MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date of Issue September 2004
MSDS No. 1016
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Scotts Australia Pty. Ltd.
Address 11 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153
Telephone Number (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
Emergency Telephone Number Australia: 1800 033 111
New Zealand: 0800 734 607
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name SCOTTS LAWN BUILDER + WEED KILL
Other Names Osmocote Lawn Builder with Weed Kill, Fertiliser 21-1-16 with Dicot
Weed Control
Manufacturers Product Code 108035, 108060
UN Number Not allocated
Dangerous Goods Class Not a Dangerous Good
Sub-Risk Class -
Packaging Group -
Hazchem Code -
Poisons Schedule S5 鈥? CAUTION
Uses A combination herbicide and fertiliser product for use in turf.
Physical Description /Properties
Appearance & Odour Granule, white
Melting point/softening point
Boiling Point
Vapour Pressure
Flashpoint
Flammability Limits Not flammable
Solubility in Water Partly
PH
Incompatibility
Specific Gravity
Bulk density
Volatile Proportion Non volatile
Corrosiveness
Ingredients
Ingredient Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion % w/w
Active ingredients 2, 4-D acid technical 94-75-7 1.03%
Mecroprop technical 93-65-2 1.03%
Dicamba acid technical 1918-00-9 0.07%
Potassium sulphate 7772-80-5 10%
Monoammonium phosphate 7722-76-1 10%
Methylene ureas/ureas 57-13-6 78%
Inerts
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute
Swallowed Harmful if swallowed.
Eye Avoid contact with eyes. May cause irritation.
Skin Avoid contact with skin. May cause irritation.
Inhaled Inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
No chronic effects have been reported for this product. No special medical
Chronic
surveillance is considered necessary for this product.
First Aid
Swallowed If more than 15 minutes from a hospital, induce vomiting.
Eye Hold eyes open and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and see a
doctor.
Skin Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
If irritation persists, see a doctor.
Inhaled Remove affected person to fresh air and monitor airways and breathing. Get
medical aid if condition persists.
First Aid Facilities Eye wash, hand wash.
Treat symptomatically.
Advice to Doctor
Medical conditions which
may be aggravated by
contact
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards Exposure limit standards for some of the constituents of this preparation are as
follows:
mg/m3 OSHA
Constituent:
2,4-D 10
Dicamba None
Urea None
Monoammonium phosphate None
Engineering Controls
Personal Protection When using the product, wear rubber gloves and cotton overalls buttoned to the
neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and a washable hat. After eating,
drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and
water. Applicators and handlers must wear protective eyewear to prevent eye
contact. If working inside and airborne dust levels are high, a dust mask is
recommended.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport Store in a closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area, out of
direct sunlight. Do not store with seed, feed, food stuffs, insecticides,
fungicides or other fertilisers or herbicides. Puncture or shred empty
container and bury in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury
the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up
for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation of tree roots. Empty
containers or product should not be burnt. Do not dispose of excess or
damaged material on site.
Spills and Disposal Sweep up spilled material and return to the original container or to a well
marked drum. Shred empty container and bury in a local authority landfill. If
not available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically
marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways. Empty containers and
product should not be burnt.
Fire/Explosion Hazard The material does not present a fire or explosion hazard. If stored where a
fire occurs, dry chemical, water, carbon dioxide and foam may be used. In a
fire, thermal decomposition of urea will generate ammonia and hydrochloric
acid. Oxides of nitrogen and carbon are also possible.
OTHER INFORMATION
Environmental The product is not particularly dangerous to wildlife including aquatic
Protection organisms, however plants treated with contaminated water may be
damaged, and the fertiliser content may encourage algal growth.
WARNING: Do not use on or in situations where damage to susceptible
crops such as cotton, vines, tomatoes, vegetables, fruit trees, legume crops
and pastures, oilseed crops or other susceptible crops, trees and shrubs, may
occur from direct application, drift including storm run-off, or vapour.
Animal Toxicity Data
APVMA Registration 55855
No.
CONTACT POINT
Emergency Response for Transport and Exposure Scotts Australia Pty Ltd
11 Columbia Way
Australia: 1800 033 111 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
New Zealand: 0800 734 607 Phone (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
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