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title: SDS - GP Green Speed Si - 240605
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dateModified: 2026-08-03 01:12:42
summary: Safety Data Sheet
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# SDS - GP Green Speed Si - 240605

> Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Green-Speed Si (0-0.86-4.2) with 7% Potassium Silicate

[NFPA Diamond: Health 0, Flammability 0, Physical Hazard 0]
[HMIS Table: Health 1, Flammability 0, Physical Hazard 0, Personal Protection B]
[WHMIS Symbol: Circle with a line through it]
[TDG Symbol: Circle with a line through it]
[DOT Symbol: Circle with a line through it]

### Section 1 - IDENTIFICATION
**Product Name:** Green-Speed Si (0-0.86-4.2)
**Synonyms:** Potassium silicate
**Recommended Use / Restrictions:** For ornamentals, trees, crops & hydroponics.
**Company:** Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd
Yandina Qld 4561 AU
**Company Phone Number:**
**Emergency Phone Number:** 13 11 26 (Australian Poison Hotline)

### Section 2 – HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
**Emergency Overview:** This product is not considered hazardous and does not require labeling.
**POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:** This product may irritate eyes and skin upon prolonged or repeated contact. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. Do not ingest. Ingestion of large amounts of this substance may produce irritation of the gastro-intestinal tract.
May cause local discomfort if skin with cuts is exposed.
**SIGNAL WORD:** N/A
**HAZARD STATEMENTS:** N/A

### Section 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
**COMPOSITION INFORMATION:**
**Subtance/Mixture:** Mixture

| CHEMICAL NAME | CAS REGISTRY NO | REACH NO | EINECS NO |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Potassium carbonate: | 584-08-7 | - | 209-529-3 |
| Potassium Silicate | -1 | - | 215-199-1 |
| Phosphoric acid: | 7664-38-2 | 01-2119485924-24 | 231-633-2 |
| Monopotassium phosphite: | 13977-65-6 | - | - |
| Dipotassium phosphite: | 7782-72-1 | - | 236-809-2 |
| Potassium Humate: | 68514-28-3 | - | 271-030-1 |

### Section 4 – FIRST-AID MEASURES
**Routes of Exposure:**
**INHALATION:** Not expected to be harmful under normal conditions of use, however if allowed to become airborne, may cause irritation of nose, throat and lungs. If symptoms are experienced remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if needed.
**INGESTION:** Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
**EYE CONTACT:** Irritating to eyes. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with cold, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if applicable and continue flushing for 15 minutes. Rise entire surface of the eye(s) and lids. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
**SKIN CONTACT:** No significant effects or critical hazards. If irritation occurs, flush affected skin area with cold water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

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### Section 5 – FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
**Fire and Explosion Hazards:** Non-combustible
**Flammable Limits:** LEL: N/A, UEL: N/A
**Extinguishing Media:** Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
**Fire Fighting Procedures:** None
**Flashpoint and Method:** N/A
**Decomposition Products:** Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides

### Section 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
**STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:**
Stop leak if without risk. Prevent product from entering drinking water supplies. Collect liquid or solidify with absorbent material and package for disposal according to local, state, and federal regulations.
**WASTE DISPOSAL PRECEDURES:**
Dispose in accordance with state and local regulation.
**Reportable Quantity under Cercla:** N/A

### Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
**STORAGE TEMPERATURE:**
MAX 100° F MIN 32° F INDOOR ✓ OUTDOOR X REFRIG. X
**PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:**
For safe handling - put on appropriate protective clothing (PPE). Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not reuse containers. Refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in work areas.
**PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE:**
Not harmed by freezing. Thaw frozen fertilizer slowly and stir before using. Store in a cool, dry well ventilated area. Rotate stock in storage to use oldest first. Store in original containers only. Keep out of reach of children.

### Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
**SKIN PROTECTION (Gloves):** Gloves
**EYE PROTECTION:** Use goggles.
**PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:** Where there is a large scale use of this material with significant potential for worker contact, long-sleeved clothing or coveralls, chemical resistant gloves, and/or safety glasses with side shields may be necessary.
**OTHER PROTECTION:** N/A
**Respiratory Protection or Required Ventilation:**
Not normally needed. Where air contaminants can exceed acceptable criteria use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment.

### Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
**Physical State:** Liquid
**Color:** Green / Amber
**Odor:** Slightly Musty Odor
**Weight Per Gallon / Liter:** 10.58# @ 70° F / 1.26 Kg @ 21° C
**Storage Life at 70F:** >2 years
**pH – 21C:** 12
**Solubility:** Completely Miscible
**Evaporation Rate:** Same as Water
**Boiling Point:** About 100° F / 38° C
**Freezing Point:** 32° F / 0° C
**Viscosity:** 1-10 cps @ 21 Degrees C
**Flash Point/Method:** Noncombustible
**Vapor Pressure:** N/A
**Storage Temperature:** Above 32° F / 0° C

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### Section 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
**CHEMICAL STABILITY:** Stable. Avoid contact with strong acids.
**CONDITIONS TO AVOID:** N/E (None known)
**INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:** N/A (None known)
**HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:** CO, CO2, NH3, particulate matter and other organic compounds.
**HAZARDOUS POLMERIZATION:** Material is not know to polymerize. Will not occur.

### Section 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
**EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE (SHORT TERM EXPOSURE):** Liquid contact may cause slight eye irritation and repeated skin exposure may cause some skin irritation.
**CHORONIC (LONG TERM EXPOSURE):** None Known
**EXPOSURE ROUTES:** Not expected to be harmful under normal conditions of use, however if allowed to become airborne, may cause irritation of nose, throat and lungs. May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
**Hazard:**
**ACUTE TOXICITY (LETHAL DOSES):**
**DERMAL LD 50:** N/E
**ORAL LD 50:** N/E
**ACUTE TOXICITY (IRRITATION, SENSITIZATION):**
**EFFECTS TO EYES:** No corneal or iridal effects were noted at a dose of 0.1 ml for rabbits.
**EFFECTS TO INGESTION:** Non-toxic or pathogenic
**EFFECTS TO SKIN:** Moderate irritation, reversible within 7 days
**CARCINOGENICITY DATE:** N/E

### Section 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
**TOXICITY:** This material is not classified as hazardous. Uae according to good working practices.
**ECOTOXICITY:** N/E
**MOBILITY IN SOIL:** This product is biodegradable is soil by microbial activity.
**OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:** N/E. None known.

### Section 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
**WASTE DISPOSAL:**
Waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty containers may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.

### Section 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
**DOT UN STATUS:** This material is not regulated hazardous material for transportation

### Section 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
N/E

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### Section 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
**Revised Date:** 5 June 2024
**OTHER PRECAUTIONS:** Read enitre label before using

This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that is accurate to the best knowledge of Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

**ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS:**
N/E – Not Established
N/A – Not Applicable
NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
HMIS – Hazardous Materials Identification System
WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
TDG – Transport of Dangerous Goods
DOT – Department of Transportation
NIOSH – National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
RELs – Recommended Exposure Limits

**HMIS Letter:** B
**Equipment:** [Icons for Safety Glasses and Gloves]