MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS DATE: 2/26/07 Revised 8/24/07 Page 1 of 2
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Davey Arbor Green庐 Pro 30-10-7
PRODUCT NAME: NFPA Hazard
Classification:
COMPANY NAME: Davey Tree Expert Company
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DIVISION: Davey Institute
HEALTH: 1
ADDRESS: 1500 N. Mantua St., Kent, OH 44240
1 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-447-1667
FAX: 330-673-5408
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Slow Release Tree Fertilizer
PREPARED BY: Environmental Programs Department
DATE PREPARED: 2-25-07 (New formulation)
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: Ureaform (also called Nitroform powder), Monopotassium Phosphate, Potassium Polyaspartate and green dye.
Ingredient CAS Number
OSHA PEL-TWA: None established for fertilizer mixtures Ureaform 9011-05-6
ACTGIH TLV- TWA: None established for fertilizer mixtures Monpotassium Phosphate 7778-77-0100
Potassium Polyaspartate 64723-18-8
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SECTION 2 NOTES: Some fertilizers are considered nuisance dusts. Nuisance dust limit is 15 mg / M (total) and 5 mg / M3 (respirable). Arbor Green
Pro is generally less dusty than original formulation. Ureaform and monopotassium phosphate are listed under TSCA.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation to skin. May be a mild eye irritant.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation: YES (as dust); Skin: YES (dermal contact); Ingestion: NONE EXPECTED
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: May cause irritation SKIN: May cause irritation INGESTION: May cause irritation INHALATION: May cause irritation
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: Ingestion of large amounts of powder or solution may cause nausea, vomiting, gastric pain, diarrhea and shock.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: None expected
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None
CARCINOGENICITY: OSHA: No ACGIH: No NTP: No IARC: No
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water SKIN: Wash with soap and water INGESTION: Obtain medical attention
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Expel mucus from nose if feasible.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: This product does not contain nitrates. This product is mainly used as ground injection
fertilizer around tree roots. Adults, children and pets may be exposed to small amounts of the diluted solution.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: NA LOWER: NA
FLASH POINT: NA (non combustible)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: ND
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Do not breath fumes.
Do not allow run off or contamination of water supplies.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Fine dustdispersion in the air may form an explosive mixture.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: If heated to decomposition, will give off toxic fumes of ammonia and formaldehyde.
SECTION 5 NOTES: Not an oxidizer
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Sweep & reuse powder per label directions. If product is contaminated, place in proper waste disposal
container and dispose according to regulation. Residues may be difficult to remove from porous surfaces such as concrete sidewalks. Coarse sand may
absorb liquid solution residues on these surfaces. Residues on house siding may be removed by washing and rinsing immediately with Dawn brand
detergent and water or use Simple Green brand cleaner according to directions.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in dry area away from foodstuffs, potable water or other chemicals. Store product away from drains and sewers.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION : Provide normal ventilation when working with any type of fertilizer.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None necessary; but if dusty conditions exist wear disposable mask.
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or safety glasses
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear impervious gloves such as rubber or nitrile to avoid skin contact. Wear impervious boots during application.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly with soap and rinse with water. Keep out of reach of children, domestic pets and unauthorized
adults. Practice good care and normal safety precautions when handling product. Dry powder may cause drying and chapping of hands of sensitive
individuals. Asthmatics may be susceptible to dry powder dusts.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Fine green-colored powder
ODOR: Odorless
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
pH (Other): 4.97 (@ 45.36 grams / 32 ml water)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg @ 70掳F): NA (not volatile)
BULK DENSITY: 0.94 g/cm3
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Moderate solubility in water
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLITY: Yes. Keep dry
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): Avoid high temperatures; temperatures above 270掳C will decompose product
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Avoid copper alloys or galvanized metals
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): None known
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: LD50: (oral rat): > 10,000 mg/ kg; LC50 (inhalation): NA; expected to have low or no toxicity
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No toxicity studies have been published.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Wrap powder carefully and place in appropriate waste container. Avoid contaimination of water resources or supplies.
Dispose inaccordance with federal, state and local regulations.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS: Non-hazardous waste
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Not Regulated. Components of this fertilizer are not listed on DOT 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
or Appendix A. Avoid accidental releases by safely transporting in closed and/or secured systems.
SECTION 15: U.S. FEDERAL & STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): NA RQ: NA
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT):
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: NA; Components are considered 鈥渘on-hazardous鈥? by each component manufacturer.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: None
DISCLAIMER: The above information is intended to describe our product in respect to safety and handling requirements only and is furnished without
warranty expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Davey Tree Expert Company. All statements and recommendations
contained herein are based on available data that is believed to be reliable. We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and our
products are used. Davey Tree Expert Company assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
Revision 8/24/07 added bulk density
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