Company Details:

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OzBioPharm Pty Ltd
ACN 107 191 003
ABN 85 107 191 033

24 Parkhurst Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180

Phone  +(613) 9800 5199
Toll free  1 800 622 944
Fax  +(613) 9800 5511

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

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Ingredients:

CYCOSTAT 66 Coccidiostat
Robenidine hydrochloride mixture.

None assigned.
None.
None.
None
None.
None.
None assigned.    Robenidine < 20 %
As an antibiotic feed additive. Use as directed.


Pale yellow to brown, fine, granular, free-flowing powder. Insoluble in water.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
None.
None.
Not applicable.
Almost odourless.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Approx. 650 kg/m³
None.
None.
No data.
May react with strong oxidising agents. May be sensitive to moisture and light.

Health Hazard Information:

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Swallowed:




Eye:

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No data available for the mixture. Information presented relates to individual ingredients.

Not considered to be very toxic. May cause gastric irritation and upset, with nausea, vomiting and possible diarrhoea. Large doses may cause central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and diminished muscular coordination.
May be irritating to eyes. Risk of mechanical irritation and scratching.
May be slightly irritating to skin.
Dust may irritate the upper respiratory system, with coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Over-exposure may lead to central nervous system effects such as dizziness, headache.
Repeated skin or eye contact may lead to irritation.
Robenidine hydrochloride        390 mg/kg oral, rat.
                                            390 mg/kg oral, mouse.
If poisoning occurs, contact doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 131 126.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Wash clothing before re-use.
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, obtain medical attention.

Eye wash. Hand wash basin.
Product is an animal feed additive containing a low proportion of robenidine hydrochloride. Contact Poisons Information Centre.

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[NOHSC] *
None assigned.
None assigned.
* NOHSC - National Occupational Health & Safety
Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using. If handling industrial quantities, or if dust risk exists, consider local mechanical exhaust/extraction to keep airborne contamination as low as possible.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dusts. Personal protection to be selected from those recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity handled and degree of hazard:
Eye/face protection.
Gloves - rubber or plastic.
Dust mask.
Face shield or safety glasses.
Gloves - rubber or plastic.
Impervious overalls.
Not flammable. May burn in a fire. Possible risk of dust explosion.

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Room temperature.
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None.
Robenidine hydrochloride mixture.

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Danger of violent reaction
or explosion?
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Evacuate?
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Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, out of reach of children. Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed, dry, and out of direct sunlight. Keep away from naked flames and other sources of ignition. Take precautions against static discharges. Prevent dust collecting on surrounding surfaces. Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills promptly; avoid secondary accidents.
Disposal of small spillages only. For large spillages, liquids should be contained using sand or earth, and both liquids and solids then transferred to salvage containers. Residues should be treated as for small spillages.
CAUTION: Before dealing with spillage take necessary protective measures, inform others to keep at a safe distance and, for flammable materials, shut off all possible sources of ignition.
CARE! Avoid generating dust.
Carefully transfer to suitable container and arrange removal by disposals company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
Not flammable. May burn in a fire. Possible risk of dust explosion. Contact with strong oxidising agents may cause fire.
Carbon dioxide, water vapour, black smoke, hydrogen chloride, oxides of nitrogen. Incomplete combustion may generate carbon monoxide.

Water spray

None.
Water fog or fine water spray.

No
Breathing apparatus and protective gloves for fire only.
Contain.
No
Robenidine hydrochloride is toxic to aquatic organisms and fish. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Prevent spillages from entering drains, natural waters or the environment.

Contact Point:

Contact: Dr. Colin Peel

Phone  +(613) 9800 5199
Toll free  1 800 622 944
Fax  +(613) 9800 5511

Emergency Services: Dial 000
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)

Read all labels carefully before using this product.

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this MSDS is based upon sources believed to be accurate. However, the Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this information. The product user is responsible for determining the suitability of this information for their particular uses.