Conforms to EU Directive 91/155/EEC, as amended by 2001/58/EC - Europe
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Kristalon Blue
Identification of the substance/preparation and
1.
company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
: Kristalon Blue
Product name
: Fertiliser.
Use of the substance/preparation
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
2. Composition/information on ingredients
: Preparation
Substance/preparation
Ingredient name CAS number % EC number Classification
Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 0 - 65 231-818-8 O; R8
Ammonium nitrate 6484-52-2 0 - 65 229-347-8 O; R8
See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases
declared above
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.
Contains some or all of the following in addition to ammonium nitrate and/or potassium nitrate:- mono and di ammonium phosphate,
potassium sulphate, potassium phosphate, ammonium sulphate, urea, secondary nutrients and micro nutrients.
Total: 40% < ammonium nitrate + potassium nitrate < 65%
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 potentially dangerous quantities of this material have been swallowed, call a physician
Ingestion
immediately. Do not induce 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 plenty of water. Get medical attention if
Eye contact
irritation occurs.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Fire-fighting measures
5.
: Use water only in flooding quantities. Do NOT use chemical extinguisher or foam or attempt to
Extinguishing media
smother the fire with steam or sand.
: Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
Special exposure hazards
turnout gear.
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 etc.), sulphur oxides
Hazardous thermal
(SO2, SO3, etc.), phosphates. Some metallic oxides.
decomposition products
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Fire-fighting measures
5.
: The product itself is not combustible but it can support combustion, even in absence of air. On
Remark Explosibility
heating it melts and further heating can cause decomposition, releasing toxic fumes containing
nitrogen oxides and ammonia.
Accidental release measures
6.
: If released in large quantities: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Eliminate all ignition
Personal precautions
sources. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
Follow all fire fighting procedures (Section 5). Do not touch or walk through spilt material.
: Avoid contact of spilt material with soil and prevent runoff entering surface waterways.
Environmental precautions and
clean-up methods
Use a tool to scoop up solid or absorbed material and place into appropriate labelled waste
container. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Avoid creating dusty
conditions and prevent wind dispersal.
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. Prevent moisture pick-up in handling and storage.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
Ammonium nitrate ACGIH TLV (United States, 2000).
TWA: 10 mg/m 3 15 minute(s).
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.
Recommended: If dust is generated and ventilation is inadequate, use respirator that will
protect against dust/mist.
: 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.: PVC , butyl rubber , nitrile rubber , natural rubber (latex)
: Recommended: 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 and should be approved by a specialist before handling this
product.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques
should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing
before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
Physical and chemical properties
9.
General information
Appearance
: Solid. (Crystalline solid.)
Physical state
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH : 3 to 6 (Conc. (% w/w): 1) [Acidic.]
: >170掳C (338掳F) (Ammonium nitrate)
Melting/freezing point
: 0.8 to 1.3 g/cm3
Density (g/cm3)
: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water
Solubility
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10. Stability and reactivity
: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Stability
Materials to avoid : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: reducing materials, combustible
materials, organic materials and acids.
Hazardous decomposition : These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 etc.), sulphur oxides
(SO2, SO3, etc.), phosphates. Some metallic oxides.
products
11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
Adverse health effects are considered unlikely, when the product is used according to directions.
Acute toxicity
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Potassium nitrate LD50 3750 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1901 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
Ammonium nitrate LD50 2217 mg/kg Oral Rat
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Potassium nitrate Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 180 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 200 mg/l
: Used in excess quantities the product can cause eutrophication in water.
Adverse effects
The product is not expected to harm the environment when used properly according to
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.
: Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste,
Hazardous waste
as defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC..
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 EU legislation.
Risk phrases
: Industrial applications.
Product use
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and
1999/45/EC (including amendments) and the intended use.
: Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
Additional warning phrases
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16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to : R8- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
in sections 2 and 3 - Europe
: O - Oxidising
Full text of classifications
referred to in sections 2 and 3 -
Europe
History
Date of issue : 2005-09-05.
Date of previous issue : No previous validation.
Version :1
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
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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