SDS - ICL Osmocote Exact Standard 12-14M - 251028
Applies to Osmocote Exact Standard
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SAFETY DATA SHEET This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of: Australia
Revision date 28-Oct-2025 Revision Number 2
Section 1: Identification
Product Identifier
- Product Name: Osmocote Exact Standard 15-9-11+2MgO+TE; 12-14M
- Product Code(s): 8843-225HA
Other Means of Identification
- Proper shipping name: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer
- Pure substance/mixture: Mixture
Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions on Use
- Recommended use: Fertilizer
- Restricted to professional users
- Uses advised against: No information available
For Further Information, Please Contact
- Contact Point: Product Safety Department
Emergency Telephone Number
- Emergency telephone number:
- Australia:
- New Zealand:
- Chemtrec (International): +1 (703) 527-3887
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
Ghs Classification
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2
Label Elements
- Exclamation mark
[Warning symbol: Exclamation mark inside a red diamond]
- Signal word: WARNING
Hazard Statements
- Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
- Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
- Wear eye and face protection
Precautionary Statements - Response
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Other Hazards Which Do Not Result in Classification
- May be harmful if swallowed.
- Causes mild skin irritation.
Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients
| Chemical name | CAS No. | Weight-% |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate | 6484-52-2 | 30-60 |
| Iron sulphate | 7720-78-7 | 1-<10 |
| Copper sulphate | 7758-98-7 | 0.1-<1 |
| Manganese sulphate | 7785-87-7 | 0.1-<1 |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous | -4 | 0.1-<1 |
| Non-hazardous ingredients | Proprietary | Balance |
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Description of First Aid Measures
- General advice: Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
- Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
- Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
- Skin contact: Wash skin with soap and water.
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician.
- Self-protection of the first aider: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).
Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
- Symptoms: May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Burning sensation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.
- Effects of Exposure: No information available.
Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
- Note to physicians: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5: Firefighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
- Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
- Large Fire: CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
- Specific hazards arising from the chemical: In case of fire, the product will smoulder even without the presence of external oxygen. In these conditions the product will show self sustaining decomposition. The best method to extinguish the fire is to cool the decomposition front with water.
Special Protective Actions for Fire-fighters
- Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout gear. Contain runoff to prevent entry into water or drainage systems. Cool containers with water spray.
- Hazchem code: 1Y
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
- Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Other information: Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
- For emergency responders: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions
- Environmental precautions: Should not be released into the environment. 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.
- Prevention of secondary hazards: Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for Safe Handling
- Advice on safe handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- General hygiene considerations: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
- Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
- Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied.
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Control Parameters
Exposure Limits
| Chemical name | Australia | New Zealand | ACGIH TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sulphate 7720-78-7 |
TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ | TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ | TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ Fe |
| Copper sulphate 7758-98-7 |
- | TWA: 0.01 $\text{mg/m}^3$; respirable dust | TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ Cu dust and mist |
| Manganese sulphate 7785-87-7 |
TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ | TWA: 0.2 $\text{mg/m}^3$; dust and fume TWA: 0.02 $\text{mg/m}^3$; respirable dust |
TWA: 0.02 $\text{mg/m}^3$ Mn respirable particulate matter TWA: 0.1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ Mn inhalable particulate matter |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous -4 |
TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ | TWA: 1 $\text{mg/m}^3$ | TWA: 2 $\text{mg/m}^3$ inhalable particulate matter STEL: 6 $\text{mg/m}^3$ inhalable particulate matter |
- Biological occupational exposure limits: This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies
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: Wear suitable protective clothing.
- Hand protection: Wear suitable gloves
- Respiratory protection: No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
- Environmental exposure controls: No information available.
- Thermal hazards: No information available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
- Physical state: Solid
- Appearance: Granules
- Color: Multiple Colors
- Odor: No information available
| Property | Values | Remarks • Method |
|---|---|---|
| Melting point / freezing point | No data available | None known |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range | No data available | None known |
| Flammability | No data available | None known |
| Flammability Limit in Air | None known | |
| Upper flammability or explosive limits | No data available | |
| Lower flammability or explosive limits | No data available | |
| Flash point | No data available | None known |
| Autoignition temperature | No data available | None known |
| Decomposition temperature | None known | |
| SADT (°C) | None known | |
| pH | No data available | None known |
| pH (as aqueous solution) | No data available | None known |
| Kinematic viscosity | No data available | None known |
| Dynamic viscosity | No data available | None known |
| Water solubility | No data available | None known |
| Solubility(ies) | Coating not soluble, release nutrients through coating | |
| Partition coefficient | No data available | None known |
| Vapor pressure | No data available | None known |
| Relative density | No data available | None known |
| Bulk density | 1018 - 1168 $\text{kg/m}^3$ | |
| Liquid Density | No data available | |
| Relative vapor density | No data available | None known |
| Particle characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | No information available | |
| Particle Size Distribution | No information available |
Other Information
- Explosives: Doesn't present explosion hazard
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
- Reactivity: No information available.
