SDS - GP BioBlender Media Mix - 3-0-2.5 - 240605
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Section 1 - IDENTIFICATION 1.1. Product Identifier Product name: BioBlender Media Mix (3-0-2.5) Synonym: For all types of Nursery, Greenhouse, Pre-Plant & Transplant Soils or Soilless Media
1.2. Recommended Use / Restrictions Identified Uses: For soil conditioning & remediation Restrictions: N/A
Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ADG Hazards: Skin, Lungs, Respiratory System & Eyes Target Organs: N/A Physical Hazards: STOT SE 3 – H335 Health Hazards: Skin Sensit. 1B – H317 Eye Irrit. 2B – H320 Environmental Hazards:
2.2. Label Elements Pictogram(s): [Exclamation mark pictogram] Signal Word: WARNING! Hazard Statements: H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction (May cause a reaction to individuals allergic to fish) H320 Causes eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements: P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors in a well-ventilated area P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection
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Precautionary Statements Continued: P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water 304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P333+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P326+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P337+P313 If eye irritation persist. Get medical advice/attention P403 +P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 Store locked up P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/international regulations.
2.3. Other Hazards Potential Health Effects Eyes: May cause irritation or inflammation, temporary Inhalation: Irritating and soreness in throat and nose. In extreme exposures some congestion may occur. Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Individuals allergic to fish may have Ingestion: Not hazardous when ingested.
NFPA Ratings
| Health | 1 | Slightly hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | 0 | Will not burn |
| Reactivity | 0 | Stable |
| Specific Hazard | N/A | Not applicable |
[NFPA Diamond: Health 1 (Blue), Flammability 0 (Red), Reactivity 0 (Yellow)]
HMIS Ratings
| Health | 1 | Serious hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | 0 | Minimal hazard |
| Reactivity | 0 | Slight hazard |
| Personal (PPE) | C | Goggles, Gloves, Protective apron |
[HMIS Bar: Health 1 (Blue), Flammability 0 (Red), Physical Hazard 0 (Yellow), Personal Protection C]
Section 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.2. Mixtures
| Chemical Name | CAS Registry No. | REACH No. | ENECS No. | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urea | 57-13-6 | 01-2119463277-33 | 200-315-5 | GHS-US Skin Irrit. 2 – H315 Eye Irrit. 2A - H320 STOT SE 3 – H335 |
| Methylene diurea | 13547-17-6 | - | - | GHS Eye Irrit. 2A – H319 |
| Iron Sulfate | 7782-63-0 | - | - | GHS Acute Tox., Oral 4 – H303 Skin Irrit. 2 – H316 Eye Irrit. 2B – H320 |
| Plant extracts | 9010-10-0 | - | - | Not Classified |
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| Chemical Name | CAS Registry No. | REACH No. | ENECS No. | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish hydrolysate | - | - | - | GHS-US Skin Irrit. 3 – H316 Eye Irrit. 2B – H320 |
| Dried bacillus subtilis | 68038-70-0 | - | - | No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product |
| Tri-calcium phosphate | -5 | - | - | Not classified |
| Yucca schidigera | 223749-05-1 | - | - | GHS-US Eye Irrit. 2B – H320 Skin Irrit. 3 – HH316 |
| Kelp extract | 69235-69-4 | - | - | Nontoxic |
| Potassium humate | 68514-28-3 | - | - | Nontoxic |
| Clay | -9 | - | - | STOT SE 3 – H335 |
Section 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first-aid measures Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air at once and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention/advice. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, rinse mouth thoroughly with water. If conscious, give water. Get medical attention/advice in symptoms persists. Skin Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and take off all contaminated clothing. Get medical attention/advice if irritation persists. Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention/advice if irritation persists.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effect, both acute and delayed Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and severe stomach and digestive irritation/burns. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause redness and irritation, dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can result in the development of allergy-like skin reactions (e.g. rashes, dermatitis and to individuals allergic to fish) Eye Contact: There may be irritation and redness. Profuse watering of the eyes.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes for doctor: No specific recommendations. If in doubt, get medical attention promptly. Treatment may vary with the condition of victim and specifics of incident. Specific treatments: Eye bathing equipment should be available on the premises. Provide quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available.
Section 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: The product is not considered flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media: N/A Environmental Hazards: Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
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5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards arising from the chemical: N/A Hazardous combustion products: Product components under conditions of fire may produce Ammonia; Nitrogen oxides; Biuret. Do not inhale smoke and gases. (See also Stability and Reactivity section).
5.3. Advice for firefighters Protective actions during firefighting: No specific firefighting precautions known, Irritant, non-flammable, water soluble. Do not inhale gases created by fire Do not allow run off from firefighting to enter drains or watercourses. Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self-contained, NIOSH approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions: Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
6.2 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions: Avoid the spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or watercourses. Any release into the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleanup Methods for cleaning up: Stop leak if possible without risk. Contain and absorb spillage with sand, earth or other noncombustible material. Transfer to a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with plenty of water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. Avoid the spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or watercourses.
6.4 Reference to other sections Reference to other sections: For personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling Using precautions: Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid spilling, Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Advice on general occupational hygiene: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
7.2. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities Storage precautions: Store closed in original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at temperatures above 5oC. Keep away from incompatible materials. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
7.3. Specific end use(s) Specific end use(s): The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control Parameters Occupational exposure limits
| Material | Type | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urea (CAS 57-13-6) | ACGIH TWA OSHA PEL | 10 mg/m3 – inhalation particulate 5 mg/m3 – Respirable (particulate) | USA ACGIH USA OSHA |
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| Material | Type | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene diurea (CAS 13547-17-6) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Iron Sulfate (CAS 7782-63-0) | No biological exposure limits noted for ingredient(s) | 1 mg/m3 | US ACGIH Threshold Limit Values US NIOSH: Pocket guide to Chemical Hazards |
| Plant extracts (CAS 69235-69-4) | N/A | N/A | Not listed |
| Fish hydrolysate (CAS N/A) | N/A | N/A | Not listed |
| Dried bacillus subtilis (CAS 68038-70-0) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tri-Calcium Phosphate (CAS -5) | OSHA STEL OSHA STEL | 5 mg/cu m (respirable) 15 mg/cu m (total) | US OSHA US OSHA |
| Yucca schidigera (CAS 223749-05-1) | N/A | N/A | Not listed in IFA database |
| Kelp extract (CAS 69235-69-4) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Potassium humate 9CAS 68514-28-3) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clay (CAS -9) | TWA OSHA PEL TWA OSHA PEL | 15 mg/m3 (total dust) 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust) | US OSHA US OSHA |
8.2. Exposure controls Protective equipment General information: Protective engineering solutions should be implemented and in use before personal protective equipment is considered. Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas to keep below nuisance dust limit of 15 mg/m3 Eye / face protection: Use chemical splash-type goggles / safety glasses. Have eye wash station available in immediate vicinity. Hand protection: For hand protection, wear approved impermeable gloves. Thoroughly rinse the outside of gloves with water prior to removal. Inspect regularly for leaks. Other skin and body protection: For body protection wear impervious clothing such as an approved splash protective suit, protective apron. Have emergency shower in immediate vicinity. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practices Hygiene measures: Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Clean water should be available for washing in case of eye or skin contamination. Respiratory protection: If concentrations in excess of 10 ppm are expected, use NIOSH/DHHS approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or other approved air-supplied respirator (ASR) equipment (e.g., a full-face airline respirator (ALR)). Environmental exposure controls: Eye bathing equipment should be available on the premises. Provide quick drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Equipment: [Icons for safety goggles, gloves, and apron]
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HMIS Letter: D [Icons for safety goggles, gloves, and apron]
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical State: Powder Color: Brown Odor: Organic Sweet Odor Weight per Gallon / Liter: 41.82 / cu ft. Storage Life at 70F: >2 years pH – 21C: 4.5 Solubility: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Boiling Point: N/A Freezing Point: N/A Viscosity: N/A Flash Point/Method: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A Storage Temperature: N/A
9.2. Other information Other properties: N/A
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1. Reactivity Reactivity: Keep away from reducing agents, strong bases, organics, combustible material, and oxidizible materials. Avoid heating this substance.
10.2. Chemical Stability Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Decomposes on heating. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Possibility of hazardous reactions: Contact with organic substances may cause fire or explosion. Contact with metals, metallic ions, alkalis, reducing agents and organic matter (such as alcohols or terpenes) may produce self-accelerated thermal decomposition.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat; Contamination; Exposure to UV-rays; pH variations. Store out of direct light.
10.5 Incompatible Materials Materials to avoid: Combustible materials. Copper alloys, galvanized iron. Strong reducing agents. Heavy metals. Iron. Copper alloys. Contact with metals, metallic ions, alkalis, reducing agents and organic matter (such as alcohols or terpenes) may produce self-accelerated thermal decomposition.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous decomposition products: Oxygen which supports combustion. Liable to produce overpressure in container.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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11.1. Information on Toxicological Effects Toxicological effects: Acute toxicity Dermal LD50: 0.5 ml dosage level (rabbit) Acute toxicity Oral LD50: 5000 mg/kg dosage level (rat) Acute toxicity Inhalation LD50: N/A Chronic Toxicity: N/A Symptoms: Dust, fume, gas, vapors, mists, can cause upper airway irritation, inflammation of the nose, hoarseness, shortness of breath, and a sensation of burning or tightness in the chest. Prolonged exposure to concentrated dust, fume, vapor or to dilute solutions can cause irritation, especially to individuals allergic to fish. Exposure to dust, fume, gas, vapor, mist can cause stinging pain and tearing of eyes. Teratogenicity: N/A Mutagenicity: This product is not recognized as mutagenic by Research Agencies. In vivo tests did not show mutagenic effects. Embryotoxicity: N/A Specific Target Organ Toxicity: N/A Reproductive Toxicity: No toxicity to reproduction in animal studies. STOT SE: Not Classified STOT RE: Not Classified Target Organs: Eyes, Lungs, Respiratory System, Skin Respiratory Sensitization: N/A Skin Sensitization: Moderately irritating Carcinogenicity IARC: N/A ACGIH: N/A NTP: N/A OSHA: N/A
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity 12.1. Toxicity Not expected to have significant environmental effects
12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and Degradability: Non-degradable
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential: Not bioaccumulative Partition coefficient:
12.4. Mobility in Soil Mobility: Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: N/A
12.6. Other Adverse Effects Other adverse effects: N/A
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1. Waste Treatment Methods
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Disposal methods: Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product, residue and/or container. The information offered in Section 13 id for the product as shipped. US EPA Waste Number: N/A
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION General 14.1. UN Number: Not regulated 14.2. UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated 14.3. Transport Hazard Class(es): Not regulated Subsidiary Class: Not regulated 14.4. Packing Group: Not regulated 14.5. Environmental Hazards: See Section 12 for Ecological Information 14.6. Special Precautions for User: See Section 2 for Precautionary Statements 14.7. Transport in Bulk According to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not regualted
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1. Safety, health and Environmental Regulations / Legislation Specific for the Substance or Mixture EU legislation: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as amended). Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 of May 2010.
US Federal Regulations SARA 313: Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: Acute health hazard: NO Chronic health hazard: NO Fire hazard: NO Sudden release of pressure hazard: NO Reactive Hazard: NO
Clean Water Act: This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42) CERCLA / EPCRA: This material, as supplied, is not subject to the Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or as an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) / Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION REVISED DATE: 5 June 2024 Other Precautions: Read entire label before using
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Abbreviations / Acronyms: N/E Not Established N/A Not applicable ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists TLV Threshold Limit Values PEL Permissible Exposure Limit REL Recommended Exposure Limit OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health TWA Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work TLV Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work REL Recommended Exposure Limit PEL Permissible Exposure Limit STEL Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health TSCA Toxic substance Control Act (United States) DSL Domestic Substance List (Canada) EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (Europe) ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances (Europe) ENCS Existing Chemical Substances IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances KECL Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory PICCS Philippines Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals HMIS Hazardous Material Identification System (American Coatings Association) NFPA National Fire Protection Association PBT Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative STOT SE Specific Target Organ Toxicity; Single Exposure STOT RE Specific Target Organ Toxicity; Repeated Exposure
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it 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.
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