Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product Name : OSMOCOTE LOW P
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name OSMOCOTE LOW P
Product Code 7656, 7657
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.
Other Names Name Product Code
OSMOCOTE LOW P 8-9 7656
OSMOCOTE LOW P 12-14 7657
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification Australia:
Not classified as Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational
Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC), Australia.
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.
Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport, according to the New Zealand
Standard NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
HSNO classification:
6.3B - Substance that is mildly irritating to the skin.
6.4A - Substance that is irritating to the eye.
6.9B - Substance that is harmful to human target organs or systems.
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:
H316 Causes mild skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H371 May cause damage to organs.
H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Precautionary statement codes- prevention:
P103 Read label before use.
P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective eye/face protection.
Precautionary statement codes- Response:
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Precautionary statement codes - Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statement codes - Disposal:
P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval
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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.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Information on Contains potassium nitrate and ammonium nitrate.
Composition
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Ammonium Nitrate 6484-52-2 0->25 %
Magnesium oxide 1309-48-4 0-5 %
Potassium Nitrate 7757-79-1 0-5 %
Manganese (II) sulphate 7785-87-7 0-<1 %
monohydrate
Sodium molybdate 7631-95-0 0-<1 %
Iron (II) Sulfate 7720-78-7 0-<1 %
Copper sulphate 7758-98-7 0-<1 %
Other ingredients Balance to
determined not to be 100%
hazardous
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 water
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes
including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Combustion Products
Specific Hazards In case of fire, the product will smoulder even without the presence of
external oxygen. In these conditions the product will show self sustaining
decomposition. The best method to extinguish the fire is to cool the
decomposition front with water.
Precautions in Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode.
connection with Fire
Unsuitable Dry powder, Sand, Foam, CO2
Extinguishing Media
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
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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 Australian National Occupational Health And Safety Commission (NOHSC) 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.
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
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, greenish, resin coated granules.
Odour Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Boiling Point Not applicable.
Solubility in Water Coating not soluble, release nutrients through coating.
Specific Gravity Not available.
pH Value Not available.
Vapour Pressure Not applicable.
Vapour Density Not applicable.
(Air=1)
Density Bulk: 990 - 1036 kg/m鲁
Flash Point Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Not available.
Temperature
Flammable Limits - Not applicable.
Lower
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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 Combustibles.
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 LD50 (oral, rat): >10000 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 No data is available for this material.
Persistence / No data is available for this material.
Degradability
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:
This material is classified as a Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Information
Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail. Dangerous goods of Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:
- Class 1, Explosive
- Class 5.1, if the Class 9 substance is a fire risk substance
- Class 5.2, if the Class 9 substance is a fire risk substance
New Zealand:
This material is classified as a Class 9 - Miscellaneous Substance according
to NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Must not be loaded in the same freight container or on the same vehicle with:
- Class 1, Explosives
Goods of packing group II or III may be loaded in the same freight container
or on the same vehicle if transported in segregation devices with:
(Note 3; Segregation devices may be used as to segregate dangerous goods of
Class 9 when the nature of those dangerous goods requires them to be
segregated from dangerous goods of);
- Class 3, Flammable liquids
- Class 4.1, Flammable solids
- Class 4.2, Spontaneously combustible substances
- Class 4.3, Dangerous when wet substances
- Class 5.1, Oxidising substances
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- Class 5.2, Organic peroxides
- Class 6.1, Toxic substances
- Class 6.2, Infectious substances
- Class 8, Corrosive substances
And are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.
U.N. Number 2071
Proper Shipping AMMONIUM NITRATE FERTILIZERS
Name
DG Class 9
Packaging Method 3.8.9
Packing Group III
EPG Number 9E1
IERG Number 50
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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