MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date of Issue 8/4/04
MSDS No. 1034
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Scotts Australia Pty. Ltd.
Address 11 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153
Telephone Number (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
Emergency Telephone Number Australia: 1800 033 111
New Zealand: 0800 734 607
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name MIRACLE-GRO - ALL PURPOSE WATER SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
- ROSE FOOD
Other Names
- TOMATO FOOD
- AZALEA, CAMELLIA, RHODODENDRON
Manufacturers Product Code 111012, 111015, 111011, 111014, 111013, 111023,111021, 111026
UN Number None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class Not a Dangerous Good
Sub-Risk Class -
Packaging Group -
Hazchem Code -
Poisons Schedule Not a scheduled poison
Uses Fertiliser
Physical Description /Properties
Appearance & Odour Fine granules, medium blue colour with slight ammonia odour.
Melting point/softening point 133-772癈
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapour Pressure Non-volatile
Flashpoint Non-combustible
Flammability Limits Non-combustible
Solubility in Water 280g/L
pH
Incompatibility
Specific Gravity 0.80
Bulk density
Volatile Proportion Non volatile
Corrosiveness
Ingredients
Ingredient Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion g/kg
Active ingredients Urea 57-13-6 *
Urea phosphate 4861-19-2 *
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 *
Ammonium Phosphate 7722-76-1 *
Iron EDTA 15708-41-5 *
* Quantities not
disclosed by supplier
Inerts
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FOOD
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Date of Issue March 2004
MSDS No 1034
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
All materials in this product are considered to have low toxicity by the expected
Acute
routes of exposure.
Swallowed Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting along with mild irritation to the mouth, throat,
oesophagus and stomach.
Eye Eye contact may cause mild transient irritation.
Skin Skin contact may cause mild transient irritation.
Inhaled High dust concentrations may cause mild upper respiratory tract irritation with
coughing and nasal discharge.
Chronic
First Aid
Swallowed Immediately rinse mouth out with plenty of water. If within 30 minutes after
ingestion, give person a small glass of water or milk ?never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by
physician or poison centre. Seek medical attention immediately.
Eye Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses (if easy to
do so) and continue flushing for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately if
irritation develops or persists.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Flush affected area with water for 15 minutes.
Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops or persists.
Inhaled Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention immediately if breathing
becomes difficult.
First Aid Facilities Eyewash, washing facilities, soap and water.
Treat symptomatically.
Advice to Doctor
Medical conditions None known.
which may be aggravated
by contact
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FOOD
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Date of Issue March 2004
MSDS No 1034
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards Exposure limit standards for some of the constituents of this preparation are as
follows:
Constituent: OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
15mg/m3 10mg/m3
Urea
15mg/m3 10mg/m3
Urea Phosphate
3
10mg/m3
Potassium Chloride 15mg/m
3
10mg/m3
Ammonium Phosphate 15mg/m
3
10mg/m3
Iron EDTA 15mg/m
15mg/m3 5mg/m3
Nuisance Dust
(total dust) (respirable)
Engineering Controls If industrial hygiene surveys show that exposures exceed TLV's or other exposure
limits, use a combination of local exhaust and general dilution/ventilation to control
exposures. If that is not feasible, see recommendations under "Respiratory
Protection".
Personal Protection If concentrations are below all limits in Section 2, no respiratory protection is
necessary. If concentrations exceed the limits in Section 2, NIOSH approved
respiratory protection may be necessary. Seek professional advice prior to respirator
selection or use. Follow OSHA respiratory regulations (29 CFR 1910.134). Use a
positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is a potential for an uncontrolled
release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where air
purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
Hand Protection: Protective gloves recommended. Contact glove manufacturer for
more information.
Body Protection: Minimize skin contact.
Safety Equipment: Eyewash and deluge shower recommended.
Flammability Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport Wash hands with soap and water after handling product. Follow specific use
instructions supplied with product. Store in a cool, dry area in closed container or
package. Keep containers closed at all times. Do not re-use containers. Store
away from incompatible materials. Use with proper personal protective equipment.
Keep out of reach of children.
Spills and Disposal Extinguish all ignition sources. Shovel, sweep or scoop material into a suitable
container and cover. Flush area with water. Do not attempt to clean-up spills with
appropriate protective equipment. Prevent large quantities from contacting
vegetation or waterways. Keep animals away from large spills. Collect all rinse
water and apply to appropriate lawn/garden areas.
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FOOD
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Fire/Explosion Hazard This product is non-combustible. Personnel responding to a spill of this material
should wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures.
Incompatible materials and conditions to avoid: Excessive heat, contact with
strong alkalis, fuels, other combustible materials, strong oxidizing agents
(permanganate, dichromate, chlorine, etc), strong acids (eg sulfuric acid), strong
bases (eg sodium hydroxide) reducing agents, methanamine and many chlorine
compounds (eg sodium hypochlorite, sodium chlorate, pool chemicals, household
bleach and other cleaning products). Active metals such as aluminum and
magnesium.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
oxides (NO2 , NOx, HCN gas), potassium and potassium containing compounds,
chlorine and chlorine containing compounds (eg HCI gas, phosgene), ammonia,
cyanuric acid, cyanic acid and phosphorous and phosphorous containing
compounds (eg phosphine).
Extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, fine earth, dry chemical or
sand. Use extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Hazardous products of combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
oxides (NO2, NOx), potassium and potassium containing compounds, chlorine and
chlorine containing compounds (eg HCI gas, phosgene), ammonia, cyanuric acid,
cyanic acid and phosphorous and phosphorous containing compounds (eg
phosphine).
Protective equipment: Fire-fighters must wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Keep away from heat, sparks or flames. Flood
with water to cool containers.
OTHER INFORMATION
Environmental Keep large quantities away from waterways and dams to avoid algal blooms.
Protection
Animal Toxicity Data Urea LD50 Rat ?oral 8471mg/kg
APVMA Registration Not applicable.
No.
CONTACT POINT
Emergency Response for Transport and Exposure Scotts Australia Pty Ltd
Australia: 1800 033 111 11 Columbia Way
New Zealand: 0800 734 607 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Phone (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
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