SAFETY DATA SHEET

Klerat

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Klerat
BROD80338
FOR USE ONLY AS A RODENTICIDE
The product must be used only in accordance with the label.

Trade Name
Product Code
Intended Use

Health and Safety Executive HSE 6701

Appearance

A cylindrical pellet, red in colour.

Manufacturer/Supplier
Address

Sorex Limited
St Michael's Industrial Estate,
Widnes, Cheshire
WA8 8TJ
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 151-420 7151
+44 (0) 151-495 1163

Phone Number (24h)

Fax Number

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components in Preparation
Component Name

CAS No.

Concentration

Classification

1. Brodifacoum Technical Material

56073-10-0

0.005%

T+;R26/27/28, T;R48/23/24/25, N;R50/53

Dangerous to the Environment.

Toxic

T+

Very toxic.

R26/27/28

Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R48/23/24/25

Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.

R50/53

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main Hazards
Not classified as hazardous.
Avoid all contact by mouth.
Large quantities would need to be ingested to produce a toxic effect.
Practically non-hazardous by skin contact.
This product contains brodifacoum, an indirect anticoagulant. Any signs of poisoning are unlikely to
occur until 12-18 hours after exposure. Thereafter, they will develop progressively and may rapidly
appear. Clinical signs result from an increased bleeding tendency and include: an increase in
prothrombin time, bruising easily with occasional gum bleeding, blood in the stool or urine, excessive
bleeding from minor cuts and abrasions, pale mouth and cold gums, anorexia and general weakness.
More severe cases of poisoning include haemorrhage (usually internal) and shock. This product is
hazardous to mammals, including domesticated animals, and birds. Exposure of non-target animals
should be prevented.

FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid - Eyes

Wash out eye with plenty of water. Obtain medical advice if

necessary.

First Aid - Skin

Wash skin with soap and water.

First Aid - Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Obtain

medical advice if necessary.

First Aid - Inhalation

Remove from exposure. Obtain medical advice if necessary.

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FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)

Advice to Physicians
Brodifacoum is an indirect anticoagulant. Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) is antidotal. Other forms of
Vitamin K are not effective.
In the case of suspected poisoning, determine prothrombin time up to 48 hours after exposure. If
elevated, administer Vitamin K1, 10-20 mg (0.25mg/kg for children) by slow intravenous injection,
and continue until prothrombin time stabilises. Continue treatment with an oral Vitamin K1 dose of 10
mg four times per day until the prothrombin time has remained normal for three days. Further
treatment, an oral dose of 10 mg twice daily, may be required for up to several months. Prothrombin
time should be checked 24-hours, 3 days and 1 week after the last dose of Vitamin K1 before a
decision is made to stop treatment.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
This product is non-flammable, but is combustible.
Extinguishing Media

Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool

the smouldering material with water spray to minimise the
possibility of re-ignition. Keep containers and surroundings
cool with water spray.

Protective Equipment for FireFighting

Wear self contained breathing apparatus.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spillages

Any spillages should be cleared up immediately and

disposed of safely. Wash contaminated surfaces with
detergent solution.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage

Store in original container under cool and dry conditions in a

secure, well ventilated place, inaccessible to children and
away from food, animal feedstuffs and products which may
have an odour.

Handling

The product must be used only in accordance with the label.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Refer also to the section 'Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection'.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Standards
1. Brodifacoum Technical Material

None assigned.

Exposure controls should be implemented with due regard to the hierarchy of controls (elimination,
substitution, local exhaust ventilation, operating procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)). PPE should only be used as a last resort where exposure cannot be controlled by other
means.
Hand Protection

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Although gloves are not required for the safe use of the
product, they are recommended for protection against rodentborne diseases.

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State

Pellets.

Colour

Red

Odour

No significant odour.

Relative Density

ca. 0.69.

Flammability

Not flammable.

Solubility in Water

Insoluble.

Explosive Properties

None.

Oxidising Properties

None.

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Stable under normal conditions of use.

Hazardous Decomposition
Products

Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to be

formed during normal storage.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity

Oral LD50 (rat) 5400 mg/kg.

Irritancy - Eyes

Not an eye irritant.

Irritancy - Skin

Not a skin irritant.

Skin Sensitisation

No known reports of skin sensitisation.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity

This product is hazardous to mammals, including

domesticated animals, and birds. Exposure of non-target
animals should be prevented.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal

The best means of disposal of any product is through proper

use according to the label.
This product must be disposed of as controlled waste.

Container Disposal

This container must be disposed of as controlled waste.

Any disposal must comply with Local and National
Requirements.
Refer also to relevant EU provisions.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-hazardous for transport.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Intended Use
FOR USE ONLY AS A RODENTICIDE
The product must be used only in accordance with the label.
Health and Safety executive HSE 6701
Precautions Phrases
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid all contact by mouth.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after use.
Do not use bait where food, feed or water could become contaminated.
Prevent access to the bait by children, birds and other animals, particularly dogs, cats, pigs and
poultry.
Remove all remains of bait and bait containers after treatment and dispose of safely. Do not
dispose of in refuse sacks or on open rubbish tips.
Search for rodent bodies and dispose of safely. Do not dispose of in refuse sacks or on open
rubbish tips.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep in original container, tightly closed, in a safe place.
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

OTHER INFORMATION
For use only as specified on the label.
This product contains a human taste deterrent and warning dyes. The human taste deterrent is
included at a concentration that is repulsive to human taste but is not detected by rats or mice.
Klerat is a Trade Mark of Syngenta.
The information in this data sheet should be considered when undertaking a risk assessment. A
data sheet does not constitute a risk assessment.
This data sheet was prepared in accordance with the European Directive 91/155/EC as amended
by 93/112/EC and 2001/58/EC.

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