHEM CODE :
2X
EPG No: :
6J6
EMERGENCY CODE :
6B1
POISONS SCHEDULE :
Schedule S6
PACKAGING GROUP :
11
USE :
Pesticide for the control of Footrot in sheep
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE :
At room temperature and atmospheric pressure, viscous blue
liquid with mild odour.
PRODUCT - RADICATE
BOILING POINT/
MELTING POINT :
100oC (water)
VAPOUR PRESSURE :
2 kPa (water at 25oC)
DENSITY :
1320 kg/m3
FLASH POINT :
Not flammable
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS :
Not flammable
OTHER PROPERTIES :
pH :
Corrosiveness :
1 to 1.3
Corrosive to skin and eyes
INGREDIENTS :
Chemical Name
Copper Nitrate Trihydrate
Copper Chloride Dihydrate
Teric G N 8
Surfynol 104
Water
Cas No.
10031-43-3
10125-13-0
9016-45-9
126-86-3
Proportion
35.0 % w/w
6.0 % w/w
1 % w/w
0.2 % w/w
57.8 % w/w
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE EFFECTS :
Swallowed :
If swallowed, the product is likely to cause severe irritation to
digestive tract which may result in haemorrhage. Ingestion
may also result in nausea and vomiting.
Eye :
Corrosive to eye.
Skin :
Corrosive to skin.
Inhaled :
Unlikely to be a route of exposure.
CHRONIC :
Chronic oral administration of copper salts in animals has
been shown to result in liver damage.
FIRST AID :
Swallowed :
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information
Centre. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Give a glass of water.
Eye :
If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15
minutes and see a Doctor.
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PRODUCT - RADICATE
Skin :
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and
wash skin thoroughly.
Inhaled :
Not likely to be a route of exposure
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits :
Inhalation exposure to the product is not likely to occur.
Personal Protection :
Skin :
When opening the container, preparing the footbath solution
and using the prepared footbath solution, wear cotton overalls
buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, PVC apron,
elbow length PVC gloves and impervious footwear.
Eyes :
When handling the concentrated material, a face shield should
be worn to prevent splashing into the eyes and onto the skin of
the face (AS 1336).
Respiratory :
Not likely to be a route of exposure.
Flammability :
Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport :
The product is a dangerous good class 6.1 with a subsidiary
risk of Class 8.The product should be stored and transported in
accordance with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. The
product should be stored in a polyethylene container away
from alkaline materials.
Spills and Disposal :
For large or small spills dike area with inert absorbent material
such as vermiculite. Absorb spill with material and place in
sturdy plastic (preferably polyethylene) containers. Dispose of
to landfill in accordance with local, state and federal
government regulations. Do not allow spill to enter
waterways. When containing spill, wear protective clothing as
described in Precautions For Use section.
Fire/Explosion Hazard :
The Hazchem Code for the product is 2X.
Other Information :
The product was not a skin sensitiser when tested in
guinea pigs.
Contact Point :
Technical Manager - (02) 6686 8870
* Radicate is a registered trade mark
Australian Patent Number 653211
National Registration Authority Approval Number 47521/01
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