FARMOZ GRAIN-STAR 200 IGR GRAIN PROTECTANT

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

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19-06-2017

Summary of Product characteristics (SPC)

01-07-2013

Active ingredient:

METHOPRENE; LIQUID HYDROCARBON

Available from:

ADAMA Australia Pty Limited

INN (International Name):

methoprene(200g/L)

Pharmaceutical form:

EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE

Composition:

METHOPRENE TERPENE Active 200.0 g/L; LIQUID HYDROCARBON SOLVENT Other 170.0 g/L

Units in package:

1L; 250mL; 5L

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

ADAMA AUST

Therapeutic group:

STORED CEREAL GRAIN | MALTING BARLEY | SORGHUM

Therapeutic area:

INSECTICIDE

Therapeutic indications:

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: WHP: Grain-Star only: Nil (Do not move treated grain for 24 hours). Grain-Sta r plus adulticide: Refer adulticide pro duct label.; Host/pest details: STORED CEREAL GRAIN: [CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, GRAIN INSECT PESTS, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, LESSER GRAIN BORER - OP RESISTANT, LESSER GRAIN BORER-MULTI RESISTANT STRNS, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH]; Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: STORED CEREAL GRAIN: [CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE, GRAIN INSECT PESTS, INDIAN MEAL MOTH, LESSER GRAIN BORER, LESSER GRAIN BORER - OP RESISTANT, LESSER GRAIN BORER-MULTI RESISTANT STRNS, RICE WEEVIL, RUST-RED FLOUR BEETLE, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE, TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH]; A water miscible grain protectant for mixing with uninfested cereal grain for protection against immature stages of lesser grain borer including organophosphate resistant strains.In WA for use by bulk handling authorities only. See RESTRAINTS on label also.

Authorization status:

Stopped

Authorization date:

2020-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
GRAIN-STAR
®
200
IGR GRAIN PROTECTANT
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 200 G/L METHOPRENE
SOLVENT: 170 G/L LIQUID HYDROCARBON
A water miscible grain protectant for mixing with uninfested cereral
grain for
protection against immature stages of lesser grain borer including
organophosphate resistant strains.
05/1999
Grain-Star 200
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
RESTRAINTS:
DO NOT move treated grain for 24 hours after treatment.
This product is effective only on immature stages of grain insect
pests.
SITUATION
STORED CEREALS GRAIN
(uninfested wheat,
barley*, oats, rice, sorghum
and millet)
STORAGE UPTO 3 MONTHS
PERIODS OF 6-9 MONTHS
STORAGE
PEST CONTROLLED
Lesser grain Borer
including
Organophosphate and
Pyrethroid Resistant
Strains
Stored Grain Insects as
above and including Red
Rust Flour Beetle,
Confused Flour Beetle,
Rice Weevil, Sawtoothed
Grain Beetle, Indian Meal
Moth, Tropical
Warehouse Moth
RATE
125 mL per
50 L water
250 mL per
50 L water
As above plus
adulticide
eg FARMOZ
FENITROTHION
1000
Insecticide at
label rate
STATES
NSW, Vic,
Qld, WA
+
,
SA only
CRITICAL COMMENTS
Apply to the grain as it is being transferred into storage.
Suitable equipment should be installed which will give an even
coverage to the grain and is capable of adjustment with the
flow rate table.
Apply at the rate of 1 litre dilute spray per tonne of grain.
+ In WA for use by Bulk Handling Authorities only.
NOT BE BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS
LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER
APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
GRAIN-STAR ONLY: NIL (DO NOT MOVE TREATED GRAIN FOR 24 HOURS)
GRAIN-STAR PLUS ADULTICIDE: Refer Adulticide product label
*Malting Barley: maximum application levels permissible on barley
destined for malting or brewing is 1.0 mg/kg (1 ppm).
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
FARMOZ GRAIN-STAR 200 is an insect growth regulator (juvenile
hormone mimic), preventing metamorphosis to viable adult insects
when applied to larval stages.
When control of adult insects is also requi

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Summary of Product characteristics

PRODUCT NAME: FARMOZ GRAIN-STAR 200 IGR GRAIN PROTECTANT
PAGE: 1 OF 6
THIS REVISION ISSUED: JUNE, 2008

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Farmoz Pty Ltd
Phone: (02)9431 7800
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 1126 FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA, (0800
764 766 IN NEW ZEALAND)

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
FARMOZ PTY LTD, Suite 1, Level 4, Building B
207 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW 2068
ACN 050 328 973

Telephone (02)9431 7800 (24 hours)
Fax (02)9431 7700
SUBSTANCE:
Methoprene mimics insect juvenile hormones, stopping insects
reaching adulthood.

TRADE NAME:
Farmoz Grain-Star 200 IGR Grain Protectant

PRODUCT USE:
Treatment against insect infestations in stored grain; used
as directed on product
label.

CREATION DATE:
JULY, 2002
REVISION DATE:
JUNE, 2008
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the
criteria of ASCC Australia.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods
(ADG) Code.

RISK PHRASES: R22, R36. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
SAFETY PHRASES: S20, S25. When using, do not eat or drink. Avoid
contact with eyes.
SUSDP CLASSIFICATION: None allocated.
ADG CLASSIFICATION: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN NUMBER: None allocated
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & COLOUR: Clear amber coloured liquid.
ODOUR: Characteristic hydrocarbon odour.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: : Methoprene is
practically nontoxic when ingested or inhaled and slightly toxic
by dermal
absorption. No major health hazards are known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
See section 11 for Chronic exposure studies.
INHALATION
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: Available data indicates that this product
is not harmful. In addition, this product may be
mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild
transient discomfort.

SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:

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