MSDS

Revision Number: 0Date stamp: 16-Jul-2010
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No.: 100831
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Miracle-Gro® Water-Storing Crystals
Formula No.: S14834
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS-No Weight %
Polyacrylamide, crosslinked 71042-87-0 60-100
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes . Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
Skin contact: Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Extensive and prolonged contact with skin
may cause irritation. Wash hands and exposed skin after use / handling. If symptoms persist, call a
physician.
Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: In the case of accidental inhalation of monomers provide fresh air, rest and warmth. If person is not
breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Decomposes on heating.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry chemical. Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Explosion potential: None.
Explosive properties: No explosion risk.
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
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Pre-existing dermatitis or sores.
Signal word:
Principle routes of exposure: Skin, Ingestion
CAUTION
Target organ effects: Irritation.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
CHEMTREC (U.S.): 1-800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (International): 1-703-527-3887
Non-Emergency Calls: 1-937-644-0011
Precautionary Statements
May cause eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children.
Potential health effects
Eye contact: No adverse effects.
Skin contact: Irritation not expected.
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Company
The Scotts Company LLC
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43041
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Ingestion: Possible gastrointestinal tract irritation.
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