MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

NAME: AGRIplex2TM micro-mix

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Mixture of Iron-, Manganese-, Zinc-, and Magnesium Phosphate-

citrate chelates in water solution.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS # APPROXIMATE %

Manganese phosphate-citrate Not available 1.2 (Mn)

OSHA PEL;TLV: 5 mg Mn/m3

Zinc phosphate-citrate Not available 0.5 (Zn)

TLV: 10 mg Zn/m3

Zinc and Manganese compounds are subjest to ARA Title III Section 313 Part 372 Reporting

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

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

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________MELTING POINT: Not Applicable

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1): 1.3-1.4

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________pH: 5.5 – 6.0

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SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%

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APPEARANCE: Dark green Liquid

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ODOR: Practically none

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, SOx, P2O5 and hydrocarbons.

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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: 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 with zinc & manganese

ingestion.

Inhalation: Mists can be irritating.

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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.

Inhalation: (Unlikely) Remove victim to fresh air. Consult physician.

 

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, otherwise 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. Store between 40º F and 90º F. Keep

containers tightly closed.