Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
PRODUCT NAME/ ESN Polymer Coated Urea 44-0-0
TRADE NAME
14250
MSDS NUMBER:
SYNONYM Agricultural Grade Controlled Release Urea
REVISION NUMBER 1.1
CHEMICAL NAME Carbamide
MSDS prepared by January 17, 2005
CHEMICAL FAMILY Aliphatic amide
the Environment,
Health and Safety
Department on:
CHEMICAL FORMULA Urea: CO(NH2)2, with an insoluble polymer time release 24 HR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
coating.
NUMBER:
MATERIAL USES Agricultural industry: Controlled release specialty
Transportation: 1-800-792-8311
fertilizer.
Medical: 1-888-670-8123
MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER
Agrium
Agrium
North American Wholesale
North American Wholesale
13131 Lake Fraser Drive, S.E.
13131 Lake Fraser Drive, S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2J 7E8
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2J 7E8
Agrium U.S. Inc.
Agrium U.S. Inc.
Suite 1700, 4582 South Ulster St.
Suite 1700, 4582 South Ulster St.
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 80237
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 80237
Section II. Hazardous Ingredients
Exposure Limits (ACGIH)
TLV- TLV- STEL STEL CEIL CEIL % by
mg/m3 mg/m3
NAME CAS # TWA TWA ppm ppm Weight
mg/m3 ppm
Urea 57-13-6 --- ~ 94
castor oil polymer of PAPI 67700-69-0 --- ~3
castor oil polymer of MDI 68424-09-9 --- ~1
Imidodicarbonic diamide (biuret) 108-19-0 --- 1.3
Urea reaction products with 68611-64-3 --- 1.2
formaldehyde (methylene diurea)
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ON TFI Product Testing Program Results - Urea 46-0-0 :^
INGREDIENTS
Acute oral toxicity: 14,300 mg/kg rat; 11,500 mg/kg mouse; 510 mg/kg cattle
Chronic oral toxicity, NOAEL: 6,750 mg/kg mouse; 2,250 mg/kg rat
Ecotoxicity:
Acute toxicity to fish, Barillius barna, LC50, 96hr: >9,100 mg/L
Acute toxicity to invertibrates, Daphnia, EC50 (24kr) >10,000 mg/L
Acute toxicity to birds, pigeon, LDLo = 16,000 mg/kg subcutaneous
Toxicity to algae, Scenedesmus quadricauda, cell multiplication inhibition, TT(192 hr) > 10,000 mg/L
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Section III. Hazards Identification.
POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH This product may irritate eyes and skin upon contact due to mechanical action. Urea granules
EFFECTS are encapsulated within a polymeric shell coating which slows the release of contents over the
growing season. Not considered to be toxic for humans. On ingestion, the material will pass
through the digestive tract unchanged and with no effect. However, in keeping with good
industrial hygiene practises, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum.
POTENTIAL CHRONIC CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NONE by ACGIH, EPA, IARC, OSHA.
HEALTH EFFECTS MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NONE by ACGIH, EPA, IARC, OSHA.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NONE by ACGIH, EPA, IARC, OSHA.
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Urea is approved as a food
and cosmetic additive, is an ingredient in clinical preparations, and is a normal human
metabolite found in urine. The polymeric shell and coating is found in many manufactured
products and is not considered hazardous by WHMIS (Canada) or HAZCOM (U.S.) definition.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
EYE CONTACT May cause eye irritation due to mechanical action. Flush eyes with running water for at least
15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
MINOR SKIN CONTACT Wash contaminated skin with soap and water.
EXTENSIVE SKIN CONTACT No additional information.
MINOR INHALATION Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to respiratory irritation. Allow the affected
individual to rest in a well ventilated area. Watch for airway obstruction. If breathing is
labored, give oxygen if available. Seek medical attention if not feeling well.
SEVERE INHALATION No additional information.
SLIGHT INGESTION The material is non-toxic on ingestion. Due to its slow release coating, the product will pass
through the digestive tract unchanged and with no effect.
EXTENSIVE INGESTION No additional information.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
THE PRODUCT IS Non-flammable.
AUTO-IGNITION Not applicable.
TEMPERATURE
FLASH POINT Not applicable.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS Not applicable.