Chemical Stability
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Explosion Data
- Sensitivity to mechanical impact: None.
- Sensitivity to static discharge: None.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions: None under normal processing.
Conditions to Avoid
- Conditions to avoid: None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible Materials
- Incompatible materials: None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
- Hazardous decomposition products: None known based on information supplied.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
Information on Likely Routes of Exposure
- Product Information
- Inhalation: Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
- Eye contact: Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes serious eye irritation. (based on components). May cause redness, itching, and pain.
- Skin contact: Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. May cause irritation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Causes mild skin irritation.
- Ingestion: Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms Related to the Physical, Chemical and Toxicological Characteristics
- Symptoms: May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Burning sensation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.
Numerical Measures of Toxicity
- Acute toxicity: No information available.
The following ATE values have been calculated for the mixture:
- ATEmix (oral): 4,465.50 mg/kg
- ATEmix (dermal): 29,383.10 mg/kg
Component Information
| Chemical name | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate | $= 2950\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | $> 5000\text{ mg/kg}$ (Rat) | $> 0.527\text{ mg/L}$ ( Rat ) 4 h |
| Iron sulphate | $= 319\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | - | - |
| Copper sulphate | $= 300\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | $> 2000\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | - |
| Manganese sulphate | $= 782\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | - | $> 4.45\text{ mg/L}$ ( Rat ) 4 h |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous | $= 2660\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rat ) | $> 2000\text{ mg/kg}$ ( Rabbit ) | $> 2.04\text{ mg/L}$ ( Rat ) 4 h |
Delayed and Immediate Effects as Well as Chronic Effects from Short and Long-term Exposure
- Skin corrosion/irritation: Classification based on data available for ingredients. Causes mild skin irritation.
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Classification based on data available for ingredients. Causes serious eye irritation.
- Respiratory or skin sensitization: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- Germ cell mutagenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- Carcinogenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
| Chemical name | Australia | ACGIH | IARC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese sulphate - 7785-87-7 | - | A4 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen | - |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous - -4 | - | A4 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen | - |
- Reproductive toxicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- STOT - single exposure: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- STOT - repeated exposure: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- Aspiration hazard: Not expected.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
- Aquatic ecotoxicity: No information available.
| Chemical name | Fish | Crustacea | Algae/aquatic plants | Toxicity to microorganisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate | LC50: 447mg/L (48h, Cyprinus carpio) | EC50: $= 490\text{mg/L}$ (48h, Daphnia magna, Read across) | EC50: $> 1700\text{ mg/L}$ (10d, seawater, Read-across) | EC50: $> 1000\text{ mg/L}$ (3h, Activated sludge, Read across); NOEC: 180mg/l |
| Iron sulphate | LC50: $= 925\text{mg/L}$ (96h, Poecilia reticulata) LC50: $= 0.56\text{mg/L}$ (96h, Cyprinus carpio) |
EC50: $= 152\text{mg/L}$ (48h, Daphnia magna) EC50: 6.15 - 9.26mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) |
- | - |
| Copper sulphate | LC50: $= 0.1\text{mg/L}$ (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) | EC50: 0.0058 - 0.0073mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) | - | - |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous | LC50: $= 340\text{mg/L}$ (96h, Limanda limanda) | LC50: 1085 - 1402mg/L (48h, Daphnia magna) | EC50: $= 158\text{mg/L}$ (96h, Desmodesmus subspicatus) EC50: 2.6 - 21.8mg/L (96h, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) |
- |
- Terrestrial ecotoxicity: No information available.
Persistence and Degradability
- Persistence and degradability: No information available.
