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title: SDS - Sunshine Professional Peat Moss - 260206
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# SDS - Sunshine Professional Peat Moss - 260206

> Safety Data Sheet

Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd – Safety Data Sheet
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# Safety Data Sheet

**SDS Number:** FLD-SDS-1001
**Date of Issue:** 6 February 2026
**Supersedes:** November 2025 edition
**GHS Revision:** 7th Revised Edition (GHS 7)

**PRODUCT NAMES:**
Sunshine #1 RSi, Sunshine SC1 SunCoir RSi, Sunshine Mix #4 RSi, Sunshine Mix #5 RSi, Sunshine Mix #7 RSi, Sunshine Mix #10 RSi, Sunshine Mix #15 RSi, SS #1-F-1P RSi, SS #8-F2 RSi, SS #15-F15 RSi, Select Peat Moss, Sunshine Grower White Peat Moss, Sunshine Grower Blue Peat Moss, Sunshine Grower Green Peat Moss, Sunshine Grower Orange Peat Moss, SunGro PF Mix NPF RSi, SunGro PF Mix RSi Coarse, SunGro PF Mix RSi, SunGro PF Plug Mix RSi, Sunshine Special Blend, Sunshine Custom Blends, SunGro Potting Mix RSi

**Natural & Organic Mixes:**
Sunshine #1 N&O Mix RSi, Sunshine #2 N&O Mix RSi, Sunshine #4 N&O Mix RSi, Sunshine #4 N&O Mix w/myc, Sunshine #4 N&O Mix w/myc RSi, Sunshine #5 N&O Mix RSi, Sunshine Growers N&O Mix, Sunshine Growers N&O Mix RSi, Sunshine Euro Blend N&O, Sunshine Euro Blend N&O RSi, Sunshine Euro Blend Plug N&O, Sunshine Euro Blend Plug N&O RSi, Sunshine N&O Custom Blends, Sunshine #15 N&O RSi, SunGro PF N&O Mix RSi, SunGro PF Plug N&O Mix RSi

## 1. Identification

**Product Use:** End-use horticulture
**Restrictions on Use:** None

**Australian Importer/Supplier**
**Company:** Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd
**Address:** 31 Paulger Flat Road, Yandina QLD 4561, Australia
**Business Hours:** 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

**Emergency Contact**
**Emergency:** Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 (24 hours, 7 days)

## 2. Hazards Identification

**Classification of the Substance/Mixture**
Classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 7th Revised Edition, as adopted under the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Sphagnum Peat Moss and peat-based products are not classified as hazardous according to the GHS criteria adopted under the Australian WHS Regulations. Products are considered ‘Dust Not Otherwise Specified’ (Dust NOS) or ‘Particulates Not Otherwise Classified’ (PNOC).

**GHS Label Elements**
**Hazard Pictograms:** None
**Signal Word:** None
**Hazard Statements:** None
**Precautionary Statements:** None
**Other Hazards:** None identified

## 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

| Ingredient | CAS No. | Concentration | GHS Classification |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Peat / Sphagnum Peat Moss | Not assigned | 20–100% | Not classified as hazardous |

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## 4. First Aid Measures

In case of persisting adverse effects, consult a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person having convulsions.

**Inhalation**
Remove to fresh air. Prolonged exposure to dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

**Skin Contact**
Non-irritant. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice.

**Eye Contact**
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, call Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or seek medical attention.

**Ingestion**
If able, rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or seek medical attention if feeling unwell.

**Symptoms / Effects**
**Inhalation:** Irritation to respiratory tract
**Skin Contact:** Non-irritant
**Eye Contact:** May cause redness or irritation
**Ingestion:** Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal disturbances
**Medical attention:** Treat symptomatically.

## 5. Fire Fighting Measures

**Suitable Extinguishing Media**
Use any suitable means for extinguishing surrounding fire. Spray water for small fires. For large fires, flood the area with water.

**Unsuitable Extinguishing Media**
None.

**Specific Hazards**
Non-combustible material. Thermal decomposition products: None.

**Advice for Firefighters**
Keep upwind of fire. Wear full firefighting turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

## 6. Accidental Release Measures

**Personal Precautions**
Provide adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment (refer to Section 8).

**Environmental Precautions**
Do not allow to enter surface water or drains. Ensure waste is collected and contained.

**Clean-Up Methods**
Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal or recovery. Avoid generating dust.

## 7. Handling and Storage

**Precautions for Safe Handling**
Avoid generation of dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment.

**Conditions for Safe Storage**
Keep container tightly closed to avoid dust generation. Store in a cool, dry area.

## 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

**Australian Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)**

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Dust Not Otherwise Specified (Dust NOS) – containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica:

| Standard | Inhalable Dust | Respirable Dust |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Safe Work Australia WES (8-hour TWA) | 10 mg/m³ | 3 mg/m³ |

*Note: From 1 December 2026, Workplace Exposure Standards will be replaced by Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL). Check Safe Work Australia for updated values.*

**Engineering Controls**
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure standards.

**Personal Protective Equipment**
**Eye/Face Protection:** Safety glasses
**Skin Protection:** No specific requirement
**Respiratory Protection:** Wear respiratory protection where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure standards (e.g. P1 or P2 particulate respirator compliant with AS/NZS 1716)
**General Hygiene:** Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after handling.

