MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SEQUESTAR庐 4.5% IRON CHELATE SOLUTION Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
SEQUESTAR庐 4.5% IRON CHELATE SOLUTION
Chemical Description: Iron sodium hydroxyethyl-ethylenediaminetriacetate chelate (Fe
HEEDTA); aqueous solution.
TSCA/CAS No.: Primary CAS No. 16485-47-5
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
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
Sodium nitrate 7631-99-4 19-21 *N.A. *N.P.
*N.A. - Not Available.
*N.P. - Not Pertinent.
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Clear red-brown liquid with a slight ammonia odor. May cause eye irritation. Contact with steel,
aluminum or zinc metal may react to release hydrogen. Burning of dried material may release
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. Contain any liquid runoff. Not a D.O.T.
regulated hazardous material.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 1 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. Call a physician
immediately.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. See a physician if skin becomes irritated.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If patient is conscious, give several glasses of water for
dilution effect and contact a physician. Do not give an unconscious person
anything by mouth.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing
becomes difficult, call a physician.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Test Method: Closed cup.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classification: Noncombustible.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Not known.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None.
Potential For Dust Explosion: None.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: Not known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: None.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None.
Extinguishing Media: Aqueous product. For fires involving
dried material use water, carbon
dioxide, dry chemicals or foam.
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 HANDLING
Storage: Store in plastic or stainless steel container in a cool, well-
ventilated, dry place at temperatures above 40潞F. Do not store in
contact with brass. 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.
SEQUESTAR庐 4.5%IRON CHELATE SOLUTION Page 3 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Red-brown liquid.
Odor: Slight ammonia odor.
pH: ~5.0 - 7.0
Vapor Pressure: About same as water.
Vapor Density (Air=1): About same as water.
Boiling Point: ~220潞F.
Freezing Point: About ~ -30潞C
Water Solubility: Miscible.
Density: 11.3 lbs./gal.
Evaporation Rate: About same as water.
Viscosity: Not available.
% Volatile: About 50% as water.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: Avoid evaporation to dryness.
Incompatibility: Aluminum, zinc, steel. Reacts with these metals to
release hydrogen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Boiling liquid may release nitrogen dioxide. Heating or
burning dried product may release ammonia or nitrogen
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: Slight irritant. May cause eye redness, tearing, stinging.
Skin: Slight irritant, especially from prolonged exposure. May cause redness.
Ingestion: May cause stomach cramps and/or nausea. LD50 (Rats) >2000 mg/kg.
Inhalation: Slight irritant. May cause coughing, soreness in respiratory tract, chest
tightness, difficulty in breathing.
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.
SEQUESTAR庐 4.5%IRON CHELATE SOLUTION Page 4 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
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), Liquid.
NMFC Item 68140 Sub 6, LTL Class 70
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
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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