Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. LPWF4 Issue Date : June 2007 ISSUED by SCOTTSAU
Product Name : STEP HI MAG
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name STEP HI MAG
Product Code 4486
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:
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:
6.1D - Substance that is moderate acutely toxic.
6.3A - Substance that is irritating to the skin.
6.9A - Substance that is toxic to human target organs or systems.
8.3A - Substance that is corrosive to ocular tissue.
9.1B - Substance that is ecotoxic in the aquatic environment.
9.3C - Substance that is harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Hazard statement code:
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
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.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
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P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
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
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.
Risk Phrase(s) R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Safety Phrase(s) S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety
data sheet.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Other ingredients 60-100 %
determined not to be
hazardous
Magnesium oxide 1309-48-4 10-30 %
Iron (II) Sulfate 7720-78-7 0->25 %
Manganese (II) sulphate 7785-87-7 0-10 %
monohydrate
Copper sulphate 7758-98-7 0-5 %
Zinc sulphate mono 7446-19-7 1-5 %
hydrate
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 If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. If symptoms
develop 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 Eye wash station, safety shower and normal washroom facilities.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Use water spray, mist or foam.
Extinguishing Media
Hazards from Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes
including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Combustion Products
Hazchem Code 2X
Precautions in Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained
connection with Fire breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode.
Unsuitable Sand
Extinguishing Media
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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. Use with adequate ventilation. Have emergency equipment
(for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Wear appropriate
Handling
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 cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight and
moisture. Store in labelled containers. Keep containers tightly closed. Store
Storage
away from water and incompatible materials. Have appropriate fire
extinguishers available in and near the storage area.
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.
Australian National Occupational Health And Safety Commission (NOHSC) Exposure
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 - -
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 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 Brownish grey granulate.
Odour Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Boiling Point Not applicable.
Solubility in Water Slight.
Specific Gravity Not available.
pH Value Not available.
Vapour Pressure Not applicable.
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Vapour Density Not applicable.
(Air=1)
Density Bulk: 1350 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 Thermal decomposition may result in the release of toxic and/or irritating
fumes.
Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Ironsulphate:
LD50 (oral, rat): 1389 mg/kg
Information
Copper sulphate:
LD50 (oral, rat): 960 mg/kg
Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the mucous membrane and upper
airways.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of this product will irritate the gastric
tract causing nausea and vomiting.
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 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Zinc sulphate mono hydrate:
EC50/48h/daphnia= 1.7 mg/l
Manganese sulphate:
EC50/48h/daphnia= >100 mg/l
Ironsulphate:
EC50/48h/daphnia= >100mg/l
LC50/96h/rainbow trout = >72.5mg/l (6d)
EC50/72h/algae= 22mg/l
Copper sulphate:
EC50/48h/daphnia= 0.8 mg/l
Persistence / No data is available for this material.
Degradability
Mobility No data is available for this material.
Environ. Protection Do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or sewers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Do not allow into drains or watercourses or dispose of where ground or surface
waters may be affected. Wastes including emptied containers are controlled
Considerations
wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with all federal, E.P.A., state
and local regulations. Assure conformity with all applicable regulations.
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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
- 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 3077
Proper Shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. - (CONTAINS IRON SULPHATE,
MANGANESE SULPHATE)
Name
DG Class 9
Hazchem Code 2X
Packaging Method 3.8.9
Packing Group III
EPG Number 9C1
IERG Number 47
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Australia:
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health
Information
& 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
Hazard Category Harmful,Dangerous for the environment
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
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Product Name : STEP HI MAG
Phone: (09) 299 6558
Fax: (09) 296 0186
Emergency Tel: 0800 734 607
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