MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Peters Professional 餂?
Water-Soluble Fertilizer
24-8-16 Foliage Special
91930
Scotts-Sierra Horticultural Products Co. In Case of Emergency call:
The Scotts Company 1-937-644-0011 (USA)
14111 Scottslawn Road For non-Emergency calls:
Marysville, Ohio 43041 1-937-644-0011 (USA)
I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings
Peters Professional餂? WSF
Product Name: 0 Least
Health 1 Slight
2
Analysis: 24-8-16 Tropical Foliage 2 Moderate
Flammability 0 3 High
Reactivity
Stock Number: 91930 (S10651) 1 4 Severe
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA ACGIH
MATERIAL CAS # PEL TLV
Potassium Nitrate 7757-79-1 None None
(containing up to 5% Sodium Nitrate) 7631-99-4 None None
Ammonium Nitrate 6484-52-2 None None
Urea 57-13-6 None None
Monoammonium Phosphate 7722-76-1 None None
Ammonium Sulfate 7783-20-2 None None
Magnesium Sulfate 10034-99-8 None None
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 None None
Copper EDTA 14025-15-1 None None
Manganese EDTA 15375-84-5 None None
Iron EDTA 15708-41-5 None None
Zinc EDTA 14025-21-9 None None
Ammonium Molybdate 13106-76-8 5mg(Mo)/m3 5mg(Mo)/m3
The ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for nuisance (inert) dusts containing <1% crystalline silica and no asbestos are:
10 mg/m3 total, 5 mg/m3 respirable. Product coating is expected to minimize airborne exposure.
III. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Have conscious person drink 1 to 2
glasses of water, then induce repeated vomiting until vomit is clear. Call physician.
Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Skin:
Remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically.
Inhalation:
IV. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Summary of Risks
Ammonium nitrate is an allergen. Prolonged or repeated direct contact with fertilizer may irritate eyes and skin. Inhalation
of dust may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Prolonged exposure may cause weakness, depression, headache, mental
impairment, anemia, methemoglobinemia, and kidney injury. Ingestion of product can cause severe gastrointestinal
irritation, muscular weakness, and blue-tinged skin (cyanosis). Infants and children are especially at risk for cyanosis.
Ingestion of large amounts may result in death.
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One experimental study of mice and rats fed large doses of urea (394 gm/kg and 821 gm/kg over a period of one year)
produced tumors of the blood-forming organs. Human reproductive effects have been reported at high doses by
intraplacental route. Mutagenic effects are also reported.
Tumorigenic, mutagenic, and reproductive effects of potassium nitrate and urea in laboratory animals are reported in the
NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects
Urea is moderately toxic by ingestion. It may cause headache, nausea, and vomiting. Other possible effects are
disorientation, nervousness, hypertension, hypothermia, and cardiac effects.
Medical conditions which may Skin abrasions and sores.
be aggravated by contact: Inhalation of dust may aggravate asthma.
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system.
Primary Entry Route(s): Ingestion, inhalation.
Chronic Effect(s): Chronic exposure to nitrates may cause weakness, depression, headache, blood
changes (methemoglobinemia and anemia), and kidney injury (nephritis).
A study of 67 workers in an environment with high airborne concentrations of urea
found a high incidence of protein metabolism disturbances, moderate emphysema, and
chronic weight loss.
Acute Effect(s): Excessive inhalation of dust may cause irritation and coughing. Prolonged
skin contact with product may cause mild irritation.
Ingredients Listed as a Carcinogen
IARC Monographs: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No
V. PERSONAL PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS
Personal Protective equipment
Goggles: None required for routine use as fertilizer. High airborne dust levels or mists of product dissolved in
liquid may be irritating; use chemical goggles.
Gloves: None required for normal use. If prolonged or repeated use irritates skin, use neoprene or
PVC gloves.
Respirator: If airborne dust levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering
controls (e.g. ventilation) and personal protection (e.g. NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts,
mists, and fumes) to reduce exposures to acceptable levels.
Workplace Considerations
Ventilation: Ventilation and personal protection are recommended whenever dust levels are high or
product does not remain intact.
Safety Stations: Running water should be available in case material gets in eyes.
VI. PHYSICAL HAZARD INFORMATION
Flammable Limits (% in Air): N/A Color: Aqua blue
Extinguishing Media: Water Odor: Slight yeasty odor
Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A Boiling Point: Decomposes on heating
Flash Point (method): Decomposes on heating Solubility in H20 100% @ 180F
Specific Gravity: 45.1-47.2 lbs/ft3
Vapor Pressure: Not Known
Evaporation Rate: N/A
pH: 5.4 (10% solution)
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Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat. Contact with strong alkalies, oxidizers, and reducing agents. Contact
with fuels and other organic or combustible materials. Active metals such as aluminum
and magnesium. Strong alkalies and reducing agents. Sodium hypochlorite.
In a fire, may produce oxides of nitrogen, potassium, carbon, sulfur and phosphorus, as
Hazardous Decomposition
well as ammonia, biuret, and cyanuric acid.
Products:
Chemical Incompatibilities: Nitrates are incompatible with strong alkalies and reducing agents, active metals (such as
aluminum and magnesium), ammonia, organic, and combustible materials.
Monammonium phosphate is incompatible with sodium hypochlorite.
Urea is incompatible with strong oxidizers alkalies, sodium nitrite, and many chlorine
compounds (including bleach and other household cleaning products).
Unusual Fire, Explosion This product is comprised of materials which are oxidizers in their pure, unmixed forms.
It will not burn but can provide oxygen for existing fires and cause combustible materials
and Reactivity Hazards:
to ignite explosively.
Material decomposes on heating to emit ammonia and toxic oxides of nitrogen, sulfur,
phosphorus, carbon, and potassium as well as biuret and cyanuric acid.
High airborne dust concentrations have the potential for explosion.
Evacuate area. Flood with water to cool containers. Apply water from a safe distance to
In Case of Fire:
avoid splattering of molten material. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus to fight
large fires.
VII. REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT Classification: Not DOT regulated.
VIII. STORAGE AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage
Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible materials and heat sources. Store away from feed and foodstuffs, as well
as household cleaning products. Wash hands with soap and water after handling product. Keep out of reach of children.
In case of spills
Avoid dusting or misting conditions during cleanup. If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended
for product. If contaminated, put in appropriate container and dispose. Keep spills away from drinking water
supplies. After cleaning up spill, flush area with water.
Waste Management/Disposal
Apply as fertilizer to field. If product is contaminated, dispose of in an approved landfill disposal facility, in
accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Date Revised: 11/18/2004
Date Revised: 11/14/1997
Date Issued: 11/15/1994
The information contained herein is, to the best of Scott's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and Scotts shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. No authorization is
given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In addition, Scotts shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to
adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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