PRODUCTS OF Material will not burn. Undergoes thermal decomposition at elevated temperatures to produce
COMBUSTION solid cyanuric acid and release toxic and combustible gases (ammonia, carbon dioxide, and
oxides of nitrogen). The quantity of controlled release coating present on the product is
insufficient to support combustion.
FIRE HAZARD IN THE Not applicable.
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
SUBSTANCES
Does not present any risk of explosion.
EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
SUBSTANCES
FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA AND Non-flammable. Material will not burn. Undergoes thermal decomposition at elevated
INSTRUCTIONS temperatures to release toxic and combustible gases (ammonia, carbon dioxide, and oxides
of nitrogen). If fumes or gases are suspected to be present, fire fighters should wear self-
contained breathing apparatus. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
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SPECIAL REMARKS ON Flammable/toxic gases will form at elevated temperatures by thermal decomposition. When
FIRE HAZARDS exposed to heat, ammonia is released.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON No additional remark.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL SPILL Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a suitable container for intended use or
disposal.
LARGE SPILL Prevent additional discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard. Prevent spills
from entering sewers, watercourses, wells, etc. Product will promote algae growth which may
degrade water quality and taste. Product will dissolve slowly over a period of months.
Recover and place material in suitable containers for recycle, reuse, or disposal. Ensure
disposal complies with local regulations.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
PRECAUTIONS If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit. Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated area.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
below the exposure limit. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
PERSONAL PROTECTION The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon conditions of use.
Where skin and eye contact may occur as a result of brief periodic exposures, wear long
sleeved clothing, coveralls, leather gloves, and safety glasses with side shields. A filtering
facepiece dust mask is recommended for most applications if respiratory protection is
needed.
PERSONAL PROTECTION IN No additional information.
CASE OF LARGE RELEASE
EXPOSURE LIMITS AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Limits: 10 mg/m3 TWA for Urea as inhalable dust.
U.S. OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated.
Federal, State or Provincial exposure limits may vary by jurisdiction. Consult local authorities
for acceptable exposure limits in your area.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
PHYSICAL STATE AND Solid. (A white urea granule with a light green time release coating.)
APPEARANCE
COLOR
MOLECULAR WEIGHT Not applicable. Off-white
Odorless.
ODOR
pH (10% SOLN/WATER) 7
BOILING POINT ODOR Not available.
Decomposes.
THRESHOLD
MELTING POINT 133癈 (271.4癋) Saline.
TASTE
VOLATILITY Not applicable.
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE Not applicable.
Very slightly soluble in cold water,
Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY g/cc SOLUBILITY
hot water due to the slow release
coating.
DISPERSION
BULK DENSITY Will slowly dissolve, releasing
769 kg/m3;
PROPERTIES
kg/m3 ; lbs/ft3 nutrients over a period of several
48 lbs/ft3
months.
VAPOR PRESSURE Not applicable.
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WATER/OIL DIST. Soluble in water.
COEFF.
VAPOR DENSITY Not applicable.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
STABILITY
Not available.
INSTABILITY
TEMPERATURE
No additional remark.
CONDITIONS OF
INSTABILITY
Non-reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials,
INCOMPATABILITY WITH
metals, acids, alkalis.
VARIOUS SUBSTANCES
CORROSIVITY Slightly corrosive to steel. Very slightly corrosive to aluminum, zinc, and copper. Non-
corrosive to 304 or 316 stainless steel.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON No additional remark.
REACTIVITY
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
Avoid contact with moisture. Slow hydrolysis will produce acids which may slowly corrode
CORROSIVITY
metals. Contact your sales representative or a metallurgical specialist to ensure compatability
with system equipment.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Ingestion. Inhalation.
SIGNIFICANT ROUTES OF
EXPOSURE
See Section II.
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS
SPECIAL REMARKS ON The product itself and its products of degradation are not harmful under normal conditions of
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS use.
OTHER EFFECTS ON Our data base contains no additional remark on the toxicity of this product
HUMANS
SPECIAL REMARKS ON No effects.
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON
HUMANS
SPECIAL REMARKS ON No additional remark.
