SDS - ICL Osmocote Exact Hi K 5-6M - 230803
Applies to Osmocote Exact Hi-K
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According to EC Regulation 1907/2006 (Reach), Regulation EU No. 2015/830
Safety Data Sheet
Last Revision Date 03-Aug-2023 Version: 1
Section 1: Identification: Product Identifier and Chemical Identity
Product Identifier
- Product Name Osmocote Exact Hi K 11-11-18+TE
- Product ID 8827-225HB
Other Means of Identification
- Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions on Use
- Recommended Use Fertilizer (PC12). Restricted to professional users.
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
Ghs Classification
Mixture
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 - (H318) |
Label Elements
[Hazard symbol: Corrosion icon]
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 with long lasting effects
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Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients in Accordance with Schedule 8
Substance
Not applicable
Mixture
| Chemical name | CAS No. | EC No (EU Index No) | Weight-% | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | REACH registration number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate; NH₄NO₃ | 6484-52-2 | 229-347-8 | 10 - 30% | Eye irrit. 2 (H319) Ox. Sol. 3 (H272) |
01-2119490981-27 |
| Potassium sulphate; K₂SO₄ | 7778-80-5 | 231-915-5 | 10 - 30% | Eye dam. 1 (H318) | 01-2119489441-34 |
| Potassium nitrate; KNO₃ | 7757-79-1 | 231-818-8 | 1 - 5% | Ox. Sol. 3 (H272) | 01-2119488224-35 |
| Iron sulphate; FeSO₄+7H₂O | 7782-63-0 | 616-510-7 | 1 - 5% | Acute Tox. 4 (H302) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315) Eye Irrit. 2 (H319) |
01-2119513203-57 |
| Copper sulphate+5H₂O; CuSO₄+5H₂O | 7758-99-8 | 616-477-9 (029-023-00-4) |
0.1 - 1% | Acute Tox. 4 (H302) Eye Dam. 1 (H318) Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410) |
01-2119520566-40 |
| Manganese sulphate; MnSO₄ | 7785-87-7 | 232-089-9 | 0.1 - 1% | STOT RE 2 (H373) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411) |
01-2119456624-35 |
| Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate | 12179-04-3 | 601-808-1 | 0.1 - 1% | Repr. 1B (H360FD) | 01-2119490790-32 |
| Non-hazardous Ingredients | Proprietary | Balance |
None of the ingredients are determined to be hazardous
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 Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Possible symptoms are nausea and/or vomiting. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Consult a physician if necessary.
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 Treat symptomatically.
Section 5: Firefighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
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Suitable Extinguishing Media CO2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Dry chemical. Foam.
Special Protective Actions for Fire-fighters
- Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Coordinate fire extinguishing measures to fire in surrounding area.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid generation of dust.
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. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
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
| Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate | |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1 mg/m³ TWA |
Appropriate Engineering Controls
- Engineering Controls Showers Eyewash stations
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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 no data available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state Solid
Appearance: Granules
Color: brown
Odor: Fertilizer.
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: 1010 kg/m³
- Particle Size No data available
- Particle Size Distribution No data available
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
- Reactivity Not reactive.
Chemical Stability
- Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
- 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
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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
Product Information
Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Eye contact May cause redness, itching, and pain.
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
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
- ATEmix (oral) 10,916.10 mg/kg
Unknown acute toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Component Information
| Chemical name | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate; NH₄NO₃ | = 2217 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 88.8 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h |
| Potassium sulphate; K₂SO₄ | = 6600 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - |
| Potassium nitrate; KNO₃ | = 3015 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 0.527 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h |
| Iron sulphate; FeSO₄+7H₂O | = 1520 mg/kg | - | - |
| Copper sulphate+5H₂O; CuSO₄+5H₂O | = 960 mg/kg ( Rat ) | > 8 g/kg ( Rabbit ) | - |
| Manganese sulphate; MnSO₄ | = 782 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - | > 4.45 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h |
| Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate | = 2403 mg/kg ( Rat ) | - | - |
See section 16 for terms and abbreviations
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.
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- 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 9 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.
| Chemical name | Algae/aquatic plants | Fish | Toxicity to microorganisms | Crustacea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium sulphate; K₂SO₄ | EC50: =2900mg/L (72h, Desmodesmus subspicatus) | LC50: =653mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) LC50: =3550mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) LC50: 510 - 880mg/L (96h, Pimephales promelas) |
- | EC50: =890mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) |
| Copper sulphate+5H₂O; CuSO₄+5H₂O | - | LC50: 0.66 - 1.15mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) LC50: 0.96 - 1.8mg/L (96h, Lepomis macrochirus) LC50: 0.1478 - 0.165mg/L (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50: 0.09 - 0.19mg/L (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC50: =0.6752mg/L (96h, Pimephales promelas) |
- | EC50: 0.147 - 0.227mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) |
Persistence and Degradability
- Persistence and Degradability: no data available.
Bioaccumulative Potential
- Bioaccumulation There is no data for this product.
Mobility
- Mobility in soil no data available.
- Mobility no data available.
Component Information
| Chemical name | Partition coefficient |
|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate; NH₄NO₃ | -3.1 |
Other Adverse Effects
- Other adverse effects No information available.
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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 Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG Not regulated
Bulk transport according Annex II of MARPOL and IBC Code no data available
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
- 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 This product does not comply with AICS
Legend:
- 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 ()
- Last Revision Date 03-Aug-2023
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- 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
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
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