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SAFETY DATA SHEET | Growrite Water Crystals WATERCRYS | Version 1.0
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Safety Data Sheet
Growrite Water Crystals
Prepared in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulations and the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice — Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals, aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7.
| Product code | WATERCRYS |
|---|---|
| SDS version | 1.0 |
| Date of issue | 4 August 2026 |
Section 1: Identification of the Substance/mixture and of the Supplier
1.1 Product Identifier
| Product name | Growrite Water Crystals |
|---|---|
| Product code | WATERCRYS |
| Other names | None |
| Product type | Mixture |
| UN number | Not applicable — not classified as a Dangerous Good |
1.2 Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses Advised Against
Identified uses: Water-absorbent polymer granule used as a soil and growing media amendment to improve water retention in horticulture, nursery, landscape and turf applications.
Uses advised against: Any use other than those identified above. Not for human or animal consumption.
| Company | Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| ABN | 89 144 613 936 |
| Address | 31–35 Paulger Flat Road, Yandina QLD 4561, Australia |
| Business hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST |
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number
| Poisons Information Centre (Australia) | 13 11 26 — available 24 hours, 7 days |
|---|---|
| Emergency services | 000 |
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
2.1 Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Classified according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7, as adopted under the Work Health and Safety Regulations.
GHS classification: Not classified as a hazardous chemical.
Dangerous Goods classification: Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Edition 7.8.
Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): Not scheduled.
2.2 Label Elements
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| Hazard pictogram(s) | None — no GHS pictogram is assigned to this product |
|---|---|
| Signal word | None |
| Hazard statement(s) | None |
| Precautionary statement(s) | None required. The following are recommended as good practice: P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P402+P404 Store in a dry place in a closed container. |
| Supplementary information | Swells on contact with water. Wet product renders surfaces extremely slippery. |
2.3 Other Hazards
- Slip hazard — the granules swell on contact with water to form a gel. Wet or spilled product renders floors and walkways extremely slippery.
- Dust nuisance — mechanical handling of the dry granules may generate airborne dust that can cause mild mechanical irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract.
- Not classified as a Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) or very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) substance.
- No other hazards are known.
Section 3: Composition/information on Ingredients
3.1 Substances
Not applicable. This product is a mixture.
3.2 Mixtures
| Ingredient | CAS No. | Proportion | GHS classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| No ingredients classified as hazardous | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not classified |
This product is a mixture based on a cross-linked water-absorbent polymer. It contains no ingredients classified as hazardous under the Work Health and Safety Regulations at or above the relevant cut-off concentrations, and therefore no ingredients requiring disclosure under Schedule 7 of those Regulations.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
4.1 Description of First Aid Measures
General advice: Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical practitioner in attendance. For advice, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 or a doctor.
Inhalation: Move the affected person to fresh air and keep them at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. No hazards requiring special first aid measures are expected. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, including under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse the mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention and contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
None known. Dust may cause mild mechanical irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract. No delayed effects are known.
4.3 Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote is known.
Protection of first aiders: No special protective equipment is required. Take care on wet surfaces — the product swells in water and renders surfaces extremely slippery.
Section 5: Fire-fighting Measures
5.1 Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide ($\text{CO}_2$) or dry powder.
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Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
Warning: the product when wet renders surfaces extremely slippery.
5.2 Special Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of nitrogen ($\text{NO}_x$), oxides of carbon ($\text{CO}_x$) and ammonia ($\text{NH}_3$). Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) may be produced in the event of combustion in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
5.3 Advice for Fire-fighters
Protective measures: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.
Hazchem code: Not applicable — the product is not classified as a Dangerous Good.
Other information: The product swells in water. The product when wet renders surfaces extremely slippery. Warn attending crews of the slip hazard.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Personal precautions: The product swells in water. The product when wet renders surfaces extremely slippery.
Protective equipment: Wear adequate personal protective equipment — see Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection.
Emergency procedures: Keep people away from the spill or leak. Prevent further leakage or spillage if it is safe to do so.
6.2 Environmental Precautions
As with all chemical products, do not flush into surface water. Do not release into the environment.
6.3 Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Small spills: Do not flush with water. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Large spills: Do not flush with water. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Residues: After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
6.4 Reference to Other Sections
See Section 7 for handling and storage, Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection, Section 9 for physical and chemical properties and Section 13 for disposal considerations.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling
No special precautions are required. The product swells in water and renders surfaces extremely slippery when wet. Avoid generating dust. Clean up spills promptly. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday. Handle in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice.