Bioaccumulative Potential
- Bioaccumulative potential:
| Chemical name | Partition coefficient | Bioconcentration factor (BCF) | Trophic magnification factor (TMF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate | -3.1 | - | - |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous | -1.53 | - | - |
Mobility in Soil
- Mobility in soil: No information 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: Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
Adg
- UN number or ID number: UN2071
- Proper shipping name: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer
- Transport hazard class(es): 9
- Packing group: III
- Environmental hazard: No
- Special Provisions: 193
- Description: UN2071, Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer, 9, III
- Limited quantity (LQ): 5 kg
- Hazchem code: 1Y
- Remarks: Not classified as Dangerous Goods for Road and Rail transport by land in Australia and New Zealand due to Special Provision 193
Iata
- UN number or ID number: UN2071
- UN proper shipping name: Ammonium nitrate fertilizers
- Transport hazard class(es): 9
- Packing group: III
- Environmental hazards: No
- Special Provisions: A90
- Description: UN2071, Ammonium nitrate fertilizers, 9, III
Imdg
- UN number or ID number: UN2071
- UN proper shipping name: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer
- Transport hazard class(es): 9
- Packing group: III
- Special Provisions: 186, 193
- EmS-No.: F-H, S-Q
- Description: UN2071, Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer, 9, III
- Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: No information available
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/legislation Specific for the Substance or Mixture
National Regulations
Australia
- See section 8 for national exposure control parameters
Standard for Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)
- Classified as a scheduled poison according to the Standard for Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)
- Poison Schedule Number: 4
Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)
| Chemical name | Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate - 6484-52-2 | Present | - |
| Iron sulphate - 7720-78-7 | Present | - |
| Copper sulphate - 7758-98-7 | Present | - |
| Manganese sulphate - 7785-87-7 | Present | - |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous - -4 | Present | - |
Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents
- This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list.
| Chemical name | Chemicals of Security Concern |
|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate - 6484-52-2 | Present |
Major hazard (accident/incident planning) regulation
- Verify that license requirements are met
Named hazardous chemicals
| Chemical name | Threshold quantity (T) |
|---|---|
| Ammonium nitrate - 6484-52-2 | 2500 tonne TQ with <=0.2% combustible substances;including any organic substance calculated as Carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance |
National pollutant inventory
- Subject to reporting requirement
| Chemical name | National pollutant inventory |
|---|---|
| Copper sulphate - 7758-98-7 | 10 tonne/yr Threshold category 1 2000 tonne/yr Threshold category 2b 60000 MWH Threshold category 2b 20 MW Threshold category 2b |
| Manganese sulphate - 7785-87-7 | 10 tonne/yr Threshold category 1 |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous - -4 | 10 tonne/yr Threshold category 1 |
International Inventories
- GHS hazardous component CAS registry numbers appearing in section 3 may differ from substances appearing in section 15 due to country or regional chemical inventory coverage requirements, however, remain in compliance with the inventory
- Products that are used as food additives are exempt from listing in international chemical inventories
For further details on the regulatory status for this product in a specific country, please send your inquiry to the following email address:
- AIIC: Not Listed
- NZIoC: Not Listed
- TSCA: Not Listed
- DSL: Not Listed
- ENCS: Not Listed
- IECSC: Not Listed
- KECL: Not Listed
- PICCS: Not Listed
- TCSI: Not Listed
- NCI: Not Listed
- TECI: Not Listed
- NSQ: Not Listed
Legend:
- AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
- NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
- TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
- DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
- ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
- IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
- KECL - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory
- PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
- TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
- NCI - Vietnam National Chemicals Inventory
- TECI - Thailand Inventory FDA Existing Chemicals
- NSQ - Mexico National Inventory of Chemical Substances
International Regulations
- The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Not applicable
- The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Not applicable
- The Rotterdam Convention: Not applicable
Section 16: Other Information
- Prepared By: HERA (e-mail: , )
- Revision date: 28-Oct-2025
- Revision Note: The symbol (***) in the margin of this SDS indicates that this line has been revised.
Key or Legend to Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in the Safety Data Sheet
Legend Section 8: Exposure Controls/personal Protection
- TWA: TWA (time-weighted average)
- STEL: STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
- Ceiling: Maximum limit value
- Sk*: Skin designation
- C: Carcinogen
Key Literature References and Sources for Data Used to Compile the Sds
- U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ChemView Database
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acute Exposure Guideline Level(s) (AEGL(s))
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency High Production Volume Chemicals
- Food Research Journal
- Hazardous Substance Database
- International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID)
- Japan National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
- Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)
- NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
- National Library of Medicine's ChemID Plus (NLM CIP)
- National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database (NLM PUBMED)
- U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP)
- New Zealand's Chemical Classification and Information Database (CCID)
- International Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Environment, Health, and Safety Publications
- International Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) High Production Volume Chemicals Program
- International Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Screening Information Data Set
- United Nations World Health Organization (WHO)
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