MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Last Revision:  January 5, 2000                                       Emergency Phone #: 1-800-342-6173

 

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

NAME:                                      ironROOTS2®  Concentrate

_____________________________________________________________________________CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION:  Liquid dispersion of selected humic substances, seaweed extracts

                                                iron phosphate-citrate and vitamins in water.

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HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS #                                       APPROXIMATE %

 

            Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)                [532-43-4]                                              <1

                                                                            

            Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)           [50-81-7]                                                 3

                                                                            

            Vitamin E (a-Tocopherol)            [7695-91-2]                                            <1

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NFPA/HMIS RATING      (0-4):                             HEALTH  1        FIRE  0      REACTIVITY  0

(0 = INSIGNIFICANT; 4 = EXTREME)                   SPECIFIC HAZARD       NONE

 

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

BOILING POINT:                                                            213º F

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VAPOR PRESSURE:                                                     Same as Water

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VAPOR DENSITY:                                                         Same as Water

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EVAPORATION RATE:                                                  Same as Water

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MELTING POINT:                                                           Not Applicable

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1):              1.10 – 1.20

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pH:                                                                               5.5 – 6.0

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SOLUBILITY IN WATER:                                                100%

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APPEARANCE:                                                             Chocolate-brown liquid

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ODOR:                                                                          Mild, characteristic “earthy”

 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION

FLASH POINT:                                                  Not Applicable

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FLAMMABLE LIMITS:                                        Not Applicable

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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                                    Does Not Burn

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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:          Not applicable

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SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:      None

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:  Product is stable as a liquid.

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CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  None

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INCOMPATIBILITY:  Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.

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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Intense heat could dry product out, causing dried material to                                                           smolder or burn, releasing COx, NOx, P2O5 and hydocarbons.  

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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.

 

HEALTH EFFECTS/FIRST AID INFORMATION

ROUTES OF ENTRY:                          EYES x       SKIN x    INGESTION x   INHALATION o

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HEALTH HAZARDS:     Eyes:  May irritate on contact – wash out quickly

                                       Skin:  Brief contact is non-hazardous.  Repeated or prolonged         

                                                 contact may dry out skin.

                                       Ingestion:  If large quantity swallowed, concern of vitamin overdose.

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SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Dark staining of eyes and skin and/or eye irritation _____________________________________________________________________________

CARCINOGENICITY:  Ingredients not listed as carcinogenic in NTP or IARC listings.

                                     Not OSHA regulated.

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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eyes:  Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes, lift lids.  See physician if irritation persists.

Skin:  Wash gently with mild soap/detergent and flowing water.  Apply skin lotion if skin has dried.   Wash contaminated clothing.

Ingestion:  For small amounts drink plenty of water. More than a mouthful should be purged by 

                  vomiting, but only if victim is conscious.  Get medical help.

 

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Wear protective respirator if misting conditions expected.

 

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VENTILATION:  Exhaust fan recommended if fine sprays or mists expected.

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PROTECTIVE GLOVES/CLOTHING:  Rubber or plastic recommended if repeated or prolonged                                                      

                                                             contact expected.

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EYE PROTECTION:  Chemical splash goggles recommended if fine mists or sprays expected,                    regular safety glasses adequate.                                     

 

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WORK PRACTICES:  Use good housekeeping practices.  Keep from splashing/spilling.

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SPILLS:  Stop material flow at source.  Recover for recycling/salvage if not contaminated by                           other material. 

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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Small quantities may be flushed to drain/sewer with water.                                                             Material not recyclable to be absorbed & placed in legal landfill                                                      following all regulations.

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PRECAUTIONS IN STORING AND HANDLING:  Avoid containers and piping made of aluminum,                  copper alloys and/or galvanized metal.  Avoid storage above 120 F or below 32 F.  Keep                        containers tightly closed.