Last
Revision: June 29, 2000
Emergency Phone #: 1-800-342-6173
NAME:
Fine
Grade EndoROOTSTM
(3-3-4)
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DESCRIPTION: Powdered mixture of
organic composts humic and seaweed
extracts, vitamins and beneficial
spores.
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HAZARDOUS
COMPONENT(S): CAS #
APPROXIMATE %
Ferrous Sulfate
[7782-63-0]
2
8 Hr TWA 1 mg Fe/M3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
[532-43-4]
<1
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
[50-81-7]
1
Vitamin E (a-Tocopherol)
[7695-91-2]
<1
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NFPA/HMIS
RATING (0-4):
HEALTH 0
FIRE 0 REACTIVITY
0
(0 =
INSIGNIFICANT; 4 = EXTREME)
SPECIFIC HAZARD
NONE
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):
0.8 Bulk Density
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pH:
10% Solution – 7.0
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SOLUBILITY
IN WATER:
Very slightly soluble
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APPEARANCE:
Dark brown coarse granular solid
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ODOR:
Slight ammonia
FLASH
POINT:
Not Applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Chars; smolders, but does not burn _____________________________________________________________________________
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA:
Water may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
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SPECIAL
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
No special methods required
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SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May emit toxic/corrosive fumes when charred by intense heating.
STABILITY:
Stable at ordinary temperatures.
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CONDITIONS
TO AVOID: Contact with strong
oxidizers.
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INCOMPATIBILITY:
Strong alkalis will release ammonia fumes
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HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION: Ammonia, SOx and NOx may
be formed if product is
strongly heated or oxidized.
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HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
ROUTES
OF ENTRY:
EYES x
SKIN x INGESTION x
INHALATION x
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HEALTH
HAZARDS: Eyes:
Can 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.
Persons allergic to
spores may be sensitive.
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SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
OF EXPOSURE: Eye irritation,
sneezing, coughing or 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.
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION: Not normally needed.
If dusting occurs use dust mask
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
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: Ferrous sulfate
is listed as CERCLA Hazardous Substance,
requiring reporting of spills/disposals greater than 1,000 lb. However, with less than 50
lb. FeSO4 per ton of product, it is unlikely reporting will be
necessary. Package material
for removal to approved landfill.
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