MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date-Issued: 09/27/2000
MSDS Ref. No: 95482
Date-Revised: 09/27/2000
Revision No: New MSDS
LeafShield鈩? Anti-Transpirant
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
LeafShield鈩? Anti-Transpirant
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Transpiration minimizer, anti-transpirant; paraffin emulsion
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-9300
The Scotts Company
International: 1-703-527-3887
Hyponex - Miracle Gro - Scotts Sierra
Emergency Phone: 1-937-644-0011
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43041
Customer Service: 1-800-225-2883
COMMENTS:
Applicable Product Code/Stock Number: 95482, 95492, and 95435.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Water 7732-18-5 None None
Paraffin Emulsion* None None
COMMENTS:
*Consists of paraffin, oxidized polyethylene, ethoxylated nonylphenol, and potassium hydroxide.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
White emulsion, mild waxy odor
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
Not considered a hazardous substance.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES:
May cause eye irritation.
SKIN:
May cause redness or irritation with prolonged contact.
INGESTION:
May result in temporary nausea or diarrhea.
INHALATION:
Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Routes of exposure for liquids include eye, skin, ingestion, and inhalation.
COMMENTS:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
DO NOT RUB EYES. Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes lifting the lower and upper lids. Seek medical
attention if necessary.
SKIN:
Remove contaminated clothing and immediately wash affected area with large amounts of water for at least 5 minutes. If irritation or
redness persists, seek medical attention as needed.
INGESTION:
Give large amounts of water to drink. Seek medical attention if necessary. Induce vomiting only upon advice from a physician.
INHALATION:
Move individual to fresh air and check to assure adequate respiration. Seek medical attention if necessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration should be give to the possibility
that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote is available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Skin contact may aggravate existing skin conditions/diseases.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD:
None
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use water spray to cool drums exposed to fire.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL:
Do not flush to drain. Spills may be reportable to the Scotts Customer Services (800-225-2883).
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Contain material by diking the area around the spill. Cogulate with either dry calcium chloride or with a concentrated
solution of calcium chloride. Small spills should be mopped up immediately. Sweep or otherwise collect into recovery
drums and dispose of properly. Both the emulsion and the dried film may present a slip hazard. (A comprehensive spill
response plan should be developed and implememted).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Ideal temperatures are 45-85F. Avoid freezing temperatures and temperatures above 120F.
HANDLING:
Avoid direct or prolonged contact with eyes and skin.
STORAGE:
Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry, well-ventilated, away from ignition sources, and away from incompatible
materials. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
(45掳F) minimum to (85掳F) maximum
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use under normal ventilation. No additional engineering conrols are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE:
Wear appropriate protective safety goggles/glasses as described in 29 CFR 1910.133. An eyewash station is recommended.
SKIN:
Skin contact should be minimized through use of appropriate clothing and suitable long-sleeved clothing(i.e., shirts and pants) and
impervious work gloves.
RESPIRATORY:
Not required.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general measures should be taken when
working with or handling this material.
1. Do not store, use, and/or consume food, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in area where
this material is stored.
2. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using
the toilet.
3. Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splases of contact with this material.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
No exposure limits were found for this product or any of its ingredients.
COMMENTS:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work environments and
material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. While
developing safe handling procedures, do no overlook the need to clean equipment and piping systems for maintenance
and repairs.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR:
Mild waxy odor
APPEARANCE:
White emulsion
pH:
Not Established
VAPOR PRESSURE:
17.5 at 25掳C
BOILING POINT:
100掳C (212掳F)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.94 to 0.98
COMMENTS:
PHYSICAL STATE:
Physical and Chemical properties here respresent typical properties of this product.
WATER SOLUBILITY:
Dispersible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE:
YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames.
STABILITY:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS:
No data available
SKIN EFFECTS:
No data available.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC:
No
NTP:
No
OSHA:
No
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data available
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Dispose of wastes in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management information presented in this MSDS
incomplete, inaccurate or inappropriate. Please be advised that state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or
different from federal laws and regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
This product is not DOT regulated
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Petroleum resin wax emulsion.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
FIRE:
NO PRESSURE GENERATING: NO REACTIVITY: NO ACUTE: NO CHRONIC: NO
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY
New MSDS
NFPA CODES
HEALTH:
0 FIRE: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
HMIS CODES
HEALTH:
-
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
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.
COMMENTS:
For additional information concerning product use, call The Scotts Company Consumer Services at 800-225-2883. Use of
this product is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the approved product label. It is
a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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