First Aid Measures for Accidental:
Eye Exposure:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
develops, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin Exposure:
Flood affected area with water for extended period then wash with vinegar. If irritation develops,
seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or
give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Seek medical
attention.
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Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None
6. Accidental Release Measures
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal. Do not
discharge into drains or sewers. Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full
compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling/Storage:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated
area.
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Product: Florikote Controlled Release Muriate of Potash
Engineering Controls:
General mechanical ventilation is adequate for normal use. Local exhaust is recommended for confined
areas.
Respiratory Protection:
None
Eye / Face Protection:
None required under anticipated product use conditions.
Skin Protection:
Use gloves to protect hands.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Appearance: Granular solid
Odor: Slight
pH: ND
Specific Gravity: >1
Water Solubility: Soluble
Melting Point: NA
Freezing Point NA
Boiling Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: ND
Density: NA
Percent Volatiles by Volume: NA
Evaporation Rate: ND
Viscosity: ND
Density: ND
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
None
Materials / Chemicals to Be Avoided:
None
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
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Product: Florikote Controlled Release Muriate of Potash
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Effects
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
Oral LD50 Rat 2600 mg/kg
Waste Disposal Method:
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transportation Information
US Department of Transportation Shipping Name:
US Department Proper Shipping
Not Regulated
of Name
Transportation Not Regulated
Hazard Class
Not Regulated
ID Number
Not Regulated
Packaging Group
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15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations:
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
Release of Pressure: No
Acute Health Hazard: No
Chronic Health Hazard: No
TSCA
All components of this product are on the TSCA inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements
Other Regulations:
None
16. Other Information
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System ?HMIS(R):
Health Hazard: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value
Key Legend Information:
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit
NA ?Not Applicable
TWA ?Time Weighted Average
ND ?Not Determined
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit
ACGIH ?American Conference of Governmental
NTP ?National Toxicology Program
Industrial Hygienists
IARC ?International Agency for Research on Cancer
OSHA ?Occupational Safety and Health
Administration