MSDS

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Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, 24-8-16
MSDS Ref. No.: 100099
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Decomposes on heating.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam
Explosion potential: Dust clouds may be explosive.
Explosive properties: No information available.
Hazardous combustion products: Combustion can produce toxic fumes and irritating gases.
Fire fighting procedures: Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire
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: Use good housekeeping practices. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum.
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:
Ammoniumsulphate, (NH4)2SO4 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium Phosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium chloride, KCl Not Listed Not Listed
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
Boric acid, H3BO3 2 mg/m³ TWA inhalable fraction, listed under borate
compounds, inorganic
Not Listed
Manganese EDTA 0.2 mg/m³ TWA Not Listed
Iron EDTA 1 mg/m³ TWA as Fe Not Listed
Copper sulphate, CuSO4 0.2 mg/m³ TWA fume
1 mg/m³ TWA dusts and mists, as Cu
0.1 mg/m³ TWA fume
1 mg/m³ TWA dusts and mists
Zinc Sulfate Not Listed Not Listed
Sodium molybdate, Na2MoO4+2H2O 0.5 mg/m³ TWA respirable fraction, as Mo
10 mg/m³ TWA inhalable fraction
3 mg/m³ TWA respirable fraction
15 mg/m³ TWA total dust
5 mg/m³ TWA as Mo
di-Sodium-EDTA Not Listed Not Listed
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. Imervious 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
Solubility: Water solubility, Highly soluble (>80%)
Appearance:
Flash point: Not applicable
Granular
Color: Blue
Physical State:
Revision date: 08-Jun-2005
pH:
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3.0 - 4.0
Solid
Bulk density: 45-50 lbs/cu.ft.