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.
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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
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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
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1): 1.3-1.4____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
pH: 5.5 – 6.0____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________
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.