Safety Data Sheet

SDS - Surefire Spectrum 200 SC - 231101

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Product Name: Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide Page: 1 of 6 This version issued: November, 2023

SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)

Section 1 - Identification of the Material and Supplier PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: 1/74 Murdoch Circuit Chemical nature: Imidacloprid is a pyridine derived insecticide presented as a liquid suspension concentrate. Trade Name: Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide APVMA Code: 60124 Product Use: Insecticide and termiticide for use as per the label directions. Creation Date: October, 2015 This version issued: November, 2023 and is valid for 5 years from this date. Poisons Information Centre: Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia

Section 2 - Hazards Identification Statement of Hazardous Nature SUSMP Classification: S5 ADG Classification: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. UN Number: 3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. GHS Signal word: WARNING Acute toxicity (oral) – category 4 Hazardous to aquatic environment (acute/chronic) – category 1 HAZARD STATEMENT: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. PREVENTION P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. RESPONSE P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. STORAGE P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. DISPOSAL P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label.

Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White / beige liquid suspension concentrate. Odour: Slight, characteristic odour. Major Health Hazards: Acute Toxicity: Imidacloprid is harmful. The LD50 is 450 mg/kg body weight in rats, and 131 mg/kg in mice. The 24-hour dermal LD50 in rats is >5,000 mg/kg. It is considered non-irritating to eyes and skin (rabbits), and non-sensitizing to skin (guinea pigs). The LC50 is > 69 mg/m3 as an aerosol, and >5323 mg/3 as a dust.

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Product Name: Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide Page: 2 of 6 This version issued: November, 2023

SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)

Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning: Although no account of human poisoning was found in the literature, signs and symptoms of poisoning would be expected to be similar to nicotinic signs and symptoms, including fatigue, twitching, cramps, and muscle weakness including the muscles necessary for breathing. This product is harmful if swallowed.

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredients CAS No Conc,% TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Imidacloprid -41-3 200g/L not set not set
Glycerine 56-81-5 115g/L 10 (mist) not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret 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. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor.

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 no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire. Only small quantities of decomposition products are expected from this product at temperatures normally achieved in a fire. This will only occur after heating to dryness. 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. Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. Flammability Class: Does not burn.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. No special recommendations for clothing materials. 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. 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.


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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 the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. Some liquid preparations settle or separate on standing and may require stirring before use. 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) Glycerine 10 (mist) not set The ADI for Imidacloprid is set at 0.06mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 6mg/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: This product should only be used in a well ventilated area. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a fan is suggested. 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: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: PVC. 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: White / beige liquid suspension concentrate. Odour: Slight, characteristic odour. Boiling Point: Approximately 100°C at 100kPa. Flash point: Will not burn until water component is driven off. Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Autoignition temperature: Does not burn. Freezing/Melting Point: Below 0°C. Volatiles: Water component. Vapour Pressure: 2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure). Vapour Density: As for water. Specific Gravity: 1.10 at 20°C Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water. pH: 7.0-8.5 (as supplied) Volatility: No data. Odour Threshold: No data. Evaporation Rate: As for water. Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data Particle Characteristics: Not applicable to liquids.


