Westland Horticulture Ltd MSDS for Westland
Growmore
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Growmore
Supplier Westland Horticulture Ltd
14 Granville Industrial Estate
Granville Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone BT70 1NJ
Tel 0044 (0) 28 8772 7500
Fax 0044 (0) 28 8772 3800
PSDS GROUP 7 PRODUCT
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET GROUP 7
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Products in Group 7 are the solid compound fertilizers (NKP, NP, NK) which are not based
on ammonium nitrate.
These amounts may contain some or all of the following ingredients. Ammonium sulphate,
urea, mono and di-ammonium phosphate, normal (single) superphosphate, triple
superphosphate, phosphate rock, potassium chloride (muriate of potash), potassium
sulphate, calcium nitrate, urea formaldehyde, ferrous-sulphate, inert fillers such as sand or
limestone and coating materials such as oil, amine, clay or talc, secondary nutrients and /
or micro-nutrients.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Human Health
Products are of a low toxicity but prolonged skin or eye contact may cause some irritation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact 鈥? wash the affected area with soap and water
Eye Contact 鈥? irrigate the eyes with copious amounts of eye wash solution or
water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain medical advice if symptoms
persist.
Ingestion - DO NOT induce vomiting. Give milk or water to drink. Obtain
medical attention if more than small quantities have been
swallowed.
Inhalation - Remove from the source of exposure to dust. Keep warm and at
rest. Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.
Fire and Thermal Decomposition Products
Skin Contact 鈥? wash areas in contact with molten material. Wash copiously with cold
water. Seek medical advice.
Inhalation 鈥? remove from source of exposure to fumes. Keep warm and at rest.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
When the fertilizer is not directly involved in the fire use the best means available to
control the fire.
When the fertilizer is involved:
a. Avoid breathing the fumes. Whenever possible wear an approved breathing mask
when fighting the fire or when fumes are being emitted.
b. Call the fire brigade
c. Use plenty of water
d. Open doors and windows to give maximum ventilation
e. Do not allow molten fertilizer to run into drains
If water containing the fertiliser enters any drain or watercourse, inform the local
authorities and appropriate water authorities immediately. Note also First Aid precautions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up spillage promptly. Sweep up and place in clean appropriately labeled container.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling; Avoid excessive generation of dust. Avoid unnecessary exposure to the
atmosphere to prevent moisture pick-up.
Storage: The basic requirements are the avoidance of contamination and
involvement in a fire. Locate away from sources of heat, fire and explosion. Keep away
from combustible materials and chemical materials and chemical substances, taking
particular care on farms to ensure that it is not stored near hay, straw, grain, diesel or
other combustible materials. Ensure a high standard of housekeeping in the storage areas.
Do not permit smoking or the use of naked lights. Buildings used for storage should be dry
and well ventilated. Stacks therein should be at least 1 metre from walls, eaves and beams.
Further storage guidance is given in HSE Guidance IND (G) 230L.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational EXPOSURE Limits:
No specific official limits. AGGIH recommended value (1995-1996) for inhalable particulate.
TLV/TWA 10mg/M2
Precautionary and engineering measures:
avoid high dust concentrate and provide ventilation where necessary.
Personal Protection:
Use approved dust respirators if airborne dust concentrations are high. Wear suitable
gloves when handling the product over long periods. After handling the product wash
hands and observe good hygiene practice.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White, gray or brown granules or prills unless deliberately coloured
during manufacture
Odour: Odourless
Ph water solution Usually >4.5
(100G/1)
Bulk Density: Normally between 900 鈥? 1100kg/m3
Solubility in Water: Soluble in water, extent depends on composition
Most formulations are hygroscopic.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal storage and handling conditions. Liberates ammonia when in contact
with alkalis e.g. Caustic Soda, Soda Ash.
Do not weld or apply heat to equipment or plant which may have contained the fertilizer
without first moving thoroughly to remove all fertilizer.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingestion: Small quantities are unlikely to cause toxic effects. Large quantities may give
rise to gastro-intestinal disorders.
Inhalation: Low toxicity dust but a high concentration of air-borne material may cause
irritation of the nose and upper respiratory tract with symptoms such as sore throat and
coughing. Generally regarded as a nuisance dust with no specific official Occupational
EXPOSURE Limit (OEL). Recommended total inhalable dust standard for nuisance dust of
10mg / m3 as an 8 hour Time Weighed Average. See HSE Guidance Notes EH40 and HSG
173.
Molten Material: Will cause burns and inhalation of decomposition gases (e.g, in a fire) may
cause serious delayed lung effects.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.
As this fertilizer contains phosphate, heavy spillage may cause adverse environmental
impact such as eutrophication in confined surface water.
Toxicity Data
Product toxicity will depend on the composition
Ammonium Sulphate LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg
Mono-ammonium phosphate LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg
Di-ammonium phosphate LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg
Potassium chloride or sulphate LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg
Calcium Nitrate LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg
Mobility
Very soluble in water. The ammonium ion is absorbed by the soil.
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Persistence/Degradability The ammonium ion is absorbed by soil particles.
Phosphates whether water or citrate soluble are translocated in the soil over very short
distances and are then immobilized. The dissolved potassium ion in the soil solution is
absorbed by clay minerals; where these are absent in light soils part of the potassium may
be leached.
Bio-accumulation: The product does not show any bio-accumulation phenomena.
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Depending on the degree of contamination, dispose if the use on farm by spreading thinly
on open ground or to an authorized waste facility. Take care to avoid the contamination of
watercourses and drains. Inform the appropriate water authority in the event of accidental
watercourse contamination.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Un Classification. Classified as non-hazardous.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Directives
76/116/EEC (Relating to fertilizers)
National Regulations
The Fertilisers Regulations 1991 and subsequent amendments
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This safety data sheet provides health and safety information. This product is to be used in
applications with best practice. Individuals handling this product should be informed under
COSHH of the recommended safety precautions and should have assess to this information.
The product information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge correct as at the
date of publication. Westland Horticulture disclaims any liability for loss or damage resulting
from the use of this data, information or suggestions.
Updated 14 July 2004 Version 1.3
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