MSDS

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Miracle-Gro® Shake 'N Feed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables
Continuous Release Plant Food Plus Calcium, 9-4-12
MSDS Ref. No.: 100856
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties: Decomposes on heating.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam
Explosion potential: Dust clouds may be explosive.
Explosive properties: No information available.
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
Personal precautions: Wear personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains
Methods for containment: Use good housekeeping practices. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum.
Methods for cleaning up: If material is uncontaminated, collect and reuse as recommended for product.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid container breakage
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components ACGIH: OSHA:
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium sulphate, K2SO4 Not Listed Not Listed
Calcium Sulfate - Gypsum Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium phosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Not Listed Not Listed
Calciumphosphate, Ca3(PO4)2 Not Listed Not Listed
Calcium carbonate, CaCO3 Not Listed 15 mg/m
3
TWA total
5 mg/m
3
TWA
Iron sulphate, FeSO4+7H2O 1 mg/m
3
TWA Not Listed
Iron Oxide 5 mg/m
3
TWA 10 mg/m
3
TWA
Magnesium sulphate, MgSO4 Not Listed Not Listed
Magnesium oxide, MgO 10 mg/m
3
TWA 15 mg/m
3
TWA total
Manganese sulphate, MnSO4 0.2 mg/m
3
TWA Not Listed
Manganese Oxide 0.2 mg/m
3
TWA Not Listed
Engineering controls Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection Eye/face protection is not required, but is recommended in manufacturing situations where contact may
occur.
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. impervious gloves.
Respiratory protection: If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls
(e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and
fumes
General hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odor: Fertilizer
Color:
Solubility: Negligible
Multi-colored
Bulk density: 60-65 lbs/cu.ft.
Physical State:
Revision date: 21-May-2010
Flash point:
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Not applicable
Solid
Appearance: Granular