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Product Name: Guardian Complete Worming Chews
This revision issued: August, 2011
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Section 1 - Identification of The Material and Supplier
Issued by: Intervet Australia Pty Limited
(known as MSD Animal Health)
91-105 Harpin Street
Tel: 1 800 033 461 (Business hours)
Bendigo East, Vic 3550, AUSTRALIA
Fax: 1 800 817 414
Company ABN: 79 008 467 034
Chemical nature:
Palatable chew/treat for dogs, containing anthelminitic ingredients. Trade Name:
Guardian Complete Worming Chews
Recommended Use:
Palatable chew, orally administered, to prevent Heartworm (Dirofilaria Immitis) and for the control of Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms and Hydatid in dogs. APVMA No:
Creation Date:
This version issued:
August, 2011 and is valid for 5 years from this date. Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature:
This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
Risk Phrases: Not Hazardous - No criteria found.
Safety Phrases: S25. Avoid contact with eyes.
SUSMP Classification: S5
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN Number: None allocated
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Smooth, round cornered rectangular cube of a reddish brown colour packed in a
clear blister pack on EXELPET backing foil.
Odour: No data.
Major Health Hazards: no significant risk factors have been found for this product.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to
cause any discomfort or irritation.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in
normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is likely to be mechanically irritating. If exposure is minor or brief, no long term
effects should result. However, if material is not removed promptly, scratches to surface of the eye may result with long
term consequences.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: This product is believed to be not harmful, however it is likely to cause adverse effects if
ingested in significant quantities. Product may be mildly irritating to mucous membranes.
Symptoms noted for overexposure to Ivermectin include decreased activity, slow rate of breathing, dilation of the pupils
and muscle tremors. In humans, no toxic effects have been noted at doses up to 200µg/kg of Ivermectin
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredients CAS
(mg/m3) STEL
* The values given are PER CHEW. This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible. The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly. Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated
by this product. The number is 13 11 26 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is
available at all times. Have this MSDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Skin Contact: Gently brush away excess particles. Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with
lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed.
Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm,
gently flowing water until the particles are removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Obtain medical attention if irritation
persists, or if particles are lodged in surface of the eye(s). Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses.
Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, do NOT induce vomiting; wash mouth with water and give some
water to drink. If symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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deficient (or both), fire gases. There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is
involved in a fire.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
Extinguishing Media: Suitable extinguishing media are carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade.
Flash point: Combustible
Upper Flammability Limit: No
Lower Flammability Limit: No
Autoignition temperature: No
Flammability Class: No
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: This product is sold in small packages, and the accidental release from one of these is not
usually a cause for concern. For minor spills, clean up, rinsing to sewer and put empty container in garbage. Although no
special protective clothing is normally necessary because of occasional minor contact with this product, it is good practice
to wear impermeable gloves when handling chemical products. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering
drains or water courses and call emergency services.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section
8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The
measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using
the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section
10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of
this schedule of poison. Store packages of this product in a cool place. Protect this product from light. Make sure that the
product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Check packaging -
there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set
2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
SWA Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL
Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the significant ingredients in this product. The ADI for Praziquantel is set at 0.02mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 20mg/kg/day. The ADI for Ivermectin is set at 0.001mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 0.1mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable Daily Intake; NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Data from Australian ADI List, March 2010. No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for
bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that the
work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised.
Eye Protection: Eye protection is not normally necessary when this product is being used. However, if in doubt, wear
suitable protective glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin
protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you
wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Protective Material Types: There is no specific recommendation for any particular protective material type.
Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being used,
we recommend that you use a suitable Dust Mask.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Description & Colour: Smooth, round cornered rectangular cube of a reddish brown colour packed in a
clear blister pack on EXELPET backing foil. Odour: No
Boiling Point: Not
Freezing/Melting Point: Decomposes
Volatiles: No
Vapour Pressure: No
Vapour Density:
Specific Gravity: No
Water Solubility:
Some, but not all ingredients are soluble. Volatility: No
Odour Threshold: No
Evaporation Rate:
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No
Viscosity:
Autoignition temp: No
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any
doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30°C. Protect this product from
light.
Incompatibilities: water, strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidising agents.
Fire Decomposition: Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water is
also formed. May form nitrogen and its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally
hydrogen cyanide gas in reducing atmospheres. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea,
dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death.
Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Local Effects:
Target Organs:
There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs. Ivermectin is a SWA Class 2 Reproductive risk. Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
No ingredient mentioned in the HSIS Database is present in this product at hazardous concentrations. Praziquantel MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger
quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service.
Section 14 - Transport Information
ADG Code: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good. No special transport conditions are necessary unless
required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
The following ingredients: Praziquantel, Ivermectin, Oxantel Embonate, and Pyrantel are mentioned in the SUSMP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This MSDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition) Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC CAS number
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Hazchem Code
Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters International Agency for Research on Cancer NTP National
R-Phrase Risk
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number
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