Safety Data Sheet 874756/01: 1. Identification of The Substance/preparation and The Company

Safety Data Sheet 874756/01
Date of issue: May 2, 2001 Page 01 of 04
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
RACUMIN Ready to Use Rat Bait
Bayer Environmental Science

Durkan House, 214-224 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 7DP
Tel.: 01992 784270 Fax: 01992 784276
2. Composition/information on ingredients
preparation contains
coumatetralyl
wt.−%: 0,0375 CAS No.: 5836−29−3 Hazard Symbol: T+
Index No.: 607−059−00−7 R−Phrases: 27/28−48/24/25−52/53
3. Hazards identification
No particular hazards known.
4. First−aid measures
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Remove patients from the danger zone. If there is a risk of unconscious−
ness, position and transport in stable lateral position. Remove soiled or
soaked clothing immediately.
FOLLOWING SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin immediately with copious amounts of water and soap.
FOLLOWING EYE CONTACT:
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Consult an eye specialist.
UPON SWALLOWING:
Call emergency doctor immediately.
INFORMATION FOR THE PHYSICIAN:

See Chapter 11 for information on toxicology.
The active ingredient listed in Chapter 2 belongs to the following chemical
group: coumarin derivative.
Symptoms of poisoning: Haemorrhagic diathesis, haematuria, extended pro−
thrombin time, abdominal pain, anaemia, shock.
Therapeutic measures: Basic aid, decontamination, administration of anti−
dote, in serious cases blood transfusion.
Antidote: vitamin K1
5. Fire−fighting measures
Extinguishing media: sprayed water jet, foam, extinguishing powder, CO2 ,
sand
Fight fire in early stages if safe to do so.

Wear respiratory protection.
Well ventilated areas: Full face mask with a suitable combination filter,
of a type approved by the Health and Safety Executive.
Enclosed premises: respirator with independent air supply.
Contain firefighting water.
in accordance with the EU Directives (GB)

6. Accidental release measures

Use the personal protective equipment listed in Chapter 8. Do not empty
into drains or waters. Take up spilled product with dust−binding material
or suitable vacuum cleaner. Avoid formation of dust. Place the collected
material in a closable container. To clean the floor and all objects con−
taminated by this material, use damp cloth. Also place used cleaning
materials into closable receptacles.
7. Handling and storage

INFORMATION ON SAFE HANDLING:
When using open containers, use local exhaust ventilation to prevent dusts
from spreading. Make provision for product and fire−fighting water to be
retained.
INFORMATION ON STORAGE:
See Chapter 15 for storage regulations.
Observe the rules contained in the VCI concept for separate/common storage.
To preserve quality, store in a dry place. Susceptible to odour. Keep
separate from substances giving off smells. Keep away from food, drink and
animal feeding stuffs.
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection

For technical protective measures to limit exposure see also Chapter 7,
"Handling and storage".
Workplace−related thresholds are listed in Chapter 15, "Regulatory
information".
If product is handled while not enclosed, and if skin contact may occur:
Respiratory protection: Fine dust mask (Class P1)
Further details of selection and use of respiratory protective equipment is
available in the form of a Health and Safety Executive publication:
’Respiratory protective equipment − a practical guide for users’.(ZH1/701)
Hand protection: protective gloves for chemicals
Eye protection: Goggles
Occupational health:
Keep the place of work clean. Avoid contact with product. Change badly
soiled or soaked clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work.
9. Physical and chemical properties tested in accordance with

Form: solid
Colour: blue
Odour: slight characteristic smell
Solubility in water: not dispersible
Partition coefficient: log P octanol/water =
coumatetralyl: 3,46
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer)
LD50 dermal, rat: > 5000 mg/kg (Bayer)
(to be continued)

11. Toxicological information (Continuation)

Irritation of the skin/rabbit: non−irritant (Bayer) *
Irritant to the mucous membranes/rabbit: non−irritant (Bayer) *
* derived from active ingredient data
12. Ecological information

Fish toxicity: (active ingredient)
LC50 : 48 mg/l (96 h); trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) (Bayer)
Toxicity for Daphnia: (active ingredient)

EC50 : > 14 mg/l (48 h); Water flea (Daphnia magna) (Bayer)
Toxicity for algae: (active ingredient)

Growth rate:
IC50 : > 18 mg/l (96 h); Green algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus) (Bayer)
13. Disposal considerations

In cases where larger amounts of the product have become unusable, it
should be established whether material utilisation is possible (if
necessary, consult the manufacturer/suppliers). Small amounts of the
product and uncleaned empty packaging should be packaged and sealed,
labelled and transferred to a suitable incinerator in accordance with the
local regulations.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 070499, 020105
14. Transport information

GGVSee/IMDG Code: −− UN No.: −− MFAG: −− EmS: −−
PG: −− MPO: −−
GGVE/GGVS: Class −− No. −− RID/ADR: Class −− No. −−
ADNR: Class −− No. −− Cat −− ICAO/IATA−DGR: not restr.
Declaration for land shipment: −−
Declaration for sea shipment: −−
Declaration for shipment by air: −−
Other information:
Not dangerous cargo. Keep dry. Keep separated from foodstuffs.
15. Regulatory information

No labelling is required for this material by the Chemicals (Hazard
Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 (as amended) (CHIP)
and corresponding EC directives.
UK Maximum Exposure Limits (MEL) or Occupational Exposure Standards (OES),

per EH40 document (Health & Safety Executive):
TYPE, 8−hr TWA 15−min STEL

YEAR substance CAS No. ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
OES° Dusts, not otherwise spec. −
−total inhalable dust − 10 − −
−respirable dust − 4 − −
°(COSHH Approved Code of Practice)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

15. Regulatory information (Continuation)

Major incidents regulations of September 20, 1991:
The preparation contains the following substances specifically referred to
in Appendix II:
0,0375 wt.−% coumatetralyl (Appendix II No. 87)
The preparation is also a "pesticide/agrochemical or active ingredient
thereof" in accordance with Appendix III, Part 1 No.21.
16. Other information

Bait (ready for use)
Application: rodenticide
This Safety Data Sheet applies to the handling of the product during
manufacture, transport and storage. The enclosed instructions for use
should be consulted prior to use.
Address in case of poisoning, fire or damage:
Bayer Environmental Science

Durkan House, 214-224 High Street,
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 7DP
Tel: 01992 784270 Fax: 01992 784276
*d−2*
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose
of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety
requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to the
products’ properties.

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Safety Data Sheet 874756/01

Date of issue: May 2, 2001 Page 01 of 04

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company

RACUMIN Ready to Use Rat Bait

Bayer Environmental Science

INFORMATION FOR THE PHYSICIAN:

Fight fire in early stages if safe to do so.

in accordance with the EU Directives (GB)

6. Accidental release measures

7. Handling and storage

8. Exposure controls/Personal protection

9. Physical and chemical properties tested in accordance with

10. Stability and reactivity

11. Toxicological information

in accordance with the EU Directives (GB)

11. Toxicological information (Continuation)

* derived from active ingredient data

12. Ecological information

Toxicity for Daphnia: (active ingredient)

Toxicity for algae: (active ingredient)

13. Disposal considerations

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 070499, 020105

14. Transport information

15. Regulatory information

UK Maximum Exposure Limits (MEL) or Occupational Exposure Standards (OES),

TYPE, 8−hr TWA 15−min STEL

in accordance with the EU Directives (GB)

15. Regulatory information (Continuation)

16. Other information

Address in case of poisoning, fire or damage:

Bayer Environmental Science

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