SDS

a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a
poison control center or doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
V. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability of the product : No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Hazardous thermal decomposition : No specific data.
products
Special protective equipment for : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment (see Section 8).
Environmental precautions : No specific hazard.
Methods for cleaning up
Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated,
labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill : Vacuum or sweep up material and place in container for disposal. Never place down
drain.
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection if conditions warrant. Wear gloves and eye
protection as needed to prevent skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation or contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid container breakage. Do not contaminate water sources when
disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Keep out of lakes, stream or ponds. Keep
out of reach of children and pets.
Storage : Store in original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area inaccessible to children and
pets. Do not contaminate food or feedstuffs.
VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient
Exposure limits
Compost
Coir
Perlite, expanded
Aerobically composted turkey litter
Feather meal
Sulfate of potash
Not listed
Not listed
NIOSH REL (1994-06-01) Time Weighted Average (TWA)
10 mg/m3 Form: Total
NIOSH REL (1994-06-01) Time Weighted Average (TWA) 5 mg/m3
Form: Respirable fraction
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Recommended monitoring procedures : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere
or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation
or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
Engineering measures : Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations below the recommended
exposure standard.
Hygiene measures : Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove and launder contaminated
clothing before reuse.