MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

NAME: ironROOTS2® Soluble Formula

_____________________________________________________________________________CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Powdered mixture of selected humic & seaweed extracts, iron

phosphate-citrate and vitamins.

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HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS # APPROXIMATE %

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

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) [50-81-7] 12

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: Not Applicable

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VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable

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VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable

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EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable

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MELTING POINT: Decomposes > 400 F

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1): 0.78 ( 49 lb/ft3 )

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pH: 10% Solution – 5.9

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SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble up to 50% (50g / 100g water)

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APPEARANCE: Dark grey to black powder

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ODOR: Slight

FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable

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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Carbonizes; smolders when directly heated in

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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water; CO2

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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special methods required

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SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Chars with crackling sound when directly heated.

Dust explosion is possible when product is

finely dispersed in air.

REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable at ordinary temperatures.

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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with strong oxidizers.

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INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong alkalis

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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: COx, SOx , NOx and P2O5 may be formed if heated or oxidized.

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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

HEALTH EFFECTS/FIRST AID INFORMATION

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

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

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

contact may stain and dehydrate skin.

Ingestion: Not toxic, but in large amounts can cause upper G.I. Tract

disturbances and concern of vitamin overdose.

Inhalation: Dust can cause irritation of mucus membrane, coughing,

sneezing and difficulty with breathing. ________________________________________________________________________

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Eye irritation and/or sneezing, coughing and difficulty

breathing.

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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. 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.

Inhalation: Help victim to fresh air. If breathing difficult, administer oxygen. Consult physician.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally needed. If dusting occurs use approved respirator

to eliminate exposure.

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VENTILATION: Exhaust fan recommended to control any dusting.

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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 where dusting is expected. Safety

glasses suffice otherwise.

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WORK PRACTICES: Use good housekeeping practices. Keep containers tightly closed.

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SPILLS: Avoid creating dust when cleaning up. Scoop, shovel or sweep to labeled containers for

recycling/salvage if not contaminated by other material.

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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Package material for removal to approved landfill.

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PRECAUTIONS IN STORING AND HANDLING: Avoid storage in hot or moist areas.