SDS - Surefire Fivestar Insecticide - 251001
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Phone: (all hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Section 1 - Identification
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Chemical nature: Insecticide containing bifenthrin. Trade Name: Surefire Fivestar Insecticide APVMA Code: 59452 Product Use: Agricultural insecticide for use as described on the product label. Creation Date: October, 2025 This version issued: October, 2025 and is valid for 5 years from this date. Poisons Information Centre: Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature SUSMP Classification: S6 ADG Classification: Class 6.1: Toxic Substances. UN Number: 3352, PYRETHROID PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC
[Screenshot of GHS Hazard Symbols: Skull and crossbones, Health hazard, Environment]
GHS Signal word: DANGER Acute Toxicity Oral Category 3 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1
HAZARD STATEMENT: H301: Toxic if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
PREVENTION P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P220: Keep or store away from combustible materials. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
RESPONSE P314: Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P308+P313: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog, to extinguish.
STORAGE P405: Store locked up. P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
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P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
DISPOSAL P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label.
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: White/beige liquid suspension concentrate. Odour: Almost odourless. Major Health Hazards: Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50, for Bifenthrin is about 54 mg/kg in female rats and 70 mg/kg in male rats. The LD50 for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Bifenthrin is greater than 2,000 mg/kg. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs. Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours. It is virtually non-irritating to rabbit eyes. may cause an allergic skin reaction, suspected of causing cancer, may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, toxic if swallowed. This product is a cumulative poison. Minor exposures over a period of time may lead to serious health problems.
Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
| Ingredients | CAS No | Conc, g/L | TWA ($mg/m^3$) | STEL ($mg/m^3$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bifenthrin | 82657-04-3 | 80 | not set | not set |
| Other non hazardous ingredients | secret | to 1 L | not set | not set |
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak" is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information: You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all times. Have this SDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Skin Contact: If sensitising symptoms are experienced, remove victim from area and allow to breathe fresh air. If irritation persists, call a doctor or poisons information centre. Eye Contact: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the product is removed. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes. Take special care if exposed person is wearing contact lenses. Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and contact a Poisons Information Centre, or call a doctor at once. Give activated charcoal if instructed.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen deficient (or both), fire gases. There is little risk of an explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved in a fire. This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong heating. Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures. Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses. Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. There is little danger of a violent reaction or explosion if significant quantities of this product are involved in a fire. Recommended personal protective equipment is liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Immediately call the Fire Brigade. Wear full protective chemically resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include no specific manufacturer recommendations. Use
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impermeable gloves with care. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise, as a minimum, protective glasses and, preferably, goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned below (section 8). Otherwise, not normally necessary. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or waterways. Because of the toxicity of this product, special personal care should be taken in any cleanup operation. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. Refer to product label for specific instructions. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this SDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of this SDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10. Take special care if handling this product over extended periods as it is a cumulative poison. Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this schedule of poison. Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Check containers periodically for leaks. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. If you keep more than 10000kg or L of Dangerous Goods of Packaging Group III, you may be required to license the premises or notify your Dangerous Goods authority. If you have any doubts, we suggest you contact your Dangerous Goods authority in order to clarify your obligations. Check packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment: Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
| SWA Exposure Limits | TWA ($mg/m^3$) | STEL ($mg/m^3$) |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the significant ingredients in this product. | not set | not set |
The ADI for Bifenthrin is set at 0.01mg/kg/day. The corresponding NOEL is set at 1mg/kg/day. ADI means Acceptable Daily Intake NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Data from Australian ADI List, March 2017. No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems. Ventilation: This product should only be used where there is ventilation that is adequate to keep exposure below the TWA levels. If necessary, use a fan. Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being used. Skin Protection: You should avoid contact even with mild skin irritants. Therefore you should wear suitable impervious elbow-length gloves and facial protection when handling this product for lengthy periods. See below for suitable material types. Protective Material Types: There is no data that enables us to recommend any type except that it should be impermeable. Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned above.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: White/beige liquid suspension concentrate. Odour: Almost odourless. Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Liquid at normal temperatures. Boiling Point: Approximately 100°C at 100kPa.
