MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date stamp: 12-Jul-2006 MSDS Ref. No.: 98485 Revision Number: 1
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Scotts餂? Landscaper餂? PRO餂? Starter餂? Fertilizer, 16-25-10
Description: Controlled Release Fertilizer
Company 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Scotts Company 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.: S12563
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
Labelling
Signal word: CAUTION
Precautionary Statement Do not ingest. Do not inhale. Keep out of reach of children.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact: Irritation not expected.
Ingestion: Considered practically non-toxic. Possible gastrointestinal tract irritation.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Inhalation may aggravate asthma.
Principle routes of exposure: Skin, Eyes, Inhalation
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
Urea 57-13-6 10-30
Ammonium Phosphate 7722-76-1 30-60
Potassium chloride, KCl 7447-40-7 10-30
Sulphur, S 7704-34-9 1-5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Hold eye open and rins slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice
Skin contact: 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 poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if
able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so be a poison control center or doctor. Do not
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, preferabley by 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.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam
Explosion potential: Dust clouds may be explosive.
Explosive properties: No information available.
Hazardous combustion products: Combustion can produce toxic fumes and irritating gases.
Fire fighting procedures: Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Special protective equipment for In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
firefighters:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains
Methods for containment: Use good housekeeping practices. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum.
Methods for cleaning up: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium Phosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Sulphur, S Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium chloride, KCl 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.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. impervious gloves.
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: Granular
Color: Multi-colored Odor: Fertilizer
Bulk density: 58-62 lbs/cu.ft. Flash point: Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes
Conditions to avoid: Damp or wet conditions. Extreme heat.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents. Metals. Bases.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated. Metal oxides possible.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Eye effects: Contact with eyes may cause irritation
Skin effects: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis
Chronic toxicity
Carcinogenic effects: The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any indgredient as a carcinogen.
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Components NTP: IARC: OSHA:
Urea Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ammonium Phosphate Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sulphur, S Not listed Not listed Not listed
Potassium chloride, KCl Not listed Not listed Not listed
General Information Very low toxicity for humans and animals
Ingestion: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
Inhalation: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects: No data is available on the product itself.
Persistence and degradability: Inherently biodegradable. Non-persistent.
Bioaccumulative potential: Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility: Water contaminating.
Aquatic toxicity: May be beneficial to plant life.
Additional ecological information: Do not apply directly to lakes, streams, or ponds.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Apply as fertilizer to field. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Do not re-use empty containers. If empty, place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The description shown may not apply to all situations. Consult 49 CFR, or appropriate dangerous goods regulations for additional description
requirements (e.g. technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific shipping requirements.
DOT
Proper shipping name: Not DOT regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS-No CERCLA/SARA 313 CERCLA/SARA 302
Urea 57-13-6 Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium Phosphate 7722-76-1 Not Listed Not Listed
Sulphur, S 7704-34-9 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium chloride, KCl 7447-40-7 Not Listed Not Listed
General Information Contact local authorities for disposal of large quantities of product
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
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.
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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