Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. LPWES Issue Date : June 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : OSMOCOTE COATED IRON
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name OSMOCOTE COATED IRON
Product Code 7627
Company Name SCOTTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Address 11 Columbia Way Baulkham Hills
NSW 2153 Australia
Emergency Tel. 1800 033 111
Telephone/Fax Tel: (02) 8853 7300
Fax: (02) 8853 7310
Number
Recommended Use Granulated fertiliser.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification Australia:
Not classified as Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational
Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC), Australia.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
New Zealand:
Classified as Hazardous according to the New Zealand Hazardous Substances
(Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport, according to the New Zealand
Standard NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
HSNO classification:
6.1D - Substance that is moderately toxic.
6.3A - Substance that is irritating to the skin.
6.4A - Substance that is irritating to the eye.
9.1D - Substance that is slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or is
otherwise designed for biocidal action.
9.3C - Substance that is harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Hazard statement code
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Precautionary statement codes- prevention
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye/face protection.
Precautionary statement codes- Response
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel
unwell.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Precautionary statement codes - Disposal
P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval
other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a
description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal
of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal)
Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be
avoided.
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Product Name : OSMOCOTE COATED IRON
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Other ingredients 60-100 %
determined not to be
hazardous
Iron (II) Sulfate 7720-78-7 0->25 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation If prolonged inhalation of dust occurs, remove from contaminated area. Apply
artificial respiration if not breathing. If symptoms develop seek medical
attention.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. If irritation develops and persists seek medical
attention.
Skin Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse or discard. If symptoms develop seek medical
attention.
Eye If contact with the eye(s) occurs, wash with copious amounts of water holding
eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the
non-affected eye. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities Normal wash room facilities.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes.
Combustion Products
Precautions in Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode.
connection with Fire
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Sweep up material avoiding dust generation or dampen spilled material with
water to avoid airborne dust, and then transfer material to a suitable
Procedures
container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up remaining
material. Wash surfaces well, with soap and water. Seal all wastes in vapour
tight labelled plastic containers for eventual disposal. Dispose of waste
according to federal, Environmental Protection Authority and state
regulations. If the spillage enters the waterways contact the Environmental
Protection Authority, or your local Waste Management Authority.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Avoid generating dust. Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained
when using this product. That is; always wash hands before eating, drinking,
Handling
smoking or using the toilet.
Conditions for Safe Store in a cool dry place, out of moisture. Keep containers closed when not in
use. Store in suitable, labelled containers.
Storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure The exposure standard for dust not otherwise specified is 10 mg/m鲁 (for
inspirable dust) and 3 mg/m鲁 (for respirable dust). The limit applies to both
Standards
Australia and New Zealand.
Biological Limit No biological limit allocated.
Values
Engineering Controls Use with good general ventilation. If dusts are produced local exhaust
ventilation should be used.
Respiratory Not required. During industrial applications: Where ventilation is inadequate
the use of an Air Purifying Respirator with a Organic Vapour filter complying
Protection
with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 is recommended.
Eye Protection Not normally required. During industrial applications: The use of chemical
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goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection is recommended. Eye
protection should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 -
Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications.
Hand Protection Where skin contact is likely to be prolonged or repeated impervious PVC or
nitrile rubber gloves are recommended.
Body Protection Overalls or similar protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Brown, coated granules.
Odour Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Boiling Point Not applicable.
Solubility in Water Coating not soluble, release nutrients through coating.
pH Value Not available.
Vapour Pressure Not applicable.
Vapour Density Not applicable.
(Air=1)
Density Bulk: 1250 - 1300 kg/m鲁
Flash Point Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Not available.
Temperature
Flammable Limits - Not applicable.
Lower
Flammable Limits - Not applicable.
Upper
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid Heat, direct sunlight, open flames or other sources of ignition.
Incompatible Not available
Materials
Hazardous No decomposition if stored correctly. Hazardous decomposition products may
include poisonous gasses/vapours.
Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Ironsulphate:
LD50(oral, rat): 1389 mg/kg
Information
Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the mucous membrane and upper
airways.
Ingestion Not a likely source of exposure. May cause irritation to the mouth, oesophagus
and stomach.
Skin Skin contact may cause mechanical irritation resulting in redness and itching.
Eye Eye contact may cause mechanical irritation. May result in mild abrasion.
Chronic Effects Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting leading to dermatitis.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Ironsulphate:
EC50/48h/daphnia = >100mg/l
LC50/96h/rainbow trout = >72.5mg/l (6d)
EC50/72h/algae = 22mg/l
Persistence / No data is available for this material.
Degradability
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Mobility No data is available for this material.
Environ. Protection Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Dispose of waste according to federal, EPA and state regulations.
Considerations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Australia:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods, according to the Australian Code for the
Information
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
New Zealand:
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the NZS 5433:1999
Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Storage and Not classified as dangerous.
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Australia:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational
Information
Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC).
New Zealand:
Classified as Hazardous according to the New Zealand Hazardous Substances
(Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
Group Standard:
Fertilisers (Subsidiary Hazard) Group Standard 2006
HSNO Approval Number: HSR002571
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation MSDS created: May 2007
or last revision of
MSDS
Contact Person/Point New Zealand:
180c Great South Rd
Takanini, Auckland
Phone: (09) 299 6558
Fax: (09) 296 0186
Emergency Tel: 0800 734 607
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