MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date of Issue May 2003
MSDS No. 2031
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Scotts Australia Pty. Ltd.
Address 11 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153
Telephone Number (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
Emergency Telephone Number Australia: 1800 033 111
New Zealand: 0800 734 607
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name SPORTSMASTER 22-2.2-8.3 (2/3 MONTHS)
Other Names Sportsmaster Hi N
Manufacturers Product Code 4266
UN Number None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian ADG Code
Sub-Risk Class Not applicable
Packaging Group Not applicable
Hazchem Code Not applicable
Poisons Schedule Not scheduled as a poison
Uses Fertilizer
Physical Description /Properties
Appearance & Odour Brownish and grey granules with no odour.
Melting point/softening point
Boiling Point
Vapour Pressure
Flashpoint Not flammable
Flammability Limits .
Solubility in Water Partly soluble
PH
Incompatibility
Bulk density 650-850kg / m3
Volatile Proportion Not volatile
Corrosiveness
Ingredients
Ingredient Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion g/kg
Active ingredients This product contains a mixture of
ingredients determined not to be hazardous
according to Worksafe criteria.
Inerts
SPORTSMASTER Hi N 22-2.2-8.3 [2-3 MONTHS]
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute
Swallowed This product has low toxicity but in large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting,
gastric irritation and diarrhea.
Eye May cause eye irritation.
Skin Prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
Inhaled The product is formulated as a granule, however inhalation of degraded product
in dust form may cause irritation of nose and throat and cause coughing.
The product has low chronic toxicity.
Chronic
First Aid
Swallowed Rinse mouth with water. Give a glass of water to drink. If poisoning occurs,
contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre [phone 131126]. If large
amounts are ingested induce vomiting.
Eyes Flush with water holding eyelids open. Get medical attention if irritation occurs
and persists.
Skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs
and persists.
Inhaled Remove patient to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and
persists.
First Aid Facilities Eye wash, water, soap
Not hazardous according to NOHSC criteria. Provide symptomatic and
Advice to Doctor
supportive care.
Medical conditions Skin abrasions and sores. Inhalation of dust may aggravate asthma
which may be
aggravated by contact
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards Exposure limits for the constituents of this product are as follows:
Constituent OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Nuisance dust
(total dust) (respirable)
The nature of the product suggests these limits are unlikely to be reached under
normal use.
Engineering Controls Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations are controlled below
quoted Exposure Standards. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protection Precautionary Measures:
Eye Protection: Protective eye wear is normally not required when handling this
product but is suggested to avoid eye contact.
Skin Protection: Although this material does not present a significant skin
concern, minimise skin contamination by following good industrial practice.
Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. Wear gloves if in
regular contact.
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should not be required for normal
use/handling. Avoid breathing dust. If airborne dust levels are high, a dust mask
is recommended to avoid inhalation. The respirator use limitations specified by
the manufacturer must be observed. Respirators must be in compliance with
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
Flammability The product is not flammable.
SPORTSMASTER 22-2.2-8.3 [2-3 MONTHS]
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport Not classified as a Dangerous Good by the criteria of the Australian
Dangerous Goods Code [ADG Code] or the criteria of the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code [IMDG Code] or by the International
Air Transport Association [IATA]. Avoid container breakage. Keep away
from food, feed or feedstuffs. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Wash after handling. Keep out of reach of children.
Spills and Disposal Sweep up spills and return to original container if product usable. If not
usable dispose of at an approved waste disposal site.
Fire/Explosion Hazard Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous polymerisation: Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat. Contact with strong alkalis, oxidisers
and reducing agents. Contact with fuels and other organic or combustible
materials. Active metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Strong
reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: In a fire, thermal decomposition of
urea and methylene urea will generate ammonia. Oxides of nitrogen,
phosphorous, sulphur, potassium and carbon are also possible.
Chemical incompatabilities: Strong alkalies and reducing agents. Active
metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Ammonia and organic
materials.
Unusual fire, explosion and reactivity hazards: This product is comprised
of materials which are oxidisers of materials in their pure, unmixed forms.
It will not burn but can provide oxygen for existing fires and cause
combustible materials to ignite explosively. Product may smoulder.
In case of fires: Do not breathe fumes. Cool exposed containers with
waterspray. Use self-contained air supply.
Extinguishing media: Water, waterspray
OTHER INFORMATION
Environmental Keep out of lakes, streams, ponds and other waterways.
Protection
Animal Toxicity Data None available.
Bioaccumulation Will not bioaccumulate.
Degradation Will degrade over time on contact with soil.
National Registration Authority registration number Not relevant for this product
CONTACT POINT
Emergency Response for Transport and Exposure Scotts Australia Pty Ltd
Australia: 1800 033 111 11 Columbia Way
New Zealand: 0800 734 607 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Phone (02) 8853 7300
Fax (02) 8853 7310
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