7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Keep in a dry place. Keep the container closed when not in use. Incompatible with strong acids and oxidising agents.
7.3 Specific End Use(s)
Refer to the product label and technical literature for application rates and directions for use.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/personal Protection
8.1 Control Parameters
Workplace Exposure Standards (WES): No Workplace Exposure Standard has been established by Safe Work Australia for the ingredients of this product.
Biological limit values: None established.
8.2 Exposure Controls
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Appropriate engineering controls: Use local exhaust ventilation if dusting occurs. Natural ventilation is adequate in the absence of dust.
Individual protection measures:
| Eye/face protection | Safety glasses with side shields conforming to AS/NZS 1337.1. |
|---|---|
| Skin protection | Work clothing protecting arms, legs and body. Wear enclosed footwear with good slip resistance. |
| Hand protection | PVC or other plastic material gloves conforming to AS/NZS 2161. |
| Respiratory protection | No personal respiratory protective equipment is normally required. Dust masks are recommended where the working powder concentration exceeds 10 mg/m³ — select and use in accordance with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. |
| Additional advice | Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday. Handle in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice. |
Environmental exposure controls: Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment. Do not flush into surface water.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
| Physical state | Solid — granular |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Odour threshold | Not applicable |
| Melting point/freezing point | > 150 °C |
| Boiling point/boiling range | Not applicable |
| Flammability | No data available |
| Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits | Not expected to create explosive atmospheres |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Auto-ignition temperature | Does not self-ignite (based on the chemical structure) |
| Decomposition temperature | > 150 °C |
| pH | 5 – 8 at 5 g/L |
| Kinematic viscosity | Not applicable |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Pow = –2 |
| Vapour pressure | Not applicable |
| Relative density | 0.6 – 0.9 |
| Relative vapour density | Not applicable |
| Particle characteristics | Granular solid. Refer to the product technical literature for the granule size range. |
9.2 Other Information
| Explosive properties | Not expected to be explosive (based on the chemical structure) |
|---|---|
| Oxidising properties | Not expected to be oxidising (based on the chemical structure) |
| Evaporation rate | Not applicable |
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
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None known.
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Oxidising agents may cause exothermic reactions.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid
None known. Refer to Section 7.2 for storage conditions.
10.5 Incompatible Materials
Incompatible with strong acids and oxidising agents.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of nitrogen ($\text{NO}_x$), oxides of carbon ($\text{CO}_x$) and ammonia ($\text{NH}_3$). Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) may be produced in the event of combustion in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
11.1 Information on Toxicological Effects
Likely routes of exposure: Inhalation of dust, skin contact, eye contact and ingestion.
Information on the product as supplied:
| Acute oral toxicity | $\text{LD}_{50}$ (rat, oral) > 5,000 mg/kg (estimated) — not classified |
|---|---|
| Acute dermal toxicity | $\text{LD}_{50}$ (rat, dermal) > 5,000 mg/kg (estimated) — not classified |
| Acute inhalation toxicity | The product is not expected to be toxic by inhalation — not classified |
| Skin corrosion/irritation | Not irritating — not classified |
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Not irritating — not classified |
| Respiratory sensitisation | Not sensitising — not classified |
| Skin sensitisation | Not sensitising — not classified |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Not mutagenic — not classified |
| Carcinogenicity | Not carcinogenic — not classified |
| Reproductive toxicity | Not toxic for reproduction — not classified |
| STOT — single exposure | No known effects — not classified |
| STOT — repeated exposure | No known effects — not classified |
| Aspiration hazard | No hazards resulting from the material as supplied — not classified |
Symptoms related to physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics: Exposure to dust may cause transient mechanical irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. No other symptoms are expected.
Delayed, immediate and chronic effects: No delayed or chronic health effects are known.
