SPECTRA TOXIFOS PHOSPHINE FUMIGATION TABLETS
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
01-07-2013
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
01-07-2013
Active ingredient:
PHOSPHINE (PH3) PRESENT AS ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE
Available from:
SPECTRA PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
Class:
AgChem
Therapeutic group:
BALES IN WELL SEALED FUMIGATION ENCLOSUR | CASES IN WELL SEALED FUMIGATION ENCLOSUR | GRAIN STORAGE AREA AND/OR FACILITY | HOGSH
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. | PEA WEEVIL | 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 | DERMESTES ATER | DERMESTES MACULATUS | GRAIN BORER | LARGE COCKROACH | SMALL COCKROACH | TOBACCO BEETLE
Authorization status:
Registered
Authorization date:
2009-03-02
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63524_300g Label_MPL_V1_175mmW x 130mmH_A3 100% A4 100%
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READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
PHOSPHINE FUMIGATION TABLETS
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 330G/KG PHOSPHINE (PH
3
) PRESENT AS
ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE
For control of insect pests of stored products in certain situations
as
per the Directions for Use Table
DANGEROUS POISON
IMPORTANT: READ THE ATTACHED LEAFLET BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
INSECTICIDE
8B
GROUP
Spectra Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd
ACN 127 711 479
1/14 Palmer Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 07 3907 0744 • Fax: 07 3890 4663
TOXIFOS
CONTENTS 300G
SPECTRA
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store in the closed, original container in a cool,
dry, well ventilated locked area, out of the reach
of children and unauthorised persons and away
from all dwellings, animals, food, feedstuffs, seed
and fertilizers. DO NOT store or carry container in
vehicle cabins (this includes glove compartments,
luggage compartments or other common air-
spaces). Keep away from water and liquids. Water
and many liquids cause immediate release of
phosphine from the product. Uncontrolled release
of phosphine may result in fire or explosion and
release of gas will pose a serious risk of injury
to workers and bystanders. After fumigation with
the product on trays/sheets remove the spend
tablets and ensure residual phosphide is destroyed
before disposal, e.g. by swamping with dilute acid
or soapy water in open air until bubbling ceases.
Dispose of deactivated residues below 500mm
in an approved disposal pit specifically marked
and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways,
desirable vegetation and tree roots.
Triple rinse the empty containers with soapy
water to ensure residual phosphide is destroyed.
Dispose of rinsings in an approved disposal pit.
Destroy empty containers by breaking, crushing
or puncturing them. Dispose of the containers at a
local authority landfill. If no local authority landfi
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Summary of Product characteristics
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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ISSUED: FEBRUARY 2009
SPECTRA PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
1/14 Palmer Place, Murarrie Qld 4172
Phone: 07 3907 0744
Fax. 07 3890 4663
A.C.N. 45 127 711 479
SECTION 1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name:
SPECTRA TOXIFOS
FULL PRODUCT NAME:
Spectra_ _Toxifos Phosphine Fumigation tablets
OTHER NAMES: Metal
phosphide.
USE:
An insecticide for the control of pests of storage silos.
COMPANY:
Spectra Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd
ADDRESS:
1/14 Palmer Place, Murarrie Qld 4172
ACN/ABN:
089 133 095
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
07 3907 0744
FAX NUMBER: 07 3890 4663
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
1800 033 111
SECTION 2
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF ASCC.
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD ACCORDING TO THE ADG CODE
Risk Phrases:
R23
Toxic by inhalation.
R28
Very Toxic if swallowed.
R15/29 Contact with water liberates toxic, highly flammable gas.
Safety Phrases:
S2
Keep out of reach of children.
S13
Keep away from food, drink and other animal foodstuffs.
S20
When using do not eat or drink.
S38
In case if insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
SECTION 3
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS:
_CHEMICAL CAS _
_NUMBER _
_PROPORTION _
Aluminium phosphide
20859-73-8
67 % w/w
Other ingredients (including water) determined not to be hazardous
Balance
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID
INHALATION: If inhalation occurs, contact a Poisons Information
Centre. Phone 131 126. Urgent
hospital treatment is likely to be needed. Remove source of
contamination or move victim
to fresh air. DO NOT give direct mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. To
protect rescuer, use
air-viva, oxy-viva or one-way mask. Resuscitate in a well-ventilated
area. If breathing is
difficult, oxygen may be beneficial if administered by trained
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