Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS No. 3032 Issue Date : July 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : OSMOCOTE N
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name OSMOCOTE N
7676
Product Code
SCOTTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Manufacturer
11 Columbia Way Baulkham Hills
Address
NSW 2153 Australia
1800 033 111
Emergency Tel.
Tel:(02) 8853 7300
Telephone/Fax
Fax:(02) 8853 7310
Number
Fertiliser
Recommended Use
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification Not classified as hazardous according to NOHSC. Not classified as
dangerous goods according to the ADG Code.
Risk & Safety
phrases
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Ingredients
Magnesium oxide 1309-48-4 <1%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. Possible symptoms are
Inhalation
coughing and/or dyspnoea. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a
physician.
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If a person vomits when
Ingestion
lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of respiratory
difficulties practice oxygenotherapy.
Possible symptoms are nausea and/or vomiting.
If a person feels unwell or symptoms of skin irritation appear, consult a
Skin
doctor.
Rinse with plenty of water.
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye
Eye
irritation persists, consult a specialist.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Coordinate fire extinguishing measures to fire in surrounding area.
Suitable
Extinguishing Media
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
Hazards from
vapours.
Combustion Products
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Wear self
Special Protective
contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Evacuate
Equipment for fire
area and fight fire from a safe distance.
fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Use personal
Emergency
protective equipment. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not
Procedures
contaminate surface water.
Shovel or sweep up. Use up product completely.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Precautions for Safe
Handling
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from food, drink
Conditions for Safe
and animal feeding stuffs. For quality reasons: Keep out of reach of
Storage
direct sunlight, store under dry conditions, partly used bags should be
closed well. Keep at temperatures between 0掳C and 40掳C .
Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS No. 3032 Issue Date : July 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : OSMOCOTE N
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Australian National Occupational Health And Safety Commission (NOHSC)
National Exposure
Exposure Standards:
Standards
Substance TWA STEL
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
Magnesium oxide (fume) - 10 - -
New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH) Workplace
Exposure Standards:
Substance TWA STEL
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
Magnesium oxide (fume) - 10 - -
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 Australia and New Zealand.
None allocated
Biological Limit
Values
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Engineering Controls
Not applicable
Respiratory
Protection
Safety glasses
Eye Protection
PVC or other plastic material gloves.
Hand and body
Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide
Protection
adequate protection against this potential effect.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solid, brown-grey granules
Appearance
No odour
Odour
Not available
Melting Point
Not available
Boiling Point
Coating not soluble, release nutrients through coating.
Solubility in Water
Not available
pH Value
Not available
Vapour Pressure
Not available
Vapour Density
(Air=1)
780kg/m3
Bulk density
Not available
Decomposition
temperature
No available
Flashpoint
Not flammable
Flammable Limits
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical Stability
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Conditions to Avoid
Oxidising agents
Incompatible
Materials
No decomposition if stored normally. Thermal decomposition can lead to
Hazardous
release of irritating gases and vapours.
Decomposition
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Inhalation
May cause gastro-intestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Ingestion
May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
Skin
May cause eye irritation in susceptible persons.
Eye
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecological information available.
Ecotoxicity
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MSDS No. 3032 Issue Date : July 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : OSMOCOTE N
Degrades over time on contact with soil. Will not bioaccumulate.
Persistence /
Degradability
Do not allow chemical or container to contaminate streams, ponds, drains
Environ. Protection
and other waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Use up product completely. Empty container can be landfilled when in
Disposal
compliance with local regulations.
Considerations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous
Transport
Goods Code.
Information
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
No information available
Regulatory
Information
Not a scheduled poison.
Poisons Schedule
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Created: July 2007
Date of preparation
or last revision of
MSDS
Scotts Australia Pty Ltd New Zealand:
Contact Person/Point
11 Columbia Way 180c Great South Rd
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Takanini, Auckland
Phone (02) 8853 7300 Phone (09) 299 6558
Fax (02) 8853 7310 Fax (09) 296 0186
Emergency phone 1800 033 111 Emergency phone 0800 734 607
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