MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



MANUFACTURER NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS                                                   NO.                              NASGRO 6-24-6

ADDRESS:      421 Leader Street

              Mairon, Ohio 43302                                                        DATE                             8/31/2001

PHONE         1-740-382-5701 Ext. 221

EMERGENCY NO. 1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)                                                 PREPARED BY                      Greg Bame



SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

CHEMICAL NAME                                                               TRADE NAME

AND SYNONYMS: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium                               AND SYNONYMS:           Starter Fertilizer

              mixed fertilizer solution





CHEMICAL FAMILY                     Inorganic                               FORMULA                 Fertilizer Complex



SECTION II. INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS

                                            %            HAZARD DATA

Nitrogen as N                               6              N/A

Phosphorus as P2O5                          24             N/A

Potassium as K 20                            6             N/A

EDTA Manganese                             Trace           N/A

EDTA Zinc                                  Trace           N/A









SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA

                                                                            Specific gravity (H2O = 1)

Boiling point at 1 atm, deg F           >200                                                                             1.33

Vapor pressure at (mm Hg)               N/A                                 Evap. Rate (water = 1)                       <1

Vapor density (Air - 1)                 N/A                                 Volatiles, % by Volume                       N/A

Water solubility                        Complete                            Molecular weight                             N/A

pH                                      6.3 - 7.0



Appearance and Odor:                    Clear/transluscent green liquid

                                        may have slight ammonia odor



SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA                                                                                                  LOWER   UPPER

Flash Point and Method:     N/A         Autoignition Temp:    N/A           Flammability Limits in Air:   N/A

                                                                                                                                      N/A     N/A



Extinguishing media:                    Water or suitable for surrounding materials





Special fire fighting procedures:       May evolve ammonia when heated, suitable respiratory protection or SCBA





Unusual fire and explosion hazards:     None







SECTION V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

FIRST AID:

   Eye Contact:                     Flush eyes immediately and thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If

                                    irritation persists, seek medical attention.



   Skin contact:                    Flush skin immediately and thoroughly with water. If irritation persists,

                                    seek medical attention.



   Inhalation:                      Generally not considered an inhalation hazard.





   Ingestion:                       If conscious, immediately give large quantities of water and induce

                                    vomiting. Seek medical attention.

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SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:           Stable             X   Conditions to avoid:   Extreme heat or fire

                    Unstable

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):       Strong alkaline materials.



Hazardous decomposition products:           Ammonia may be generated if exposed to excessive heat or

                                            strong alkaline materials.

Hazardous            May occur              Conditions to avoid:

Polmerization:

                     Will not occur

                                        X

SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SPILLS, LEAKS:                              Since N-P-K is a fertilizer, product may promote eutrophication in waterways. In the case

                                            of a spill, contain the spill and maximize recovery. Store in mild steel or plastic containers.







WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:                      Disposal of N-P-K fertilizer may be subject to federal, state, and local regulations. Users

                                            of this product should review their operations in terms of applicable regulations, and then

                                            consult with the appropriate regulatory agents before discharging or disposing.







SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION



Respiratory protection (Specify Type)       Respirators are not required under normal ventilated conditions. If heated to evolve

                                            ammonia, use appropriate protection. If misted by heat, agitation, or spray, use a NIOSH

                                            approved mist respirator.



Ventilation:                            Local Exhaust                                       Special

                                                      Adequate

                                        Mechanical (General)                             Other

                                                                   Only if ammonia evolv

Protective Gloves:                      Rubber gloves                         Eye Protection:           Chemical splash goggles/face shield



Other protective equipment and precautions:             Not generally required





SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS

Storage & Handling Information:         Good industrial and safety hygiene practices should always be used.

                                        Store in suitable containers made of mild steel, plastic,

                                        fiberglass, or stainless steel.                             Hazard Rating (N.F.P.A.)



                                                                                                        Health:                                    0

                                                                                                        Fire:                                      0

Other Precautions:                          N/A                                                         Reactivity:                                0

                                                                                                        Specific:



                                                                                                        This N.F.P.A. rating is a recommendation

                                                                                                        by the manufacturer using the guidelines

                                                                                                        or published evaluations prepared by the

DOT Class                                   Not Regulated                                               National Fire Protection Association

                                                                                                        (N.F.P.A.)



  Judgements as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's responsibility.

  Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such information NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS

  extends no warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as to accuracy or suitability of such information for

  application to purchaser's intended purposes of for consequenses of its use.









                                                                                 Title: Director of Plant Operations, U.S.

 Signature:_____________________________________