AQUA TROUGH BLOCK

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

COPPER PRESENT AS COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE

Available from:

TRACPET PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

Cu as sulfate pentahyd.(63g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

TABLET (INC. PELLET, BOLUS, SUPPOSITORY, CAPSULE)

Composition:

COPPER PRESENT AS COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE MINERAL-COPPER Active 63.0 g/kg

Units in package:

220g

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

TRACPET

Therapeutic group:

ANIMAL FEEDER / WATERER | FEEDING EQUIPMENT

Therapeutic area:

ALGICIDE

Therapeutic indications:

ALGAE | SLIME

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: ANIMAL FEEDER / WATERER: [ALGAE, SLIME]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: ANIMAL FEEDER / WATERER: [ALGAE, SLIME]; For the control of algae and slime in stock troughs. Cobalt added as a nutritional supplement for cattle ad sheep where diet levels may be low.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

TROUGH BLOCK
TROUGH BLOCK
POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
For the control of algae and slime in stock troughs.
Cobalt added as a nutritional supplement for cattle
and sheep where diet levels may be low.
Net Contents:
220 g
Active constituent: 63g/kg COPPER (Cu) PRESENT AS
250g/kg COPPER SULPHATE PENTAHYDRATE
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
One trough block treats approximately 6750 litres of water.
Place one block for 30 sheep or 15 cattle in a non-metallic or painted
water trough.
Replace block when slime starts to return. Usually last 5-8 weeks.
DO NOT use in areas where copper toxicity is known to occur, or in
bare metal troughs.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY
TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
CAUTION: If stock are suspected of having Lupinosis, remove blocks
from troughs immediately.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED, OR SHOULD BE USED WITH CARE, WHEN THE
ANIMALS ARE
ALREADY COPPER SUFFICIENT OR HAVE BEEN GRAZING IN PASTURE CONTAINING
PLANTS WHICH CAUSE
LIVER DAMAGE
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
These blocks are hazardous to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate
streams, rivers and waterways with the
chemical or used containers.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store away from foodstuffs. Store in original container in a dry,
well-ventilated area, as cool as possible but out of
direct sunlight. Dispose of package by emptying contents into trough,
then crush package and place in garbage.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. When using the
product wear elbow-length PVC gloves. If
product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. Wash hands
after use. After each day's use wash
gloves and contaminated clothing.
FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
(Phone Australia: 131126). If skin contact
occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in
eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for
at lea

Summary of Product characteristics

PRODUCT NAME: AQUA TROUGH BLOCK
PAGE: 1 OF 4
THIS REVISION ISSUED: MAY, 2005
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Raymond & Lynette Salter
Phone: [phone]
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
RAYMOND & LYNETTE SALTER
PHONE: [phone]
20 KINGFISHER DRIVE
NORTH YUNDERUP, WA 6208
SUBSTANCE:
Blend of metal sulfates and other minor ingredients.
TRADE NAME:
AQUA TROUGH BLOCK
PRODUCT USE:
Algaecide for use in animal water troughs.
CREATION DATE:
MAY, 2005
REVISION DATE:
MAY, 2005
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is classified as:
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG)
Code.
RISK PHRASES:
R22, R36, R52. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Harmful to
aquatic organisms.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S20, S25. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid contact with eyes.
SUSDP CLASSIFICATION:
S6
ADG CLASSIFICATION:
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.
UN NUMBER:
None allocated
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & COLOUR
: Blue-green coloured block.
ODOUR:
No odour.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS:
harmful if swallowed, eye irritant.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely.
Available data indicates that
this product may be harmful if inhaled In addition product is unlikely
to cause any discomfort or irritation.
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 mildly irritating, but is unlikely
to cause anything more than mild discomfort
which should disappear once contact ceases.
LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE
: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is an
eye irritant. Symptoms