SDS

Pennington Coated Grass Seed Products
Safety Data Sheet
11/23/2020
EN (English US)
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3.2. Mixtures
Name
Product identifier
%
Grass seed
(CAS-No.) N/A
40 – 45
Calcium monocarbonate
(CAS-No.) 471-34-1
50
Silica, crystalline - quartz
(CAS-No.) 14808-60-7
≥ 0.1
Non-hazardous and/or does not meet criteria for classification
(CAS-No.) N/A
Balance
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general
:
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after inhalation
:
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact
:
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact
:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice and attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion
:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Chronic symptoms
:
May cause cancer.
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
Avoid heavy hose streams.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Explosion hazard
:
Dust cloud can be ignited by a spark. Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and
in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Reactivity
:
This material is friable and can create small dust particles during any handling, processing, and
transfer operations. This material can form explosive dust/air suspensions that are ignitable
under some conditions.
5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions
:
Combustible dust - use low-pressure medium fog streams to avoid dust clouds. Ventilate
closed spaces before entering. Eliminate ignition sources. Move containers away from the fire
area if this can be done without risk.
Protection during firefighting
:
Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing
apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
:
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Emergency procedures
:
Ventilate spillage area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Evacuate
unnecessary personnel. No flames, no sparks. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment
:
Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information
refer to section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection.
Emergency procedures
:
Contain spill and monitor for excessive dust accumulation. ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no
smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
Turn off electric power to area. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak
area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions. Evacuate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.