MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date stamp: 13-Apr-2006 MSDS Ref. No.: 91863 Revision Number: 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Peters Professional餂? 20-10-20 Peat-Lite Special
Description: 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.: S10649
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
WHMIS hazard class: C Oxidizing materials
Labelling
Signal word: CAUTION
R -phrase(s) R 2 - Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. R 9 - Explosive when mixed with
combustible material.
Precautionary Statement Keep away from children. May cause eye/skin irritation. Do not breathe dust or spray mist. May be harmful
if swallowed.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Ingestion: Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Inhalation: Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Inhalation of dust may aggravate asthma. Pre-existing dermatitis or sores.
Principle routes of exposure: Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion. Eyes.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 40-60
Ammoniumnitrate, NH4NO3 6484-52-2 15-40
Boric acid, H3BO3 10043-35-3 0.1-1
Iron-EDTA 239-8002-2 0.1-1
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: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
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. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. If person is not breathing, call
911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Not applicable.
Suitable extinguishing media: carbon dioxide (CO2). dry chemical. Water spray mist or foam.
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Specific hazards: Oxidizing properties.
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 dust formation.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for containment: Use good housekeeping practices. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
Methods for cleaning up: Flush with water. Prevent product from entering drains.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
2 mg/m3 TWA
Boric acid, H3BO3 Not Listed
Iron-EDTA Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not Listed Not Listed
Ammoniumnitrate, NH4NO3 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. Goggles. Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and body protection: No special protective clothing is required under normal workplace conditions. Imervious 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: beads
Color: Blue, White pH: No information available
Solubility: Moderately soluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Dust may form explosive mixture in air.
Materials to avoid: Avoid contact with other chemicals . Fuels. Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50/oral: No information available
LD50/dermal: No information available
Eye effects: May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons.
Skin effects: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Component information
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Components LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 3015 mg/kg Rat No information available No information available
Ammoniumnitrate, NH4NO3 2217 mg/kg Rat No information available 88.8 mg/L Rat 4 h
Boric acid, H3BO3 2660 mg/kg Rat 2000 mg/kg Rabbit No information available
Iron-EDTA No information available 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:
Boric acid, H3BO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Iron-EDTA Not listed Not listed Not listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ammoniumnitrate, NH4NO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Sensitization: May cause sensitization of susceptible persons.
Neurological effects: No information available
Mutagenic effects: No information available.
Reproductive effects: No information available.
Developmental effects: No information available
Teratogenic effects: No information available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects: No data is available on the product itself.
Persistence and degradability: Degrades slowly.
Bioaccumulative potential: Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility: Water contaminating.
Aquatic toxicity: May be toxic to aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Contaminated product should be disposed of in an approved landfill
disposal facility in accordance with appliclable Federal/ Provincial, and/or local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Do not reuse container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper shipping name: Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s, 5.1, UN1477, PGIII.
TDG
Proper shipping name: Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s, 5.1, UN1477, PGIII.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS-No CERCLA/SARA 313 CERCLA/SARA 302
Boric acid, H3BO3 10043-35-3 Not Listed Not Listed
Iron-EDTA 239-8002-2 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 Not Listed Not Listed
Ammoniumnitrate, NH4NO3 6484-52-2 Not Listed Not Listed
General Information Contact local authorities for disposal of large quantities of product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 2 Special Hazards: Oxy
HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 2
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
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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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