Section 12: Ecological Information
12.1 Toxicity
Information on the product as supplied:
| Acute toxicity — fish | $\text{LC}_{50}$ (fish, 96 h) > 100 mg/L (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Acute toxicity — invertebrates | $\text{EC}_{50}$ (Daphnia magna, 48 h) > 100 mg/L (estimated) |
| Acute toxicity — algae | $\text{IC}_{50}$ (algae, 72 h) > 100 mg/L (estimated) |
| Chronic toxicity — fish | No data available |
| Chronic toxicity — invertebrates | No data available |
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| Toxicity to microorganisms | No data available |
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| Effects on terrestrial organisms | No known effects |
| Sediment toxicity | No data available |
12.2 Persistence and Degradability
| Degradation | Not readily biodegradable |
|---|---|
| Hydrolysis | Does not hydrolyse |
| Photolysis | No data available |
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential
| Bioaccumulation | Not bioaccumulating |
|---|---|
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | –2 |
| Bioconcentration factor (BCF) | ~0 |
12.4 Mobility in Soil
The product is a solid that swells in water and is immobile in soil.
12.5 Results of Pbt and Vpvb Assessment
This product is not classified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) or very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative (vPvB).
12.6 Other Adverse Effects
None known.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste Treatment Methods
Waste from residues/unused products: Dispose of in accordance with Commonwealth, State and local government regulations. Where possible, recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. The product may be incinerated at a licensed facility where permitted by the relevant authority. Do not release into the environment.
Contaminated packaging: If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in accordance with Commonwealth, State and local government regulations. Empty containers may be incinerated at a licensed facility where permitted.
Recycling: Recycle in accordance with Commonwealth, State and local government regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
This product is NOT classified as a Dangerous Good for transport under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Edition 7.8, the IMDG Code or the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
14.1 – 14.5 Transport Classification
| Road & rail (ADG 7.8) | Sea (IMDG) | Air (IATA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 UN number | None allocated | None allocated | None allocated |
| 14.2 UN proper shipping name | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 14.4 Packing group | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 14.5 Environmental hazards | Not a Marine Pollutant | Not a Marine Pollutant | Not applicable |
14.6 Special Precautions for User
No special transport precautions apply. Keep containers closed and dry during transport. Secure loads to prevent damage to packaging.
Hazchem code: Not applicable
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14.7 Transport in Bulk According to Imo Instruments
Not applicable.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
15.1 Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations Specific to the Substance or Mixture
| Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) | All components of this product are either listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) or are exempt from listing. |
|---|---|
| Work Health and Safety Regulations | Not classified as a hazardous chemical. |
| Poisons Schedule (SUSMP) | Not scheduled under the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons. |
| Dangerous Goods | Not classified as a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code Edition 7.8. |
| Agricultural and veterinary chemicals | Not applicable — this product is not an agricultural or veterinary chemical product. |
| Ozone depleting substances | Does not contain ozone depleting substances. |
| Persistent organic pollutants | Does not contain persistent organic pollutants. |
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for this product.
Section 16: Other Information
Changes from Previous Version
This Safety Data Sheet has been revised and brought into line with current Australian Work Health and Safety Regulations, the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice — Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals, and GHS Revision 7 classification and labelling requirements.
Training Advice
Do not handle this product until all safety precautions in this Safety Data Sheet have been read and understood. Ensure workers are instructed in safe handling, the slip hazard presented by wet product, and the correct use of the personal protective equipment specified in Section 8.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
| ADG Code | Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail |
|---|---|
| AICIS | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme |
| AIIC | Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals |
| AS/NZS | Australian/New Zealand Standard |
| BCF | Bioconcentration factor |
| $\text{EC}_{50}$ | Median effective concentration |
| GHS | Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals |
| IATA | International Air Transport Association |
| $\text{IC}_{50}$ | Median inhibitory concentration |
| IMDG | International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code |
| $\text{LC}_{50}$ | Median lethal concentration |
| $\text{LD}_{50}$ | Median lethal dose |
| log Pow | Logarithm of the n-octanol/water partition coefficient |
| PBT | Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic |
| PPE | Personal protective equipment |
| SCBA | Self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
|---|---|
| STOT | Specific target organ toxicity |
| SUSMP | Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons |
| vPvB | very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative |
| WES | Workplace Exposure Standard |
| WHS | Work Health and Safety |
Date of Preparation
| Date of issue | 4 August 2026 |
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| Version | 1.0 |
| Prepared by | Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd |
The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is believed to be correct at the date of issue but is not guaranteed to be complete or accurate. The information is provided as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transport, disposal and release, and is not to be taken as a warranty or quality specification. It relates only to the specific material named and may not be valid where that material is used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless stated. Prior to using this product, each user should read this Safety Data Sheet and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in their workplace. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd. Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd does not accept liability, either directly or indirectly, for any loss suffered in connection with the use and application of this product.
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