--- title: SDS - Adama Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide - 230601 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/417/ dateModified: 2026-08-04 03:01:05 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - Adama Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide - 230601 > Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 1 of 7 This version issued: June, 2023 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: Adama Australia Pty Ltd Phone: (office hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) Section 1 - Identification of The Material and Supplier Adama Australia Pty Ltd, Level 1, Building B 207 Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW 2065 Telephone (office hours) Emergency (24 hours) Chemical nature: Blend of Bifenthrin and other ingredients. Trade Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Product Use: Insecticide for use as described on the product label. Creation Date: January, 2018 This version issued: June, 2023 and is valid for 5 years from this date. Section 2 - Hazards Identification Statement of Hazardous Nature SUSMP Classification: S6 ADG Classification: Class 6.1: Toxic Substances. UN Number: 2902, PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Bifenthrin). GHS Signal word: DANGER Acute Toxicity Oral Category 3 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1 [Diagrams: Skull and crossbones, Exclamation mark, Environment] HAZARD STATEMENT: H301: Toxic if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H372: Causes damage to the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. PREVENTION P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. RESPONSE P311: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308+P313: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. P391: Collect spillage. --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 2 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. STORAGE P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. DISPOSAL P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Off white liquid. Odour: No data re odour. Major Health Hazards: Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50, for Bifenthrin is about 54 mg/kg in female rats and 70 mg/kg in male rats. The LD50 for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Bifenthrin is greater than 2,000 mg/kg. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs. Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours. It is virtually non-irritating to rabbit eyes. toxic if swallowed. Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients | Ingredients | CAS No | Conc,% | TWA (mg/m³) | STEL (mg/m³) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bifenthrin | 82657-04-3 | 240g/L | not set | not set | | Other ingredients | no data | to 100 | not set | not set | This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible. The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value 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. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly. Section 4 - First Aid Measures General Information: You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all times. Have this SDS with you when you call. Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if inhalation has occurred, and irritation has developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about 30 minutes, seek medical advice. Skin Contact: Wash gently and thoroughly with water (use non-abrasive soap if necessary) for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed. Eye Contact: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses. Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting; rinse mouth thoroughly with water and contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor at once. Give activated charcoal if instructed. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen deficient (or both), fire gases. There is little risk of an explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures. Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses. Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. There is little danger of a violent reaction or explosion if significant quantities of this product are involved in a fire. Recommended personal protective equipment is liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus. Flammability Class: No data. Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Wear full protective chemically resistant --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 3 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include no specific manufacturer recommendations. Use impermeable gloves with care. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned below (section 8). Otherwise, not normally necessary. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or waterways. Because of the toxicity of this product, special personal care should be taken in any cleanup operation. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. Refer to product label for specific instructions. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this SDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of this SDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10. Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this schedule of poison. Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Check containers periodically for leaks. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. If you keep more than 10000kg or L of Dangerous Goods of Packaging Group III, you may be required to license the premises or notify your Dangerous Goods authority. If you have any doubts, we suggest you contact your Dangerous Goods authority in order to clarify your obligations. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label. Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment: Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210. SWA Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m³) STEL (mg/m³) Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the known significant ingredients in this product. The ADI for Bifenthrin is set at 0.01mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 1mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable Daily Intake; NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Data from Australian ADI List, June 2014. No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems. Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However make sure that the work environment remains clean and that vapours and mists are minimised. Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being used. Skin Protection: You should avoid contact even with mild skin irritants. Therefore you should wear suitable impervious elbow-length gloves and facial protection when handling this product. See below for suitable material types. Protective Material Types: There is no data that enables us to recommend any type except that it should be impermeable. Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned above. Otherwise, not normally necessary. Safety deluge showers should, if practical, be provided near to where this product is being handled commercially. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties: Physical Description & colour: Off white liquid. Odour: No data re odour. Boiling Point: No data. Flash point: No data --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 4 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 Upper Flammability Limit: No data. Lower Flammability Limit: No data. Autoignition temperature: No data. Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable. Volatiles: No data. Vapour Pressure: Not applicable. Vapour Density: No data. Specific Gravity: 1.02-1.08 Water Solubility: No data. pH: 5.0-7.0 Volatility: No data. Odour Threshold: No data. Evaporation Rate: No data. Coeff Oil/water distribution: No data Particle Characteristics: Not applicable to liquids. Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties. Conditions to Avoid: Keep isolated from combustible materials. Protect this product from light. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Incompatibilities: no data. Fire Decomposition: Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and possibly smoke. Water is also formed. