5.GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE(1) OF THE META SPC 1U.K.
5.1. Instructions for use U.K.
Always read the label or leaflet before use and follow all the instructions provided.
The product must be brought to a temperature above 20°C before use.
The use of a dosing pump for filling the product into the application equipment is recommended.
Fill the dipping cup manually or automatically with the ready to use product.
Apply by dipping manually or automatically on animal's teats on the full length of the teat after milking.
cows and buffaloes (3 to 10ml : 5 ml recommended)
sheep (1.5 to 5 ml : 1.5 ml recommended)
goats (2.5 to 6 ml : 2.5 ml recommended)
Leave the product until next milking. Keep the cows standing until the product has dried (at least 5 minutes).
At the next milking, use the teat cleaning and wiping method systematically before attaching the milking cluster.
Where necessary, repeat the application after each milking.
Clean the application equipment regularly with warm water.
5.2. Risk mitigation measures U.K.
Wear eye protection.
In case a combination of pre- and post-milking disinfection is necessary, using another biocidal product not containing iodine has to be considered for pre-milking disinfection.
5.3. Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment U.K.
Take the contaminated clothes and shoes off immediately. Wash them before wearing them again.
FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of inhalation: Bring to fresh air.
In the event of contact with the skin: Wash with water.
In the event of contact with the eyes :
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
In the event of ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical advice.
Refer to the safety data sheet available for professional user: it contains an emergency phone number.
Large spillage: Mark out, dyke up with an inert absorbant and pump in an emergency tank. Keep in suitable, properly labelled and closed containers for disposal. Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
5.4. Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging U.K.
At the end of the treatment, dispose unused product and the packaging in accordance with local requirements. Used product can be flushed to the municipal sewer or disposed to the manure deposit depending on local requirements. Avoid release to an individual waste water treatment plant.
The paper towels used for removing the product and drying the teats are disposed in the normal and domestic waste.
5.5. Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage U.K.
Shelf life : 2 years in HDPE
Do not store at a temperature higher than 30°C.
Instructions for use, risk mitigation measures and other directions for use under this section are valid for any authorised uses within the meta SPC1.