OTHER EFFECTS ON
HUMANS
Section XII. Ecological Information
Will very slowly release ammonia. Ammonia is a toxic hazard to fish, however, ammonia
ECOTOXICITY
release is very slow making urea considerably less toxic than ammonium salts. Aquatic
toxicity tests indicate 24 Hr exposure at 16,000 mg/L of urea did not kill Creek Chubs. Urea
ingestion may be toxic to mammals and birds at body burdens of several thousands of
mg/kg. Urea is used in small quantities as as a feed suppliment for livestock. Very low
toxicity to fish and other water organisms. This product has limited solubility. Recovery of
spilled material from bodies of water should be considered. U.S. D.O.T.: This material is
NOT listed as a Marine pollutant.
BOD and COD Not available.
PRODUCTS OF Ammonia, carbon dioxide and water.
DEGRADATION
TOXICITY OF THE The product itself and its products of degradation are not harmful under normal conditions of
PRODUCTS OF use. Avoid spills or releases to watercourses.
DEGRADATION
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SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE The product itself and its products of degradation are not harmful under normal conditions of
PRODUCTS OF use if proper precautions are followed. Urea will promote algae growth which may degrade
DEGRADATION water quality and taste.
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
WASTE DISPOSAL OR Recover and place material in a suitable container for intended use or disposal. Ensure that
RECYCLING disposal complies with government requirements and local regulations.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT / TDG CLASSIFICATION Not controlled under TDG (Canada) or DOT (U.S.A.).
PIN and Shipping Name Not applicable.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR Not applicable.
TRANSPORT
DOT (U.S.A) (Pictograms)
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA): This product and all its components are
OTHER REGULATIONS
on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) and acceptable for use under the provisions of CEPA.
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117,302: This product contains no Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Substances.
This product does not contain Section 313 reportable ingredients.
This product is not considered as a priority pollutant as regulated under the Clean Water Act.
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product and all its components are listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains no chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS HCS (U.S.A.) Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
Not controlled under DSCL (Europe).
DSCL (EEC)
National Fire Protection Fire Hazard
Hazards presented under acute emergency
Association (U.S.A.)
0
conditions only: Reactivity
0
Health
0
Specific Hazard
TDG (Pictograms -
Canada)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
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ADR (Europe)
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Section XVI. Other Information
REFERENCES -AIHA WEELs, American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2001
-ACGIH TLVs, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2003
-Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Database Systems.
-Domestic Substances List, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Environment Canada.
-29 CFR Part 1910
-40 CFR Parts 1-799
-49 CFR Parts 1-199
-Corrosion Data Survey, Sixth Edition, 1985, National Association of Corrosion Engineers
-Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, (NFPA49, 325M, 491M, and 704), National Fire
Protection Association, 10th Ed, 1991
-The Fertilizer Institute Product Testing Plan Results, March 2003
-TOMES?System: Heitland G & Hurlbut KM (Eds) (electronic version): MICROMEDEX,
Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Available at: http://csi.micromedex.com (2002). The
TOMES?System includes MEDITEXT?Medical Management; HAZARDTEXT?Hazard
Management; INFOTEXT?Documents; ERG2000 Emergency Response Guidebook
Documents; REPROTEXT? Heitland G & Hurlbut KM (Eds); CHRIS Hazardous Chemical Data:
U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. (2003); HSDB:
Hazardous Substances Data Bank. National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (2003);
IRIS: Integrated Risk Information System. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. (2003); NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio (2003); OHM/TADS: Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical
Assistance Data System. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (2003);
REPROTOX? Scialli A.R. Georgetown University Medical Center and Reproductive Toxicology
Center, Columbia Hospital for Women Medical Center, Washington, D.C. (2003); RTECS?
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Cincinnati, Ohio (2003); and SHEPARDS: Shepard T.H.: Shepard's Catalog of
Teratogenic Agents (2003).
-Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 5th ed. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press,
1982.
OTHER SPECIAL Not applicable.
CONSIDERATIONS
FOR FURTHER SAFETY, HEALTH, OR AGRIUM
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ON Environment, Health and Safety Department
THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT Telephone (403) 225-7380 or Fax (403) 225-7608
NOTICE TO READER
The buyer assumes all risk in connection with the use of this material. The buyer assumes all responsibility for
ensuring this material is used in a safe manner in compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws,
policies and guidelines. Agrium Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the information supplied on this sheet,
including any damages or injury caused thereby. Agrium Inc. does not warrant the fitness of this material for any
particular use and assumes no responsibility for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by or related to the use
of the material. The information contained in this sheet is developed from what Agrium Inc. believes to be accurate
and reliable sources, and is based on the opinions and facts available on the date of preparation.
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