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# SDS - Scotts Osmocote Water Gardens & Aquatic Plants - 220608

> Safety Data Sheet

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
SCOTTS OSMOCOTE PLUS TRACE
ELEMENTS WATER GARDENS & AQUATIC
PLANTS
Infosafe No.: LQABS
ISSUED Date : 08/06/2022
ISSUED by: Evergreen Garden Care Australia
Pty. Ltd.

# Section 1 - Identification

**Product Identifier**
SCOTTS OSMOCOTE PLUS TRACE ELEMENTS WATER GARDENS & AQUATIC PLANTS

**Product Code**
118950

**Company Name**
Evergreen Garden Care Australia Pty. Ltd.

**Address**
Building E, Level 2
24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
NSW AUSTRALIA

**Telephone/Fax Number**

**Emergency Phone Number**

**Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use**
Fertiliser

# Section 2 - Hazard(s) Identification

**GHS classification of the substance/mixture**
Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia.
Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition)
Oxidising solids: Category 3
Eye damage/irritation: Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 2
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 3
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 3

**Signal Word (s)**
WARNING

**Hazard Statement (s)**
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by ingestion and inhalation.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

**Pictogram (s)**
Flame over circle, Exclamation mark, Health hazard

**Precautionary Statement – Prevention**
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.

**Precautionary Statement – Response**
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water to extinguish.

**Precautionary Statement – Disposal**
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

# Section 3 - Composition and Information on Ingredients

**Ingredients**

| Name | CAS | Proportion |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ammonium nitrate | 6484-52-2 | 30- 60 % |
| manganese sulfate | 7785-87-7 | 0.1- 1 % |
| iron (II) sulfate | 7720-78-7 | 0.1- 1 % |
| copper sulphate | 7758-98-7 | 0.1- 1 % |
| disodium tetraborate, anhydrous | -4 | 8h). Final choice of appropriate gloves will vary according to individual circumstances. i.e. methods of handling or according to risk assessments undertaken. Occupational protective gloves should conform to relevant regulations.
Reference should be made to AS/NZS 2161.1: Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance.

**Thermal Hazards**
No further relevant information available.

**Body Protection**
Suitable protective workwear, e.g. cotton overalls buttoned at neck and wrist is recommended. Chemical resistant apron is recommended where large quantities are handled.

# Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

| Properties | Description | Properties | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Form | Solid - Granules | Appearance | Brown granules |
| Colour | Brown | Odour | Not significant |
| Melting Point | Not available | Boiling Point | Not applicable |
| Decomposition Temperature | Not available | Solubility in Water | Soluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | Not available | pH | Not available |
| Vapour Pressure | Not applicable | Relative Vapour Density (Air=1) | Not applicable |
| Evaporation Rate | Not applicable | Odour Threshold | Not available |
| Viscosity | Not available | Volatile Component | Not available |
| Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water (log value) | Not available | Flash Point | Decomposes on heating. |
| Flammability | Non flammable | Auto-Ignition Temperature | Not available |
| Explosion Limit - Upper | Not available | Explosion Limit - Lower | Not available |
| Explosion Properties | Does not present explosion hazard (Based on data of ingredients) No detonation properties (based on tests) | Oxidising Properties | Not available |
| Particle Characteristics | Not available | | |

# Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

**Reactivity**
Reacts with incompatible materials.

**Chemical Stability**
Stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.

**Possibility of hazardous reactions**
Not available

**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**
Strong oxidizing agents. Acids and bases. Strong reducing agents. Flammable materials. Keep away from catalysts like derivates of hexavalent chromium and metal halides. Keep away from flammable products (fuels) like charcoal, wood, flour, soot etc.

**Hazardous Decomposition Products**
Thermal decomposition may produce irritating and toxic gases and vapors including oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and ammonia.

**Hazardous Polymerization**
Not available

# Section 11 - Toxicological Information

**Toxicology Information**
No toxicity data available for this material.

**Ingestion**
Ingestion of this product may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and vomiting.

**Inhalation**
Inhalation of dusts may irritate the respiratory system.

**Skin**
Skin contact may cause mechanical irritation resulting in redness and itching.

**Eye**
Causes serious eye irritation. On eye contact this product will cause tearing, stinging, blurred vision, and redness.

