Material Safety Data Sheet
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: PALFOS 88P ROCK PHOS
Synonyms: Phosphate rock
Supplier: Incitec Pivot Limited
ABN: 42 004 080 264
Street Address: 70 Southbank Boulevard,
Southbank, Victoria 3006
Australia
Telephone Number: 1800 333 197 (toll free)
Facsimile: +61 3 8695 4419
Emergency Telephone: 1800 033 111 (ALL HOURS)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product Description: Fertiliser raw material, production of phosphoric acid.
Light grey, odour free, loose solid.
A mixture of two phosphate rock sources which are stable inorganic minerals.
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Phosphate rock 100% Non hazardous
1306-05-4
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg. Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0 800 764766) or a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
persist.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation
occurs seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible
precaution to seek medical advice.
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, give a glass of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further
water. Seek medical advice.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards: Non-combustible material.
Fire-fighting advice: Non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes. Fire fighters
to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of
exposure to products of decomposition.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing in dust. Work up wind or increase ventilation.
Cover with damp absorbent (inert material, sand or soil). Sweep or vacuum up, but avoid generating dust. Collect and
seal in properly labelled containers, bags or drums for disposal or re-use.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling advice: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust.
Storage advice: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. However,
Exposure Standard(s) for constituent(s):
Nuisance dust: 8hr TWA = 10 mg/m3
As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week
over an entire working life.
These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. These exposure standards should not be used as fine
dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
Engineering Control Measures:
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled below quoted Exposure
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Standards. Avoid generating and breathing in dusts. Use with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing dust mask. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Orica Personal Protection Guide No. 1, 1998: E - OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, DUST
MASK.
Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. If dust exists, wear dust
mask/respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Always wash hands before smoking,
eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Loose solid
Colour: Light Grey
Odour: Odourless
Solubility: Negligible solubility in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.4-1.6
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): Not applicable
Flash Point (掳C): Not applicable
Flammability Limits (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature (掳C): Not applicable
% Volatile by Weight: Not available
Solubility in water (g/L): Not available
Melting Point/Range (掳C): Not available
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): Not applicable
Decomposition Point (掳C): Not available
Sublimation Point (掳C): Not applicable
pH: Not applicable
Viscosity: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This material is considered stable.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant. Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to particulate nature. May cause
physical irritation to the eyes.
Skin contact: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritation.
Inhalation: Breathing in dust may result in respiratory irritation.
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Long Term Effects:
This product may contain low levels of fluoride (F) as an impurity. Chronic ingestion, eg. improper or inadvertent use as a
dietary phosphorus supplement for ruminants (cattle and sheep), may result in fluorosis.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to Waste Management Authority.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
`Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances'. Ed. D. Sweet, US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Cincinatti, 2003.
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Incitec Pivot Limited Contact Point
MSDS - (03) 8695 4400
Reason(s) for Issue:
First Issue Primary MSDS
This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material
and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Incitec Pivot Limited cannot anticipate
or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the
risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Incitec Pivot representative or Incitec Pivot
Limited at the contact details on page 1.
Incitec Pivot Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of which
is available upon request.
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