MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date stamp: 31-Jul-2007 MSDS Ref. No.: 99143 Revision Number: 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Peters Excel餂? 15-5-15 Cal-Mag Special
Description: Water Soluble Fertilizer
Company 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Scotts Company LLC 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.: S12882
Product Number(s): 99140, 99140N, 99143
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
WHMIS hazard class: D2B
Labelling
Signal word: CAUTION
Precautionary Statements Eye irritation. Skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from children.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea.
Inhalation: Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Pre-existing dermatitis or sores. Inhalation may aggravate asthma.
Principle routes of exposure: Skin. Inhalation.
Target organ effects: Irritation.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
Ureaphosphate 4861-19-2 10-30
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 30-60
Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2 13477-34-4 10-30
Magnesium Nitrate 10377-60-3 10-30
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 6484-52-2 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Hold eye open and rinse 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
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam.
Explosion potential: Dust at sufficient concentrations may form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours..
Fire fighting procedures: Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces.
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: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
Methods for cleaning up: Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Ureaphosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Not Listed Not Listed
Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2 Not Listed Not Listed
Magnesium Nitrate 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. Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. If skin irritation occurs, use
natural rubber gloves, durable cloth or impervious rubber gloves if contact with product is possible.
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 Color: Blue
Bulk density: 55-75 lbs/cu.ft. Appearance: Prills, Crystals
Odor: Fertilizer Solubility: Highly soluble (>80%)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat. Dust may form explosive mixture in air.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion may produce irritating gases and vapors.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
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LD50/oral: No information available
LD50/dermal: No information available
LC50/inhalation: No information available
Eye effects: May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons.
Skin effects: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Component information
Components LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Ureaphosphate No information available No information available No information available
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 3015 mg/kg Rat No information available No information available
Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2 3900 mg/kg Rat No information available No information available
Magnesium Nitrate 5440 mg/kg Rat No information available No information available
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 2217 mg/kg Rat No information available 88.8 mg/L Rat 4 h
Chronic toxicity
Carcinogenic effects: The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any indgredient as a carcinogen.
Components NTP: IARC: OSHA:
Ureaphosphate Not listed Not listed Not listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2 Not listed Not listed Not listed
Magnesium Nitrate Not listed 2A PresentPresent
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea .
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Sensitization: May cause sensitization of susceptible persons.
Target organ effects: Irritation
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects: May be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability: Degrades slowly.
Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.
Mobility: Water contaminating.
Aquatic toxicity: May be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Additional ecological information: Contains Molybdenum (Mo). The application of materials containing Molybdenum (Mo) may result in
forage crops containing levels of Molybdenum (Mo) which are toxic to ruminant animals. Do not
contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Do not apply directly to lakes, streams,
or ponds.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging: In accordance with local and national regulations.
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.
TDG
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS-No CERCLA/SARA 313 CERCLA/SARA 302
Ureaphosphate 4861-19-2 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 7757-79-1 Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 6484-52-2 Not Listed Not Listed
Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3)2 13477-34-4 Not Listed Not Listed
Magnesium Nitrate 10377-60-3 Not Listed Not Listed
General Information Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
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.
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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