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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date-Issued: 06/10/2003
MSDS Ref. No: 91260
Date-Revised: 06/10/2003
Revision No: New MSDS
Scotts庐 Champion庐 15.5-0-0 Calcium Nitrate Plus
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Scotts庐 Champion庐 15.5-0-0 Calcium Nitrate Plus
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Water Soluble Fertilizer
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The Scotts Company CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-9300
Earthgro-Hyponex-Miracle Gro International: 1-703-527-3887
Scotts-Scotts Lawn Service-Scotts Sierra- Emergency Phone: 1-937-644-0011
Swiss Farms
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43041
PN: S10161
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Calcium Nitrate 15245-12-2 None None
Magnesium Sulfate 7487-88-9 None None
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 None None
Copper EDTA 14025-15-1 None None
Iron EDTA 15708-41-5 None None
Manganese EDTA 15375-84-5 None None
Ammonium Molybdate 13106-76-8 5 mg (Mo)/m3 5 mg (Mo)/m3
Zinc EDTA 14025-21-9 None None
COMMENTS: The ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) for nuisance (inert) dusts containing < 1% crystalline silica and no asbestos are: 10 mg/m3
inhalable particulates and 3 mg/m3 respirable particulate. The OSHA TLV is 15 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: - CAUTION
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
- May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
- May cause eye and skin irritation.
- Avoid breathing dust.
- Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: May cause eye irritation.
SKIN: May cause skin irritation.
INGESTION: Ingestion may result in abdonimal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
INHALATION: Inhalation of dusts or aerosols may aggravate asthma.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, skin, inhalation, and eyes.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SKIN: If on skin or clothing, 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: If swallowed, call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip glass of water if able to swallow. Do
not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Never 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, preferably mouth-to-mouth,
if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
COMMENTS: See product label for specific First Aid Measures. The above measures are the most conservative and would apply in the event a product
label is not immediately available.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or spray.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Explosive conditions may exist when a high airborne concentration of fertilizer or organic material occurs in an enclosed area.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained air supply.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: In a fire, fertilizer products may produce ammonia and toxic oxides of carbon, nitrogen, potassium,
phosphorous, and/or sulfur.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Use good housekeeping practices. Sweep up spills. As a general practice, avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove to approved landfill. See label for specific disposal procedures.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: See label. Wash hands with soap and water after handling product. Avoid container breakage. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin, eyes,
or clothing. Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORAGE: See label. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid container breakage. Store in cool, dry area in closed container or package. Keep
away from feed or foodstuffs.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended exposure standard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: See label. Protective eye wear is typically not required for normal product use.
SKIN: None required for normal use. If prolonged or repeated use irritates skin, use neoprene or PVC gloves.
RESPIRATORY: See label. No special respiratory protection is required under normal use conditions. However, if operating conditions create high
airborne concentrations of product, a dust mask, or other appropriate respiratory protection is recommended.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Powder containing Prills
COLOR: White.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Typically 80-85% for water soluble fertilizers
DENSITY: 60-63 lbs/cu.ft.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: See label. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: In fire, toxic metal oxides may be produced.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong reducing agents. Active metals such as aluminum and magnesium.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS: Toxicology information is limited for this product. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Eye contact with
solids may produce irritation, tearing, or blinking as a foreign body in the eye.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: See label. Keep out of lakes, streams, or ponds.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Apply as fertizer to field. If product is contaminated, dispose of in an approved landfill disposal facility, in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not DOT regulated.
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES: The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult 49CFR, or appropriate Dangerous Goods
Regulations, for additional description requirements (e.g., technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific shipping requirements.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS: Contact local authorities for proper disposal of large quantities of unused product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS
NFPA CODES
HEALTH: 2 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is, to the best of the Manufacturer's (see Section 1) 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 the Manufacturer 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, the Manufacturer 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.
GENERAL STATEMENTS: 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.
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