Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. LPW4H Issue Date : February 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : PETERS PROFESSIONAL PLANT STARTER 10+23+8+TE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name PETERS PROFESSIONAL PLANT STARTER 10+23+8+TE
Product Code 2104
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
Number
Fax:
(02) 8853 7310
Recommended Use Water soluble 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:
Not 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.
Safety Phrase(s) S17 Keep away from combustible material.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Ingredients determined Not required 60-100 %
not to be hazardous
Potassium Nitrate 7757-79-1 0-10 %
Sodium molybdate 7631-95-0 0-<1 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not
breathing. If symptoms develop seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. If symptoms develop seek
medical attention.
Skin Wash affected area extremely 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 Eye wash and normal washroom facilities.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Water, water spray, high volume water jet.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes such
as nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, ammoniac and hydrogen chloride.
Combustion Products
Special Protective Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment for fire
fighters
Specific Methods This product smoulders, in case of a fire cool with water or water spray.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
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Product Name : PETERS PROFESSIONAL PLANT STARTER 10+23+8+TE
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Slippery when spilt, avoid accidents. Remove ignition sources. Evacuate all
unnecessary personnel. Remove sources of heat, impact and friction. Wear
Procedures
protective clothing and minimise inhalation, skin and eye contact.
Shovel/sweep up avoiding any dust generation into an antistatic bag or
conductive container. If this material enters the waterways contact the
Environmental Protection Authority, or your local Waste Management Authority.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Avoid generating dust. Use smallest possible amounts in designated areas with
adequate ventilation. Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks,
Handling
etc.) readily available. Label containers. Keep containers closed when not in
use and handle containers with care. Keep partly used bags closed. Wear
appropriate protective equipment to prevent inhalation, skin and eye contact.
Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using this product.
That is; always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the
toilet.
Conditions for Safe Store in a well ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition. Store
away from food, drink, feedstuffs and incompatible materials. Store in
Storage
suitable, labelled containers. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid
any dust build-up by frequent cleaning and suitable construction of storage
area. Keep storage separated from work areas. Inspect periodically for
deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Avoid impact and friction.
Storage 0 - 40掳C
Temperatures
Recommended Plastic bags.
Materials
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure No exposure standards have been established for this material by the
Australian National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) or the
Standards
Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH) of the New Zealand Department of
Labour. However, 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 Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing dust by wearing
an AS 1716 approved P1 or P2 particulate filter respirator. Final choice of
Protection
appropriate breathing protection is dependant upon actual airborne
concentrations and the type of breathing protection required will vary
according to individual circumstances. Expert advice may be required to make
this decision. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715,
Selection, Use and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS
1716, Respiratory Protective Devices.
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields, goggles or full-face shield as appropriate
recommended. Final choice of appropriate eye/face protection will vary
according to individual circumstances i.e. methods of handling or engineering
controls and according to risk assessments undertaken. Eye protection should
conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for
Industrial Applications.
Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material such as rubber gloves. Final choice of
appropriate gloves will vary according to individual circumstances i.e.
methods of handling or according to risk assessments undertaken. Reference
should be made to AS/NZS 2161.1: Occupational protective gloves - Selection,
use and maintenance.
Body Protection Suitable protective clothing should be worn e.g. cotton overalls buttoned at
neck and wrist.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance Off-white solid, prills, flakes and powder.
Odour Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Boiling Point Not applicable.
Solubility in Water Complete solubility.
Specific Gravity Not available.
pH Value Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure Not available
Vapour Density Not available
(Air=1)
Density Bulk density: 800 - 1200 kg/m3
Flash Point Not available.
Flammable Limits - Not available
Lower
Flammable Limits - Not available
Upper
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Heat, flames and other ignition sources.
Incompatible Combustible materials.
Materials
Hazardous Decomposition can result in the release of toxic and/or irritating fumes.
Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Acute toxicity data available for this product.
Information
Inhalation Inhalation of dusts may irritate the respiratory system.
Ingestion Ingestion of this product may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and
vomiting.
Skin May cause redness, itching and irritation.
Eye May cause eye irritation, tearing, stinging, blurred vision, and redness.
Chronic Effects Not available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity No ecological data available for this product.
Persistence / Not available.
Degradability
Mobility Not available.
Information on Ecotoxicity effects (Sodium molybdate):
LC50/96h/rainbow trout => 2800 g/l
Ecological Effects
Environ. Protection Do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or sewers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Dispose of waste according to federal, EPA and state regulations.
Considerations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Not classified as a Dangerous Good, according to the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Information
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Product Name : PETERS PROFESSIONAL PLANT STARTER 10+23+8+TE
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping None Allocated
Name
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
Other Information This product is non hazardous due to the Directive 1999/45/EC.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Australia:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational
Information
Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC).
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
National and or New Zealand:
Not classified as Hazardous according to the Hazardous Substances
International
(Classification) Regulations 2001.
Regulatory
Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation MSDS Created: February 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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