A.L. 3-Nitro 1000 Feed Additive Powder

IVS Product Listing 3004
Issue: March 2003 © 1996 - 2003 MIMS Australia
Alpharma Animal Health Pty Ltd
Section: 123(g)Nutrition and Metabolism - Growth Promotants
IVS Revision date: 05 AUG 2003
Composition: Roxarsone 1000 g/kg
Description: Tan to light brown powder
Indications: Growth promotion and improved feed conversion efficiency in chickens and turkeys.
Contraindications: DO NOT USE in birds which are producing or may in the future produce eggs or egg products for human consumption.
DO NOT USE in ducks, geese or dogs nor for any other purpose or in any manner contrary to the directions on this label.
DO NOT USE with other arsenicals.
Precautions: DO NOT exceed dose rate.
Safety Directions: Product is poisonous if inhaled or swallowed and will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect. Avoid contact with eyes and skin and do not inhale dust. When opening container and preparing and using feed, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, PVC or rubber apron, elbow-length PVC gloves, impervious footwear, face shield or goggles, half face piece respirator with dust cartridge or canister and rubber gloves. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's use, wash gloves, face shield, goggles, respirator and contaminated clothing. If rubber, wash with detergent and warm water.
First Aid: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126; New Zealand 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
Disposal: Shake and empty contents into medicated feed. Do not dispose or undiluted chemicals on-site. Puncture or shred and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
Withholding Period:
MEAT: 5 days.
EGGS: DO NOT USE in birds which are producing or may in the future produce eggs or egg products for human consumption.
Dosage and Administration: 50 grams/tonne finished feed. For direct mixing the dose should be expanded before adding the mix. 5-10 kg of the mix or a mix ingredient can be used. To blend a premix in a horizontal mixer, the following should be used:
1. Add about half the carrier or diluent to the blender.
2. With the mixer bar rotating-
(a) add the liquid binder (eg add I L of paraffin or vegetable oil as a binder) and blend for 5 to 10 minutes;
(b) then add A.L. 3-Nitro 1000 followed by the remaining carrier or diluent.
3. Blend for 20-30 minutes.
Product should not be used for more than 28 days.
Presentation: Powder; 25 kg
Storage: Store below 300C (room temperature) in a dry place. Keep container closed.
Poison Schedule: S7
Registration: All states
ACVM Number: 51754

End of IVS Product Listing 3004