ZHUZINC ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE FOR SHEEP AND GOATS

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

Available from:

REDOX LIMITED

INN (International Name):

zinc sulfate (heptahy.)(980g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

TOPICAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE MINERAL-ZINC Active 980.0 g/kg

Units in package:

25kg

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic group:

GOAT | SHEEP | BILLY | BUCK | CAPRA HIRCUS | DOE | EWE | HOGGET | KID | LAMB | OVINE | RAM | WEANER | WETHER

Therapeutic area:

DERMATOLOGICAL PREPS.

Therapeutic indications:

BACTERIAL PREVENTION, CLEANSING OR DISIN | MYCOTIC DERMATITIS | DISINFECTING

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: Nil; Host/pest details: GOAT: [BACTERIAL PREVENTION, CLEANSING OR DISIN]; SHEEP: [BACTERIAL PREVENTION, CLEANSING OR DISIN, MYCOTIC DERMATITIS]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: GOAT: [BACTERIAL PREVENTION, CLEANSING OR DISIN]; SHEEP: [BACTERIAL PREVENTION, CLEANSING OR DISIN, MYCOTIC DERMATITIS]; For treatment of mycotic dermatitis in sheep and foot disinfection of sheep and goats.

Authorization status:

Stopped

Authorization date:

2022-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
ZHUZINC
ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
FOR SHEEP AND GOATS
Active Constituent: 980g/kg ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
FOR TREATMENT OF MYCOTIC DERMATITIS IN SHEEP AND FOOT DISINFECTION OF
SHEEP AND GOATS
25kg Net
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
MYCOTIC DERMATITIS IN SHEEP.
•
While maintaining agitation, dissolve 9 kg of ZhuZinc in 1000 L of
water (makes a 0.9% solution of zinc
sulfate heptahydrate)
•
Apply ZhuZinc solution using jetting wands or plunge dipping.
FOOT DISINFECTION OF SHEEP AND GOATS:
•
While maintaining agitation, dissolve one 25kg bag of ZhuZinc in 240 L
of water (makes a 10% solution of
zinc sulfate heptahydrate).
•
Walk stock through a 4 to 6 metre long trough or bath containing the
ZhuZinc solution for between 30
seconds and 5 minutes.
•
At the start of each day top up footbath with a 10% solution. Clean
and empty footbath when required.
•
For optimum results move stock to clean pasture immediately after
footbathing.
•
Disinfect all sheep or goats brought onto the property using a ZhuZinc
footbath immediately before
pasturing.
•
If contents of bag become solid through storage, break into small
lumps before dissolving in water.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS: NIL
SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. Phone 131126. If in
eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see
a doctor.
DISPOSAL: Single rinse into the medicated water. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site.
Puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If
no landfill is available bury the
containers below 500mm 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.
STORAGE: Store below 30
o
C (room temperature) in the closed original container in a dry well
ventilated
area, as cool as possible but out of

Summary of Product characteristics

_MATERIAL SAFETY DATA _
_SHEET _
1. IDENTIFICATION 
FEBRUARY 2011  
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE  
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE  
SULPHURIC ACID, ZINC SALT (1:1), HEPTAHYDRATE;  
Fertiliser additive and animal health product.  
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC/ASCC. 
HARMFUL DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT  
REVISION DATE 
PRODUCT NAME 
OTHER NAMES 
USES 
CONTACT INFORMATION
ORGANISATION
LOCATION
TELEPHONE
ASK FOR
Redox Pty Ltd
2 Swettenham 
Road  
Minto NSW 
2566  
Australia 
+61 2 
97333000
Technical 
Officer
11 Mayo Road  
Wiri Auckland 
2104  
New Zealand 
+64 9 
2506222
Poison Information 
Centre
Westmead 
NSW  
Australia 
131126

Chemcall 24 Hour 
Emergency Number
Australia
1800-127406  
New Zealand
0800-243622
National Poisons Centre
New Zealand
0800-764766  
RISK PHRASES 
R22
Harmful if swallowed.
R41
Risk of serious eye damage.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-term adverse 
effects in the aquatic environment.
SAFETY PHRASES 
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water 
HSR003701  
6.1D 6.9B 8.3A 9.1A 9.3C  
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MAY NOT PROVIDE EXHAUSTIVE
GUIDANCE FOR ALL HSNO CONTROLS 
ASSIGNED TO THIS SUBSTANCE. THE ERMA WEB SITE
SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR A FULL LIST OF 
TRIGGERED CONTROLS AND CITED REGULATIONS.  
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
4. FIRST AID MEASURES 
Description of necessary measures according to
routes of exposure. 
If swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink. Vomiting
may occur 
spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Never give anything by 
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.  
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, lifting 
lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical
attention immediately.  
Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin
with

Safety Data Sheet

POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
ZHUZINC
ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
FOR SHEEP AND GOATS
Active Constituent: 980 g/kg ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
FOR TREATMENT OF MYCOTIC DERMATITIS IN SHEEP AND FOOT DISINFECTION OF
SHEEP AND GOATS
25 kg Net
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
MYCOTIC DERMATITIS IN SHEEP:
•
While maintaining agitation, dissolve 9 kg of ZhuZinc in 1000 L of
water (makes a 0.9% solution of zinc
sulfate heptahydrate)
•
Apply ZhuZinc solution using jetting wands or plunge dipping.
FOOT DISINFECTION OF SHEEP AND GOATS:
•
While maintaining agitation, dissolve one 25 kg bag of ZhuZinc in 240
L of water (makes a 10% solution
of zinc sulfate heptahydrate).
•
Walk stock through a 4
−
6 m long trough or bath containing the ZhuZinc solution for between 30
seconds
and 5 minutes.
•
At the start of each day top up footbath with a 10% solution. Clean
and empty footbath when required.
•
For optimum results move stock to clean pasture immediately after
footbathing.
•
Disinfect all sheep or goats brought onto the property using a ZhuZinc
footbath immediately before
pasturing.
•
If contents of bag become solid through storage, break into small
lumps before dissolving in water.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS: NIL
SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. Phone 131126. If in
eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see
a doctor.
MSDS:
Additional information is in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). An
MSDS for ZhuZinc Zinc
Sulfate Heptahydrate is available from Redox Pty Ltd on request.
DISPOSAL: Single rinse into the medicated water. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site.
Puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If
no landfill is 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 produc