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Safety Data Sheet
Grey Squirrel Liquid
Concentrate
Grey Squirrel Liquid Concentrate
Killgerm Chemicals Ltd, Denholme Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9NA. Tel: Wash out mouth with water. Give a little water to drink. Get medical attention. Wash with cold running water then with soap and water. Remove contaminated Irrigate with running water for 10 minutes. Contains Warfarin anticoagulant. Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) is antidotal. Poisoning is unlikely unless large quantities have been ingested. In case of suspected poisoning, determine prothrombin times not less than eighteen hours after consumption. If elevated, administer vitamin K1 and continue until prothrombin times normalise. Continue determination of prothrombin times for two weeks after withdrawal of antidote and resume treatment if elevation occurs in that time. For comprehensive medical advice on the treatment of poisoning contact the nearest Poisons Information Centre. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam fire extinguishers. Toxic fumes will be evolved in a fire. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn by fire-fighters. Wear appropriate PPE. Surround spillage with sand, rags etc. Then sweep whole lot into a marked container. Dispose of via a contractor or local authority. Wash area with soap and water. PRECAUTIONS IN USE: Wear suitable protective gloves when handling the concentrate. Avoid all contact by mouth. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work. Do not lay baits where food, feed or water could become contaminated. Do not use outdoors except in bait hoppers. In and around buildings, prevent access to baits, by children and domesticated animals, particularly cats, dogs and pigs. Remove all remains of bait after treatment. Search for and burn all squirrel bodies. Do not place in refuse bins or on rubbish tips. Empty container completely and dispose of safely. Dispose of container and container used for mixing bait safely. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT PRECAUTIONS: Keep in original container tightly closed in a safe place. Store containers upright. Unlined synthetic rubber, (300mm) in Unlined synthetic rubber, (300mm) in length Basic type, e.g. heavy duty poly cotton or Basic type, e.g. heavy duty poly cotton disposable Physical and chemical properties Appearance: Pinkish - purple coloured cloudy solution Safety Data Sheet
Grey Squirrel Liquid
Concentrate
Product is not volatile. Low risk via this contact route. Defats the skin. Maybe irritating to eyes. Hazardous if ingested in large quantities. Increased bleeding tendency. Increased prothrombin times, bruising, nose or gum bleeds, bloody stools or urine. In severe cases haemorrhage (usually internal), shock or coma. Warfarin is hazardous to mammals including domestic animals and birds if ingested. Access to bait by non-target animals, must be prevented. Warfarin degrades in soil and is expected to slowly, but ultimately completely bio-degrade. Empty completely. Rinse out. Use washings. Puncture. Dispose of as below. Mark as "controlled" waste. Contact either local authority waste section, the supplier or a contractor for disposal advice. Do not dispose of product or containers in domestic refuse. Approved under COPR. MAFF no. 06455 Rodenticide. Refer to other relevant measures such as Health & Safety at Work etc. Act and the COSHH regulations. The information contained in this data sheet does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks as required by legislation. Use only in accordance with label instructions Observe statutory conditions of use on label. Product contains a red warning dye. Restrictions apply to tree protection use – see label. Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.

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