Conforms to 91/155/EEC - 2001/58/EC - Europe
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Calcium Nitrate Field Grade (Tropicote)
Identification of the substance/preparation and of the
1.
company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
: Calcium Nitrate Field Grade (Tropicote)
Product name
Company/undertaking identification
: Yara Australia Pty Ltd
Manufacturer / Supplier
201 Miller Street, Mezzanine Level
North Sydney
NSW 2060 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9959 4266
Fax: +61 2 9959 4050
: +61 4 1722 3075
Emergency telephone number
Composition/information on ingredients
2.
: Preparation
Substance/preparation
Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product does not contain any hazardous ingredients in quantities requiring reporting
in this section, in accordance with EU regulations or National regulations.
Contains plant nutrients (calcium nitrate CAS # 15245-12-2)
Hazards identification
3.
The preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
First aid measures
4.
: Avoid breathing dust. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Inhalation
: If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly
Skin Contact
with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with a copious amount of water. Get medical
Eye contact
attention if irritation occurs.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Fire-fighting measures
5.
: Use water only in flooding quantities.
Extinguishing media
: Fire-fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
Special exposure hazards
turnout gear.
Avoid breathing dusts, vapours or fumes from burning materials. In case of inhalation of
decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
: These products are: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
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Accidental release measures
6.
: Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow all fire fighting procedures (Section 5).
Personal Precautions
: Minimise contact of spilled material with soils to prevent runoff to surface waterways.
Environmental precautions and
clean-up methods
Use a tool to scoop up solid material and place into an appropriate labelled waste container.
Do not mix with sawdust or other combustible material. Avoid creating dusty conditions and
prevent wind dispersal. Keep out of waterways. See Section 13 for Waste Disposal
Information.
Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.
Handling and storage
7.
: Avoid creating dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Handling
Avoid contamination by any source including metals, dust and organic materials.
: Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame, or any other ignition source. Avoid contact
Storage
with combustible materials.
Exposure controls/personal protection
8.
: Total inhalable dust - 10 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits
Respirable dust - 4 mg/m3
Exposure controls
: Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk
Respiratory protection
assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or
anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the
selected respirator.
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
Hand protection
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this
is necessary.
: Use dust goggles if high dust concentration is generated.
Eye protection
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin protection
performed and the risks involved.
Physical and chemical properties
9.
General information
Appearance
: Solid. (Granular solid.)
Physical state
: White to yellowish.
Colour
: Odourless.
Odour
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH : 5 to 7 (Conc. (% w/w): 10) [Acidic.]
310掳C (590掳F)
Boiling point :
94 to 98掳C (201.2 to 208.4掳F)
Melting/freezing point :
Density (g/cm3) 1
:
Easily soluble in cold water.
Solubility :
10. Stability and reactivity
: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Stability
Materials to avoid : Reactive with combustible materials, acids, alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition : These products are: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Products
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11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
May cause eye and skin irritation.
Adverse health effects are considered unlikely, when the product is used according to directions.
Acute toxicity
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Preparation LD50 >2100 mg/kg Oral Rat
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Preparation Fish (LC50) 96 hour(s) >100 mg/l
: The product is not expected to harm the environment when used properly according to
Adverse effects
directions.
: The product does not show any bioaccumulation phenomena.
Remarks
13. Disposal considerations
: Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Do not empty into drains;
Methods of disposal
dispose of this material and its container in a safe way. Dispose of in accordance with all
applicable local and national regulations.
: To present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste as
Hazardous waste
defined by EU Directive 2001/118/EC.
14. Transport information
Not regulated.
Not classified as hazardous material according to UN Orange Book and international transport codes e.g. ADR (road)
, RID (rail), ADN (inland waterways) and IMDG (sea).
15. Regulatory information
EU Regulations
: This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
Risk Phrases
: Industrial applications.
Product use
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC,
1999/45/EC, including amendments and the intended use.
16. Other information
History
Date of issue : 2005-02-11.
Date of previous issue : No Previous Validation.
Version :1
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
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To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards
and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards
that exist.
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