Global Supa Zinc

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

zinc oxide

Available from:

Interchem Agencies Ltd

INN (International Name):

zinc oxide

Composition:

zinc oxide 990 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Antifungal

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1994-02-22

Summary of Product characteristics

SUPA ZINC
20
KG
N E T W E I G H T
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THE ACVM ACT 1997 NO. A6944
See WWW.FOODSAFETY.GOVT.NZ for registration conditions
Stabilised Zinc Oxide for drenching and
pasture treatment as an aid in the prevention
of facial eczema in sheep and cattle.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
100% ZINC OXIDE
BATCH NO:
EXPIRY DATE:
SUPA ZINC
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
GENERAL
Global Supa Zinc stabilised Zinc Oxide readily mixes with an equal
quantity of
water (add 1kg Global Supa Zinc to 1 litre water) to form a stable
free-flowing
solution for accurate drenching of stock. More dilute solutions are
easily made for
pasture spraying.
The longer Global Supa Zinc is dosed before animals ingest toxic
facial eczema
spores the greater is the amount of liver protection.
_For best results, start a long term treatment regime 2 weeks before
the facial _
_eczema normally occur._
FOR ADDITION TO FEEDS, DOSE AS FOLLOWS: 2.75G ZNO / 100 KG LIVE WEIGHT
OR MIX INTO A
SLURRY 1.1KG OF GLOBAL SUPA ZINC INTO 1L OF WATER – STIR WELL TO
PRODUCE 1.3L AND DOSE
AT 3ML PER 100 KG LIVE WEIGHT. NOTE THAT THESE DOSES INCLUDE A 10%
WASTAGE FACTOR.
FOR IMMEDIATE USE ONLY.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NIL
PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
WARNING EPA APPROVAL: HSR003104
9.1A Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
9.3C Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
PREVENTION: Read label before use. Avoid release into the environment
unless in a
controlled manner.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Use
protective equipment and dust respirator. Prevent spillage from
entering drains,
sewers or watercourses. Recover product wherever possible.
Sweep/shovel up.
Avoid generating dust. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs,
advise
emergency services.
DISPOSAL: Recycle wherever possible. Bury unused product in an
authorised
landfill. Recycle packaging if possible or dispose of in an authorised
landfill.
FIRST AID & SAFE HANDLING
First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Doctor or
the
POISONS INFORMATI