SDS - Floracote Topdress + Iron (4mth) 21-2-5 +1Mg +5Fe - 230805
Applies to Topdress + Iron
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Page 1 of 10 SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name: Elemental 21-2-5 2MgO 5Fe SR Revision number: 003 (Replaces V002, dated 05/08/18) Dated: 05/08/2023 (Continued on next page)
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product Identifier: Product Name: Elemental 21-2-5 +1MgO 5Fe Slow Release Product Number: 21-5-6/1/6/TE/80P/…
1.2 Relevant Identified Uses: Horticultural fertiliser
Environmental hazards: None
2.2 Label elements:* Pictogram: [Exclamation mark pictogram] Signal word: Warning Hazard statements:
| H code | Statement |
|---|---|
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
| H410 | Causes skin irritation |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
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Precautionary statements:
| P code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection/face protection |
| P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so |
| P501 | IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison centre/doctor |
Supplementary precautionary statements:
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P261 | Do not breathe dust |
| P262 | Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing |
| P271 | Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container according to local and national provisions for hazardous waste. |
2.3 Other hazards: This product is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.*
| Substance | CAS Number | EC Number | REACH Registration Number | % | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1278/2008 (CLP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper sulphate | 7758-98-7 | 231-847-6 | N/A | <1 | Acute toxicity, oral: Cat 3 Acute hazard to aquatic environment: Cat 1 Long-term hazard to aquatic environment: Cat 1 |
| Ferrous sulphate | 7782-63-0 | 616-510-7 | N/A | 20-30 | Acute toxicity, Category 4, oral; H302 Eye irritation, Category 2; H319 Skin irritation, Category 2; H315 |
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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures: 4.1.1 Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air immediately. Keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. 4.1.2 Skin Contact: Wash off with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with detergent before re-use. If irritation persists or worsens seek medical attention. 4.1.3 Eye Contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists or worsens. 4.1.4 Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control centre immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control centre. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the substance. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: 4.2.1 Inhalation: High inhalation exposures can exert mechanical irritations of the mucosa of the respiratory tract. 4.2.2 Skin contact: Skin irritant. Contact may cause redness, itching, burning and skin damage. 4.2.3 Eye contact: Eye irritant. Contact may cause stinging, watering, redness and swelling. 4.2.4 Ingestion: See advice in 4.1.4. Very low concentration of harmful substance.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Keep victim warm. Keep victim under observation. Symptoms may be delayed.
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General information Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media: Use CO2 or water spray. Do not smother with foam or sand.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: May give off fumes if heated to decomposition. Do not breathe fumes.
5.3 Advice for firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Use water spray to cool unopened containers, Prevent run-off from fire control or dilution from entering streams, sewers or drinking water supply.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Provide adequate ventilation. Wear suitable protective equipment, including gloves, goggles/face shield, respirator, boots, clothing or apron, as appropriate.
6.2 Environmental precautions: Avoid pollution of sewers and watercourses. May release ammonium ions that are toxic to fish. Release to watercourses may cause effects downstream.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Contain and sweep up spillages. Place unusable material in clearly labelled containers or plastic bags for disposal. Wet residues are slippery, wash floors to remove all traces.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Avoid spilling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use mechanical ventilation if there is a risk of handling causing formation of airborne dust. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear suitable protective equipment for prolonged exposure and/or high concentrations of vapours, spray or mist.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep dry. Packs should be stored closed to avoid moisture ingress. Avoid prolonged contact with metals. Do not use food containers for storage due to risk of mistake. Conditions of collocated storage: Storage class 10 - 13 (Other liquids and solids) Only substances of the same storage class should be stored together. Collocated storage with the following substances is prohibited:
- Pharmaceuticals, foods, and animal feeds including additives.
- Infectious, radioactive and explosive substances.
- Strongly oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1A.
