PESTEX FUMIGATION TABLETS
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
19-06-2017
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
19-06-2017
Active ingredient:
PHOSPHINE (PH3) PRESENT AS ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE
Available from:
ADAMA Australia Pty Limited
INN (International Name):
phosphine as AlP3(330g/kg)
Pharmaceutical form:
TABLET (INC. PELLET, BOLUS, SUPPOSITORY, CAPSULE)
Composition:
PHOSPHINE (PH3) PRESENT AS ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE GAS Active 330.0 g/kg
Units in package:
300g
Class:
A - Agricultural
Manufactured by:
ADAMA AUST
Therapeutic group:
GRAIN STORAGE AREA AND/OR FACILITY | RABBIT BURROW | STORED BARLEY SEED | STORED BREAKFAST CEREAL | STORED BULK STOCK FEED | STO
Therapeutic area:
MIXED FUNCTION PESTICIDE
Therapeutic indications:
ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH | BEAN WEEVIL | CADELLE | CIGARETTE BEETLE | COCKROACH | COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL | CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE | DRIED FRUIT BEETLE | FLAT GRAIN BEETLE | GRANARY WEEVIL | HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE | INDIAN MEAL MOTH | LESSER GRAIN BORER | MAIZE WEEVIL | MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH | MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE | MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH | MOUSE - MUS SPP. | PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE | RABBIT | RAISIN MOTH | RAT | REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE | RICE WEEVIL | RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE | SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE | SPIDER BEETLE | STORED PRODUCT MITE | TOBACCO MOTH | TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH | WAREHOUSE BEETLE | DERMESTES ATER | DERMESTES MACULATUS | GRAIN BORER | LARGE COCKROACH | SMALL COCKROACH | TOBACCO BEETLE
Product summary:
Poison schedule: 7; Withholding period: WHP: ALLOW A PERIOD OF 2 DAYS AFTER CO MPLETION OF VENTILATION BEFORE USING TR EATED PRODUCE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OR FOR STOCK FEED. FOOD GRAIN MAY BE SAFELY SHIPPED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE RECOM MENDED VENTILATION PERIOD.; Host/pest details: GRAIN STORAGE AREA AND/OR FACILITY: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; RABBIT BURROW: [RABBIT]; STORED BARLEY SEED: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED BREAKFAST CEREAL: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED BULK STOCK FEED: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED CEREAL GRAIN: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED COCOA: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED COFFEE BEAN: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED DRIED FOOD: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED DRIED FRUIT: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED DRIED VEGETABLE: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED FLOUR: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED MAIZE: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED MILLET: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, WAREHOUSE BEETLE]; STORED OATS: [ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH, BEAN WEEVIL, CADELLE, CIGARETTE BEETLE, COCKROACH, COFFEE BEAN WEEVIL, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, DRIED FRUIT BEETLE, FLAT GRAIN BEETLE, GRANARY WEEVIL, HIDE OR SKIN BEETLE, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, MAIZE WEEVIL, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLE, MOTTLED GRAIN MOTH, MOUSE - MUS SPP., PSOCIDS OR BOOKLOUSE, RAISIN MOTH, RAT, REDLEGGED HAM BEETLE, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, SPIDER BEETLE, STORED PRODUCT MITE, TOBACCO MOTH, TROPICAL WAREH
Authorization status:
Stopped
Authorization date:
2021-07-01
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EX®
FUMIGATION TABLETS
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PHOSPHINE (PH3)
present
as ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE
Each 3 9 Tablet
Liberates
1 9 PHOSPHINE (PH3)
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ESSENTIALS
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NET
CONTENTS:
300g
DIRECTIONS
FOR
USE:
BEFORE
using
PESTEX
this
product
you
should
consider
the
following:
Timing
of
treatment-If
it
will
be
necessary
to
move
grain/commodity
before
the
Total
Fumigation
Period
has
expired,
then
fumigation
should
N.QI
be
commenced.
Movement
of
treated
commodities
or
empty
containers
during
application,
fumigation
exposure
or
ventilation
risks
exposure
of
transport
and
handling
workers
and
the
public
to
harmful
levels
of
phosphine
and
is
contrary
to
label
instruction.
The
Total
Fumigation
Period
is
the
sum
of
the
time
required
for
Exposure
to
phosphine
and
the
time
needed
to
Ventilate
the
grain.
A
shortened
Exposure
Period
will
not
be
effective
for
storage
pest
control
and
a
reduced
Ventilation
Period
poses
a
serious
risk
of
phosphine
gas
poisoning
to
workers
and
bystanders.
In
addition
a
Withholding
Period
of
two
days
is
required
after
completion
of
ventilation
before
the
grain
is
allowed
to
be
used
for
human
consumption
or
for
animal
feed.
See
Notes
4 & 5 for a
detailed
description
of
the
Minimum
Exposure
Period
and
the
Ventilation
Period.
Safety
and
handling
of
the
product-
Phosphine
is
a
highly
dangerous
fumigant
and
fumigation
should
only
be
undertaken
in
situations
where
the
safety
of
workers
and
the
public
can
be
ensured.
Observe
all
RESTRAINTS,
PRECAUTIONS
and
instructions
on
the
label.
Restraints:
DO
NOT
fumigate
in
inhabited
bu
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Summary of Product characteristics
PRODUCT NAME: PESTEX FUMIGATION TABLETS
PAGE: 1 OF 7
THIS REVISION ISSUED: AUGUST, 2012
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Adama Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: (02)9431 7800 (office hours)
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 1126 FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA, (0800
764 766 IN NEW ZEALAND)
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
ADAMA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, Suite 1, Level 4,
Building B
207 Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW 2065
ACN 050 328 973
TELEPHONE (02)9431 7800 (OFFICE HOURS)
EMERGENCY 1800 024 973 (24 HOURS)
FAX (02)9431 7700
CHEMICAL NATURE:
Metal phosphide.
TRADE NAME:
Pestex Fumigation Tablets
PRODUCT USE:
Pesticide for the control of storage pests and rabbits.
CREATION DATE:
JULY, 2002
THIS VERSION ISSUED:
AUGUST, 2012
and is valid for 5 years from this date.
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is classified as:
Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia.
Dangerous according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.
RISK PHRASES:
R23, R28, R15/29. Toxic by inhalation. Very toxic if swallowed.
Contact with water liberates toxic,
highly flammable gas.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S14, S20, S38. Keep away from water and water based materials. When
using, do not eat or
drink. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
SUSMP CLASSIFICATION:
S7
ADG CLASSIFICATION:
Class 4.3: Substance which, in contact with water, emits flammable
gas. Sub Risk: Class 6.1:
Toxic substances.
UN NUMBER:
1397, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & COLOUR
: White tablets or pellets.
ODOUR:
Produces colourless phosphine gas which has a carbide-like odour.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS:
Aluminum phosphide is not absorbed dermally; the main routes of
exposure are through
ingestion and inhalation. It is highly toxic via both these routes.
The reported rodent oral LD
50
is 11.5 mg/kg for the
refined version, with that for the technical compound presumably
lower. Aluminum phosphide ingested orally reacts
with water and stomach acids to produce phosphine gas
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