## 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

**Appearance:** Fibrous
**Colour:** Light brown to dark brown
**Odour:** Faint earthy odour
**Odour Threshold:** Not applicable
**pH:** 3.5–7.5
**Melting Point:** No data available
**Boiling Point:** Not applicable
**Flash Point:** Not applicable
**Evaporation Rate:** No data available
**Flammability (solid):** Flammable
**Explosion Limits:** Not applicable
**Vapour Pressure:** Not applicable
**Vapour Density:** Not applicable
**Relative Density:** 100–400 g/L (bulk density)
**Solubility:** Not applicable
**Partition Coefficient:** Not applicable
**Auto-Ignition Temp:** Not applicable
**Decomposition Temp:** No data available
**Viscosity:** Not applicable
**Explosive Properties:** Not explosive
**Oxidising Properties:** None

## 10. Stability and Reactivity

**Reactivity:** Stable under normal ambient conditions
**Chemical Stability:** Stable under normal storage and temperature conditions
**Hazardous Reactions:** None
**Conditions to Avoid:** Dust generation, open flames
**Incompatible Materials:** None
**Hazardous Decomposition:** None known

## 11. Toxicological Information

**Likely Routes of Exposure**
Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation. Exposure by ingestion is not expected to occur through normal agricultural/horticultural use.

**Symptoms**

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May be irritant to the respiratory tract. May cause redness or irritation to the eyes. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal disturbances.

**Toxicological Data**
**Acute Oral Toxicity:** No LD50 data available. Classification criteria not met.
**Irritation/Corrosion:** Classification criteria not met.
**Sensitisation:** Classification criteria not met.
**Mutagenicity:** Ames test, chromosomal aberrations, mammalian cell mutation – all negative. Classification criteria not met.
**Reproductive Toxicity:** No data available. Classification criteria not met.
**STOT (Single):** No relevant effects observed. Classification criteria not met.
**STOT (Repeated):** No organ effects (OECD 422). Classification criteria not met.
**Aspiration Hazard:** Classification criteria not met.
**Carcinogenicity:** Not listed by IARC, NTP, or Safe Work Australia HCIS.

## 12. Ecological Information

**Ecotoxicity:** No data available. Classification criteria not met.
**Persistence:** No data available.
**Bioaccumulation:** No data available.
**Mobility in Soil:** No data available.
**Other Adverse Effects:** None known.

## 13. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with applicable Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation, including the relevant Environment Protection Acts and Regulations.
It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the properties of the material to identify the proper waste classification and disposal method in compliance with applicable regulations.
Not considered hazardous waste.

## 14. Transport Information

**Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)**
**UN Number:** Not regulated
**Proper Shipping Name:** Not applicable
**Dangerous Goods Class:** Not applicable
**Packing Group:** Not applicable
**Hazchem Code:** Not applicable

**International Maritime (IMDG Code)**
**UN Number:** Not regulated
**Marine Pollutant:** No

**Air Transport (ICAO-TI / IATA-DGR)**
**UN Number:** Not regulated

## 15. Regulatory Information

**Australian Regulations**
This SDS has been prepared in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 7th Revised Edition, as adopted under the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.
**WHS Regulations:** Not classified as a hazardous chemical under the model WHS Regulations
**Safe Work Australia WES:** Workplace Exposure Standards apply for airborne dust (refer to Section 8)
**AICIS (formerly NICNAS):** Ingredients are not industrial chemicals requiring assessment under AICIS
**Dangerous Goods:** Not classified as Dangerous Goods under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG7.8)
**Poisons Schedule:** Not scheduled under the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)

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**Montreal/Stockholm:** Not subject to international environmental conventions

**Chemical Inventory Listings**
**Australia (AICS):** All ingredients are listed or exempt
**EU (REACH/CLP):** All ingredients are listed
**Canada (DSL):** All ingredients are listed
**USA (TSCA):** All ingredients are listed
**Japan (METI):** All ingredients are listed

## 16. Other Information

This SDS has been prepared by Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 7th Revised Edition, as adopted under the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.
**Date of Preparation:** 6 February 2026
**Prepared By:** Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd
**Review Date:** Due by 6 February 2031 (or sooner if new information becomes available)

**Revision History**

| Date | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Nov 2025 | Previous edition: Addition of SunGro Potting Mix RSi |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Australian GHS 7 SDS prepared by Fernland Agencies Pty Ltd. Includes Australian importer details, emergency contact, WES values, ADG Code references and Australian regulatory information. |

**Disclaimer:** The information contained in this SDS is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. This information is provided as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. Users should make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure proper use and disposal of these materials for the safety and health of employees, customers, and the environment. This hazard information is not a substitute for risk assessment under actual conditions of use.