7.3 Specific end uses: For use only as a horticultural fertiliser.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters: N/A
8.2 Exposure Controls:
| Protective equipment | Dust mask with minimum protection factor of 10 with HSE type approval |
|---|---|
| Nitrile gloves may be worn for personal hygiene purposes | |
| Wear coverall and rubber boots when dealing with bulk spillages | |
| Face shield (BS2092G1) if handling dust | |
| Appropriate Engineering | Provide adequate ventilation Avoid inhalation of dust |
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| controls | Observe any occupational exposure limits for the product Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation may be required |
|---|---|
| Eye/face protection | Wear tight-fitting chemical splash goggles or face shield Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should comply with European Standard EN166 |
| Hand protection | Chemical resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. To protect hands from chemicals gloves should comply with European Standard EN374. The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. |
| Other skin and body protection | Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact |
| Hygiene measures | Do not smoke in work area. Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke |
| Respiratory protection | Respiratory protection must be used if the airborne contamination exceeds the recommended exposure limit. If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Wear a respirator fitted with the following cartridge: Particulate filter, type P2. Particulate filters should comply with European Standard EN143. Disposable filtering half-mask respirators should comply with European Standard EN149 or EN405 |
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical state | Granular solid |
|---|---|
| Colour | Multicolour |
| Odour | Possible slight ammonia |
| Odour threshold | Not determined |
| pH value | N/A |
| Initial melting point (oC) | N/A |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range(oC) | N/A |
| Flash point | N/A |
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| Flammability(solid) | Product is non-flammable |
|---|---|
| Ignition temperature(oC) | N/A |
| Decomposition temperature(oC) | N/A |
| Self-flammability(oC) | Product is not self-igniting |
| Danger of explosion(oC) | N/A |
| Vapour pressure | N/A |
| Bulk density | N/A |
| Vapour density | N/A |
| Evaporation rate | N/A |
| Solubility in/miscibility with water at 20 oC | N/A |
| Partition coefficient(n-octanol/water) | N/A |
| Viscosity dynamic at 20 oC | N/A |
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity: Stable product under recommended storage and handling conditions.
10.2 Chemical stability: Stable product under recommended storage and handling conditions.
10.3 Possible hazardous reactions: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
10.4 Conditions to avoid: Mildly corrosive if left in contact with ferrous metals. Water/moisture. Heating may generate the following products: Toxic gases or vapours.
10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong acids. Strong oxidising agents. Powdered metal. Inorganic peroxides.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrous gases Ammonia
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Isocyanic acid Phosphorous oxides
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects:
| Acute toxicity | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
|---|---|
| Skin corrosion/irritation | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Serious eye damage/irritation | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Carcino genicity | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Reproductive toxicity | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| STOT-single exposure | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| STOT-repeated exposure | Based on available data the classification criteria are not met |
| Aspiration hazard | Not applicable |
| Inhalation | Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations may damage respiratory system |
| Ingestion | May cause discomfort if swallowed |
| Likely routes of exposure | Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust |
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity: May release ammonium ions that are toxic to fish. Unionized ammonia concentrations > 0.02 mg/l are considered toxic in fresh water. May release phosphates which will result in algae growth, increased turbidity, and depleted oxygen. At extremely high concentrations, this may be hazardous to fish or other marine organisms. Release to watercourses may cause effects downstream.
12.2 Persistence and degradability: Product is biodegradable.
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12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: Product does not bioaccumulate.
12.4 Mobility in soil: Not determined
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: Does not fulfil the criteria for classification as PBT or vPvB.
12.6 Other adverse effects: None known.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Product: Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the local waste disposal authority. Residues should be taken care of as hazardous waste according to local and national provisions. Packaging: Treat as industrial waste. Empty containers should be taken care of as hazardous waste according to local and national provisions.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
General information: This product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID)
14.1 UN Number: N/A
14.2 UN proper shipping name: N/A
14.3 Transport hazard class(es): No transport warning sign required.
14.4 Packing group: N/A
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14.5 Environmental hazards: None
14.6 Special precaution for user: N/A
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC code: N/A
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture: EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (as amended). Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as amended). Guidance: Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment: No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance by the supplier.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Key literature references and sources for data:
Further information: The information contained in this leaflet is given in good faith. It is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief and represents the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Providing our products are handled and used in accordance with the label instructions, they should offer no hazard to health or safety.
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