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FloraTech TerraSoil – Safety Data Sheet Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd Version 1.0 – 8 April 2026 – Product Code: SOIL-0337 Page 1 of 8
Floratech Terrasoil
Safety Data Sheet
Prepared in accordance with the GHS (7th Revised Edition) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations Date of Issue: 8 April 2026 Version: 1.0 Product Code: FTCTERRA.10
1. Identification of Substance & Company
Product
| Product name | FloraTech TerraSoil |
| Product code | FTCTERRA.10 |
| Recommended use | Fertiliser / Soil conditioner |
| Restrictions on use | Use only as directed. Not for human or animal consumption. |
| Company | Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd |
| ABN | 89 144 613 936 |
| Address | 31–35 Paulger Flat Road, Yandina QLD 4561, Australia |
Emergency Contact
| Emergency telephone | Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 (24 hrs, Australia-wide) |
2. Hazard Identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
This product has been classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 7th Revised Edition, as adopted under the Australian Work Health and Safety Regulations.
| GHS Classification | Hazard Statements |
|---|---|
| Skin Irritation – Category 2 | H315 – Causes skin irritation |
| Serious Eye Irritation – Category 2A | H319 – Causes serious eye irritation |
Ghs Label Elements
Signal Word: WARNING
[Diagram: GHS07 – Exclamation Mark]
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Other Classifications
Zeolite may contain crystalline silica. The following classifications ONLY apply to this substance if it is in the form of a fine respirable dust in an occupational (chronic exposure) setting. This substance is supplied in the form of granules.
| Carcinogenicity – Category 1A* | H350 – May cause cancer (inhalation) |
| STOT RE – Category 1* | H372 – Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation) |
*Applies only when product is processed to generate respirable dust (e.g. grinding, sanding).
Precautionary Statements
| Prevention | P102 – Keep out of reach of children. P103 – Read carefully and follow all instructions. P261 – Avoid breathing dust. P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P272 – Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| Response | P302+P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333+P313 – If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| Storage | No specific storage statement required. |
| Disposal | P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. |
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Component | CAS Number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Zeolite (clinoptilolite) | -1 | 30–60% |
| Urea | 57-13-6 | 1–10% |
| Minerals (nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, sulphate, calcium, borates) – not contributing to GHS hazard classes | Mixture | 10–30% |
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
4. First Aid Measures
Description of First Aid Measures
| Swallowed | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Call the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or a doctor if you feel unwell. |
| Eye contact | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. |
| Skin contact | IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
| Inhalation | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Generally, inhalation of dust is unlikely to result in adverse health effects under normal use conditions. If coughing, dizziness or shortness of breath is experienced, seek medical attention. |
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Most Important Symptoms and Effects Skin irritation, eye irritation, respiratory irritation from dust.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote. If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label at hand.
Recommended First Aid Facilities Ready access to running water. Accessible eyewash station.
5. Firefighting Measures
| Fire and explosion hazards | Non-flammable. No specific fire or explosion risks. |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam. |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media | No known restrictions. |
| Products of combustion | Not known. |
| Special protective equipment | No special measures are required. Standard firefighting PPE. |
| Hazchem code | Not applicable (not classified as a Dangerous Good). |
6. Accidental Release Measures
| Personal precautions | Wear appropriate PPE (refer to Section 8). Avoid creating dust. Work upwind or increase ventilation. |
| Environmental precautions | Prevent discharge to stormwater drains, sewers and waterways. If greater than 1,000 kg is stored, secondary containment and emergency plans must be in place. |
| Clean-up methods | Sweep up the solid. Avoid creating dust. If appropriate, use a gentle water spray to wet material to minimise dust generation. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for disposal or recycling. |
| Disposal | Sweep up and collect recoverable material into labelled containers. This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accordance with all applicable regulations. |
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for Safe Handling Keep exposure to a minimum. Minimise quantities kept in work areas. Do not breathe dust. Use in well-ventilated areas. Observe good hygiene practices – wash hands after handling. See Section 8 for personal protective equipment requirements.
Conditions for Safe Storage Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from moisture.
