MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Last Revision:  June 29, 2000                                                  Emergency Phone #: 1-800-342-6173

 

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

NAME:                                              Fine Grade EndoROOTSTM (3-3-4)

_____________________________________________________________________________CHEMICAL 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

 

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):                  0.8  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

 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION

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. _____________________________________________________________________________

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.

 

 

 

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 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.

 

HEALTH EFFECTS/FIRST AID INFORMATION

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. _____________________________________________________________________________

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.

 

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

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