SDS - FloraFert TE Trace Element Mix - 221101
Applies to TE Trace Element Mix
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Product Name: Florafert TE Page: 1 of 4 This version issued: November 2022
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd Phone: (office hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Section 1 - Identification of the Material and Supplier
Chemical nature: Trace element fertiliser Trade Name: Florafert TE Product Use: Trace element fertiliser for turf and amenity use Supplier: Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd 31-35 Paulger Flat Rd, Yandina Qld 4561 AU Phone: (office hours)
Issued: November 2022 and is valid for 5 years from this date. Poisons Information Centre: Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Statement of Hazardous Nature NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF SWA. NOT A DANGEROUS GOOD ACCORDING TO AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS (ADG) CODE, IATA OR IMDG/IMSBC CRITERIA. Hazard Statements: Not Hazardous - No criteria found. Precautionary Statements: Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. SUSMP Classification: None allocated. UN Number: None allocated GHS Signal word: NONE. Not hazardous.
PREVENTION P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
RESPONSE P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
STORAGE P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
DISPOSAL P501: If they cannot be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS).
Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Crystalline/Dry powder, Brown Granules Odour: Mild to none Major Health Hazards: no significant risk factors have been found for this product.
Section 3 - Composition/information on Ingredients
| Ingredients | CAS No | % |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Sulphate | 7720-78-7 | 43 |
| Zeolite Sand | -1 | 38 |
| Magnesium Sulphate Anhydrous | 7487-88-9 | 5 |
| Guano Gold | (7440-70-2,763-86-9,7723-14-0,7440-44-0,7429-90-5,7439-95-4,7440-23-5,7440-09-7,7704-34-9,7727-37-9) | 7.5 |
| Manganese Sulphate | 7785-87-7 | 2.5 |
| Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate | 7758-98-7 | 2.5 |
| Sodium Borate | 10043-35-3 | 1.4 |
| Sodium Molybdate | 7631-95-0 | 0.1 |
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non-hazardous ingredients are also possible.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General Information: You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all times. Have this MSDS with you when you call. Inhalation: If dusts have been inhaled, and irritation has developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists for more than about 30 minutes, seek medical advice Skin Contact: Wash affected areas with water until chemical is removed. Remove all contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. If in doubt obtain medical advice. Eye Contact: Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15 – 20 minutes or until the product is removed or irritation has ceased, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Obtain medical advice if irritation becomes painful or lasts more than a few minutes. Ingestion: Give a glass of water if affected person able to drink. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by medical advice. Notes to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen deficient (or both), fire gases. There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire. Only small quantities of decomposition products are expected from this product at temperatures normally achieved in a fire. This will only occur after heating to dryness. Fire decomposition products from this product are likely to be irritating if inhaled. Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. Flash point: Does not burn. Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn. Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn. Flammability Class: Does not burn.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles, and gloves. Stop leak if safe to do so and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Check Section 8 of this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from children and animals or foodstuffs. Ensure containers are labelled, protected from physical damage, and sealed when not in use. Store away from farm chemicals e.g., insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" in Section 10.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
| SWA Exposure Limits | TWA (mg/m3) | STEL (mg/m3) | ADI (mg/Kg/day) | NOEL (mg/Kg/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure limits have not been set for any ingredients in product. |
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5-day working week. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been established. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should not be repeated for more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly. ADI means Acceptable Daily Intake and NOEL means No-observable-effect-level. Values taken from Australian ADI List, June 2013
Personal Protection The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
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Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210. No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems. Ventilation: No special ventilation requirements are normally necessary for this product. However, make sure that the work environment remains clean and that dusts are minimised. Eye Protection: Eye protection such as protective glasses or goggles is recommended when this product is being used. Skin Protection: The information at hand indicates that this product is not harmful and that normally no special skin protection is necessary. However, we suggest that you routinely avoid contact with all chemical products and that you wear suitable gloves (preferably elbow-length) when skin contact is likely. Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following: rubber, PVC. Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned above. Safety deluge showers should, if practical, be provided near to where this product is being handled commercially.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Crystalline/Dry powder, Brown Granules Odour: No appreciable odour. Boiling Point: Not relevant Freezing/Melting Point: No specific data. Solid at normal temperatures. Volatiles: Not relevant Vapour Pressure: Not relevant Vapour Density: Not relevant Density: approx 1.2 Water Solubility: Slightly soluble. pH: No data Volatility: No data. Odour Threshold: No data. Evaporation Rate: No data. Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: This product is stable under normal temperatures and pressures, when stored and handled in accordance with this MSDS Conditions to Avoid: Store away from heat or fire and ignition sources Incompatibilities: Strong oxidisers, acids, hypochlorites, caustic substances Fire Decomposition: May evolve oxides of carbon, phosphorus and sulfur or ammonia when heated to decomposition Polymerisation: Does not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Target Organs: There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.
Potential Health Effects Toxicity Data: No LD50 data available for this product. Inhalation: May be irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract, and may cause sore throat, coughing, and shortness of breath. Skin Contact: Skin irritation may result; repeated or prolonged skin exposures may result in dermatitis. Skin sensitisation may be possible Eye Contact: May irritate or damage eyes May also be irritating to the eyes, causing redness and watering. Prolonged eye exposure may cause conjunctivitis and corneal damage Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal disorder, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
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Classification of Hazardous Ingredients
| Ingredient | Hazard Statement |
|---|---|
| No ingredient mentioned in the HCIS Database is present in this product at hazardous concentrations. |
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is biodegradable. It will not accumulate in the soil or water or cause long term problems. Not expected to be an environmental hazard.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Containers should be emptied as completely as practical before disposal. If possible, recycle product and containers either in-house or send to recycle company. If this is not practical, send to a commercial waste disposal site.
Section 14 - Transport Information
UN Number: This product is not classified as a Dangerous Good by ADG, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. No special transport conditions are necessary unless required by other regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
AIIC: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with AICIS regulations.
Section 16 - Other Information
This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms: ADG Code: Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition) AIIC: Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals SWA: Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC CAS number: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Hazchem Code: Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency services especially firefighters IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Marine Transport Dangerous Goods NOS: Not otherwise specified NTP: National Toxicology Program (USA) SUSMP: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines & Poisons UN Number: United Nations Number
Please read all labels carefully before using product. This SDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals - Code of Practice” (July 2020) Copyright © Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd, November 2022.
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