Incompatible Materials Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents and hydrogen fluoride (HF). See Section 10 for further information.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Workplace Exposure Standards (Safe Work Australia) No specific workplace exposure standard (WES) has been established for this product as a whole. The following general and ingredient-specific limits apply:
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| Substance | WES-TWA (8 hr) | WES-STEL |
|---|---|---|
| Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) | 0.05 mg/m³ | Not established |
| Respirable dust (PNOC) | 3 mg/m³ | Not established |
| Inhalable dust (PNOC) | 10 mg/m³ | Not established |
Note: Crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1). From 1 December 2026, workplace exposure limits (WEL) will replace WES in Australia. Materials containing ≥1% crystalline silica are subject to additional controls under the WHS Regulations (crystalline silica substance provisions, effective 1 September 2024).
Engineering Controls Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimise airborne dust concentrations. Process modification may be appropriate. Ensure exposure is controlled as far below the WES as reasonably practicable in accordance with the hierarchy of controls under the WHS Act 2011.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
| General | PPE should not be relied upon as the primary means of exposure protection. Use engineering controls first. Clean PPE after use or dispose of as appropriate. Provide training on correct use of PPE. |
| Eyes | Avoid contact with eyes. Use safety glasses or chemical splash goggles if splashes are possible. Select eye protection in accordance with AS/NZS 1337.1. |
| Skin | Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact. Wear overalls and impervious gloves (nitrile recommended). Gloves must comply with AS/NZS 2161. Replace frequently and check for tears before use. Protective clothing must comply with AS 2919 or AS 3765 as applicable. |
| Respiratory | Use a respirator with a P2 particulate filter when airborne concentrations approach or exceed the WES. Respirators must comply with AS/NZS 1716 and be selected, used and maintained in accordance with AS/NZS 1715. Fit testing is required for tight-fitting RPE under current WHS Regulations. |
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Powder / solid (granules) |
| Colour | Not specified |
| Odour | Not specified |
| Odour threshold | No data available |
| pH | Not specified |
| Melting/freezing point | No data available |
| Boiling point | No data available |
| Flash point | Not flammable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| Upper/lower flammability limits | Not applicable |
| Vapour pressure | No data available |
| Vapour density | No data available |
| Relative density | No data available |
| Solubility (water) | Slightly soluble |
| Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) | No data available |
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| Auto-ignition temperature | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature | No data available |
| Viscosity | Not applicable |
| Particle characteristics | No data available |
10. Stability and Reactivity
| Reactivity | Not reactive under normal conditions. |
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal use and storage conditions. |
| Conditions to avoid | Keep containers closed to avoid contamination. Avoid the creation of dust. |
| Incompatible materials | Strong oxidising agents and hydrogen fluoride (HF). |
| Hazardous decomposition products | None known under normal conditions. |
| Hazardous polymerisation | Will not occur. |
11. Toxicological Information
Summary of Health Effects IF IN EYES: Fine dust may cause irritation on direct contact. IF ON SKIN: Material may cause drying of skin on repeated contact. IF INHALED: May cause respiratory irritation. See chronic effects below. IF SWALLOWED: No adverse effects anticipated under normal use conditions. CHRONIC EFFECTS: The adverse health effects from respirable crystalline silica exposure – silicosis, cancer, scleroderma, tuberculosis and nephrotoxicity – are chronic effects. This product is supplied as granules, but may become a respirable dust through sanding, grinding or other processing.
Toxicological Data
| Acute oral toxicity | ATE (oral) for the mixture: >2,000 mg/kg |
| Acute dermal toxicity | ATE (dermal) for the mixture: >2,000 mg/kg |
| Acute inhalation toxicity | ATE (inhalation) for the mixture: >5 mg/L/4h |
| Eye irritation | Not considered an eye irritant as a mixture. Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
| Skin irritation | Considered to be a mild skin irritant. |
| Sensitisation | No ingredient present at >0.1% is considered a sensitiser. |
| Mutagenicity | No ingredient present at >0.1% is considered a mutagen. |
| Carcinogenicity | Zeolites: IARC Group 3 (not classifiable). However, crystalline silica (quartz/cristobalite) inhaled from occupational sources is IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans). Carcinogenicity is linked to long-term (e.g. 10+ years) inhalation of fine respirable dust and the development of silicosis. |
| Reproductive toxicity | No ingredient present at >0.1% is considered a reproductive or developmental toxicant. |
| STOT – Repeated Exposure | Respirable crystalline silica present at >1% triggers STOT RE Category 1 classification when in the form of fine respirable dust in an occupational setting. Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis causing inflammation, scarring and fibrosis of the lungs. |
| Aggravation of existing conditions | None known. |
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12. Ecological Information
| Ecotoxicity (aquatic) | Calculated EC₅₀ for the mixture: >100 mg/L. Not considered harmful to aquatic organisms. |
| Persistence / degradability | No data available. |
| Bioaccumulation potential | No data available. |
| Mobility in soil | Not considered ecotoxic in the soil environment. |
| Toxicity to terrestrial organisms | Not toxic towards terrestrial vertebrates or invertebrates. |
| Biocidal properties | Not biocidal. |
| Other adverse effects | In all cases, prevent run-off to drains, sewers and waterways. |
13. Disposal Considerations
| Disposal methods | Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. This material may be suitable for disposal at an approved landfill. Check with your local council or state/territory EPA. |
| Contaminated packaging | Ensure packaging is rendered incapable of containing any substance. If possible, reuse or recycle packaging. Dispose of in a manner consistent with the requirements for the substance it contained. |
| Special precautions | Do not dispose of into drains, waterways or the environment. No product-specific restrictions; however, local council and environmental authority conditions may apply. |
14. Transport Information
This product is NOT classified as a Dangerous Good under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) or international transport regulations.
