Bromadiolone

It is a second-generation 4-hydroxycoumarin derivative and vitamin K antagonist, often called a "super-warfarin" for its added potency and tendency to accumulate in the liver of the poisoned organism.

When first introduced to the UK market in 1980, it was effective against rodent populations that had become resistant to first generation anticoagulants.

It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C.

The lack of vitamin K in the circulatory system reduces blood clotting and will cause death due to internal hemorrhaging.

[clarification needed] Following are acute LD50 values for various animals (mammals):[2] The compound is used as a mixture of four stereoisomers.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g. VX gas Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code
Warning label on a tube of rat poison containing bromadiolone on a dike of the Scheldt river in Steendorp, Belgium
Paste contains bromadiolone (0.005%)