MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Last Reviewed: November 26, 2002 Emergency Phone #: 1-800-342-6173
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
ROOTS2庐 Concentrate
NAME:
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CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Liquid dispersion of humic substances, seaweed extracts and
vitamins in water.
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HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS # APPROXIMATE %
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) [532-43-4] <1
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) [50-81-7] 3
Vitamin E (a-Tocopherol) [7695-91-2] <1
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NFPA/HMIS RATING (0-4): HEALTH 1 FIRE 0 REACTIVITY 0
(0 = INSIGNIFICANT; 4 = EXTREME) SPECIFIC HAZARD NONE
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: 213潞 F
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VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as Water
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VAPOR DENSITY: Same as Water
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EVAPORATION RATE: Same as Water
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MELTING POINT: Not Applicable
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1): 1.02 鈥? 1.05
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pH: 5.2 鈥? 5.5
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%
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APPEARANCE: Chocolate-brown liquid
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ODOR: Mild, characteristic 鈥渆arthy鈥?
FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Does Not Burn
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not applicable
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SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Product is stable as a liquid.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
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INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Intense heat could dry product out, causing dried material to
smolder or burn, releasing COx, NOx and hydocarbons.
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HEALTH EFFECTS/FIRST AID INFORMATION
EYES 鈱? SKIN 鈱? INGESTION 鈱? INHALATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
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HEALTH HAZARDS: Eyes: May irritate on contact 鈥? wash out quickly
Skin: Brief contact is non-hazardous. Repeated or prolonged
contact may dry out skin.
Ingestion: If large quantity swallowed, concern of vitamin overdose.
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SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Dark staining of eyes and skin and/or eye irritation
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CARCINOGENICITY: Ingredients not listed as carcinogenic in NTP or IARC listings.
Not OSHA regulated.
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eyes: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes, lift lids. See physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash gently with mild soap/detergent and flowing water. Apply skin lotion if skin has dried.
Wash contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: For small amounts drink plenty of water. More than a mouthful should be purged by
vomiting, but only if victim is conscious. Get medical help.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear protective respirator if misting conditions expected.
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VENTILATION: Exhaust fan recommended if fine sprays or mists expected.
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES/CLOTHING: Rubber or plastic recommended if repeated or prolonged
contact expected.
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EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles recommended if fine mists or sprays expected,
regular safety glasses adequate.
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WORK PRACTICES: Use good housekeeping practices. Keep from splashing/spilling.
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SPILLS: Stop material flow at source. Recover for recycling/salvage if not contaminated by
other material.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Small quantities may be flushed to drain/sewer with water.
Material not recyclable to be absorbed & placed in legal landfill
following all regulations.
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PRECAUTIONS IN STORING AND HANDLING: Avoid containers and piping made of aluminum,
copper alloys and/or galvanized metal. Avoid storage above 120 F or below 32 F. Keep
containers tightly closed.
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