Material
Safety
ferti-lome(R) Lawn Food with Fungicide
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/22/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Does not apply
ferti-lome(R) Lawn Food with Fungicide
Chemical Name: Does not apply Formula: Mixture of urea, monoammonium phosphate,
muriate of potash, diatomaceous earth, Terrachlor,
vermiculite, and water.
Trade Name & Synonyms: ferti-lome(R) Lawn Food with Fungicide
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Urea 57-13-6 Proprietary Not established Not established
Attapulgite (diatomaceous earth) 12174-11-7 Proprietary 0.1 mg/m3* .01 mg/m3*
Monoammonium phosphate 7722-76-1 Proprietary Not established Not established
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Proprietary Not established Not established
Pentachloronitrobenzene [1] 82-68-8 4.7 Not established Not established
* Respirable quartz
[1] NOTE: This is a toxic chemical and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Titel III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (癋) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Does not apply 0.5 Does not apply
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
<1% Does not apply Does not apply
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Appreciable Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Multicolored granules; Slight chlorine odor.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (癋) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Does not apply Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
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Water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Decomposes upon heating to liberate ammonia, phosphorous oxides, cyanuric acid, cyanic acid, oxides of nitrogen,
and carbon dioxides. Avoid dispersion of dust in air to reduce potential explosion hazard.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus, MSHA/NIOSH approved and full protective gear. Avoid
inhalation of fumes and dust.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
.Skin contact, inhalation, eye contact, ingestion
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Ingestion may cause symptoms of non-specific irritation of the gastrointestinal tract; nausea, vomiting, cramps,
diarrhea, hyperirritability, and convulsions. May cause conversion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin. Eye and skin
contact may result in local irritation. Inhalation may result in upper respiratory tract irritation. A component is a skin
sensitizer.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation of dust may permanently damage the lungs and result in the development of pneumoconiosis, silicosis, or
other respiratory disorders. May produce chcolinesterase depression.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of respiratory system, nrevous system, dermatitis, or other skin disorders.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
Pentachloronitrobenzene
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
ACGIH TLV (nuisnace dusts)= 10mg/m3; OSHA PEL (nuisnace dusts)= 15mg/m3
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INGESTION: Induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes woth plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface of the eye and lids with
water. Obtain medical attentionif irritation persists. Oils and ointments should not be used uless directed by a
physician. SKIN CONTACT: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Wash clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artifical respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call
a physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Decomposes upon heating
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Strong oxidizers and alkalis. Blending withh other products is not recommended.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Ammonia, phosphorous oxides, cyanuric acid, cyanic acid, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Avoid heating or direct exposure to sunlight
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SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Clean-up spills may require personal protective equipment. See Section 8. Sweep-up or vacuum the material and
transfer to a sealed, labeled container. Do not contaminate any body of water by application, runoff, cleaning of
equipment or disposal of wastes.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Components of this product are toxic to aquatic life. Dispose of in acordance with Federsl, State, and local
regulations.
SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved for protection against toxic dusts containing quartz. If ammonia vapors are encountered,
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators for protection against ammonia vapors.
VENTILATION
Local or general exhaust to maintain exposure below TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Rubber, PVC, or Neoprene or other impervious materials.
EYE PROTECTION
Safety glasses or goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Apron, boots, log sleeved shirt and full length pants (or overalls) may be worn when necessary to prevent skin contact.
Eye wash and shower facilities should be available.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Corrosive to cast iron and aluminum. Store in dry, cool, ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Separate from strong
oxidizers. Store in well ventilated area and away from other products which may absorb odors.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children and animals, and away from feed and foodstuffs.
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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