PATON FERTILIZERS PTY LTD
PO BOX 524
PENRITH NSW 2751
ABN: 56 000 508 216
PH: 02 4729 2888
FAX: 02 4729 2810
E-MAIL: info@paton.com.au
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : UREA (granular)
CONTACT : PATON FERTILIZERS PTY LTD
1800 644 753
U.N. NO : None Allocated : None Allocated
CLASS
: None Allocated
HAZCHEM
: None Allocated
PACKAGING GP
EPG : None Allocated None Allocated
POISONS SCHEDULE:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
IDENTIFICATION
OTHER NAMES : Carbonyl diamide
Carbamide
: 57 - 13 - 6
CAS NUMBER
: C = O (NH2)2
MOLECULAR FORMULA
: Fertiliser; fertiliser raw material.
USES
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
: 1.34 : 133.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY MELTING POINT
: N App DECOMP. POINT (C) : 133.0
VAPOUR PRESSURE
FLASH POINT (C) : N App pH (10% aq solu) : 9.5
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (%) : N. App : N App
VISCOSITY
AUTOIGNITION TEMP (C) : N. App : N App
EVAPORATION RATE
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME : Nil (n-Butyl acetate=1)
SOLUBILITY in water (25掳C) : Soluble : 98.5% Urea
PURITY
( Typical values only - consult specification sheet)
N AV = Not Available N App = Not applicable
APPEARANCE, ODOUR : White prills, granules pellets or powder. Slightly
ammoniacal odour.
: Very soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ammonia and
SOLUBILITY
benzene. Slightly soluble in ether.
: May react violently with oxidising agents and sodium nitrate.
REACTIVITY
Can react with hypochlorites to form explosive nitrogen
trichloride (1).
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this safety data
sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
: No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause
SWALLOWED
gastrointestinal irritant.
: May be an eye irritant.
EYE
: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may result in mild irritation.
SKIN
: Inhalation of dust in high concentrations may result in respiratory
INHALED
irritation.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
No data found.
FIRST AID
: Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. DO NOT
SWALLOWED
induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. In all
EYE
cases of eye contamination it is a precaution to seek medical
advice.
: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove
SKIN
contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If irritation occurs seek
medical advice.
: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty.
INHALED
Seek medical advice.
: Treat symptomatically.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
: Oral LD50 (rat) : 8471 mg/kg (2)
TOXICITY
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health & Safety
commission (Worksafe Australia).
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. Use in well ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not
in use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact. Wear overalls, safety glasses and
impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. If dusts exists, wear dust respirator
meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Always wash hands before smoking,
eating, drinking or using the toilet.
FLAMMABILITY
Non combustible material.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road and Rail.
Store in a cool and well ventilated area. Store away from oxidising agents, nitrites and
hypochlorites. Avoid appreciable temperature fluctuations. High stacking should be avoided as
pressure tends to promote caking. Store away from fungicides and herbicides.
SPILLS
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation of dust. Cover
with damp absorbent (inert material, sand or soil ). Sweep up, but avoid generating dust. Collect
and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal.
DISPOSAL
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Avoid contaminating waterways.
OTHER INFORMATION & REFERENCES
PRINCIPAL REFERENCES
This fertiliser can be used as a stockfeed supplement for ruminants, but is poisonous if fed in
excessive quantities, or too quickly or if stock have access to product applied to pasture and not
dissolve. If in doubt seek appropriate advice.
(1) ICI Hazard Data Sheet, Urea,
(2) In Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances 1995, (Ed D. Sweet), (US Dept.
of Health & Human Services: Cincinatti 1995).
Issue Date: 08/Jan /96 WTF Supersedes Issue Date : N app
This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard
information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the
workplace. Since Paton Fertilizers cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the
product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the
user intends to handle and use the product in the workplace.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be
made, the user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which
is sent to our customers and is also available upon request.
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