PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

THIACLOPRID

Available from:

ELANCO AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

thiacloprid(480g/L)

Pharmaceutical form:

TOPICAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

THIACLOPRID PYRIDINE Active 480.0 g/L

Units in package:

1L; 2.5L; 2L; 300mL; 500mL; 5L

Class:

VP - Veterinary Pesticide

Manufactured by:

BAYER AUSTRALIA

Therapeutic group:

SHEEP | EWE | HOGGET | LAMB | OVINE | RAM | WEANER | WETHER

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Therapeutic indications:

BODY LOUSE

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: WHP: MEAT: DO NOT USE less than 42 day s before slaughter for human consumptio n MILK: DO NOT USE on ewes which are p roducing or may in the future produce m ilk that may be used or processed for h uman consumption. WOOL HARVESTING INTER VAL: DO NOT USE less than 3 months befo re shearing or fibre collection. ESI : DO NOT SLAUGHTER for export less than 60 days (2 months) after treatment. Th e ESI on this label was correct at the time of approval. Before using this pro duct, confirm the current ESI from the Bayer Website www.farmadvisor.com.au o r via the APVMA website at www.apvma.g ov.au/residues/ or by calling Bayer Au stralia Ltd on 1800 678 368; Host/pest details: SHEEP: [BODY LOUSE]; Poison schedule: 6; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SHEEP: [BODY LOUSE]; For the control of neonicotinoid susceptible and IGR resistant strains of body lice on short wool sheep (10 days to 6 weeks after shearing).See Restraints & Precautions on label.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

BAYER AUSTRALIA LTD (ANIMAL HEALTH)
PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
63766/100911
COMPANY NAME:
PRODUCT NAME:
APVMA APPROVAL NO:
LABEL NAME:
PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
SIGNAL HEADINGS:
POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS
CONSTITUENT
STATEMENTS:
480 g/L THIACLOPRID
CLAIMS:
For the control of neonicotinoid susceptible and IGR resistant strains
of body lice Bovicola
ovis on short wool sheep.
Piranha Dip for Sheep is for the control of neonicotinoid susceptible
and IGR resistant
strains of sheep body lice Bovicola ovis on short wool sheep (10 days
to 6 weeks after
shearing).
READ DIRECTIONS FOR USE BEFORE OPENING OR USING THIS PRODUCT
NET CONTENTS:
1L
2.5L
2L
300mL
500mL
5L
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
RESTRAINTS:
DO NOT dip sheep less than 10 days after shearing
DO NOT dip sheep more than 6 weeks after shearing.
DO NOT TREAT less than 60 days after last treatment.
DO NOT USE on ewes which are producing or may in the future produce
milk that may be
used or processed for human consumption. RLP APPROVED
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
PRECAUTIONS:
SIDE EFFECTS:
DOSAGE AND
ADMINISTRATION:
Shake well before use
Animal/Pest
Sheep/Body louse
(Bovicola ovis)
Situation
Short wool – 10 days to 6 weeks after shearing
Treatment
Plunge dip
Application Rate
48 mg thiacloprid/L clean water.
Do not add concentrate directly to the dip. Premix concentrate in a
bucket of clean water
first.
Initial charge: Dilute at rate of 10 mL Piranha Dip for Sheep in 100
litres of clean water.
Accurately measure or calculate the volume of the dip prior to
charging.
Topping up: Dilute at rate of 10mL Piranha Dip for Sheep in 100 L of
fresh clean water and
top up when dip level falls by approximately 25%.
Critical Comments
Plunge dips should be at least 9 metres in length to ensure adequate
contact time between
sheep and dip solution. Sheep should be pushed under twice and heads
dunked to improve
the opportunity for thorough fleece wetting. Do not allow dip volume
to drop below a
suitable working volume which allows the sheep to be comp

Summary of Product characteristics

PAGE 1 OF 9
SAFETY DATA SHEET
A18220/06/AUS
PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS
Bayer Australia Ltd
875 Pacific Highway
Pymble NSW 2073
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
1800 033 111
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free
CONTACT POINT (FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS)
Animal Health Division
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
Product Name
PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
Product Use
Dip concentrate for treatment of lice on sheep.
Other Names
Thiacloprid
Creation Date
25
th
February 2008
Revision Date
4 March 2016
A18220/06/AUS PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
PAGE 2 OF 9
SECTION 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS GOODS under the Australian
Dangerous Goods Code, 7th Edition.
POISON SCHEDULE S6
GHS-Classification
ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL & INHALATION, CATEGORY 4
CARCINOGENICITY: CATEGORY 2
SKIN SENSITISATION: CATEGORY 1
ACUTE AQUATIC TOXICITY: CATEGORY 1
CHRONIC AQUATIC TOXICITY: CATEGORY 1
Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard Statements
H302, H332 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED
H317 MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
H351 SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER (ORAL, HIGH DOSES - RATS)
H400 VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE.
H410 VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS.
Precautionary
statements
PREVENTION: P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
RESPONSE: P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor/physician.
STORAGE: P405 Store locked up.
DISPOSAL: P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant
SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous
Components
THIACLOPRID
Concentration [Weight percent] 40 - <60
CAS-No.: 111988-49-9
CAS name: cyanamide,[3-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-
thiazolidinylidene]
GHS Classification:
Acute Tox. 3, H301
Acute Tox. 4, H332
Carc. 2, H351
Aquatic Acute 1, H400
Aquatic Chronic 1, H410
A18220/06/AUS PIRANHA DIP FOR SHEEP
PAGE 3 OF 9
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated First
Aid Statement
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or

Safety Data Sheet

POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
2.5L
Dip
Dip
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 480g/L THIACLOPRID
For the control of neonicotinoid susceptible and
IGR resistant strains of body lice _Bovicola ovis _
on short wool sheep.
For sheep
15811-8/12
®
TOXIC
6
PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC,
N.O.S. (THIACLOPRID)
UN No. 2902
PG III
HAZCHEM 2X
FOR 24 HOUR
SPECIALIST ADVICE
IN EMERGENCY ONLY
PHONE [phone]
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POSITIONAL ONLY
CUSTOMER INFORMATION LINE
1800 678 368
TOLL FREE from anywhere in Australia
9am to 4pm (Eastern Time) Monday to Friday
WWW.FARMADVISOR.COM.AU
PIRANHA
®
Dip for Sheep
READ FOLD-OUT LEAFLET BEFORE
OPENING OR USING THIS PRODUCT
WITHHOLDING PERIODS
MEAT: DO NOT USE less than 42 days
before slaughter for human consumption.
MILK: DO NOT USE on ewes which are
producing or may in the future produce milk
that may be used or processed for human
consumption.
WOOL HARVESTING INTERVAL: DO NOT
USE less than 3 months before shearing or
fibre collection.
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): DO
NOT SLAUGHTER for export less than 60
days (2 months) after treatment.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Poisonous if swallowed. When opening the
container and preparing dip, and using
prepared dip, wear cotton overalls buttoned to
the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and
a washable hat, PVC or rubber apron,
elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and
water resistant footwear. After use and before
eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms
and face thoroughly with soap and water.
After each day’s use, wash gloves and
contaminated clothing.
ADDITIONAL USER SAFETY INFORMATION
When opening the container and preparing
dip, wear goggles or safety glasses. If
concentrated liquid contacts the eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Rehandling Treated Sheep: DO NOT handle
sheep after dipping until wool has dried unless
wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck
and wrist (or equivalent clothing), chemical
resistant gloves and water resistant footwear.
Clothing must