SLUGOUT

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

metaldehyde

Available from:

Nufarm Limited

INN (International Name):

metaldehyde

Composition:

metaldehyde 18 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Molluscicide

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1990-08-07

Summary of Product characteristics

WARNING
READ LABEL BEFORE USE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
SLUGOUT
®
ALL WEATHER SLUG AND SNAIL BAIT
Net: 10kg
Net: 5kg
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Contains 18g/kg metaldehyde in the form of a
granular bait. GHS CLASSIFICATION:
Reproductive
toxicity
Category
2,
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
(repeated
exposure)
Category 2, Designed for biocidal action.
This product must not be used for any purpose, or in any manner,
contrary to this label
unless authorised under appropriate legislation.
WARNING
-
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
-
May cause damage to liver from repeated oral exposure
-
Harmful to aquatic life.
Do not apply directly into or onto water.
Avoid contamination of any water supply with product or empty
container. Take all
reasonable steps to ensure that the substance does not cause any
significant adverse
effects to the environment beyond the application area. Although
SlugOut is generally
unattractive to cats and dogs, it is recommended that domestic animals
such as pets and
poultry be kept off treated areas. Do not allow dogs or other animals
access to bags of
SlugOut as the product may be fatal if a sufficient quantity is
ingested.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.
STORAGE
Keep out of reach of children. Store in original container tightly
closed and in a locked, dry,
cool
area
away
from
foodstuffs,
domestic
animals
and
poultry.
Storage
must
be
in
accordance with NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals. Stores
containing 10,000kg
SlugOut are subject to signage and more than 10,000kg require
emergency response plans.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Wash hands and
exposed skin
thoroughly after handling.
EQUIPMENT
Ensure equipment is clean, well maintained, and accurately calibrated.
DISPOSAL
Ensure container is completely empty. Burn empty container in an
appropriate incinerator if
circumstances such as wind direction permit. Otherwise crush and bury
in a s