Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) Pecan & Fruit Tree Fertilizer
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Does not apply
Hi-Yield(R) Pecan & Fruit Tree Fertilizer
Chemical Name: Does not apply Formula: Mixture of urea, ammonium sulphate,
monoammonium phosphate, muriate of potash,
limestone, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, and zinc
sulphate.
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) Pecan & Fruit Tree Fertilizer
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Attapulgite 12174-11-7 Proprietary 0.1 mg/m3* 0.1 mg/m3*
Dolomatic Limestone 16389-88-1 Proprietary 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3
Monoammonium phosphate 7722-76-1 Proprietary Not established Not established
Ammonium Sulfate [1] 7783-20-2 Proprietary Not established Not established
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Proprietary Not established Not established
* Respirable quartz
[1]NOTE: This is a toxic chemical and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 3372.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (掳F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
Does not apply 0.5 Does not apply
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
<1% Does not apply Does not apply
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Appreciable Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Multicolored granules; slight chlorine odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Does not apply Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Thermal decomposition will evolve ammonia and sulfur trioxide. may form an explosive mixture when dispersed in air.
An explosion hazard will exist if mixed with oxidizers such as potassium chlorate, potassium nitrite, or potassium
nitrate.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent, full protective gear.
Avoid inhalation of fumes and dusts.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Skin and eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Ingestion of large quantities may cause symptoms of non-specific irritation of the G.I. tract; nausea, vomiting, cramps,
and diarrhea. Eye and skin contact may result in local irritation. Inhalation of high concentrations may result in upper
respiratory tract irritation.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation of dust may permanently damage the lungs and result in the development of pneumoconiosis, silicosis, or
other respiratory disorders.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of respiratory system, dermatitis, or other skin disorders.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
PEL (nuisance dusts): 80 milligrams per cubic meter/% SiO2; TLV (nuisance dusts): 10 mg/m3-ACGIH.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INGESTION: Induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water
for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface of the eye and lids with water.
Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Oils and ointments should not be used unless directed by a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. INHALATION: Remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Decomposes upon heating.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Strong oxidizers and alkalis, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, potassium nitrite.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Ammonia, sulfur trioxide, phosphorous oxides, cyanuric acid, cyanic acid, and carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Avoid heating or direct exposure to sunlight.
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SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Clean-up of spills may require personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Sweep-up or vacuum the material to the
original container, or to a sealed, labeled container. Keep spill out of sewers and open bodies of water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Components of this product are toxic to aquatic life. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local
regulations.
SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved for protection against toxic dusts containing quartz. If ammonia vapors are encountered,
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators for protection against ammonia vapors.
VENTILATION
Local or general exhaust to maintain exposure below TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
PVC or Neoprene
EYE PROTECTION
Safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1 1979)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Apron, boots, long sleeved shirt and full length pants (or overalls) may be worn when necessary to prevent skin
contact. Eyewash and shower facilities should be available.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Corrosive to cast iron and aluminum. Store in dry, cool, ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Separate from strong
oxidizers.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Not determined
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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