THE ANDERSONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT CODE: AGC10WM5.2 DATE PREPARED: 03/02/92
SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTITY
PRODUCT NAME: The Andersons Golf Products Turf Fertilizer 10-18-18
MFR INFO: The Andersons Lawn Products
PO Box 119
Maumee, Ohio 43537
FOR EMERGENCY: (800) 757-8951
FOR INFORMATION: (419) 891-2957
CURRENT AS OF: 3/17/05
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS OSHA ACGIH
COMPONENT PEL TLV
3 3
Monoammonium phosphate 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 7722-76-1) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
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
Micronutrient mix 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # Not listed) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
3 3
Limestone 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 1317-65-3) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
3 3
Urea 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 57-13-6) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
3 3
Nutralene 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # Not listed) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
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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 ammonia / sulfur odor
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
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, hypochlorites, acids, alkalis, caustics
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NOx , COx , NH3, POx , SOx, HCN, cyanuric acid
Product is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.
SECTION VI: PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved particulate respirator, if required
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with sideshields, goggles, or faceshield are
recommended
SKIN PROTECTION: Long sleeves, rubber gloves recommended
VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation recommended
SECTION VII: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS: May be irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract, and may cause sore
throat, coughing, and shortness of breath. Skin irritation may result; repeated or prolonged skin
exposures may result in dermatitis. Skin sensitization may be possible. May also be irritating to the
eyes, causing redness and watering. Prolonged eye exposure may cause conjunctiv and corneal
itis
damage. Ingestion may result in sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory 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: Wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
CARCINOGENICITY: None of the ingredients are known / listed carcinogens. However, product may
contain trace amounts of crystalline silica, which is listed by IARC as a potential human carcinogen.
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: Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Reuse recovered product where possible.
HANDLING/STORING PRECAUTIONS: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Do not store above
o
120 F.
MSDS ID NO: 96
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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