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PCT International Pty Ltd
Unit 1 / 74 Murdoch Circuit, ACACIA RIDGE QLD 4110 This product is harmful if swallowed. It is not a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission. 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUFACTURER
Product Name:
Product Code:
Product Use:
A ready-to-use insecticidal dusting powder. Poison Schedule:
Supplier:
Street Address:
Unit 1 / 74 Murdoch Circuit, ACACIA RIDGE QLD 4110 Telephone:
Facsimile:

Emergency telephone №: 1800 630 877

MSDS Creation Date: 11th November 2009
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical
Formulation Type:
Ingredients
Concentration
Other ingredients(Mineral talc carrier) (non-hazardous) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

PCT International Pty Ltd
Product: PCT
TARGET dust
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Physical Appearance
Form:
Water Solubility: Insoluble
pH:

Potential Health Effects
Eyes:
Ingestion:
May be slightly toxic based on acute animal studies. Inhalation:
Primary Routes of
Entry:
Target Organs:
Eyes, Skin, Respiratory Tract, Digestive System Carcinogenicity:
Not listed by NTP, IARC, ACGIH or OSHA as a carcinogen 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Flush eye(s) for 15 minutes or more- If irritation persists, consult a doctor (preferably an eye specialist) and show this MSDS. Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. Ingestion:
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed seek medical advice and show this MSDS. Inhalation:
Remove affected person from site of exposure to fresh air until recovered. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. First Aid Facilities:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on
13 11 26 (Australia).
General Advice:
Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Information for
doctor:
There is no known antidote – treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point:
Autoignition Temperature:
Explosion Limits:
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray,
By-products in case of Fire: In the event of a fire hydrogen chloride can be released.
Further Information:
Keep unnecessary persons away from the area. If safe to do so, remove intact containers. Collect contaminated firefighting water separately, by bunding the area with sand or earth. Fire control water must not be discharged into drains. Special Protective
Equipment for Firefighters:
As in any fire, water, self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective clothing. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods for Cleaning Up/ Taking Up:
Spills: Dealing with spills has the potential to increase the risk of personal exposure- during such operations, ensure that protective clothing is worn as detailed below. Avoid contact with spilled ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

PCT International Pty Ltd
Product: PCT
TARGET dust
material or contaminated surfaces. Keep people and animals away. Sweep up spilt product into resealable containers, labeled, and take 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. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe
Handling:
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after use, and before smoking or eating / drinking. Wash protective gear and clothing after each day’s use. Advice on protection
against fire and
explosion:
Not flammable- no special measures required. Storage information: Keep product in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated
area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
General protective
Measures:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin Do not inhale dusts. Hygiene Measures:
No smoking, eating or drinking allowed when using this product. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work shift. Protective ointment is recommended. Respiratory
Protection:
In case of formation of airborne dusts, use an approved cartridge respirator. Hand Protection:
Elbow length PVC gloves should be worn when using this product. Eye Protection:
Safety goggles and/or face shield is recommended when using this product. Protective clothing;
Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, and a washable hat, are required when using this product. Engineering Controls: Use in a well ventilated area only. Good general (mechanical) ventilation
should be sufficient to control airborne mist levels. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Solubility in Water:
Melting Temperature: not measured
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid: None with proper storage and handling, other than avoid iron, alloys,
Thermal
Decomposition:
Not measured, although if involved in a fire, the formation of hydrogen chloride can be expected Hazardous reactions:
No hazardous reactions with proper storage and handling Hazardous Polymerization:
Stability:
Stable under normal conditions of storage and use. Hazardous decomposition
products: None with proper storage and handling.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity - Oral: LD50 (rat) 1479 mg/kg approx.
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PCT International Pty Ltd
Product: PCT
TARGET dust
Acute Toxicity -
Inhalation:
LC50 (rat) >2.3mg/m3 exposure time 4h method Acute Toxicity -
Dermal: LD50 (rat) >2000mg/kg
Eye Irritation:
Skin Irritation:
Skin Sensitisation:
harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin - irritant to skin. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Effects:
Acute Toxicity – Fish: LC50 for rainbow trout is 0.0078 mg/L.
Acute Toxicity –
Birds:
LD50 for Japanese Quail is >15500mg/Kg Further ecological information:
Ecological notes:
the active, Permethrin, degrades rapidly in soil and water. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ALWAYS DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Product Disposal:
In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant. Container Disposal: Dispose of empty, used containers by triple rinsing, or preferably pressure
rinsing. Dispose of the rinsate in a disposal pit away from desirable plants and their roots and from
watercourses. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, return cleaned containers
to a recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture empty containers
and bury in a local authority landfill. If no landfill available, bury the containers at least 500mm deep in a
disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation
and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Storage and Transport:
Considered non – dangerous goods for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
APVMA Approval №: 46589/1
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
Poisons Schedule:
Packaging &
Labeling:
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING Hazard Category
AICS (Australia):
Listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances. 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point:
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data, see product literature.
Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by PCT International Pty Ltd in relation to the goods supplied by it or their use or application is given in good faith and believed to be appropriate and reliable. However, it is provided with a disclaimer for any liability or responsibility on the part of PCT International Pty Ltd. The customer accepts all risk and responsibility for use of the goods alone, or in combination with other products. All warranties, guarantees and conditions, other than those expressly stated, and when implied by statute, common law, custom of the trade or otherwise, are to the extent that the law permits, expressly excluded. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

PCT International Pty Ltd
Product: PCT
TARGET dust

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