--- title: "SDS - GrowRite Coir Pith, Coir Chips and Coir Blend - 220201" canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/193/ dateModified: 2026-08-03 01:12:23 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - GrowRite Coir Pith, Coir Chips and Coir Blend - 220201 > Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet Issued: 01/02/2022 Page 1 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING 1.1 Identification of the Substance or Preparation: Coco-peat / Coco-fibre / Coco-chips / Coco-blend 60/40 / Coco-pith 1.2 Intended use of the Substance or Preparation Horticultural purposes: substrate 1.3 Company/Undertaking identification Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd YANDINA QLD 4561 AU 1.4 Emergency telephone : 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 2.1 Ingredients: Pith and coir-fibre, coming from the husk of the coconut tree 2.2 Appearance: Brown natural organic 2.3 Odour: Odourless 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 3.1 Eye: Dust particles may cause minor eye irritation 3.2 Inhalation: Dust particles may cause minor irritation while inhaled 3.3 Skin: No known hazard 3.4 Ingestion: No known hazard 4 FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical attention 4.2 Inhalation: If over exposed occurs, leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists seek medical attention 4.3 Skin: Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention 4.4 Ingestion: Seek medical attention if any abdominal symptoms develop 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, foam, sand, water spray 5.2 Extinguishing Media not to be used: None 5.3 Specific exposure hazards: Non flammable, however it is possible that it starts smouldering 5.4 Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighters: No special equipment needed besides their normal equipment 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal Precautions: No special measures required 6.2 Environmental Precautions: No special measures required 6.3 Methods of Cleaning up: Collect by sweeping up. If necessary place it in a container for disposal 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Handling: No specific requirements, handle with care to avoid dust 7.2 Storage: Preferably store inside. When stored for a longer period it is advisable to watch the temperature of the stored product. *** Material Safety Data Sheet Page 2 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Exposure Limit Values: Not applicable 8.2 Exposure controls: Not applicable 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 General Information: Brown natural organic, odorless 9.2 Important Health, Safety and Environmental Information: pH : 5,0 – 7,5 Boiling point : Not applicable Melting point : Not applicable Flammability : Not flammable Flash point : Not applicable Bulk density : varies according to composition and moisture content Solubility : Not soluble 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Conditions to avoid: None known 10.2 Material to avoid: None known 10.3 Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION No known toxic hazards 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No known available data on aquatic toxicity 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Not applicable 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION To avoid dust while transported, keep the product covered 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Not applicable 16 OTHER INFORMATION The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. Nothing herein is to be construed as a warranty, express or otherwise. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicability of such information or the suitability of any product for their own particular purpose.