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Flash point: Will not burn until water component is driven off. Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Flammability Class: Does not burn. Volatiles: Water component. Vapour Pressure: 2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure). Vapour Density: As for water. Specific Gravity: 1.024 at 20°C Water Solubility: Miscible. pH: No data. Volatility: No data. Odour Threshold: No data. Evaporation Rate: As for water. Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data Particle Characteristics: Not applicable for liquids. Autoignition temp: Does not burn.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. However, if you have any doubts, contact the supplier for advice on shelf life properties. Conditions to Avoid: Keep isolated from combustible materials. Protect this product from light. Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Incompatibilities: No particular Incompatibilities. Fire Decomposition: This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong heating. Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and possibly smoke. Water is also formed. May form nitrogen and its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Occasionally hydrogen cyanide gas in reducing atmospheres. Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and unconsciousness followed by coma and death. Polymerisation: Polymerisation reactions are unlikely. They are not expected to occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
This product may attack gastrointestinal system, skin. Toxicity: Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. LD50, for Bifenthrin is about 54 mg/kg in female rats and 70 mg/kg in male rats. The LD50 for rabbits whose skin is exposed to Bifenthrin is greater than 2,000 mg/kg. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs. Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours. It is virtually non-irritating to rabbit eyes. Chronic Toxicity: No information Available. Reproductive Effects: The dose at which no toxic effect of Bifenthrin is observed on the mother (maternal toxicity NOEL) is 1 mg/kg/day for rats and 2.67 mg/kg/day for rabbits. At higher doses, test animals had tremors. The dose at which no toxic effect is observed on development (developmental toxicity NOEL) is 1 mg/kg/day for rats and is greater than 8 mg/kg/day for rabbits. Teratogenic Effects: Bifenthrin does not demonstrate any teratogenic effects at the highest levels tested (100 ppm, approximately 5.5 mg/kg/day) in a two-generational study in rats. Mutagenic Effects: Evidence of mutagenic effects from exposure to Bifenthrin are inconclusive. Studies of mouse white blood cells were positive for gene mutation. However, other tests of bifenthrin's mutagenic effects, including the Ames test and studies in live rat bone marrow cells, were negative. Carcinogenic Effects: There was no evidence of cancer in a 2-year study of rats who ate as much as 10 mg/kg/day of Bifenthrin. However, an 87 week feeding study of mice with doses of 7, 29, 71, and 86 mg/kg showed a significantly higher, dose related trend of increased tumor incidence in the male urinary bladder. The incidence was significantly increased at 86 mg/kg/day. Also, females had higher incidences of lung cancer than the controls at doses of 7 mg/kg and higher. The EPA has classified Bifenthrin as a class C carcinogen, a possible human carcinogen. Organ Toxicity: Pyrethroids are poisons that affect the electrical impulses in nerves, over-stimulating nerve cells causing tremors and eventually causing paralysis. Fate in Humans and Animals: Bifenthrin is absorbed through intact skin when applied topically. It undergoes similar modes of breakdown within animal systems as other pyrethroid insecticides. In mammals, Bifenthrin is rapidly broken down and promptly excreted. Rats treated with 4 to 5 mg/kg, excreted 70 % in the urine and 20% in the faeces within 7 days. After 7 days, the remaining Bifenthrin was found accumulated in tissues with high fat content such as the skin
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and fat in males and females and the ovaries of females. Bifenthrin is less toxic to warm-blooded animals, such as mammals, than to cold-blooded animals.
Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
| Ingredient | Health Hazard Statement Codes |
|---|---|
| Bifenthrin | H351, H300, H331, H372, H317, H410 |
- Carcinogenicity – category 2
- Acute toxicity – category 2
- Acute toxicity – category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – category 1
- Skin sensitisation – category 1B
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
- Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation.
- Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
- Short Term Exposure: Classified as a potential sensitiser by skin contact. Exposure to a skin sensitiser, once sensitisation has occurred, may manifest itself as skin rash or inflammation, and in some individuals this reaction can be severe. In addition product may be irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
- Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
- Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
- Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
- Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is toxic, but further symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
- Long Term Exposure: Long term minor exposures to this product may cause serious health effects.
Carcinogen Status:
- SWA: Bifenthrin is classified by SWA as a Category 2 Carcinogen, suspected to be carcinogenic to humans. See the SWA website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.
- NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
- IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This product is not readily biodegradable; it may accumulate in the soil or water and cause long term problems. Effects on Birds: Bifenthrin is moderately toxic to many species of birds. The dietary concentration (8 day) at which half of the test animals die, the LC50, is 1,280 ppm for mallard ducks and 4,450 ppm for bobwhite quail. The acute oral LD50 is 1,800 mg/kg for bobwhite quail and 2,150 mg/kg for mallard ducks. There is concern about possible bioaccumulation in birds. Effects on Aquatic Organisms: Bifenthrin is very highly toxic to fish, crustaceans and aquatic animals. The LC50 after a 96-hour exposure is 0.00015 mg/l for rainbow trout, 0.00035 mg/l for bluegill, and 0.0016 mg/l for Daphnia. Because of its low water solubility and high affinity for soil, Bifenthrin is not likely to be found in aquatic systems. Effects on Other Animals (Nontarget species): Bifenthrin is toxic to bees.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE Breakdown of Chemical in Soil & Groundwater: Bifenthrin does not move in soils with large amounts of organic matter, clay and silt. It also has a low mobility in sandy soils that are low in organic matter. Bifenthrin is relatively insoluble in water, so there are no concerns about groundwater contamination through leaching. It's half-life in soil, the amount of time it takes to degrade to half of its original concentration, is 7 days to 8 months depending on the soil type and the amount of air in the soil. Breakdown of Chemical in Vegetation: Bifenthrin is not absorbed by plant foliage, nor does it translocate in the plant.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: This product may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to separate the contamination in some way. Only if neither of these options is suitable, we suggest that you contact a specialist disposal company to arrange disposal. Disposal by untrained personnel may cause a dangerous incident.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. UN Number: 3352, PYRETHROID PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC Hazchem Code: 2X Special Provisions: 61, 223, 274 Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 5 L for this class of product. Dangerous Goods Class: Class 6.1: Toxic Substances. Packing Group: III Packing Instruction: P001, IBC03, LP01
Class 6 Toxic Substances shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes 1 (Explosives), 3 (Flammable Liquids where the Flammable Liquid is nitromethane), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties. They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with Classes, 2.1 (Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Toxic Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids, except where the flammable liquid is nitromethane), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents except where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides except where the Toxic Substances are Fire Risk Substances), 7 (Radioactive Substances), 8 (Corrosive Substances except where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids), 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AICS/AIIC: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with AICIS regulations. The following ingredient: Bifenthrin, is mentioned in the SUSMP.
Section 16 - Other Information
This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
| ADG Code | Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail ($7^{\text{th}}$ edition) |
| AICS/AIIC/AIIC | Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals |
| SWA | Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC |
| CAS number | Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number |
| Hazchem Code | Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters |
| IARC | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
| NOS | Not otherwise specified |
| NTP | National Toxicology Program (USA) |
| SUSMP | Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons |
| UN Number | United Nations Number |
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