MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MONTEREY KNOCK-OUT鈩? Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
MONTEREY KNOCK-OUT鈩?
Chemical Description: Dry fertilizer mixture, water soluble.
TSCA/CAS No.: This product is a mixture -- there is no specific CAS number.
Manufactured For
Monterey AgResources
P. O. Box 35000
Fresno, CA 93745-5000
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
鈩? KNOCK-OUT is a trademark of Northwest Agricultural Products, Inc.
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
Muriate of potash 7447-40-7 9 10 mg/m3* N.A.
Potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 44 10 mg/m3 * N.A.
Potassium sulfate 7778-80-5 45 10 mg/m3 * N.A.
* Based on ACGIH nuisance dust limits
N.A. = Not applicable
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Relatively odorless, yellow crystals. No immediate health hazard except nuisance dust. Keep
away from combustible and flammable materials and reducing agents. Nitrogen oxides may
form upon heating to decomposing temperature. Stay upwind of smoke. Contain any liquid
runoff. Not D.O.T. regulated.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 0 ENVIRONMENT: 1
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical advice if
eye irritation persists.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. Obtain medical advice if skin irritation persists.
Ingestion: If conscious and alert, drink water or milk to dilute. Call a physician or Poison
Control immediately.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Blow nose to remove dust. If breathing becomes difficult, give
oxygen and obtain medical advice.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Test Method: Not pertinent.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
Autoignition Temperature: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classification: Noncombustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Nitrogen oxides may form upon heating
to decomposing temperature.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None identified.
Potential For Dust Explosion: None identified.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: None identified.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: None identified.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None identified.
Extinguishing Media: As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Stay upwind of smoke. 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: Sweep up and use according to labeling or package for disposal.
Evacuation: Not necessary.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store near food, feeds or
combustible materials. Do not stack pallets more than two (2)
high.
Transfer Equipment: Transfer solutions of product using chemical-resistant plastic or
stainless steel tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if swallowed or
inhaled. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Chemical dust/splash goggles to keep dust out of eyes. For solutions of
product, use chemical/dust splash goggles or full-face shield. As a general
rule, do not wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Long sleeved shirts and long pants; neoprene, nitrile or leather gloves.
Respiratory: Use NIOSH-approved respirators in areas of high dust concentrations.
Ventilation: Local ventiliation should be used as necessary to keep dust concentrations
below recommended TLV.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Yellow crystals.
Odor: Relatively none.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: Soluble.
Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate = 1):Not pertinent.
Viscosity: Not pertinent.
% Volatile: Not pertinent.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not pertinent.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not pertinent.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use. Avoid excessive
heat.
Conditions To Avoid: Combustible and flammable materials and reducing
agents.
Incompatibility: Aluminum titanium, antimony, bromine trifluoride or
trichloride, calcium distilicide, citric acid, germanium,
hot nitric acid, potassium dichromate, sodium acetate,
sodium phosphinate, sodium thiosulfate, sulfuric acid,
thorium carbide, tin chloride, and zinc.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides may form upon heating to decomposing
temperature.
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, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Inhalation: Inhalation of nuisance dust may cause coughing, sneezing and/or
irritation of nasal mucous membranes.
Chronic Effects: Potential effects may include anemia and methemoglobinemia
characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, shortness of breath,
cyanosis, rapid heart rate, kidney disease.
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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.
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: Fertilizing Compounds (Manufactured), Dry.
NMFC Item 68140 Sub 4, LTL Class 60
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Nitrate compounds, water dissociable (44%). The
nitrate portion is reportable only in aqueous solution.
PROPOSITION 65 (CA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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