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SDS - FloraTech Seaweed Master Liquid Seaweed - 240530

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Seaweed Master Page 1 of 5 SAFETY DATA SHEET Last updated: 30 May 2024

  1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Seaweed Master Other Names: Growrite FloraTech Seaweed Master Product Type: Liquid Seaweed concentrate Chemical family: Ascophyllum nodosum Recommended Use: Horticultural soil additive None Restrictions on use: 31010099 HS Code: Supplier: Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd 31-35 Paulger Flat Rd, Yandina Qld 4561 AU Ph: (Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.30pm)

Emergency Phone: Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 EPA for large scale spills

  1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION GHS Classification: Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition). GHS Label Elements: Warning! [Exclamation mark pictogram]

  2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

    Component CAS No. Amount
    Ingredients determined not to be hazardous Not available ±99%
    Potassium Hydroxide -3 <1%

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  1. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for several minutes while holding the eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists. Launder clothing before re-use. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a medical professional. Rinse mouth with water and give one glass of water to drink. Get medical attention if symptoms develop. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur and persist. Most important Symptoms: May cause slight eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of mists may respiratory irritation. Indication of immediate medical attention/special treatment: Immediate medical attention should not be required. Treat symptomatically.

  2. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and Unsuitable) Extinguishing Media: Non-combustible. No restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used. Use suitable extinguisher for surrounding area. Specific Hazards arising from the chemical: This product is non-combustible, however, following evaporation of aqueous component under fire conditions, the remains may decompose and/or burn. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire-Fighters: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for all fires involving chemicals. Aqueous solutions may cause surfaces to be extremely slippery and cause a slip hazard. Explosion Data (sensitivity to mechanical impact or static discharge): None known

  3. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: See section 8 Environmental precautions: See section 12 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Minor: Slippery when split. Clean up immediately. Avoid breathing vapour and contact with skin/eyes. Control personal contact with PPE. Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. Wipe up. Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal. Major: Slippery when split. Control personal contact with PPE. Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite. Wipe up. Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal. Wash area and prevent runoff into drains or waterways. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

  4. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling: Limit all unnecessary personal contact. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. Use in a well-ventilated area. When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke. Always wash hands with after handling. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials. Incompatible with Iron (Fe) based products. Avoid strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.

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  1. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Protect from splashes. General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection is not normally needed. In operations where exposures are excessive or symptoms occur, an approved respirator with dust/mist cartridges or supplied air respirator should be used. Respirator selection and use should be based on contaminant type, form and concentration. Follow applicable regulations and good Industrial Hygiene practice. Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves & footwear to prevent prolonged skin contact. Eye Protection: Chemical safety glasses with side shields or goggles should be worn where splashing is possible. Other: Impervious coveralls, apron and boots as needed to avoid contact. Suitable washing facilities should be available in the work area.

  2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

    Appearance and Odour: dark brown liquid with a seaweed odour
    Physical State: Liquid Odour Threshold: Not determined
    Vapor Density: ~1 Initial Boiling Point/Range: >100°c
    Solubility In Water: Dispersible. Vapor Pressure: Not determined
    Relative Density: 1.06 (water = 1) Evaporation Rate: Not determined
    Melting/Freezing Point: Not available. pH: 10-11
    VOC Content: Not determined. Octanol/Water Coefficient: Not determined
    Solubility: Miscible Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
    Viscosity: Not determined Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
    Flashpoint: Not available. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
    Flammable Limits: LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable
    Specific Gravity: 1.0 – 1.1 (25°c) pH: 10.5 – 11.4

  3. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: Will coagulate with Iron (Fe) – See Section 7 for remaining. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage & handling conditions. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: See Section 7 Conditions to Avoid: See Section 7 Incompatible Materials: See Section 7 Hazardous Decomposition Products: See Section 5

  4. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Eye: May cause irritation with prolonged contact causing inflammation. Skin: May cause irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation, dermatitis, or defatting of skin tissues. Ingestion: Not classified as harmful. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Inhalation: Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of product. Chronic: No data available Sensitization: This material is not known to cause sensitization. Carcinogenicity: None of the components present are listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA. Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data currently available. Reproductive Toxicity: No data available

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  1. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: No data available Persistence and Degradability: No data available. Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available. Mobility in Soil: Known to extract heavy metals Other Adverse Effects: None known.

  2. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose in accordance with local and national environmental regulations.

  3. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code); nor by air according to the IACO (IATA Regulations), or by sea according to the IMO (IMDG Code). DOT Hazardous Materials Description: Not regulated IMDG Shipping Description: Not regulated IATA Shipping Description: Not regulated UN Number: Not Dangerous Goods

  4. REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Information: Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemical (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Poisons Schedule: Not classified as a Scheduled Poison according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).

  5. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Summary: 30/05/2024: V2 11/06/2019: V1

NOTICE This above information is believed to be correct but does not propose to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. This information relates only to the product designated herein and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or process.