MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard
Communications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard
must be consulted for specific requirements.
PRODUCT NAME: PAL
PRODUCT ID: # 189
SECTION I MANUFACTURER'S INFORMATION
Manufacturer's Name & Address
Northwest Agricultural Products Emergency Telephone Number: 509-547-8234
821 S. Chestnut Number for Information: 509-547-8234
Pasco, Washington 99301 Date Prepared: March 26, 2001
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
**PRODUCT INFORMATION**
Chemical Name: Plant Nutritional Activator / Soil Amendment
Chemical Family: Polymers
Formula: Proprietary
NFPA/HMIS: Health -2, Fire-0, Reactivity-0
CAS % OSHA ACGIH TWA
Hazardous Components
PEL TLV
None
CAS % ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Non-Hazardous Components-
Anionic Polyacrylamide
Calcium
SECTION III PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: 100 C潞 Specific Gravity (H2O = 1.183
1):
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): Not Determined Melting Point: NA
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Not Determined Evaporation Rate Not Determined 鈥?
(Butyl Acetate = 1): slow
Solubility in Water: Highly soluble
Appearance and Odor: Cloudy Blue.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): NA Flammable Limits: NA LEL UEL
Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion: NA
Autoignition Temperature: NA
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Unstable Stable Conditions to avoid 鈥? None Known
X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Phosphorus containing materials. Non-hazardous precipitants form.
Hazardous decomposition or by-products None Known
Hazardous Polymerization Will Occur Will not Occur X
Conditions to Avoid:.
Keep out of Reach of Children, Avoid contact with eyes.
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SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry
Inhalation: YES
Skin Contact: NO
Skin Absorbtion: NO
Ingestion: YES
Eye Contact: YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) NONE
NIP IARC Monographs OSHA Regulated
Carcinogenicity
No No No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure :
NONE
Medical Conditions Generally aggravated by Exposure:
NONE
Emergency and first aid procedures:
Contact a physician immediately
Note to Physician:
SECTION VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
EYES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Flush with large volumes of water until no chemical is present.
GROUND STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wash with water. This product is water soluble, biodegradable, and non-polluting.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Safe to wash into waste systems. It is bidegradable.
SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specific Type): NONE
Local Exhaust: NONE Special: NONE
Ventilation:
Mechanical(General): NONE Other: NONE
Protective Gloves: Rubber Gloves Eye Protection: Safety Goggles
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Protective Apron
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use Good Housekeeping Practices.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Shake well before using.
PREPARED BY: Alan S. Wicks
ADDRESS: Northwest Agricultural Products
821 S. Chestnut
Pasco, WA 99301
DATE: March 26, 2001
All information, recommendations and suggestions appearing herein concerning our products are based upon tests and
data believed to be reliable. However, it is the user's responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and suitability for
his/her own use of the product described herein. Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, we make no
guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the safety and toxicity of the
product: nor do we assume any liability arising out of use, by others, of the product referred to herein. The information
herein is not to be construed as absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when
particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government regulations.
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