BACTONEX BY AQUASONIC

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

METHYLENE BLUE; AMINACRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Available from:

NATURES BEST (TAS) PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

aminacrine HCl(1.66mg/mL)+methylene blue(0.025mg/mL)

Pharmaceutical form:

MISC. FISH TANK MEDICATION

Composition:

METHYLENE BLUE DYE-BLUE Active 0.025 mg/ml; AMINACRINE HYDROCHLORIDE CLEANSER/SANITISER Active 1.66 mg/ml

Units in package:

100mL; 1L; 250mL

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic group:

FISH AQUARIUM FRESHWATER | FISH AQUARIUM SALTWATER | COLD WATER | TROPICAL

Therapeutic area:

ANTIBIOTIC & RELATED

Therapeutic indications:

BACTERIAL DISEASE | FUNGAL DISEASES | PARASITIC DISEASES

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: FISH AQUARIUM FRESHWATER: [BACTERIAL DISEASE, FUNGAL DISEASES, PARASITIC DISEASES]; FISH AQUARIUM SALTWATER: [BACTERIAL DISEASE, FUNGAL DISEASES, PARASITIC DISEASES]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: FISH AQUARIUM FRESHWATER: [BACTERIAL DISEASE, FUNGAL DISEASES, PARASITIC DISEASES]; FISH AQUARIUM SALTWATER: [BACTERIAL DISEASE, FUNGAL DISEASES, PARASITIC DISEASES]; A preparation which assists in the prevention of bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases in freshwater and saltwater fish.NOT TO BE USED on fish intended for human consumption

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

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INDICATIONS FOR USE:
to
ass
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in
the
prevent
ion
of
bacter
ial,
fungal
and
para
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ases
in
fresh
and
saltwater
fish
.
Use:
(1)
When wateris chan
ged
(2)
Wh
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ded
and
in
qu
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(3)
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DONOT
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DIRECTIONS
FOR
USE
:
"RESTRAINTS:
NOT TO BE USED
ON
FISH
INTENDED
FOR
HUMAN
CONSUMPTION."
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dur
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treatmen
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product
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which
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con
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deal
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DOSE
RATE:
Add
10mLper40litresof
aquar
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after
5
days
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Summary of Product characteristics

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA LEAFLET
PRODUCT: AQUASONIC BACTONEX
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Not hazardous according to Worksafe
criteria.
DATE OF ISSUE: 18
TH MARCH 2014
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name:
Aquasonic Pty Ltd
Address:
14 Commerce St WAUCHOPE NSW 2446
Emergency Telephone:
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name:
Aquasonic Bactonex
UN Number:
None Allocated
DG Class:
None Allocated
Packing Group:
None Allocated
Hazchem Group:
None Allocated
Poisons Schedule:
Not Scheduled
Product Use:
To treat aquarium fish to eliminate specific fungal infections
including
White Spot and Velvet Disease
PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Light greenish solution of Methylene Blue and Aminacrine
Hydrochloride in water
Odour:
Odourless
Specific Gravity:
1.005 – 1.010 at 25
°
C
Boiling Point:
About 100
°
C
Flash Point:
Not Relevant
Melting Point:
Not Relevant
Ingredients:
A solution of Methylene Blue and Aminacrine Hydrochloride in water.
Flammability:
Not Flammable
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
pH:
About 5.5 – 6.5 at 25
°
C
Odour:
Odourless
OTHER PROPERTIES
Form:
Light greenish aqueous solution
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PRODUCT: AQUASONIC BACTONEX
DATE: 18
TH MARCH 2014
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage
Incompatibilities:
Incompatible with alkaline and highly acidic ingredients as well as
strong oxidising solutions
Instable Conditions: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 100°C
Decomposition Products: May release toxic and irritating vapours.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH AFFECTS
Acute – swallowed:
Ingestion may cause slight irritation to the lining of the throat due
to
the content of dyestuffs and anti-fungal agents.
Acute – eyes:
Vapour may cause mild irritation to eyes with redness, pain and
blurred vision
Acute – skin:
Prolonged skin contact will give rise to mild irritation. Repeated or
prolonged exposures may cause burning to the skin.
Acute – inhaled:
Inhalation could cause da