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title: SDS - Agrisilica Granules 2-5mm - 211123
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# SDS - Agrisilica Granules 2-5mm - 211123

> Safety Data Sheet

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# SAFETY DATA SHEET
# AGRISILICA GRANULES

## 1. IDENTIFICATION
**PRODUCT IDENTIFIERS**
**PRODUCT NAME** Agrisilica
**OTHER NAMES** Amorphous silica, siliceous mineral
**PRODUCT CODES** APG 2-5mm
**RECOMMENDED USES** Fertiliser

## 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
**CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE**
**OSHA GHS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION** Not classified as hazardous according to the GHS.
**HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED** None.
**GHS LABEL ELEMENTS** No GHS labelling required.

## 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
**IDENTITY OF INGREDIENTS**

| INGREDIENT | CAS NUMBER | PROPORTION |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Amorphous silica and other mineral oxides | 61790-53-2 | >99% |
| Quartz, (SiO2) (Respirable fraction) | 14808-60-7 | <1% |

## 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
**DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES**
**EYE CONTACT** Flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
**SKIN CONTACT** If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with running water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
**INGESTION** No known adverse effects if ingested in small quantities. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
**INHALATION** Drink a glass of water to clear throat, and blow nose to evacuate dust. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
**TREATMENT** Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.

## 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
**EXTINGUISHING MEDIA** The material is non-combustible. Use appropriate fire extinguisher for the surrounding environment.

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**SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL** Not applicable, the material is non-combustible.
**SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS** Not applicable, the material is non-combustible.

## 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
**PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS** Personal protective equipment as per section 8 is recommended for all personnel involved with the clean-up, and within a poorly ventilated environment.
**EMERGENCY PROCEDURES** Not applicable, material is inert.
**ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS** Material does not present environmental concerns.
**METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP** Contain and dampen spilled material to avoid airborne dust. Sweep, shovel, or use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove material and place in container for use or disposal.

## 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
**PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING** Avoid handling practices that promote dust generation. Repair or dispose of broken containers and packaging.
**CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE** Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area to maintain packaging integrity. Keep containers and packaging sealed when not in use. Do not store near hydrofluoric acid.

## 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
**CONTROL PARAMETERS**
**EXPOSURE LIMITS**
Amorphous silica: 10 mg/m³ TWA* (SWA), 6 mg/m³ TWA* (NIOSH REL, Cal/OSHA PEL)
Quartz, (SiO2): 0.05 mg/m³ TWA* (Cal/OSHA PEL, NIOSH REL)
*Time weighted average exposure standard (TWA) means the average airborne concentration of a substance over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week. A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a worker is not exposed to airborne contaminants above the workplace exposure standard.

**ENGINEERING CONTROLS** Use in well-ventilated areas, or use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended for poorly ventilated areas.
**BIOLOGICAL LIMITS** No data available.
**PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT**
**EYE** No additional requirements. Recommended goggles with side shields to prevent eye irritation.
**SKIN** No additional requirements.
**RESPIRATORY** No respiratory protection required under action level of quartz silica. Use of N95 filtering facepieces or better filters are recommended for airborne exposures to crystalline silica at concentrations less than or equal to 0.5 mg/m³. Use of powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) and M-307 respiratory hardhat recommended for airborne exposures to crystalline silica at concentrations up to 1.25 mg/m³. Use of air-purifying full face reusable respirators recommended for airborne exposures to crystalline silica at concentrations greater than 1.25 mg/m³.

## 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
**Appearance** Off white
**Odour** Odourless

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**Odour threshold** No data available or required
**pH (20°C, 1:5 water)** 8 - 9
**Melting point** No data available or required
**Freezing point** No data available or required
**Boiling point** No data available or required
**Boiling range** No data available or required
**Flash point** No data available or required
**Evaporation rate** No data available or required
**Flammability (solid, gas)** No data available or required
**Upper explosive limit** No data available or required
**Lower explosive limit** No data available or required
**Vapour pressure** No data available or required
**Vapour density** No data available or required
**Relative density** 2.0
**Solubility** Low solubility in water
**Auto-ignition temperature** No data available or required
**Decomposition temperature** No data available or required
**Viscosity** No data available or required

## 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
**REACTIVITY** Not applicable, material is inert.
**CHEMICAL STABILITY** Not applicable, material is inert.
**POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS** Not applicable, material is inert.
**CONDITIONS TO AVOID** Not applicable, material is inert.
**INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS** Silica containing materials may react with hydrofluoric acid.
**HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS** Not applicable, material is inert.

## 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
**ACUTE TOXICITY** No data available.
**SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION** May cause irritation to skin.
**EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION** May cause irritation to eyes.
**RESPIRATORY SENSITISATION** Inhalation can cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
**GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY** No data available.
**CARCINOGENICITY** Amorphous silica is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (IARC Group 3). Quartz, (SiO2), is classified as an IARC Category 1 carcinogen within the respirable fraction. Test data on the mixture provides sufficient evidence that there is negligible respirable crystalline silica (<0.1%), and the mixture is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
**REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY** No data available.
**CHRONIC EFFECTS** Prolonged or repeated exposure to this material’s dust, or any nuisance dust, may result in irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. As this product may contain traces of respirable crystalline silica, respiratory equipment (section 8) is required for exposure over the action limit of 25 µg/m³ (OSHA).

## 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
**ECOTOXICITY** No information available nor required
**PERSISTENCE AND DEGRABILITY** No information available nor required
**BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL** No information available nor required

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**MOBILITY IN SOIL** No information available nor required
**OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS** No information available nor required

## 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
**DISPOSAL CONTAINERS AND METHODS** Waste material to be disposed of at an approved municipal landfill or land application site. No special containers are required.
**PACKAGING DISPOSAL** Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

## 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
**ROAD & RAIL** Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail
**SEA** Not a Dangerous Good according to the IMDG Code
**AIR** Not a Dangerous Good according to the IATA Dangerous Good Regulations
**UN NUMBER** None allocated
**PROPER SHIPPING NAME** Not dangerous goods
**TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS** None allocated
**SUBSIDIARY RISK** None allocated
**PACKING GROUP** None allocated
**HAZCHEM** None allocated
**SPECIAL PROVISIONS** None allocated

## 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
**POISONS SCHEDULE** Not scheduled (SUSMP)
**AICS** Listed - Chemical identified as low concern to human health by application of expert validated rules

## 16. OTHER INFORMATION
**INDICATION OF CHANGES**
**ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE** 06/03/13
**REVISION DATE** 23/11/21
**REVISION NUMBER** 12
**REASON FOR ISSUE** Update

**ABBREVIATIONS OR ACRONYMS USED**
**AICS** Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
**CAS** Chemical Abstracts Service
**GHS** Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling
**IARC** International Agency for Research on Cancer
**IATA** International Air Transport Association
**IMDG** International Maritime Dangerous Goods
**NIOSH** National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health
**OSHA** Occupational Safety and Health Administration
**PAPR** Powered air-purifying respirator
**REL** Recommended exposure limit
**SUSMP** Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
**TWA** Time weighted average