MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
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CA Reg. No. 17545-50024-AA
Common Name: Nutrient-Buffer.
Chemical Description: Citric acid nutrient-buffer.
TSCA/CAS No.: This product is a mixture 鈥? there is no specific CAS No.
Manufactured For
Monterey AgResources
P. O. Box 35000
Fresno, CA 93745
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Telephone: DAYS: (559) 499-2100 EVES: (559) 994-9144
CHEMTREC (24-Hour Emergency Number): (800) 424-9300
EPA National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1.0 *N.A. 1,000
Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 9.5 N.A. *N.P.
* N.A. - Not available.
* N.P. - Not pertinent.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Clear liquid with a slight citrus odor. Mild irritant to eyes and skin. If ingested may cause
stomach cramps and/or nausea. Contain any liquid runoff. Not D.O.T. regulated.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 ENVIRONMENT: 1
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if eye irritation persists.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. See a physician if skin becomes irritated.
Ingestion: If conscious and alert, drink water or milk to dilute, then induce vomiting. Call a
physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: >200掳F.
Test Method: ASTM D-56.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
Autoignition Temperature: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classification: Noncombustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: None.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: Not known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: None.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None.
Extinguishing Media: Not pertinent.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear positive pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus and goggles.
Contain any liquid runoff.
SECTION 6. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Containment: Prevent product spillage from entering drinking water supplies or
streams.
Clean Up: Collect liquid or absorb onto absorbent material and package for
disposal.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Storage: Store in plastic or stainless steel container in a cool, well-
ventilated, dry place at temperatures above 40掳F. Do not store
near food or feeds. Do not stack pallets more than two (2) high.
Transfer Equipment: Transfer product using chemical-resistant plastic or stainless steel
tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Avoid inhalation of spray mists. Wash thoroughly with
water after handling.
SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Chemical dust/splash goggles or full-face shield to prevent eye contact. As a
general rule, do not wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Impervious gloves and clothes.
Respiratory: Not normally needed. If use generates an aerosol mist or respiratory irritation,
use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator (such as 3M #8710).
Ventilation: Recommended but no TLV established.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Clear liquid.
Odor: Slightly citrus odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 760 mm Hg.
Vapor Density (Air=1): <1.0
Boiling Point: 100oC (212oF)
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: Completely miscible.
Density: 10.1 lbs./gal.
Evaporation Rate: Same as water.
Viscosity: 70 centipoises.
% Volatile: Not available.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: None known.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: Mild irritant. May cause redness.
Skin: Mild irritant, especially from prolonged exposure. May cause redness.
Ingestion: May cause stomach cramps and/or nausea.
Inhalation: None expected but inhalation of aerosol mist may cause mild irritation of
nasal mucous membranes.
Subchronic Effects: None known.
Chronic Effects: None known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna Growth Inhibition: Not known.
Toxicity to Fish and Invertebrates: Not known.
Toxicity to Plants: Not known.
Toxicity in Birds: Not known.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by discharge of
waste effluents or equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents according to state and local
regulations. Also, chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate any
disposal information in this MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper disposal.
Do not discharge.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T.: Not D.O.T. Regulated.
Other Shipping Description: Adhesives, Adjuvants, Spreaders or Stickers,
Liquid. NMFC Item 4612, LTL Class 60
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: Potassium hydroxide, with a Reportable Quantity of 1,000 lbs., is listed as a priority
pollutant under the Clean Water Act and, as such, falls under the CERCLA spill reporting
requirements of 40 CFR 302.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
PROPOSITION 65 (CA): None.
SECTION 16. OTHER
While the information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and was
compiled to comply with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and the California
Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act, it is provided for guidance only.
Monterey AgResources does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety
precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is
the user鈥檚 obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations; in so doing, user assumes all risk in use of the material. The
information contained herein is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which
Monterey AgResources assumes legal responsibility.
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