--- title: SDS - VectoBac 12AS Biological Insecticide - 210915 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/156/ dateModified: 2026-08-03 01:11:55 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - VectoBac 12AS Biological Insecticide - 210915 > Safety Data Sheet Revision date: 15/09/2021 Revision: 5 Supersedes date: 17/03/2017 SAFETY DATA SHEET VectoBac 12AS Biological Insecticide SECTION 1: Identification: Product identifier and chemical identity Product identifier Product name VectoBac 12AS Biological Insecticide Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Application Insecticide Uses advised against - Classification of the substance or mixture Physical hazards Not Classified Health hazards Not Classified Label elements Hazard statements Not Classified Other hazards This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic) or vPvB (very persistent and very bioaccumulative). SECTION 3: Composition and information on ingredients Substances | Ingredient | Concentration | CAS Number | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Other, non-hazardous ingredients | 60-100% | — | | Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis strain AM65-52 | 10-30% | 68038-71-1 | | benzoic acid | 5,000 mg/kg, , Rat Acute toxicity - dermal Notes (dermal LD₅₀) >5,000 mg/kg, , Rabbit Acute toxicity - inhalation Notes (inhalation LC₅₀) >5.34 mg/l, (4 hr), Rabbit Skin corrosion/irritation Animal data Slightly irritating. (Rabbit) Serious eye damage/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Slightly irritating. (Rabbit) Respiratory sensitisation Respiratory sensitisation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Skin sensitisation Skin sensitisation Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Germ cell mutagenicity Genotoxicity - in vitro Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. IARC carcinogenicity None of the ingredients are listed or exempt. Reproductive toxicity Reproductive toxicity - fertility Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Reproductive toxicity - development Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure STOT - single exposure Not classified as a specific target organ toxicant after a single exposure. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure STOT - repeated exposure Not classified as a specific target organ toxicant after repeated exposure. Aspiration hazard Aspiration hazard Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. General information The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length of exposure. Inhalation No specific symptoms known. Ingestion May cause discomfort if swallowed. Eye contact May be slightly irritating to eyes. Route of exposure Ingestion Inhalation Skin and/or eye contact Target Organs No specific target organs known. SECTION 12: Ecological information Ecotoxicity Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. However, large or frequent spills may have hazardous effects on the environment. Toxicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Acute aquatic toxicity Acute toxicity - fish LC₅₀, 96 hour: >370 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) Acute toxicity - aquatic invertebrates LC₅₀, 48 hour: >50 mg/l, Daphnia magna Acute toxicity - terrestrial LC₅₀, : >3,077 mg/l, Colinus Virginianus (Bobwhite Quail) Persistence and degradability The degradability of the product is not known. Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation. Mobility in soil No data available. Other adverse effects None known. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Disposal methods Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging for appropriate disposal to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant Local, State or Territory government regulations. DO NOT burn empty containers or product. SECTION 14: Transport information General Not a dangerous good for transport by Road and Rail according to ADG 7 code UN proper shipping name Not applicable. SECTION 15: Regulatory information Inventories Australia - AICS Not applicable SECTION 16: Any other relevant information Training advice Only trained personnel should use this material. Revision date 15/09/2021 Revision 5 Supersedes date 17/03/2017 SDS No. 4708 This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.