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death. Polymerisation: This product will not undergo polymerisation reactions. Section 11 - Toxicological Information Toxicity: Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50, for Bifenthrin is about 54 mg/kg in female rats and 70 mg/kg in male rats. The LD50 for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Bifenthrin is greater than 2,000 mg/kg. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs. Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours. It is virtually non-irritating to rabbit eyes. Chronic Toxicity: No information Available. Reproductive Effects: The dose at which no toxic effect of Bifenthrin is observed on the mother (maternal toxicity NOEL) is 1 mg/kg/day for rats and 2.67 mg/kg/day for rabbits. At higher doses, test animals had tremors. The dose at which no toxic effect is observed on development (developmental toxicity NOEL) is 1 mg/kg/day for rats and is greater than 8 mg/kg/day for rabbits. Teratogenic Effects: Bifenthrin does not demonstrate any teratogenic effects at the highest levels tested (100 ppm, approximately 5.5 mg/kg/day) in a two-generational study in rats. Mutagenic Effects: Evidence of mutagenic effects from exposure to Bifenthrin are inconclusive. Studies of mouse white blood cells were positive for gene mutation. However, other tests of bifenthrin's mutagenic effects, including the Ames test and studies in live rat bone marrow cells, were negative. Carcinogenic Effects: There was no evidence of cancer in a 2-year study of rats who ate as much as 10 mg/kg/day of Bifenthrin. However, an 87 week feeding study of mice with doses of 7, 29, 71, and 86 mg/kg showed a significantly higher, dose related trend of increased tumour incidence in the male urinary bladder. The incidence was significantly increased at 86 mg/kg/day. Also, females had higher incidences of lung cancer than the controls at doses of 7 mg/kg and higher. The EPA has classified Bifenthrin as a class C carcinogen, a possible human carcinogen. Organ Toxicity: Pyrethroids are poisons that affect the electrical impulses in nerves, over-stimulating nerve cells causing tremors and eventually causing paralysis. Fate in Humans and Animals: Bifenthrin is absorbed through intact skin when applied topically. It undergoes similar modes of breakdown within animal systems as other pyrethroid insecticides. In mammals, Bifenthrin is rapidly broken down and promptly excreted. Rats treated with 4 to 5 mg/kg, excreted 70 % in the urine and 20% in the faeces within 7 days. After 7 days, the remaining Bifenthrin was found accumulated in tissues with high fat content such as the skin and fat in males and females and the ovaries of females. Bifenthrin is less toxic to warm-blooded animals, such as mammals, than to cold-blooded animals. LD50 Oral, Rat 50-300mg/kg LD50 Dermal, Rat = >2020mg/kg LC50 Inhalation, Rat = >2.18mg/L/4hr --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 5 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 Classification of Hazardous Ingredients | Ingredient | Health Hazard Statement Codes | | :--- | :--- | | Bifenthrin | H351, H300, H331, H372, H317, H410 | * Carcinogenicity – category 2 * Acute toxicity (inhal) – category 3 * Acute toxicity (oral) – category 2 * Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – category 1 * Skin sensitisation – category 1B * Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1 * Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs. Chronic toxicity, Bifenthrin: Germ cell mutagenicity: Not classified Carcinogenicity: Not classified Reproductive toxicity: Not classified Potential Health Effects Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is toxic, but further symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: Classified as Carcinogenicity Category 2 by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC. Section 12 - Ecological Information This product is toxic to bees. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Effects on Birds: Bifenthrin is moderately toxic to many species of birds. The dietary concentration (8 day) at which half of the test animals die, the LC50, is 1,280 ppm for mallard ducks. The acute oral LD50 is 1,800 mg/kg for bobwhite quail and 2,150 mg/kg for mallard ducks. There is concern about possible bioaccumulation in birds. Effects on Aquatic Organisms: Bifenthrin is very highly toxic to fish, crustaceans and aquatic animals. The LC50 after a 96-hour exposure is 0.00015 mg/l for rainbow trout, 0.00035 mg/l for bluegill, and 0.0016 mg/l for Daphnia. Because of its low water solubility and high affinity for soil, Bifenthrin is not likely to be found in aquatic systems. Effects on Other Animals (Nontarget species): Bifenthrin is toxic to bees. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE Breakdown of Chemical in Soil & Groundwater: Bifenthrin does not move in soils with large amounts of organic matter, clay and silt. It also has a low mobility in sandy soils that are low in organic matter. Bifenthrin is relatively insoluble in water, so there are no concerns about groundwater contamination through leaching. It's half-life in soil, the amount of time it takes to degrade to half of its original concentration, is 7 days to 8 months depending on the soil type and the amount of air in the soil. Breakdown of Chemical in Vegetation: Bifenthrin is not absorbed by plant foliage, nor does it translocate in the plant. Birds: LD50 bobwhite quail: 1800mg/kg --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 6 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 Bees: LD50 0.39µg/bee Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Disposal: Special help is available for the disposal of Agricultural Chemicals. The product label will give general advice regarding disposal of small quantities, and how to cleanse containers. However, for help with the collection of unwanted rural chemicals, contact ChemClear and for help with the disposal of empty drums, contact DrumMuster where you will find contact details for your area. Section 14 - Transport Information Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. UN Number: 2902, PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Bifenthrin). Hazchem Code: 2X Special Provisions: 61, 223, 274 Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 5 L for this class of product. Dangerous Goods Class: Class 6.1: Toxic Substances. Packaging Group: III Packaging Method: P001, IBC03, LP01 Class 6 Toxic Substances shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 3 (Flammable Liquids where the Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties. They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes, 2.1 (Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids, except where the flammable liquid is nitromethane), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents except where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides except where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 7 (Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances except where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods) Section 15 - Regulatory Information AIIC: This product is compliant with AICIS regulations. The following ingredient: Bifenthrin, is mentioned in the SUSMP. Section 16 - Other Information This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature. Acronyms: ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 7th Edition AIIC Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer SWA Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC NOS Not otherwise specified NTP National Toxicology Program (USA) SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number United Nations Number Contact Points: Call Adama on and ask for the technical manager. Fax: Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000 Emergency contact: (24 hours) If ineffective: Dial Poisons Information Centre (13 1126 from anywhere in Australia) 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 MUST REVIEW THIS SDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE. --- Product Name: Venom Professional 240 SC Insecticide Page: 7 of 7 This revision issued: June, 2023 IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Please read all labels carefully before using product. This SDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals - Code of Practice” (July 2020) and GHS Revision 7