Cube Root Powder

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

rotenone

Available from:

Department of Conservation

INN (International Name):

rotenone

Composition:

rotenone 90 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Vertebrate Toxic Agent

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2012-06-08

Summary of Product characteristics

DANGER
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. READ LABEL BEFORE USE.
CUBE ROOT POWDER
CONTAINS 60-90 G/KG ROTENONE IN THE FORM OF A POWDER FOR THE CONTROL
OF GAMBUSIA, TENCH,
PERCH, RUDD, KOI CARP AND GOLDFISH
HSNO APPROVAL CODE: HSR000053 CLASSIFICATIONS: 6.1C, 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.9B,
9.1A, 9.3B, 9.4A.
WARNING:
Toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. May
cause damage to blood or blood cell
production through prolonged or repeated exposure. Ecotoxic.
PRECAUTIONS:
Wear protective clothing including overalls, face protection, rubber
gloves and boots. Use only outdoors or
in well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing mist or spray. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using product. After use, wash hands
and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash protective
clothing and dry before reuse.
SYMPTOMS OF POISONING: Ingestion may result in
symptoms
such
as
stomach
ache,
nausea,
abdominal
cramps, muscle tremors and vomiting. Inhalation of spray
or
mist
may
cause
respiratory
stimulation
followed
by
depression and convulsions.
FIRST AID: Contact a doctor immediately if poisoning is
suspected. For further advice contact the National Poisons
Centre,
Phone
0800
POISON
(0800
764
766).
Have
product label at hand.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air, keep comfortable
and
at
rest.
If
breathing
is
difficult,
oxygen
may
be
beneficial. If person has stopped breathing give artificial
respiration.
IF ON SKIN OR IN EYES: Rinse with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes, removing contact lenses after 5 minutes
if present and easy to do.
STORAGE: Store product securely in a dry, cool, well-
ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from children,
animals, pets and foodstuffs.
SPILLAGE:
Contain and prevent spillage from entering
drains or water courses. Recover product into labelled
containers that can be sealed for recycling or disposal.
DISPOSAL:
Unused product must be disposed of at an
approved disposal facility. Empty containers must be triple
rinsed with water before di