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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product: PRO-MATE N-TURF GREEN
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I. IDENTIFICATION
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Chemical Name: NITRATE SOLUTION
Chemical Family: MICRONUTRIENT FERTILIZER
Formula: NOT APPLICABLE, FORMULATED MIXTURE.
Synonyms: NONE
CAS Number: SEE INGREDIENT STATEMENT, SECTION III.
EPA Number: NONE REQUIRED
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II. PHYSICAL DATA
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Boiling Point: >212 DEGREES F.
Freezing Point: <35 DEGREES F.
Spec Gravity: 1.400 GMS/CC
Vapor Pressure: NOT ESTABLISHED
Vapor Density: NOT ESTABLISHED
Solubility: 100%
Volatiles: <1%
Evaporation: NOT ESTABLISHED
Melting Point: NOT APPLICABLE
Appearance: BROWN LIQUID, WITH IRRITATING ODOR.
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III. INGREDIENTS
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Material CAS Number Percent TLV Hazard
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PROPRIETARY BLEND OF 100.00 5 MG/M3 OXIDIZER, SKIN &
MANGANESE, MAGNESIUM AND IRON EYE IRRITANT
NITRATES IN WATER
MANGANESE NITRATE 10377-66-9
MAGNESIUM NITRATE 10377-60-3
FERRIC NITRATE 10421-48-4
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Flash Point: NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Autoignition Temp: NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limit: NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUID - USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
FOR UNDERLYING CAUSE OF FIRE.
Special Fire Fight Proc: WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE WATER SPRAY TO
COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT AND FLAME.
Fire and Expl Hazard: UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS THIS PRODUCT MAY BEHAVE
AS AN OXIDIZER;IN CONTACT WITH OXIDIZABLE
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SUBSTANCES, IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR
EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR.
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V. HEALTH HAZARD
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Carcinogen Information: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
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Swallowing: INGESTION MAY RESULT IN CORROSIVE DAMAGE TO THE
DIGESTIVETRACT.
Skin Absorption: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Inhalation: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Skin contact: SKIN IRRITATION.
Eye Contact: EYE IRRITATION.
Chronic Effects: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Other Hazard: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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Swallowing: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE MILK OR WATER TO DRINK,
INDUCE VOMITING.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
Skin: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS,CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Inhalation: MOVE TO FRESH AIR, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
Eyes: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
Notes to Physician: IN THE EVENT OF AN ADVERSE RESPONSE, TREATMENT
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TOWARD CONTROL OF THE
SYMPTOMS AND THE CLINICAL CONDITION OF THE
PATIENT.INGESTION MAY RESULT IN CORROSIVE
DAMAGE TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT.
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VI. REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Incompatibility material: AVOID CONTACT WITH OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
SULPHUR AND ORGANIC MATTER. DO NOT EXPOSE TO
ZINC OR ALUMINUM METAL.
Hazardous Combustion: NITROGEN OXIDES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
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VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Spill or Leak Proc: CONTAIN PRODUCT, REUSE MATERIAL IF
UNCONTAMINATED. IF CONTAMINATED, ABSORB
MATERIAL WITH AN ABSORBENT SUCH AS CLAY OR SAND
AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL. DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER SUPPLIES.
Waste Disposal Method: THIS MATERIAL MUST BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO
FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PROCEDURES UNDER THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT.
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VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiration: NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT.
Gloves: IMPERVIOUS
Eyes: SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES.
Other: EYE WASH STATION, IMPERVIOUS APRON AND
FOOTWEAR.
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IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Special precaution: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT STORE
WITH FOOD, FEED, OR OTHER MATERIAL TO BE USED
OR CONSUMED BY HUMANS OR ANIMALS. DO NOT
CONTAMINATE WATER SUPPLIES, LAKES, STREAMS, OR
PONDS.STORE IN A SECURE, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA, SEGREGATED FROM OXIDIZERS AND OTHER
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other precaution: A) RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:----- NOT LISTED
B) SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313:----- MANGANESE,
3.50% (01/01/87)
C) SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: NOT LISTED
D) CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY:------ NOT LISTED
E) 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX A:------ NOT LISTED
F) 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX B:------ NOT LISTED
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X. SHIPPING INFORMATION
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Shipping name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.,
(MAGNESIUM/MANGANESE NITRATE), 5.1, UN3218, PG
III "ERG GUIDE #140"
Hazard Class: CLASS 5.1
Identification No: UN3219
Labels Required: OXIDIZER (5.1)
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Placarding: OXIDIZER (5.1)
Freight Class: COMPOUND, FERTILIZER (MANUFACTURED FERTILIZER)
LIQUID, NOIBN(NMFC 68140, SUB 60, CLASS 70)
Chemical Name Equivalent R.Q.
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FERRIC NITRATE 1000 LB(454 KG)
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XI. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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National Fire Protection Association Rating:
(Rating level: 4-Extreme, 3-High, 2-Moderate, 1-Slight, 0-Minimum
Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
S.A.R.A. Title III Hazard Classification: (Yes/No)
Immediate (Acute) Health: Y Delayed (Chronic) Health: N
Sudden Release of pressure: N Fire: N
Reactive: N
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