THE ANDERSONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT CODE: AGC141R5 DATE PREPARED: 01/09/07
SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTITY
PRODUCT NAME: The Andersons Golf Products SFT Fertilizer with Oxadiazon
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: 1/9/07
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
Limestone 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 1317-65-3) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
Sulfur coated urea
(CAS # Not listed)
3 3
Oxadiazon 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m (inhalable)
3 3
(CAS # 19666-30-9) 5 mg/m (respirable) 3 mg/m (respirable)
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 amine / sulfur 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; sulfur will burn when separated from
molten urea
SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat (greater than 200 F)
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, alkalis, acids, bases, hypochlorites
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: COx , NOx SOx
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; applicators should stand
upwind when handling
SECTION VII: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HA ZARDS: May be irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract, and may cause coughing
and sneezing. Skin and eye irritation may result. Skin sensitization is also possible. Ingestion may
result in abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts of sulfur may
lead to hydrogen sulfide poisoning due to bacterial conversion of sulfur in the colon.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions
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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.
Oxadiazon has been shown to cause liver tumors at high doses. Oxadiazon is not teratogenic or
mutagenic.
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. Do not store
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above 270 F.
SECTION IX: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT LEVEL (%): 1.0
SARA INFORMATION:
SECTION 302: Not an "extremely hazardous substance"
SECTION 313: Oxadiazon listed
CERCLA RQ: Not listed
RCRA LISTING: Not listed
MSDS ID NO: 5150
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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