Road and Rail (ADG Code)
| UN number | Not applicable |
| Proper shipping name | Not applicable |
| DG class | Not applicable |
| Packing group | Not applicable |
| Hazchem code | Not applicable |
Sea (IMDG Code)
| UN number | Not applicable |
| Proper shipping name | Not applicable |
| DG class | Not applicable |
| Packing group | Not applicable |
Air (IATA)
| UN number | Not applicable |
| Proper shipping name | Not applicable |
| DG class | Not applicable |
| Packing group | Not applicable |
15. Regulatory Information
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Australian Regulations This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, as implemented in each Australian state and territory, and the model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals. Classification is in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, 7th Revised Edition (GHS 7).
Inventory Status
| AIIC (Australia) | All ingredients are listed on, or are exempt from, the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). |
| NZIoC (New Zealand) | All ingredients are listed on the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC). |
Applicable Legislation
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and relevant state/territory WHS Acts.
- Work Health and Safety Regulations (as applicable in each jurisdiction).
- Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (Cth) – administered by AICIS.
- Poisons Standard (SUSMP) – as applicable.
- Crystalline Silica Substance provisions under the WHS Regulations (effective 1 September 2024) apply to materials containing ≥1% crystalline silica by weight.
Specific Workplace Controls
| SDS | Must be readily accessible within the workplace at all times. |
| Hazardous chemicals register | Must be maintained for all hazardous chemicals at the workplace. |
| Labelling | Must comply with GHS 7 and the WHS Regulations. |
| Health monitoring | Required if workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica. |
| Air monitoring | Required if there is uncertainty about whether exposure exceeds the WES. |
| Training | Workers must receive training on safe handling, risks, and SDS access. |
16. Other Information
Abbreviations
| ADG Code | Australian Dangerous Goods Code |
| AICIS | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme |
| AIIC | Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals |
| CAS Number | Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number |
| EC₅₀ | Ecotoxic Concentration – concentration fatal to 50% of a test population |
| GHS | Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (7th Revised Edition) |
| IARC | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
| IMDG | International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code |
| IATA | International Air Transport Association |
| LC₅₀ | Lethal Concentration 50% – airborne concentration fatal to 50% of test population |
| LD₅₀ | Lethal Dose 50% – dose fatal to 50% of a test population |
| PNOC | Particulates Not Otherwise Classified |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
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| RPE | Respiratory Protective Equipment |
| STEL | Short-Term Exposure Limit (15-minute period) |
| STOT RE | Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure |
| STOT SE | Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure |
| TWA | Time-Weighted Average (8-hour working day) |
| WES | Workplace Exposure Standard |
| WHS | Work Health and Safety |
References
| Exposure Standards | Safe Work Australia – Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants (current edition). |
| Classification Data | IARC Monographs. GHS 7th Revised Edition. |
| Codes of Practice | Model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals. Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace. Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace (August 2025). |
Revision History
| Version 1.0 | 8 April 2026 – Document creation |
Disclaimer This Safety Data Sheet is based on data considered to be accurate at the date of preparation, including information obtained from the original manufacturer and other authoritative sources. The information is provided in good faith as a guide to safe handling, use, processing, storage, transport, disposal and release, and should not be considered a warranty or quality specification. Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of, or reliance on, this information. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this product for their particular application and to comply with all relevant legislation.