SDS

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Miracle-Gro® Liquid Cactus Plant Food, 2-7-7
MSDS Ref. No.: 100054
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire fighting procedures: Flood with water to cool containers. Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire. Contain
run-off as ingredients may be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Special protective equipment for
firefighters:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains
Methods for containment: Control spill with dykes and absorb with inert absorbant material.
Methods for cleaning up: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Ammonium phosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium hydroxide Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium chloride, KCl Not Listed Not Listed
Phosphoric acid 1 mg/m
3
TWA 1 mg/m
3
TWA
Engineering controls Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection Eye/face protection is not required, but is recommended in manufacturing situations where contact may
occur.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. impervious gloves.
Respiratory protection: If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls
(e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and
fumes
General hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes
Conditions to avoid: Extreme heat.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated. Metal oxides possible.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Eye effects: Contact with eyes may cause irritation
pH: 6.8 - 7.5
Green
Solubility: Water solubility, Completely soluble
Specific gravity: 1.20
Flash point: Does not flash
Physical State:
Appearance: Clear
Liquid
Boiling point/range: 212° F
Revision date: 16-Aug-2010
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Odor: Ammonia
Color: