--- title: SDS - Plantacote Top K Controlled Release Fertiliser - 230405 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/230/ dateModified: 2026-08-03 01:12:57 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - Plantacote Top K Controlled Release Fertiliser - 230405 > Safety Data Sheet Plantacote Top K Safety Data Sheet A safety data sheet is not required for this product under. This Product Safety Information Sheet has been created on a voluntary basis. Date of issue: 05/04/2023 Supersedes: 4/30/2018 Version: 1.2 05/04/2023 EN (English) SDS Ref.: Plantacote 1/6 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form : Mixture Trade name : Plantacote Top K Type of product : Fertilizer Other means of identification : Plantacote 4M Top K 10-9-19 Plantacote 6M Top K 10-9-19 Plantacote 8M Top K 9-9-19 Plantacote 12M Top K 9-9-18 Plantacote 4M Top K 10-3.9-15.7 Plantacote 6M Top K 10-3.9-15.7 Plantacote 8M Top K 9-3.9-15.7 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1.2.1. Relevant identified uses Main use category : Professional use 1.2.2. Uses advised against No additional information available Not classified Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects No additional information available 2.2. Label elements Labelling according to Australian GHS criteria No labelling applicable 2.3. Other hazards No additional information available SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures | Name | Product identifier | % | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] and GHS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ammonium nitrate (AN) | (CAS-No.) 6484-52-2 (EC-No.) 229-347-8 (REACH-no) 01-211-9490981-27-XXXX | 20 - 30 | Ox. Sol. 3, H272 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 | | Calcium sulphate substance with national workplace exposure limit(s) | (CAS-No.) 7778-18-9 (EC-No.) 231-900-3 (REACH-no) 01-2119444918-26 | 0.5 - 5 | Not classified | 05/04/2023 EN (English) SDS Ref.: Plantacote 2/6 Specific concentration limits: | Name | Product identifier | Specific concentration limits | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ammonium nitrate (AN) | (CAS-No.) 6484-52-2 (EC-No.) 229-347-8 (REACH-no) 01-211-9490981-27-XXXX | ( 80 0.35 | | EN 374 | Eye protection: In case of dust production: protective goggles. EN 166 Skin and body protection: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice Respiratory protection: No respiratory protection needed under normal use conditions Environmental exposure controls: Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Other information: After contact with skin, wash immediately and thoroughly with plenty of water. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Colour : Beige. Odour : characteristic. Odour threshold : No data available pH : No data available Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available Melting point : No data available Freezing point : No data available Boiling point : Not determined Flash point : Not applicable Auto-ignition temperature : Not determined Decomposition temperature : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available 05/04/2023 EN (English) SDS Ref.: Plantacote 4/6 Vapour pressure : Not applicable Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available Relative density : No data available Density : 1 g/cm³ at 20 °C Solubility : Water: Very soluble Log Pow : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosive properties : No data available Oxidising properties : No data available Lower explosive limit (LEL) : Not applicable Upper explosive limit (UEL) : Not applicable 9.2. Other information Additional information : No additional information available SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Stable under normal conditions. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Water, humidity. metals. Organic Substances. Dust. 10.5. Incompatible materials Acids. Combustible materials. Reducing agents. Organic materials. Alkali. Oxidizing agent. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products No hazardous decomposition products known at room temperature. Thermal decomposition generates : Metal oxides. Sulphur oxides. Phosphorus oxides. Ammonia. Nitrogen oxides. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified Ammonium nitrate (AN) (6484-52-2) LD50 oral rat 2950 mg/kg bodyweight (OECD 401 method) LD50 dermal rat > 5000 mg/kg bodyweight (OECD 402 method) LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 88.8 mg/l 4h Calcium sulphate (7778-18-9) LD50 oral rat > 2000 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified Carcinogenicity : Not classified Reproductive toxicity : Not classified STOT-single exposure : Not classified STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified Aspiration hazard : Not classified 05/04/2023 EN (English) SDS Ref.: Plantacote 5/6 SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified Ammonium nitrate (AN) (6484-52-2) LC50 fish 1 447 mg/l 48h EC50 Daphnia 1 490 mg/l IUCLID 5 Calcium sulphate (7778-18-9) LC50 fish 1 3278 mg/l IUCLID 5 12.2. Persistence and degradability Ammonium nitrate (AN) (6484-52-2) Persistence and degradability Not applicable. Calcium sulphate (7778-18-9) Persistence and degradability Not relevant. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Plantacote Top K Bioaccumulative potential No data available. Calcium sulphate (7778-18-9) Bioaccumulative potential No data available. 12.4. Mobility in soil No additional information available 12.5. Other adverse effects No additional information available SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste treatment methods : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Recycle the material as far as possible. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 14: Transport information In accordance with ADR / IMDG / ADN / RID | | ADR | IMDG | ADN | RID | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 14.1. UN number | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | | 14.2. UN proper shipping name | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | | 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | | 14.4. Packing group | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | | 14.5. Environmental hazards | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | No supplementary information available 14.6. Special precautions for user - Overland transport Not applicable - Transport by sea Not applicable - Inland waterway transport Not applicable - Rail transport Not applicable 05/04/2023 EN (English) SDS Ref.: Plantacote 6/6 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code Not applicable SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Calcium sulphate (7778-18-9) Listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): Tier I Human Health Assessments Ammonium nitrate (AN) (6484-52-2) Listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): Tier II Human Health Assessments 15.2. Chemical safety assessment No additional information available SECTION 16: Other information Indication of changes: | Section | Changed item | Change | Comments | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1.1 | Other means of identification | Modified | | Full text of H- statements: Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Ox. Sol. 3 Oxidising Solids, Category 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product