MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date stamp: 12-Jul-2007 MSDS Ref. No.: 99293 Revision Number: 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Peters Professional 20-20-20 General Purpose
Description: Water Soluble Fertilizer
Company 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Scotts Company LLC CHEMTREC (U.S.): 1-800-424-9300
14111 Scottslawn Road CHEMTREC (International): 1-703-527-3887
Marysville, OH 43041 Non-Emergency Calls: 1-937-644-0011
Formula No.: S12901
Product Number(s): 99293
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
WHMIS hazard class: D2B
Labelling
Signal word: CAUTION
Label Symbols: T - Toxic.
Precautionary Statements Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash with soap and water after handling. Avoid breathing
dust. Keep out of reach of children.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Ingestion: Possible gastrointestinal tract irritation.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Inhalation of dust/mist may aggavate asthma. Pre-existing dermatitis or sores.
Principle routes of exposure: Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion. Eyes.
Target organ effects: Irritation.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
di ammonium phosphate, (NH4)2HPO4 7783-28-0 15-40
Urea 57-13-6 10-30
mono potassium phosphate, M.K.P. 7778-77-0 1-5
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 30-60
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: 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. Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
Skin contact: If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Decomposes on heating.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam
Explosion potential: Dust at sufficient concentrations may form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours..
Fire fighting procedures: Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire
Special protective equipment for In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
firefighters:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for containment: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
Methods for cleaning up: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product. If material is contaminated,
put in appropriate container and dispose. Flush with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not contaminate water sources when disposing of
equipment wash waters. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
di ammonium phosphate, Not Listed Not Listed
(NH4)2HPO4
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not Listed Not Listed
mono potassium phosphate, M.K.P. Not Listed Not Listed
Engineering controls Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection: Eye/face protection is not required, but is recommended in manufacturing situations where contact may
occur. Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin and body protection: No special protective clothing is required under normal workplace conditions. If skin irritation occurs, use
natural rubber gloves, durable cloth or impervious rubber gloves if contact with product is possible. After
using product, remove clothing and wash before reuse.
Respiratory protection: If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls
(e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and
fumes.
General hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid Appearance: Crystals
Color: Blue Odor: Fertilizer
Bulk density: 55-65 lbs./cu.ft. Solubility: Highly soluble (>80%)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes.
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat. Contact with strong alkalies, oxidizers, and reducing agents. Contact with fuels and other
organic or combustible materials. Active metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and chlorine compounds.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and reducing agents. Avoid contact with other chemicals . Fuels. Heavy
metal salts.
Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion may produce irritating gases and vapors. Toxic metal oxides may be produced.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50/oral: No information available
LD50/dermal: No information available
LC50/inhalation: No information available
Eye effects: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin effects: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Component information
Components LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
di ammonium phosphate, 6500 mg/kg Rat 7950 mg/kg Rabbit No information available
(NH4)2HPO4
Urea 8471 mg/kg Rat 8200 mg/kg Rat No information available
mono potassium phosphate, M.K.P. No information available 4640 mg/kg Rabbit No information available
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 3015 mg/kg Rat No information available No information available
Chronic toxicity
Carcinogenic effects: The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any indgredient as a carcinogen.
Components NTP: IARC: OSHA:
Urea Not listed Not listed Not listed
di ammonium phosphate, Not listed Not listed Not listed
(NH4)2HPO4
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
mono potassium phosphate, M.K.P. Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea .
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Sensitization: No information available.
Target organ effects: Irritation
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects: May be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability: Degrades slowly.
Bioaccumulative potential: Not determined.
Mobility: Water contaminating.
Aquatic toxicity: No ecological information is known on the product.
Additional ecological information: Contains Molybdenum (Mo). The application of materials containing Molybdenum (Mo) may result in
forage crops containing levels of Molybdenum (Mo) which are toxic to ruminant animals. Do not
contaminate water sources when disposing of equipment washwaters.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: If empty, do not reuse container. Do not place product down any indoor or outdoor drain. Contaminated
product should be disposed of in an approved landfill disposal facility in accordance with appliclable
Federal/ Provincial, and/or local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper shipping name: Not DOT regulated.
TDG
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS-No CERCLA/SARA 313 CERCLA/SARA 302
Urea 57-13-6 Not Listed Not Listed
di ammonium phosphate, (NH4)2HPO4 7783-28-0 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 Not Listed Not Listed
mono potassium phosphate, M.K.P. 7778-77-0 Not Listed Not Listed
General Information Contact local authorities for disposal of large quantities of product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Rating: 0=Least; 1-Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=High; 4=Severe
General comment: This document contains health, safety, and environmental information useful to emergency response agencies, health care
providers, manufacturers, and workers/employees. It does not replace the precautionary language, use directions, or the storage and disposal
information found on the product label.
Prepared by: Regulatory Affairs Department.
Additional Information: This information contained herein is, to the best of Scott's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of
preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and Scotts shall not be
liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In
addition, Scotts shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from
any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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