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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: Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Incompatibilities: No particular Incompatibilities. Fire Decomposition: Only small quantities of decomposition products are expected from this product at temperatures normally achieved in a fire. This will only occur after heating to dryness. Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and possibly smoke. Water is also formed. May form nitrogen and its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas in reducing atmospheres. May form hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. 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: Chronic Toxicity: A 2-year feeding study in rats fed up to 1,800 ppm resulted in a NOEL of 100 ppm (5.7 mg/kg body weight in males and 7.6 mg/kg in females). Adverse effects included decreased body weight gain in females at 300 ppm, and increased thyroid lesions in males at 300 ppm and females at 900 ppm. A 1-year feeding study in dogs fed up to 2,500 ppm resulted in a NOEL of 1,250 ppm (41 mg/kg). Adverse effects included increased cholesterol levels in the blood, and some stress to the liver. Reproductive Effects: A three generation reproduction study in rats fed up to 700 ppm Imidacloprid resulted in a NOEL of 100 ppm (equivalent to 8 mg/kg/day) based on decreased pup body weight observed at the 250 ppm dose level. Teratogenic Effects: A developmental toxicity study in rats given doses up to 100 ppm by gavage on days 6 to 16 of gestation resulted in a NOEL of 30 mg/kg/day (based on skeletal abnormalities observed at the next highest dose tested of 100 ppm) (329). In a developmental toxicity study with rabbits given doses of Imidacloprid by gavage during days 6 through 19 of gestation, resulted in a NOEL of 24 mg/kg/day based on decreased body weight and skeletal abnormalities observed at 72 mg/kg/day (highest dose tested). Mutagenic Effects: Imidacloprid may be weakly mutagenic. Carcinogenic Effects: Imidacloprid is considered to be of minimal carcinogenic risk. Organ Toxicity: In short-term feeding studies in rats, there were thyroid lesions associated with very high doses of Imidacloprid. Fate in Humans and Animals: Imidacloprid is quickly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and eliminated via urine and faeces (70-80% and 20-30%, respectively, within 48 hours). An information profile for Imidacloprid is available at There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.

Classification of Hazardous Ingredients

Ingredient Health Hazard Statement Codes
Imidacloprid H301, H410
  • Acute toxicity (ingestion) - category 3 (ATE = 131 mg/kg bw)
  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1 (M = 100)
  • Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 (M = 1000)

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.


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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 harmful, but 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: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic 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 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Effects on Birds: Imidacloprid is toxic to some game birds. The LD50 is 152 mg/kg for bobwhite quail, and 31 mg/kg in Japanese quail. In some studies, it was observed that birds learned to avoid Imidacloprid treated seeds after experiencing transitory gastrointestinal distress (retching) and ataxia (loss of coordination). It was concluded that the risk of dietary exposure to birds via treated seeds was minimal. Thus, Imidacloprid appears to have potential as a bird repellent seed treatment. Effects on Aquatic Organisms: The toxicity of Imidacloprid to fish is moderately low. The 96-hour LC50 of Imidacloprid is 211 -280mg/l for a range of species. In tests with Daphnia, the 48-hour EC50 was 85 mg/L. Products containing Imidacloprid may be very toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Effects on Other Animals (Nontarget species): Imidacloprid is highly toxic to bees if used as a foliar application, especially during flowering, but is not considered a hazard to bees when used as a seed treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE Breakdown of Chemical in Soil and Groundwater: The half-life of Imidacloprid in soil is 48-190 days, depending on the amount of ground cover (it breaks down faster in soils with plant ground cover than in fallow soils). Organic material aging may also affect the breakdown rate of Imidacloprid. Breakdown of Chemical in Surface Water: The half-life in water is much greater than 31 days at pH 5, 7 and 9. No other information was found. Breakdown of Chemical in Vegetation: Imidacloprid penetrates the plant, and moves from the stem to the tips of the plant. It has been tested in a variety of application and crop types, and is metabolized following the same pathways.

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 Not subject to the ADG Code when transported by Road or Rail in Australia, in packages 500kg(L) or less; or IBCs, but classed as Dangerous by IATA and IMDG/IMSBC when carried by Air or Sea transport (see details below). UN Number: 3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. Hazchem Code: •3Z Special Provisions: 179, 274, 331, 335, AU01 Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 5 L for this class of product. Dangerous Goods Class: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. Packing Group: III Packing Instruction: P001, IBC03, LP01 Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Dangerous Goods of Class 1 (Explosives).

Section 15 - Regulatory Information AIIC: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with AICIS regulations. The following ingredient: Imidacloprid, is mentioned in the SUSMP.


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SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)

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 SWA: Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC 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 NOS: Not otherwise specified NTP: National Toxicology Program (USA) SUSMP: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number: United Nations Number

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. 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 Copyright © Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, November, 2023.