Conforms to ANSI Z400.1-2004 Standard (United States).
Material Safety Data Sheet BC Bloom
1 . Product and company identification
Common name : BC Bloom
Material uses : Hydroponic nutrients.
Supplier/Manufacturer : Technaflora Plant Products Ltd.
1533 Broadway Street, 125
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Canada, V3C 6P3
Tel. 604-468-4769 / 1-800-586-1211
In case of emergency : CHEMTREC, U.S. : (800) 424-9300 International: (703) 527-3887
2 . Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid.
Hazard status : This material is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations.
Emergency overview : No specific hazard.
USE WITH CARE.
Follow good industrial hygiene practice.
Routes of entry : Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Skin : Slightly irritating to the skin.
Slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation :
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Potential chronic health : Carcinogenic effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
effects Mutagenic effects: Not available.
Teratogenic effects: Not available.
Medical conditions : Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate any medical condition.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
3 . Composition/information on ingredients
United States
Name CAS number %
Monopotassium Phosphate 7778-77-0 5 - 10
Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 5 - 10
4 . First aid measures
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin contact : Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical
attention if symptoms appear.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
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Notes to physician : No specific antidote. Medical staff must contact Poison Control Center.
5 . Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : No specific hazard.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
6 . Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material, runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Methods for cleaning up : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills, add
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up
material and place in a sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dike
spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway.
Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal.
7 . Handling and storage
Handling : Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
8 . Exposure controls/personal protection
United States
Product name Exposure limits
Monopotassium Phosphate ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Dust
Engineering measures : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
control airborne levels. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker
exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety glasses.
Skin : Lab coat.
Respiratory : A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of use.
Hands : Disposable vinyl gloves.
HMIS Code/Personal :A
protective equipment
Personal protection in case : Safety glasses, goggles or face shield. Impervious gloves. Full suit. Boots. Wear NIOSH-
of a large spill approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.
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Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the day. Follow good industrial hygiene
practice.
9 . Physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid.
pH : Acidic.
Boiling/condensation point : The lowest known value is 100掳C (212掳F) (Water).
Melting/freezing point : May start to solidify at 0掳C (32掳F) based on data for: Water.
Relative density : Weighted average: 1.12 (Water = 1)
Vapor pressure : The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (17.5 mm Hg) (at 20掳C) (Water).
Vapor density : The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Evaporation rate : 0.36 (Water) compared with Butyl acetate.
Solubility : Easily soluble in methanol, acetone.
Partially soluble in cold water, hot water.
Insoluble in n-octanol.
10 . Stability and reactivity
Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Incompatibility with various : Reactive with oxidizing materials, organic materials, acids and alkalis.
substances Slightly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: reducing materials and
moisture.
Hazardous polymerization : Will not occur.
Conditions of reactivity : Flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: heat.
11 . Toxicological information
Toxicity data
Product/ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Monopotassium Phosphate LD50 >2000 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 >4640 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
Potassium nitrate LD50 3750 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1901 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
Acute Effects
Eyes : Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Skin : Slightly irritating to the skin.
Slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation :
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Potential chronic health : Carcinogenic effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
effects Mutagenic effects: Not available.
Teratogenic effects: Not available.
Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: mucous
membranes.
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12 . Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Product/ingredient name Species Period Result
Potassium nitrate Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 180 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 188 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 191 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 200 mg/l
Environmental precautions : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Octanol/water partition : The product is more soluble in water.
coefficient
Bioconcentration factor : Not available.
Products of degradation : These products are nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, phosphates. Some metallic oxides.
Toxicity of the products of : The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
biodegradation
13 . Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : Waste must be disposed of in accordance with EC, national, regional and local
environmental control regulations.
14 . Transport information
: Not applicable.
NAERG
Regulatory information
UN/ IMDG/ IATA DOT : Not regulated.
15 . Regulatory information
United States
HCS Classification : Not regulated.
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA : All components listed.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Potassium nitrate
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Potassium
nitrate: Fire hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting : Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 5 - 10
requirements
Supplier notification : Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 5 - 10
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall
include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
State regulations : Pennsylvania RTK: Potassium nitrate: (generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Potassium nitrate
New Jersey: Potassium nitrate
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California prop. 65: No products were found.
International regulations
International lists : This product, (and its ingredients) is (are) listed on national inventories, or is (are)
exempted from being listed, Australia (AICS), in Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), in Korea
(TCCL), in Japan (METI), in the Philippines (RA6969).
16 . Other information
Label requirements (U.S.A.) : CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
HAZARD RATINGS
Hazardous Material : HMIS RATING
Information System (U.S.A.) 0
Health 4- Extreme
3- Serious
0
Fire hazard 2- Moderate
1- Slight
0
Physical Hazard
0- Minimal
A See section 8 for more detailed
Personal protection
information on personal protection.
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
0 0
Health Reactivity
Special
References : ANSI Z400.1, MSDS Standard, 2004. - Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. -
29CFR Part1910.1200 OSHA MSDS Requirements. - 49CFR Table List of Hazardous
Materials, UN#, Proper Shipping Names, PG.
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Date of previous issue : 07/15/2004
Version :2
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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