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Material Safety Data Sheet
Effective Date: 02-JAN-2003
Product: TRACITE HI-PHOS 12-48-8
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I. IDENTIFICATION
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Chemical Name: INORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND MICRONUTRIENTS
Chemical Family: SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS WITH MICRONUTRIENTS
Formula: NOT APPLICABLE, FORMULATED MIXTURE.
Synonyms: NONE
CAS Number: NOT APPLICABLE, FORMULATED MIXTURE.
EPA Number: NONE REQUIRED
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II. PHYSICAL DATA
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Boiling Point: NOT DETERMINED
Freezing Point: NOT APPLICABLE
Spec Gravity: NOT ESTABLISHED
Vapor Pressure: NOT APPLICABLE
Vapor Density: NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility: 99%
Volatiles: <0.1%
Evaporation: NOT APPLICABLE
Melting Point: NOT DETERMINED
Appearance: BLUE/GREEN SOLID
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III. INGREDIENTS
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Material CAS Number Percent TLV Hazard
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TYPICAL COMPOSITION: NITROGEN
(N) - 12.00%; PHOSPHATE (P2O5)
- 48.00%; SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)
- 8.00%
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Flash Point: NOT APPLICABLE
Autoignition Temp: NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limit: NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: NON-COMBUSTIBLE SOLID - USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
FOR UNDERLYING CAUSE OF FIRE.
Special Fire Fight Proc: USE POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Fire and Expl Hazard: PRODUCT MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS.
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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 RESULTS IN VOMITING AND ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS.
Skin Absorption: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Inhalation: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Skin contact: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION WITH PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Eye Contact: EYE IRRITATION.
Chronic Effects: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Other Hazard: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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Swallowing: GIVE 1 TO 3 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK AND
INDUCE VOMITING. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
Skin: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
Inhalation: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES
DIFFICULT, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
Eyes: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN.
Notes to Physician: IN THE EVENT OF AN ADVERSE RESPONSE, TREATMENT
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TOWARD CONTROL OF THE
SYMPTOMS.
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VI. REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Incompatibility material: STRONG ACIDS AND ALKALINE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Combustion: NITROGEN OXIDES, OXIDES OF CARBON, AMMONIA GAS,
AND PHOSPHORIC ACID UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
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VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Spill or Leak Proc: SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND REUSE, IF UNCONTAMINATED.
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IF CONTAMINATED, TRANSFER MATERIAL TO A
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: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT.
Gloves: IMPERVIOUS
Eyes: CHEMICAL WORKERS 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. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
IN COOL, DRY PLACE. SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLE,
ORGANIC OR OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
AVOID STORAGE ON WOOD FLOORS. IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ANY SPILLED MATERIAL.
Other precaution: POTASSIUM NITRATE, CAS #7757-79-1 IS LISTED
UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW JERSEY STATE
RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS.
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X. SHIPPING INFORMATION
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Shipping name: NOT REGULATED BY DOT
Hazard Class: NONE
Identification No: NONE
Labels Required: NONE
Placarding: NONE
Freight Class: COMPOUND, FERTILIZER, (MANUFACTURED
FERTILIZER), DRY, NOIBN
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Chemical Name Equivalent R.Q.
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NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
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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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