SDS

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1020895 - Better-Gro Orchid Plus Fertilizer Revision Date 15-Dec-2017
clothing, etc.). Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Yes.
Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
gear. Use personal protection equipment. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been
exposed to heat. oxidizer. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Move
containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance or
use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed
in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is
impossible withdraw from area and let fire burn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Evacuate personnel
to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. ELIMINATE all ignition
sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch damaged
containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. See section 8
for more information. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use personal protective
equipment as required. Avoid generation of dust. Do not breathe dust.
Other Information
Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc) away from spilled material. Do not get water
inside containers. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and
8.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other
non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with
rain.
Methods for cleaning up
With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move
containers from spill area. Flush area with flooding quantities of water. Prevent product from
entering drains. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and
keep powder dry.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use personal protection equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep away
from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Use with local exhaust ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety practice. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid generation of dust.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in properly
labeled containers. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in accordance with the
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