MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 12/04/95
Narangba Qld, 4504 Reviewed Date: 09/99, 02/03, 03/05,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Calru25
MUTAGENICITY: No Data Available
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
4. FIRST AID:
PRODUCT: Country Calcium Nitrate
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26),
Accensi Pty Ltd and follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety
Lot 96 Potassium Street Data Sheet to a doctor.
Narangba, Queensland 4504
EYE: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at
USE: Agricultural Fertilizer least 15 minutes, holding eye open and taking care to
rinse under eyelids as well. If irritation persist seek
medical attention.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS:
SKIN: Wash off skin immediately with soap and plenty
of water. Remove all contaminated clothing and
Ingredients CAS Reg. No. Conc.
shoes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Calcium Nitrate 10124-37-5 79%
Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
Ammonium Nitrate 6484-52-2 5%
Water 7732-18-5 13%
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water. Do not
induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and seek
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS:
medical advice.
鈥? Classified Hazardous according to criteria INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Seek
of Worksafe Australia medical advice if symptoms are experienced.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section NOTE TO PHYSICIAN / FIRST AIDERS: Treat
includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if Symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
this material is not handled in the recommended
manner. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EYE: May cause eye irritation
FLASH POINT: Does not burn
SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable to
burning material.
INGESTION: Small quantities unlikely to cause effect.
Nitrates: Ingestion of large quantities will cause
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Heat does not
methaemaglobinemia with headaches, headaches,
produce any known decomposition products. There is
heart beat irregularities, blood pressure loss, cramps
little or no chance of an explosion from this product if
and breathing difficulties. Cyanosis will occur.
involved in a fire.
Nephritis can result from chronic exposure
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Fire fighters to wear
INHALATION: High dust concentration of airborne
self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure
material may cause irritation of the nose and upper
to products of combustion or decomposition.
respiratory tract with symptoms such as sore throat
and coughing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SYSTEMIC (other target organ): No Data Available
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS:
CANCER INFORMATION: No Data Available
In case of spills it is important to take all steps
necessary to:
TERATOLOGY (Birth defects): No Data Available
鈥? Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Avoid contamination of waterways.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: No Data Available
1. Keep all bystanders away.
2. Wear full-length clothing and PVC gloves.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 12/04/95
Narangba Qld, 4504 Reviewed Date: 09/99, 02/03, 03/05,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Calru25
3. Shovel the spill into drums.
APPLICATIONS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
After handling this product always wash hands before
smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment
STORAGE: Store in a cool dry place away from direct
before storing or re-using.
sunlight. Store away from food and food stuffs for
animal or human consumption. Store in its original
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
container well sealed.
APPEARANCE: White granular solid 鈥? readily absorbs
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL
moisture
PROTECTION:
pH: 6
ODOUR: No Odour
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Exposure values at the
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Very soluble in water
TWA (Time Weighted Average) means the average
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.82
airborne concentration of a particular substance when
MELTING POINT: approx. 5600C
calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5
day working week. A time weight average (TWA)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has
not been established by Worksafe Australia for any of
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions. React
the ingredients in this product. There is a blanket
recommendation of 10mg/m3 for inspirable dusts or with oxidising agents.
mists when limits have not otherwise been
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid strong oxidising agents.
established.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: In industrial situations, HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: This
concentration values below the TWA value should be product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
maintained. Values may be reduced by process
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product is
modification, use of local exhaust ventilation,
capturing substances at the source, or other methods. unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
If you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts
or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
process or environment to reduce the problem.
LD50 (Species and route not specified) 3900mg/kg
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
WORKERS: Avoid skin and eye contact and
inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, chemical goggles ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Calcium Nitrate is very
and impervious gloves. Use adequate ventilation. Eye soluble in water. The nitrate ion is the predominant
washing and shower facilities available. form of plant nutrition. It follows the natural nitrification
/ densification cycle to give nutrition.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Face and eye protection
should be worn. For help in selecting suitable
equipment consult AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear chemical resistant PVC or DISPOSAL METHOD: This material may be suitable
nitrile gloves. Wear cotton overalls and washable for landfill. Dispose of only in compliance with local,
cotton hat. Wear boots. For help in selecting suitable state and federal regulations.
gloves consult AS 2161 For help in selecting suitable
clothing consult AS 2919. For help in selecting boots 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
consult AS/NZS 2210
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT: Not classed as
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use in well-ventilated Dangerous Goods by the criteria of Australian
area. For help in selecting suitable equipment consult
AS/NZS 1715.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 12/04/95
Narangba Qld, 4504 Reviewed Date: 09/99, 02/03, 03/05,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Calru25
Dangerous Goods Code (ADG) for transport by road
and rail.
MARINE TRANSPORT: Not classified as Dangerous
Goods by the criteria of International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code. (IMDGC)
AIR TRANSPORT: Not classified as Dangerous
Goods by the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) dangerous goods regulation for the transport
by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
POISON SCHEDULE: None Applied
RISK PHRASES:
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
SAFETY PHRASES:
S2 Keep out of reach of children
S23 Do not breath vapour / spray
S44 If you feel unwell, contact a doctor or poisons
information centre immediately. (Show the label where
possible).
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
All information in this data sheet is provided in good faith and is
believed to be correct. Each user should consider the information in
this safety data sheet within the context of their particular
application as Accensi Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control
conditions under which this product may be used. Accensi Pty Ltdl
will not be responsible for any damages arising out of the use or
reliance upon the information in this safety data sheet. No
expressed or implied warranties are given other than those implied
mandatory by Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation.
Please read all labels carefully before use.
Emergency Services
Contact:
Ph: 000
Accensi Pty Ph: (07)3897 2000
Ltd Fax: (07) 3897 2022
Issued: 12/04/95
Reviewed: 02/09/99
01/03/02
11/02/03
03/05
05/06
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