Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
WATKINS BRIGITTA ORCHID LIQUID PLANT FOOD
Product Name:
Recommended Use: Liquid fertiliser for orchids.
Supplier: Yates, A Division of Orica New Zealand Limited
Street Address: The Gate Industrial Park, 373 Neilson St
Onehunga, Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone Number: +64 9 636 2800
Facsimile: +64 9 636 2802
Emergency Telephone: CHEMCALL 0800 243 622 (ALL HOURS)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard)
Regulations 2001.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components / CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases
Ammonium nitrate 1-<10% -
6484-52-2
Magnesium sulfate 1-<10% -
7487-88-9
Potassium nitrate 1-<10% -
7757-79-1
Trace elements <1% -
-
Water and other non- to 100% -
hazardous components
-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical advice if effects
persist.
Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If irritation
occurs, seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible
precaution to seek medical advice.
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Seek medical advice.
Medical attention Treat symptomatically.
and special
treatment:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazards from combustion Non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes including
products: those of ammonia and oxides of nitrogen .
Precautions for fire fighters and Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective
special protective equipment: clothing if risk of exposure to products of decomposition.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Media applicable to
surrounding fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods and materials for Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other
containment and clean up: inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Keep out of reach of children.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct
sunlight. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for spills.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:
No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH).
Engineering controls:
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment:
No special personal protective equipment required. Rubber gloves are recommended if handling often. Always wash
hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical state: Liquid
Colour: Red brown
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 1.0
Vapour Pressure (20 掳C): N Av
Flash Point (掳C): N App
Boiling Point/Range (掳C): 100 (water)
pH: N Av
Evaporation Rate: N Av
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with foodstuffs. Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open
flame.
Incompatible materials: None known.
Hazardous decomposition Ammonia. Oxides of nitrogen.
products:
Hazardous reactions: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product
label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: Swallowing may result in irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritation.
Inhalation: Not expected to cause respiratory irritation.
Long Term Effects:
No information available for the product.
Toxicological Data:
No LD50 data available for the product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: Refer to local government authority for disposal recommendations. Rinse empty
container, puncture and recycle or dispose of safely with domestic rubbish.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:1999 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for
transport by sea; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations for transport by air; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification: Based on available information, not classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS
(Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason(s) for Issue:
First Issue Primary MSDS
This material safety data sheet has been prepared by SH&E Shared Services, Orica.This MSDS summarises to our best
knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to
safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Orica Limited cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which
the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material.
If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Orica representative or Orica Limited at the
contact details on page 1. Orica Limited's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of
sale, a copy of which is available upon request.
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