--- title: SDS - Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer - 250801 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/454/ dateModified: 2026-08-04 03:01:21 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer - 250801 > Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 1 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) 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: (all hours) 5/74 Murdoch Circuit Chemical nature: Fipronil is a phenylpyrazole derivative, present here in a suitable carrier. Trade Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer APVMA Code: 70230 Product Use: Insecticide for use as described on the product label. Creation Date: August, 2015 This version issued: August, 2025 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: None allocated. ADG Classification: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. UN Number: 3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (FIPRONIL) [Diagram: GHS Pictogram - Environment] GHS Signal word: WARNING. Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1 HAZARD STATEMENT: H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. PREVENTION 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. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. RESPONSE P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, to extinguish. 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 small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Product has the appearance of sand. Odour: No odour. Major Health Hazards: In a toxicity study involving rats, the clinical signs of Fipronil toxicity did not reach their peak until two days after treatment in some animals, and deaths did not occur until four days after treatment. Some signs of toxicity and body-weight loss were still evident when the observation period ended at day 7 after treatment. In rabbits, skin contact Fipronil induced deaths and one or more clinical signs of toxicity including convulsions, sluggishness, salivation, spasms, tremors, hyperactivity, diarrhoea, emaciation, and perioral and perinasal red discolouration in all groups except that at the lowest dose (100 mg/kg). Clinical signs of oral toxicity included tremors and convulsions of various types, effects on activity or gait, hunched posture, wetness in various body areas, and seizures. LD50 (Oral), Rat 92mg/kg LD50 (Oral), Mouse 91mg/kg --- Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 2 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) LD50 (Dermal), Rat >2000mg/kg LD50 (Dermal), Rabbit 445mg/kg LC50 (Inhal, 4hr), Mouse 0.36-0.42mg/kg No significant risk factors have been found for this product. Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients | Ingredients | CAS No | Conc,% | TWA (mg/m³) | STEL (mg/m³) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fipronil | 120068-37-3 | 0.25g/kg | not set | 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: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Skin Contact: Gently brush away excess particles. Irritation is unlikely. However, if irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed. Eye Contact: Quickly and gently brush particles from eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water until the particles are removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists, or if particles are lodged in surface of the eye(s). Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses. Ingestion: If product is swallowed or gets in mouth, do NOT induce vomiting; wash mouth with water and give some water to drink. If symptoms develop, or if in doubt contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Fire and Explosion Hazards: 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. Fire decomposition products from this product are likely to be toxic and corrosive 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: Minor spills do not normally need any special cleanup measures. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Suitable materials for protective clothing include cotton, rubber, PVC. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective glasses and, preferably, goggles. If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in cleanup area, we recommend that you use a suitable dust mask. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Consider vacuuming if appropriate. 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. --- Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 3 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) 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: 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. 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 significant ingredients in this product. The ADI for Fipronil is set at 0.0002mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 0.02mg/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 is not normally necessary when this product is being used. However, if in doubt, wear suitable protective glasses or goggles. Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely. Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: cotton, rubber, PVC. Respirator: If there is a significant chance that dusts are likely to build up in the area where this product is being used, we recommend that you use a suitable dust mask. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties: Physical Description & colour: Product has the appearance of sand. Odour: No odour. Boiling Point: Not available. Flash point: Does not burn. Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn. Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Solid at normal temperatures. Volatiles: Nil at 100°C. Vapour Pressure: Nil at normal ambient temperatures. Vapour Density: Not applicable. Specific Gravity: No data. Water Solubility: Insoluble. pH: No data. Volatility: Nil at normal ambient temperatures. Odour Threshold: No data. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable. Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data Particle Characteristics: Sandy powder. Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn. 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. Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and --- Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 4 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) 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 oxides of sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds. Most will have a foul odour. May form hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. May form hydrogen fluoride gas and other compounds of fluorine. 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: When Fipronil was administered as a single dose to mice or rats orally or by inhalation, deaths and signs of toxicity occurred at all or most doses in animals of each sex. Most or all of the deaths occurred within several days of treatment. There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs. Classification of Hazardous Ingredients Ingredient Health Hazard Statement Codes Fipronil H331, H311, H301, H372, H410 * Acute toxicity – category 3 * Acute toxicity – category 3 * Acute toxicity – category 3 * Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – category 1 * Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 * Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1 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. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is likely to be mechanically irritating. If exposure is minor or brief, no long term effects should result. However, if material is not removed promptly, scratches to surface of the eye may result with long term consequences. 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. However, this product may be mildly irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild 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 This product is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This product is unlikely to adversely effect the environment. Salts, acids and bases are typically diluted and neutralised when released to the environment in small quantities. For Fipronil: Fish: LC50 bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): 0.085mg/L LC50 rainbow trout: 0.248mg/L LC50 carp: 0.430mg/L LC50 Daphnia: 0.19mg/L --- Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 5 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) In laboratory studies, Fipronil has a half-life of 122-128 days in oxygenated sandy loam. In field studies, dissipation half-life on soil surfaces ranged from 0.7 to 1.7 months. Half-life of Fipronil applied by soil incorporation ranged from 3 to 7.3 months. Residues remain mainly in the upper 30cm of soil. Fipronil has low soil mobility - it binds to the soil and has little potential for groundwater contamination. Fipronil degrades slowly in water and sediment that lack oxygen, with a half-life ranging from 116 to 130 days. Fipronil is stable to breakdown by water at mildly acidic to neutral pH values. When exposed to light, Fipronil has a half-life of 3.6 hours in water, and 34 days in loamy soil. Toxic to bees. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Disposal: 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: 3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (FIPRONIL) Hazchem Code: 2Z Special Provisions: 274, 331, 335, 375, AU01 Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 5 kg for this class of product. Dangerous Goods Class: Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. Packing Group: III Packing Instruction: P002, IBC08, LP02 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: Fipronil, 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 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. --- Product Name: Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer Page: 6 of 6 This version issued: August, 2025 SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) 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, August, 2025.