SDS - STEP Hi-Mag - 220329
Applies to STEP Hi Mag
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According to EC Regulation 1907/2006 (Reach), Regulation EU No. 2015/830
Safety Data Sheet
Original Issue Date 02-Dec-2015 Last Revision Date 29-Mar-2022 Version: 2
Section 1: Identification: Product Identifier and Chemical Identity
Product identifier Product Name: STEP Hi-Mag Product ID: 44860120AU
Other means of identification Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(CuO, ZnO) UN number or ID number: 3077
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use: Fertilizer (PC12). Restricted to professional users.
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
Classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the criteria of Safe Work Australia - Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
GHS Classification Mixture
- Acute toxicity - Oral: Category 4 - (H302)
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 - (H319)
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 2 - (H373)
- Chronic aquatic toxicity: Category 2 - (H411)
Label elements [Diagram: Exclamation mark symbol, Corrosion symbol, Environment symbol]
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Other hazards which do not result in classification Causes mild skin irritation Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients in Accordance with Schedule 8
| Chemical name | CAS No | EC No | Weight-% | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | REACH registration number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese sulphate; MnSO4 | 7785-87-7 | 232-089-9 | 5 - 10% | STOT RE 2 (H373) Eye Dam. 1 (H318) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) | 01-2119456624-35 |
| Iron sulphate; FeSO4+1H2O | 7720-78-7 | 231-753-5 | 5 - 10% | Skin Irrit. 2 (H315) Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) Acute Tox. 4 (H302) | 01-2119513203-57 |
| Zinc oxide; ZnO | -2 | 215-222-5 | 1 - 5% | Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) | 01-2119463881-32 |
| Copper (II) oxide; CuO | -0 | 215-269-1 | 0.1 - 1% | Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) | 01-2119502447-44 |
| Zinc sulphate+1H2O; ZnSO4+1H2O | 7446-19-7 | 231-793-3 | 0.1 - 1% | Acute Tox. 4 (H302) Eye Dam. 1 (H318) Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) | 01-2119474684-27 |
85% of the other ingredients are determined not be hazardous. Non-hazardous Ingredients: Proprietary
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Description of first aid measures General advice: First aid measures should be executed by trained personnel only. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. In the case of inhalation of aerosol/mist consult a physician if necessary. Possible symptoms are coughing and/or dyspnoea. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Eye contact: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Skin Contact: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion: In case of ingestion, the stomach should be emptied by gastric lavage under qualified medical supervision. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms: no data available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians: no data available.
Section 5: Firefighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Product itself does not burn. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Coordinate fire extinguishing measures to fire in surrounding area. Hazchem code: 2Z
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions: Avoid generation of dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. For emergency responders: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.
Environmental precautions Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up: Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Section 7: Handling and Storage, Including How the Chemical May Be Safely Used
Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use personal protection equipment.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity). Keep container closed when not in use. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight. Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied.
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Control parameters Exposure Limits
| Manganese sulphate; MnSO4 | |
| Australia | 0.2 mg/m³ |
| Zinc oxide; ZnO | |
| Australia | 5 mg/m³ TWA |
Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls: Showers, Eyewash stations, Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Skin and body protection: Lightweight protective clothing. Hand Protection: Nitrile rubber. Break though time >8h. Environmental exposure controls: Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state: Solid Appearance: Powder(s) Color: grey, brown, Odor: Not significant. pH: No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point: No data available Boiling Point/Range: No data available Flash Point: No data available Evaporation Rate: no data available Flammability (solid, gas): Non-flammable Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapour density: No data available Water Solubility: no data available Partition Coefficient: no data available Autoignition Temperature: No data available Hyphen: no data available Kinematic Viscosity: No data available Dynamic Viscosity: no data available
Other information Softening Point: no data available Molecular Weight: no data available VOC Content (%): No data available Bulk Density: 1350 kg/m³ Particle Size: No data available Particle Size Distribution: No data available
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: Not reactive. Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions: None under normal processing. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors. Conditions to Avoid: For quality reasons: Keep out of reach of direct sunlight, store under dry conditions, partly used bags should be closed well. Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied. Hazardous decomposition products: None known based on information supplied.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Eye contact: May cause irritation. Skin Contact: May cause irritation. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Symptoms: no data available.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information ATEmix (oral): 5,112.70 Unknown acute toxicity: 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
| Chemical name | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese sulphate; MnSO4 | = 2125 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - | > 4.98 mg/L (Rat) 4h |
| Iron sulphate; FeSO4+1H2O | = 500 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - | - |
| Zinc oxide; ZnO | > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - | - |
Delayed and Immediate Effects as well as Chronic Effects from Short and Long-Term Exposure: skin corrosion/irritation: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Respiratory or skin sensitization: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Carcinogenicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Reproductive Toxicity: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. STOT - Single Exposure: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. STOT - Repeated Exposure: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture. Aspiration Hazard: Classification based on individual ingredients of the mixture.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Ecotoxicity: Do not allow product to enter the environment uncontrolled. Unknown aquatic toxicity: 0 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.
| Chemical name | Algae/aquatic plants | Fish | Toxicity to microorganisms | Crustacea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sulphate; FeSO4+1H2O | - | LC50: =0.56mg/L (96h, Cyprinus carpio) LC50: =925mg/L (96h, Poecilia reticulata) | - | EC50: 6.15 - 9.26mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) EC50: =152mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) |
| Zinc oxide; ZnO | - | LC50: =1.55mg/L (96h, Danio rerio) | - | - |
Persistence and degradability Persistence and Degradability: no data available.
Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation: No information available.
Mobility Mobility in soil: no data available. Mobility: no data available.
Other adverse effects Other adverse effects: No information available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Treatment Methods: Waste from residues/unused products: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with environmental legislation. Contaminated packaging: Do not reuse empty containers.
Section 14: Transport Information
ADG UN Number: 3077 Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(CuO, ZnO) Hazard Class: 9 Packing Group: III Environmental Hazard: Yes
IATA UN number or ID number: 3077 Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(CuO, ZnO) Transport hazard class(es): 9 Packing group: III Special Provisions: A97, A158
IMDG UN number or ID number: 3077 Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance Solid N.O.S.(CuO, ZnO) Transport hazard class(es): 9 Packing group: III EmS: F-A / S-F Special Provisions: 274, 335, 966, 967 Marine Pollutant: This material meets the definition of a marine pollutant
Bulk transport according Annex II of MARPOL and IBC Code: no data available [Diagram: Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods symbol, Environment symbol] Hazchem code: 2Z
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture National regulations New Zealand: Hazardous Substances Regulations: Not regulated Australia: Classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the criteria of Safe Work Australia - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) See section 8 for national exposure control parameters
International Inventories: TSCA: This product complies with USINV ENCS: This product complies with encs: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances: All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
International Regulations The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Not applied The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Not applicable The Rotterdam Convention: Not applicable
Section 16: Any Other Relevant Information
Prepared by: Regulatory Affairs Department () Original Issue Date: 02-Dec-2015 Last Revision Date: 29-Mar-2022 Revision Note: Not applied
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet ADG: Australian Dangerous Goods code RID: Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods IATA: International Air Transport Association GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) PNEC: Predicted No Effect Concentration DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level REACh: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals CLP: EU-GHS; Classification, Labelling and Packaging OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit TWA: Time Weighted Average ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate EUH phrase: CLP (EU) specific hazard statement LD50: Lethal dose, 50%. LC50: Lethal concentration, 50%. SVHC: Substance of Very High Concern.
Legend Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION TWA: TWA (time-weighted average) STEL: STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) Ceiling: Maximum limit value *: Skin designation
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