THE ANDERSONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT CODE: AGC10PC4.1 DATE PREPARED: 11/26/97
SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTITY
PRODUCT NAME: The Andersons Golf Products Fertilizer 10-0-14 with PCNB Fungicide
DISTRIBUTED BY: The Andersons Lawn Products
P.O. Box 119
Maumee, Ohio 43537
FOR EMERGENCY: (800) 757-8951
FOR INFORMATION: (419) 891-2957
CURRENT AS OF: 5/18/04
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS OSHA ACGIH
COMPONENT PEL TLV
3 3
Sulfate of Potash 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 7778-80-5) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
3 3
Clay 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # Not listed) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
3 3
Ammonium sulfate 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 7783-20-2) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
PCNB
(CAS # 82-68-8)
Polybutene
(CAS # 9003-29-6)
SECTION III: PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: NA EVAPORATION RATE: NA pH: NA
VAPOR DENSITY: NA VAPOR PRESSURE: NA
MELTING POINT: NA SPECIFIC GRAVITY: NA
SOLUBILITY (IN WATER): Partially soluble
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Multi-colored granular mix, with slight odor
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SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not flammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding fire
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear full protective clothing and positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Decomposition products may be toxic
SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat; open flames
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HCl, NOx, COx, NH3, SOx, phosgene
Product is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.
SECTION VI: PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved pesticide respirator recommended
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or faceshield are
recommended
SKIN PROTECTION: Long sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves recommended
VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation recommended; applicators should stand
upwind when handling
SECTION VII: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS: May be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Skin sensitization may result
from repeated or prolonged exposure. Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea,
and vomiting. Significant overexposure to PCNB may result in central nervous system effects.
Chronic effects include liver and kidney toxicity as well as additional CNS effects.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing respiratory, skin, or eye conditions
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
IF SWALLOWED: If victim is alert and not convulsing, give one glass of water to dilute material, but
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
IF IN THE EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists.
IF ON SKIN: Shower/wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
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CARCINOGENICITY: PCNB is considered a possible animal / human carcinogen. PCNB has also shown
reproductive effects in animal testing. The PCNB active ingredient may contain trace amounts of
HCB, which is both tumorigenic and teratogenic.
SECTION VIII: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES: Collect spilled product and store to re-use. Contaminated product
and/or environmental media should be recovered and disposed of properly.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Read product label before disposing of product and container. Dispose of
in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Reuse recovered product where
possible.
HANDLING/STORING PRECAUTIONS: Read product label before handling. Use only as directed on the
label. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
SECTION IX: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT LEVEL (%): 15.0
SARA INFORMATION:
SECTION 302: PCNB is an "extremely hazardous substance"
SECTION 313: PCNB listed
CERCLA RQ: 100 pounds (PCNB)
RCRA LISTING: U185 (PCNB)
MSDS ID NO: 5043
PREPARED BY: SS
The information and data contained herein is based upon facts considered to be correct as of the date hereof. Information is supplied
upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use.
In no event will The Andersons be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or reliance upon this
information. No representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any
other nature are made hereunder with respect to information or the product to which this information refers.
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