MSDS

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Miracle-Gro Rose Plant Food, 18-24-16 MSDS Ref. No.: 100223
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:
Ammoniumsulphate, (NH4)2SO4 Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Not Listed Not Listed
Urea Not Listed Not Listed
Potassium Phosphate Not Listed Not Listed
Magnesiumsulphate, MgSO4 Not Listed Not Listed
Copper sulphate, CuSO4 0.2 mg/m³ TWA fume
1 mg/m³ TWA dusts and mists, as Cu
0.1 mg/m³ TWA fume
1 mg/m³ TWA dusts and mists
Manganese EDTA 0.2 mg/m³ TWA Not Listed
Iron EDTA 1 mg/m³ TWA as Fe Not Listed
Zinc Sulfate Not Listed 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. Imervious 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
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemically Stable: Yes
Conditions to avoid: Damp or wet conditions. Extreme heat.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents. Metals. Bases.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes and gases may be generated. Metal oxides possible.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Solubility: Water solubility, Highly soluble (>80%)
Appearance:
Flash point: Not applicable
crystalline
Color: Pink
Physical State:
Odor:
Revision date: 06-Jul-2005
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Solid
Bulk density: 55-60 lbs/cu.ft.