**Respiratory Sensitisation**
Not expected to be a respiratory sensitiser.

**Skin Sensitisation**
Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.

**Germ Cell Mutagenicity**
Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard.

**Carcinogenicity**
Not considered to be a carcinogenic hazard.

**Reproductive Toxicity**
Not considered to be toxic to reproduction.

**STOT - Single Exposure**
Not expected to cause toxicity to a specific target organ.

**STOT - Repeated Exposure**
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by ingestion and inhalation.

**Aspiration Hazard**
Not expected to be an aspiration hazard.

# Section 12 - Ecological Information

**Ecotoxicity**
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

**Persistence and degradability**
Not available

**Mobility**
Not available

**Bioaccumulative Potential**
Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3)
Log Pow: -3.1

**Other Adverse Effects**
Not available

**Environmental Protection**
Do not discharge this material into waterways, drains and sewers.

**Acute Toxicity - Fish**
Ammonium Nitrate
LC50 (Cyprinus carpio, semi-static): 65 - 85mg/l/48 h
Iron sulfate
LC50 (Poecilia reticulata, static): 925 mg/l/96h
LC50 (semi-static, Cyprinus carpio) 0.56 mg/96h
Copper sulfate
LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 0.1 mg/l/96h
Sodium borate
LC50 (Limanda limanda): 340 mg/l/96h

**Acute Toxicity - Daphnia**
Iron sulfate
EC50 (Daphnia magna): 152 mg/l/48h
EC50 (Daphnia magna, Static): 6.15 - 9.26 mg/l/48h
Copper sulfate
EC50 (Daphnia magna): 0.024 mg/l/48h
Sodium borate
EC50 (Daphnia magna): 1085 - 1402 mg/l/48h

**Acute Toxicity - Algae**
Sodium borate
158 mg/l/96h (Desmodesmus subspicatus)

**Hazardous to the Ozone Layer**
This product is not expected to deplete the ozone layer.

# Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

**Disposal Considerations**
Dispose of waste according to applicable local and national regulations. Do not allow into drains or watercourses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected. Wastes including emptied containers are controlled wastes and should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. To minimise personal exposure to the chemical, refer to Section 8 —Exposure controls and personal protection.

# Section 14 - Transport Information

**Transport Information**
This material is classified as Dangerous Goods Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Class 9: Miscellaneous substances Dangerous Goods are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:
Class 1: Explosives (when the class 9 substance is a fire risk substance) Division 5.1: Oxidising substances (when the class 9 substance is a fire risk substance) and
Division 5.2: Organic peroxides (when the class 9 substance is a fire risk substance)
UN No: 2071
Special Provisions: 193
This entry may only be used for ammonium nitrate based compound fertilizers. They shall be classified in accordance with the procedure as set out in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Section 39. Fertilizers meeting the criteria for this UN number are only subject to these Regulations when transported by air or sea.

**Marine Transport (IMO/IMDG):**
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea.
Class/Division: 9
UN No: 2071
Proper Shipping Name: AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER
Packing Group: III
EMS : F-H, S-Q
Special Provisions: 193

**Air Transport (ICAO/IATA):**
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.
Class/Division: 9
UN No: 2071
Proper Shipping Name: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer
Packing Group: III
Packaging Instructions (passenger & cargo): 958
Packaging Instructions (cargo only): 958
Hazard Label: Miscellaneous
Special Provisions: A90

**ADG U.N. Number**
2071

**ADG Proper Shipping Name**
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER

**ADG Transport Hazard Class**
9

**ADG Packing Group**
III

**Hazchem Code**
1Z

**IERG Number**
50

**Special Precautions for User**
Not available

**IMDG Marine pollutant**
No

**Transport in Bulk**
Not available

# Section 15 - Regulatory Information

**Regulatory Information**
Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia.

**Poisons Schedule**
Not Scheduled

**Montreal Protocol**
Not listed

**Stockholm Convention**
Not listed

**Rotterdam Convention**
Not listed

**International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)**
Not available

Not available

**Basel Convention**
Not available

# Section 16 - Any Other Relevant Information

**Date of Preparation**
SDS Reviewed: June 2022
Supersedes: August 2020

**Version Number**
Version 2.0

**Literature References**
Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons.
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail.
Work Health and Safety Regulations, Schedule 10: Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals.
Code of Practice for Supply Diversion into Illicit Drug Manufacture.
National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Chemicals Act.
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs.
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants.
Adopted biological exposure determinants, American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (7th revised edition).
Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.

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