SDS - Agrisilica Granules 2-5mm - 211123
Applies to Agrisilica Granules | Silicon Fertiliser
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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