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1 Product Name: VETRAZIN Liquid Sheep Blowfly Treatment Page No: 1 of 4. Date of issue: June 2008. MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET . Section 1 - Identification of Chemical Product and Company COMPANY DETAILS: novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Limited Phone: (02) 9805 3555. 076 745 198 Fax: (02) 9888 8387. 54 Waterloo Road North Ryde NSW 2113. Product Name: VETRAZIN Liquid Sheep Blowfly Treatment Active Ingredients: Cyromazine Ciba-Geigy Code : Cyromazine (CGA 72662). Product Use: Protects long wool sheep for up to 14 weeks from strike by blowfly (Lucilia cuprina), including organophosphate resistant strains when applied by jetting or dipping Creation Date: July 2003. Revision Date: June 2008. Section 2 Hazards Identification Hazard classification: WHO Hazard Class III. Non-Dangerous Goods SAFETY Phrases: None SUSDP Classification: Exempt UN Number: None Allocated Section 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients Content Ingredients CAS No.

2 (%w/v). Cyromazine (technical grade) [66215-27-8] >50. Alkylene glycol - <10. other ingredients determined not to be hazardous - up to 100. This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Section 4 First Aid Measures Label regulated First If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre Aid Statement: (Phone 131126). Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Eye contact: Flush eyes with large quantities of fresh tap water for several minutes. Swallowed: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Advice to doctor: No specific antidote is known. If poisoning is suspected apply symptomatic therapy.

3 Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures Fire and explosion hazards: This product is non-flammable, non-explosive and non-combustible. novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Ltd Product Name: VETRAZIN Liquid Sheep Blowfly Treatment Page No: 2 of 4. Date of issue: June 2008. MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET . Extinguishing Media: Fine water spray or foam. Fire Fighting: Fight fire in the early stages if safe to do so. Contain fire-fighting water and do not allow fire water to enter drains. Section 6 Accidental Release Measures Accidental Release: In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to: Avoid eye and skin contact and avoid contamination of waterways Procedure for spill Keep all bystanders away. Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves. Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise further leakage.

4 Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent MATERIAL ( sand or soil). Shovel the absorbed spill into drums. Disposal of the absorbed MATERIAL will depend upon the extent of the spill. For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a secure landfill site. For quantities greater than 50L seek advice from the manufacturer before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established. Decontaminate the spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water practicable. Section 7 Handling and Storage Safe Handling: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30oC (Room Temperature) in original containers, tightly closed.

5 Do not store for prolonged periods in sunlight. Store in a dry secure place away from fertilizers, seed, feed and food. Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure standards have been set for the ingredients of this product. Exposure Potential: Swallowing and inhalation are unlikely under normal conditions of usage. Significant skin uptake does not occur. This product is diluted with water prior to use as a jetting agent or dip. This diluted form is less toxic by all routes of exposure. Eye Protection: No eye protection is required under normal conditions of use. Skin protection: No specialised skin protection is required. As a good industrial practice it is recommended clean overalls and protective clothing are worn when using this product.

6 General advice: After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Flowable suspension Colour: Brown Odour: Non-specific Viscosity 25 C 400-800 cps Specific gravity (20 C) Corrosiveness: Non-corrosive Flammability: Non-flammable novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Ltd Product Name: VETRAZIN Liquid Sheep Blowfly Treatment Page No: 3 of 4. Date of issue: June 2008. MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET . Flash point > 61oC. Combustibility Non-combustible Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions. Section 11 - Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity : This product is unlikely to present a hazard during normal use.

7 Oral: Low Toxicity. Tests on rats using Cyromazine technical, the active ingredient, indicate a low toxicity following single doses of undiluted product. LD50 = 3387 mg/kg, Cyromazine technical. Dermal: Low Toxicity. Tests on rats using Cyromazine technical indicate low toxicity due to skin contact with undiluted product. LD50 = 3100 mg/kg, Cyromazine technical. Inhalation: Low Toxicity. Tests on rats using Cyromazine technical indicate low toxicity due to inhalation of the undiluted product. LD50 (4 hrs) = 2720 mg/m3 Cyromazine technical. Local Effects: Irritation - (Based on studies with Rabbits). Eye: Slight irritant Skin: Slight irritant Sensitisation - (Based on results on guinea-pigs). Skin: Non-sensitiser Poisoning Symptoms: No human poisonings due to this product have been reported.

8 The poisoning symptoms observed in experimental animals were non- specific. Chronic Toxicity: Cyromazine technical has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test-tube systems. No evidence of mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic or reproductive effects was obtained. Section 12 - Ecological Information Cyromazine technical is practically non-toxic to fish and birds and slightly toxic to bees. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations After intended use: The container can be recycled if it is clean, dry, free of visible residues and has the drumMUSTER logo visible. Triple or pressure rinse container for disposal. Dispose of rinsate or any undiluted chemical according to State legislative requirements. Wash outside of the container and the cap. Store cleaned container in a sheltered place with cap removed.

9 It will then be acceptable for recycling at any drumMuster collection or similar container management program site. The cap should not be replaced but may be taken separately. DO NOT burn empty containers or product. novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Ltd Product Name: VETRAZIN Liquid Sheep Blowfly Treatment Page No: 4 of 4. Date of issue: June 2008. MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET . Section 14 - Transport Information UN Number: None allocated UN proper shipping name: None allocated Class & Subsidiary Risk : None allocated Packaging Group: None allocated HAZCHEM Code: None allocated Section 15 - Regulatory Information Australia: Product first registered for use in Australia on the 20th May 1997 with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Section 16 - Other Information This MSDS contains only SAFETY -related information.

10 For other data see product literature. Acronyms CAS Number: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Hazchem Number: Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially fire-fighters NOHSC National Occupational Health and SAFETY Commission NOS Not otherwise specified R-Phrase Risk Phrase STEL Short-term Exposure Limit SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs & Poisons TWA Time Weighted Average UN Number United Nations Number Note: This product is a registered veterinary chemical and must therefore be used in accordance with the container label directions. A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted to the Federal health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental scientists.