--- title: SDS - Biff 100SC Insecticide - 211101 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/388/ dateModified: 2026-08-04 03:00:47 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - Biff 100SC Insecticide - 211101 > Safety Data Sheet COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 1 of 7 1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name: CAMPBELL BIFF 100SC INSECTICIDE Other Names: None Chemical Group: Pyrethroid CAS No.: 35554-44-0 Recommended Use: Insecticide for control of insect pests in recreational turf. Supplier Details: Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd Contact: Product Development Manager – Emergency Telephone Number: 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre) 2) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia. GHS classification: Acute toxicity oral : Category 4 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Long term hazard: Category 4. GHS Signal Words: WARNING Hazard Statements : H302 : Harmful if swallowed. H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life H413 – May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life General Precautionary Statements : P101 : If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 : Keep out of reach of children P103 : Read label before use. Pictograms : [Exclamation mark pictogram, Environment pictogram] Precautionary statements Prevention: *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 2 of 7 Precautionary statements Response: P301 + P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a Poison Centre or doctor. P330 – Rinse mouth P391 – Collect spillage Storage : No specific instructions Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents and container as specified on the registered label. Other information : Not dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Dangerous according to IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. Hazardous substance. 3) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | Ingredients | CAS Number | Concentration | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bifenthrin | 82657-04-3 | 100g/L | | Propane-1,2-diol | 57-55-6 | 1-10% | | Other ingredients classified as non-dangerous | Non hazardous | To 100% | 4) FIRST AID MEASURES If poisoning occurs, move out of dangerous area immediately contact a doctor or Poison Information Centre (Ph: 13 11 26) and follow the advice given. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the doctor. If inhaled: Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air and keep at rest. If difficulty in breathing is experienced, give oxygen and artificial respiration if necessary. In case of skin contact: Wash gently and thoroughly affected areas with mild soap and plenty of water for 10-20 minutes or until product is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands and belts) and completely decontaminate them before reuse or discard. In case of eye contact: Check and remove any contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 5 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Seek medical advice immediately if irritation develops or persists. If swallowed: Seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. It is recommended to give a slurry of activated charcoal to absorb the product swallowed. NOTE: Do not give fluids, tablets or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or convulsing. First Aid facilities Ensure eye wash and safety shower are available. Ensure activated charcoal is available. Medical Attention: Product contains petroleum type solvents and the benefits of induced vomiting must be weighed against possibility of chemical pneumonia caused by petroleum like solvents. *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 3 of 7 5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Product is not flammable. Hazard from combustion products Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. Precautions for fighting fires Fire fighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus (AS/NZS 1715/1716). Keep unnecessary people away. If it can be done safely remove intact containers from the fire. Bund area with sand or earth to prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water in accordance with local regulations. Do not release contaminated water into the environment. Hazchem Code Not applicable 6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Avoid contact with spilled material or contaminated surfaces. Do not smoke, eat or drink during the clean up process. Wear personal protective clothing and equipment as detailed in Section 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and animals away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Contain spill and absorb with earth, sand, clay or other absorbent material. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or watercourses. Collect and store in properly labelled drums for safe disposal. Clean floor with a damp cloth and place it in the drum. Seal drums and label ready for safe disposal. Deal with all spillages immediately. If contamination of drains, streams, watercourses etc is unavoidable warn the local water authority. 7) HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Keep out of reach of children. Do not inhale spray mist. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day’s use wash gloves and contaminated clothing. Storage Store in the closed original container in a cool well ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Store in a locked room away from children, animals, food, animal feed, seed and fertilisers. *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 4 of 7 8) EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION | Exposure Standards | TWA (mg/m3) | STEL (mg/m3) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Not set | Not set | Exposure standard – Time Weighted Average (TWA) means the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal eight hour working day, for a five-day working week. Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) means the exposure level that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded for no longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. Biological Limit Values None allocated Engineering Controls Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use in a well ventilated area only. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a fan is suggested. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Protective glasses or safety goggles. Eye wash bottle with pure water. Clothing: Impervious overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists and a washable hat. Gloves: PVC, neoprene or nitrile gloves. Before removing gloves clean them with soap and water. Respiratory: If inhalation is likely an AS/NZS 1715/1716 approved respirator should be worn. 9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICALS PROPERTIES Appearance: White opaque liquid Odour: Slight odour Vapour pressure: No data Relative vapour density: Not available Evaporation rate: No data Volatile component: No data Boiling point: Not applicable Freezing/Melting point: Not applicable pH: 4.8-5.5 Solubility: Disperses in water. Specific gravity: 1.04 at 20OC Flash point: Non flammable Flammability (explosive) limit: Non flammable Auto ignition temperature: No data available. Partition coefficient (octanol/water): No data available. Viscosity: No data available Oxidising properties: No data available. Corrosive Hazard: Non corrosive. Compatible with stainless steel, polyethylene and fibreglass containers used in spray tanks and parts. *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 5 of 7 10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage. Conditions to avoid: Heat Incompatible materials : No particular materials to avoid. Hazardous decomposition products: When the product is heated to high temperatures, the active ingredient will decompose and emit toxic fumes. Hazardous reactions: No data available 11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation: The acute inhalation toxicity is moderate. Excessive exposure to spray may be harmful. Prolonged exposure to the spray may cause eye and respiratory irritation, dizziness and headaches. Skin contact: The acute dermal toxicity is low, however repeated exposure may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions Eye contact: Moderate eye irritant Ingestion: No information on possible symptoms. Chronic toxicity: Bifenthrin does not cause generic change or accumulate in the body. Long term carcinogenicity studies of the active ingredient, bifenthrin, on rats and mice showed no increase in tumours. Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available Carcinogenicity: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA, NTP or IARC. Acute toxicity: Oral toxicity (bifenthrin): LD50 54.5 mg/kg in rat Dermal toxicity (bifenthrin): LD50 >2000 mg/kg in rat Inhalation toxicity (bifenthrin): No data available Sensitisation: No data available *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 6 of 7 12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrate. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterway with this product or the used containers. Ecotoxicity: Imazalil: Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 hr) Leponis macrochirus (bluegill sunfish) : 0.35mg/L Invertebrates : LC50 (48-hr) (Daphnia) : 0.0016mg/L Algae: No data Bees : Highly toxic. Environmental fate, persistence and degradability, mobility Half life in soil is 65-125 days depending on soil type. From Koc values bifenthrin is immobile in soil. Identified harmful effects on environment: Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrate. Practically non-toxic to birds. Other precautions: Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product. 13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS This product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used containers. Triple or preferable pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the mixing tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemical on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or 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, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. 14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Dangerous according to IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. IMDG/IMSBC UN No.: 3082 IMO Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O..S. (contains bifenthrin 10%) IMO Class: 9 Packing group: III IMO Marine Pollutant: Marine Pollutant *** COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY. LTD. SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Issue: 1 November 2021 SDS Biff 100SC Insecticide (2021) Page 7 of 7 15) REGULATORY INFORMATION Registered under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act 1988 (Commonwealth) Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: 63190 16) OTHER INFORMATION Date of revision : 1 November 2021 Reason for revision : Renewal. This SDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this SDS and consider the information in the context of the how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. END OF SDS