Individual protection measures: Wear wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
SAFETY DATA SHEET shoes plus socks when handling this product. Wear chemical-resistant gloves
when handling product and disposing of dead rodents, unconsumed bait and
Section 1: Identification empty containers. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Wash skin
Product identifier: FirstStrike® Soft Bait
thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wash contaminated clothing,
Other identifier(s): Registration No. 29503 Pest Control Products Act separately from other laundry, with soap and hot water before reuse.
Uses or restrictions: Only to be used by certified pest control operators,
farmers and persons authorized in government- Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
approved pest control programs. For indoor use only. Appearance: Soft paste, blue color, raw grain odor. Odor threshold not
Manufacturer: Liphatech, Inc. determined.
3600 W. Elm Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209 USA Solubility: Negligible (in water) pH: Not applicable
Emergency phone: 800-351-1476 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Relative density: 1.11 g/cc Viscosity: Not applicable
(US Central time zone) % Volatile (volume): Not applicable Evaporation rate: Not applicable
After hours phone: Human or Animal emergencies: RMPDC at 866-514-9168 Vapor density: Not applicable Vapor pressure: Not applicable
Spill emergencies: CHEMTREC at 800-424-9300 Boiling point: Not determined Freezing point: Not applicable
Flash point (ASTM D92): >150 oC Autoignition temp.: Not determined
Section 2: Hazard Identification Decomposition temp.: Not determined Flammability: Not a flammable solid
Hazard class: Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 2; Explosive limits - Lower limit: Not applicable; Upper limit: Not applicable
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated exposure), Category 2 Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not applicable
Warning: May cause damage to blood and reduce the clotting
ability of blood if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this Reactivity: Not reactive, not sensitive to shock or static discharge
product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If exposed or if Chemical stability: Stable Hazardous reactions: None
you feel unwell, call a poison control center or doctor. Dispose of container and Incompatible materials: None Conditions to avoid: None
contents according to instructions on product label. Store locked up. Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon
Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients Section 11: Toxicological Information
Hazardous ingredients: Likely routes of exposure: Ingestion, skin absorption.
Difethialone (CAS registry number 104653-34-1) ...... 0.0025% by weight Symptoms of toxicity: Lethargy, loss of appetite, reduced clotting ability of blood,
Section 4: First Aid Measures and hemorrhage.
Eye effects/eye irritation: Mild, transient irritant
May be harmful or fatal if swallowed or absorbed through skin. May irritate eyes. Acute oral effects: LD50 (oral-rat): >5000 mg/kg
Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration
Acute inhalation effects: LC50 (rat, 4 hour): 200 mg/L (extrapolated)
Number with you when seeking medical attention.
Acute dermal effects: LD50 (dermal-rabbit): >2000 mg/kg
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing Skin irritation: Non-irritating
eye. Call poison control centre or doctor for treatment advice. Skin sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with Carcinogenicity: No ingredient listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA
plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control centre or doctor for Section 12: Ecological Information
treatment advice. If swallowed: For all cases of human ingestion, call a poison
control centre or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of This product is toxic to fish and wildlife. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds. To
water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison reduce exposure of non-target birds and other wildlife to poisoned carcasses,
control centre or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. dead rodents should be securely wrapped and placed in closed containers and
Note to physician: Vitamin K1 in the form of intramuscular or subcutaneous disposed of at Provincial sites, where available, or at municipal landfill sites.
injections, or by oral ingestion are suggested remedial treatments for Otherwise, securely wrap carcasses and bury to a depth that will make them
anticoagulant poisoning. The severity of the case measured by establishing inaccessible to scavengers.
prolonged prothrombin times (P.T.) will determine appropriate therapy. Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Monitoring P.T. will indicate the necessity of repeated treatments. Any allergen
Do not reuse empty container. Dispose of unused or spoiled bait in accordance with
contained in the product is listed on the front panel of the label.
local requirements. Follow provincial instructions for any required cleaning of the
If pet or livestock poisoning is suspected, immediately contact a veterinarian.
container prior to its disposal. Make the empty container unsuitable for further
Section 5: Firefighting Measures use. Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements. For
Extinguishing media: Use media suitable for the surrounding fire information on disposal of unused, unwanted product, contact the manufacturer or
Specific fire or explosion hazards: None known the provincial regulatory agency.
Special precautions for firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus (full Section 14: Transport Information
facepiece) & full protective clothing. Contain runoff to prevent pollution.
This product is not regulated as a hazardous material, in any size package, for all
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures modes of transportation within Canada.
Precautions, protection equipment and procedures: Wear protective Hazard Class, Packing Group and UN ID No.: Not applicable
equipment described in Section 8, isolate and contain spill. Limit access to spill Section 15: Regulatory Information
area to necessary personnel. Do not allow spilled material to enter sewers,
streams or other waters. This product is registered as a pesticide with the Pest Management Regulatory
Methods and materials: Scoop up spilled material and place in a closed, labeled Agency under the Pest Control Products Act. The pesticide label requirements
container for use according to label instructions or disposal. differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required by the
Hazardous Products Act on this Safety Data Sheet. Read and follow all cautions,
Section 7: Handling and Storage directions and use restrictions on the product label on the container. It is an
Precautions for safe handling: Read the entire product label before using this offense under the Pest Control Products Act to use a control product under unsafe
rodenticide. conditions.
Conditions for safe storage: Store product not in use in original, tightly sealed Section 16: Other Information
container in a cool, dry, secure location away from other chemicals and food or
feed, and inaccessible to children and non-target animals. Prepared by: H. Beulen Date: 29 April 2022
This Safety Data Sheet is believed to be accurate at time of publication. No warranty,
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection expressed or implied, is made with regard to this information. This information may not be
adequate for every application, and the user must determine the suitability of this information
Occupational exposure limits or biological limits: Not established. due to the manner or conditions of use or storage, or local regulation.
Appropriate engineering controls: Special ventilation is not required for the
normal handling and use of this product according to label instructions.