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Safety Data - Foliar Fertilisers

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY

1.1 Identification of the Product
Product name is Agri Zinc
1.2 Company
See details below

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

1. Zinc Sulphate-007733-02-0 – 15% w/v – Irritant and dangerous to environment.
2. Water

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Human: irritant
Environment: dangerous to the environment

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General: Be sure it is safe to approach the casualty. Before giving first aid always put on personal protective equipment if you are likely to be contaminated.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and provide maximum ventilation.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse with plenty of water.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with copious amounts clean water for 15 minutes minimum. Seek medical attention if redness or irritation persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed drink plenty of milk or water and seek medical advice.
Medical Information: For specialist advice doctors should contact the nearest Poisons Information Centre.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

All extinguishing agents can be used.
Does not present any particular burn risk in the event of a fire. Fumes and vapour may be harmful.
Suitable protective clothing should be worn. Fire fighters should use breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Chemical resistant gloves, tightly fitting safety goggles and protective suit should be worn.
Environment: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
Spillage: Absorb the product onto porous material. Recover the product scraping with a spatula or similar instrument. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Inform the proper authorities if gross contamination of water is threatened or occurs.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling: no specific measures necessary provided the product is used
correctly.
7.2 Storage: Keep sealed in original container. Store in frost free conditions above 5 C. Store away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Occupational exposure limits
Not specified
8.2 Personal Protection
If ventilation is suitable, it is not essential to wear respiratory equipment. Wear chemical resistant gloves, tightly fitting safety goggles with side shields and protective suit.
8.3 Precautions
Wear suitable protective gloves when handling the concentrate or contaminated surfaces.
When using do not eat drink or smoke.
Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep in original container, tightly closed in safe place.
Do not contaminate surface water or ditches with chemicals.
Do not allow direct spray from vehicles to fall within 6 metres of surface water.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Clear, slightly grey
Odour Weak
pH water solution 6.5-7.5
Melting point n/a
Boiling point Approx 100 C
Explosive properties Non-flammable
Oxidizing Properties Non oxidizing
Relative Density 1.31 g/cm3 at 20 C
Solubility (water and fat) Miscible (in all proportions). Approx 1340g/l in water.
Insoluble in common organic solvents.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. On combustion sulphur oxides are released.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 General
May be mildly irritating to eyes and skin. Non sensitizing.

11.2 Toxicity Data

LD50 oral (rat): >2000 mg/kg .bw.
LD50 dermal (rat): >4000mg/kg .bw.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Mobility
No information available
12.2 Persistence/Degradability
Slightly biodegradable
12.3 Bio-accumulation
No information

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product and Waste: Dispose of material or solid residues at a licensed site. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of local regulations regarding disposal.
Containers: Do not re-use containers for any purpose. Containers should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No restrictions or special transport measures required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard Symbol – Dangerous to the environment, Irritant
R-PHASES
R36/38 – Irritating to the eyes and skin
R50 very toxic to aquatic organisms
R53 may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment
S-PHASES
S2 – keep out of reach off children
S22 - do not breathe dust
S25 – avoid contact with the eyes
S60 – this material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61 avoid release into the environment. Refer to special instructions-safety data sheet

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Disclaimer
The information in the MSDS relates to this specific material. If the product is used as a component in any other product, this MSDS may not be valid. The information contained was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. The information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared according to Directive 93/112/EEC.
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