MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS
DATE: 7/11/07 NEW [ ] REVISED [X]
Agrium Advanced Technologies EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
P.O. Box 1187 AAT: 1-800-422-4248
Sylacauga, AL 35150 CHEMTREC:1-800-424-9300
SECTION - I - PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: POLYON庐 Polymer-Coated Muriate of Potash 0-0-59 PRODUCT NO: N/A
REGULAR and MINI SIZES
CHEMICAL NAME: Polyurethane-Coated Muriate of Potash
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Potassium Chloride; Urethane
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: NA EPA ESTABLISHMENT NUMBER: NA
NFPA RATING: Health - 0 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 0 Special - None
NFPA CODES: 0=Least 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme
SECTION - II - INGREDIENT INFORMATION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER PEL TLV % BY WEIGHT
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 NI NI 91 - 93
Polyurethane coating Not established NI NI 6.7 - 8.5
Pigment NA NI NI 0 - .11
Wax NA NI NI 0.3 - 0.5
SECTION - III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: KCl (776oC) Polyurethane (NA) Specific Gravity(H2O =1): 1.98
Melting Point: 7760C (14230F), Polyurethane (NA)
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): Negligible
Vapor Density (Air =1): Negligible Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate=1): NA
Bulk Density : 70-75 lb/ft3 Angle of Repose: 320 - 340
pH : 9.2 (pH of 1% solution)
Solubility in Water: 25.8% by wt. @ 200C. Polyurethane coating is water insoluble.
Appearance and Odor: White to grey, reddish brown, green, beige, and/or brown fertilizer granules. No appreciable odor.
SECTION - IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: NA Flammable Limits: LEL: NA UEL: NA
Extinguishing Media: Material is a non-flammable inorganic salt. Use media suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Short term exposure to
smoke, fumes, and gases can lead to irreversible lung injury without early signs and symptoms.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Decomposition products may be toxic.
SECTION - V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable under all normal conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Contact with hot nitric acid may cause evolution of toxic nitrosyl chloride. Contact with other
strong acids may produce irritating hydrogen chloride gases.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Thermal degradation may produce chlorine gas, hydrogen cyanide, carbon dioxide, and
nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION - VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS / EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Route(s) of entry: Inhalation; Ingestion
Eyes: May cause moderate irritation. If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
Skin: May cause moderate irritation. Wash with soap and water if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: No appreciable dust with this product, however, if symptoms of moderate irritation to the nose, throat or lungs occur,
remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: May cause headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, tingling of hands or feet, weak pulse and/or circulatory
disturbances. Immediately call a physician or Poison Control Center @ (202) 625-3333 for assistance.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Moderate irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract. No chronic health effects data have been
established.
Other Health Warnings: Call a physician if irritation persists. Wash hands with soap and water after handling.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.
SECTION - VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Storage: Store in original container in a dry area. Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals. Store separately from feed,
food, other fertilizers, seeds and pesticides so that cross contamination does not occur.
Procedures in case of spill or release: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product. Avoid dusts, or
use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator. Caution should be used when walking through spilled product on a hard floor, since
loose granules can create a slip hazard.
Waste Disposal Method: Apply as fertilizer if uncontaminated. If contaminated, dispose of in accordance with all Federal, State, and
Local laws.
Other Precautions: Washing facilities should be available.
SECTION - VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
Ventilation Requirements: Provide local or general ventilation if dust exposure exceeds the nuisance dust limit of 10 mg/m3.
Applicators should stand up-wind if excess dust is observed.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: None required for normal use of this product. A NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator should be used if dust
exposure exceeds level of 10 mg/m3.
Protective Clothing: No protection normally required. Long sleeves and impervious gloves should be worn by those with unusually
sensitive skin.
Eye Protection: Use of safety glasses with side shields is recommended.
SECTION - IX - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This product is a plant food. However, large spills could possibly kill vegetation or cause illness in animals. Contamination of
waterways may cause fish kill. Prevent large quantities from contacting vegetation or waterways. Keep animals away from large
spills.
SECTION - X- SARA TITLE III REQUIREMENTS
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: No SARA Hazard Category: None
Section 311/312 Hazardous Substances: No Carcinogenic Compound(s) (IARC/NTP/OSHA/ACGIH): None
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: No
OTHER PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to accurately reflect the scientific evidence used in making the hazard
determination. It is considered only as a guide, and not a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility.
Independent decisions must be made on the suitability and use of this product dependent on variable storage conditions or locally
applicable laws or government regulations. The buyer and user assumes all risk and liability of storage, handling, and use of this
product not in accordance with the terms of the product label.
NA = NOT APPLICABLE Agrium Advanced Technologies
Contact: Safety Manager
NI = NOT INDICATED Telephone: 1-800-422-4248
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