PROGUARD ALGAECIDE

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

COPPER (CU) PRESENT AS COPPER SULFATE

Available from:

BIOLAB AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

INN (International Name):

Cu as sulfate(40g/L)

Pharmaceutical form:

LIQUID

Composition:

COPPER (CU) PRESENT AS COPPER SULFATE MINERAL-COPPER Active 40.0 g/L

Units in package:

5L

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

BIOLAB AUSTRALIA

Therapeutic group:

SWIMMING POOL

Therapeutic area:

POOL ALGICIDE

Therapeutic indications:

ALGAE

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: SWIMMING POOL: [ALGAE]; For the control of algae in swimming pools. Long lasting and non-staining algae preventative. Non staining formula.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

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CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
ProGuard
®
ALGAECIDE
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 40G/L COPPER (CU) PRESENT AS COPPER
SULFATE
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For the control of algae in swimming pools

Long lasting and non-staining algae preventative

Non staining formula
Contents: 5L
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DOSAGE: For initial dosage, add 50mL per 10,000 litres of pool water.
For
monthly maintenance dosage, add 40mL per 10,000 litres of pool water.
For
algae infestations, after treatment with an oxidiser, wait 1 hour with
the pump
running and then use 100mL per 10,000 litres.
Apply by pouring around the pool with the pump running, especially in
areas
where algae has formed. Allow the water to circulate for at least 1
hour after
application. Repeat ProGuard® Algaecide treatment after 4 days if
some
algae remains. Vacuum dead algae to waste.
Remove swimmer wastes that promote algae growth and cause dull flat
water
by adding an oxidiser regularly as per product instructions. Always
brush wall-
clinging algae off the pool surface and maintain pool water pH at 7.4
– 7.6.
NOTE: Always use this product with a sanitiser approved for pool use.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER
CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER
APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
CAUTION
DO NO USE THIS CONTAINER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
NOT TO BE USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store in the closed original container in a dry, clean,
well-ventilated place out
of reach or children. Do not store in direct sunlight. When opening
the
container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. Rinse empty
container
in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with
household
waste.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Corrosive. Contains acrylic acid. May produce sever burns. Harmful if
swallowed. Will irritate the eyes, nose,

Summary of Product characteristics

 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

PROGUARD® ALGAECIDE 
Version:  1.0 
Revision Date:  09.06.2011

Print Date:  04.09.2011  

SAP 6.0

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SDS NUMBER:  000000007936

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND
OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 

Product name: 
  ProGuard® Algaecide 

Product Use Description: 
  Algicide 
Swimming Pool Product 

Company: 
  Supplier: 
BioLab Australia Pty Ltd 
Level 7, 435 King William St

Adelaide SA

5000  
Australia  
Telefax : 1800 656 408 or [phone]  

Emergency telephone 
number: 

[phone] 

For
additional emergency telephone numbers see section 16 of the Safety Data 
Sheet. 

Prepared by: 
  Product Safety Department  

(US) [phone] 

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF NOHSC. 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.  

Standard for the Uniform 
Scheduling of Medicines and 
Poisons 
:  Schedule 6 

R-PHRASE(S) 
R20:  Harmful by inhalation. 
R34:  Causes burns. 
R50:  Very toxic to aquatic organisms. 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

PROGUARD® ALGAECIDE 
Version:  1.0 
Revision Date:  09.06.2011

Print Date:  04.09.2011  

SAP 6.0

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SDS NUMBER:  000000007936

S-PHRASE(S) 
S 2:  Keep out of the reach of children.  
S36/37/39:  Wear suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.  
S60:  This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.  
S61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer
to special instructions/ Safety data sheets.  

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS 
Chemical Name 
CAS-No. 
Concentration 
Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate (1:1:5)

7758-99-8 
 10 - < 30% 

2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid

37971-36-1