Potassium nitrate, Nitric acid-potassium salt, Nitrate of potash

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier: Other Means of Identification: Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions on Use: Details of Manufacturer or Importer: Emergency Telephone Number: Potassium nitrate, Nitric acid-potassium salt, Nitrate of potash Fertiliser Campbells Fertilisers Australasia 18 Raymond Road, Laverton North, Victoria, 3026 Phone: (03) Fax: (03) (03) (business hours only 8.30 am to 5.00 pm) (after business hours) Poisons Information Centre HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION GHS Classification: ADG Classification: SUSMP Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to Safe Work Australia.(HCIS) Based on available information, classified as a Dangerous Good under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 7 th Edition. Refer to section 14. Not scheduled GHS signal word: WARNING HAZARD STATEMENTS H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser H315: Causes skin irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation PRECAUTION STATEMENTS Prevention P102: Keep out of reach of children P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. No Smoking. P220: Keep/Store away from clothing and combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P261: Avoid breathing dust. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Page 1 of 7

2 P280 Wear eye protection/face protection Response P264: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN:Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Storage P403+P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component: CAS Number: Concentration (%): Potassium nitrate FIRST AID MEASURES Description of Necessary First Aid Measures: Inhalation: Remove casualty to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention. First Aid Facilities: Ensure washing facilities, including an eyewash, are available and maintained. Symptoms caused by Exposure: Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Medical Attention and Special Treatment: None specified. Page 2 of 7

3 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Equipment: Specific Hazards arising from the Chemical: Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire Fighters: Hazchem code Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Oxides of potassium and nitrogen. This material increases the risk of fire and may aid combustion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Evacuate all unnecessary personnel from the area. Allow only properly trained and protected emergency response personnel in area. Wear Safe Work Australia approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. 1Y 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Environmental Precautions: Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Wear personal protective equipment. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe dust. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Use non-sparking tools. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Carefully scoop up spilled materials and transfer to a labelled container for disposal by incineration. Avoid creating dusty conditions. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling: Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities: Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Use only with adequate ventilation. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep container dry. Protect from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition. Keep away from acids, alkalis, reducing agents and combustibles. Page 3 of 7

4 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards: Biological Monitoring: Control Banding: Engineering Controls: Individual Protection Measures e.g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Rogue dust: TWA: - ppm / 10 mg/m 3 STEL: - ppm / - mg/m 3 Not available. Not available. Adequate local exhaust, explosion proof, ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure limits. Observe normal hygiene standards. Keep container tightly closed. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Eye and Face Protection: Safety glasses with top and side shields or goggles. See Australian Standards AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for more information. Skin Protection: Impervious gloves (natural rubber, latex) and protective clothing. See Australian Standards AS 2161 and 2919 and AS/NZS 2210 for more information. Respiratory Protection: Use a Safe Work Australia approved full face supplied air respirator if high airborne concentrations of the material are present. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information. Thermal Hazards: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: White or off-white solid Odour: Odourless Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): <0.1 kpa (<1 mm 20 C Vapour Density: Non-volatile Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 1.1 Boiling Point: Not available Melting Point: C Solubility (water): 31.6 g/100 ml of water; 20 C ph: (10% concentration) Flash Point: Not applicable Flammability: Non flammable Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: The product is more soluble in water; log (octanol/water) <1. Particle Size: Not available Evaporation Rate: Non-volatile Page 4 of 7

5 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Stable under normal conditions of storage and handling. Will not occur Excessive heat Acids, alkalis, reducing agents and combustibles Oxides of potassium and nitrogen. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicological Information of the Mixture: Acute Toxicity: Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Respiratory or Skin Sensitisation: Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Carcinogenicity: Reproductive Toxicity: Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure: Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure: Aspiration Hazard: For potassium nitrate Acute oral LD 50 (rat) = 3750 mg/kg Acute oral LD 50 (rabbit) = 1901 mg/kg Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methaemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer. Target organs: Blood and central nervous system. May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause eye irritation. This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Likely Routes Of Exposure Page 5 of 7

6 Inhalation: Skin: Eye: Ingestion: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Delayed and Immediate Effects from Short and Long Term Exposure: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: Persistence and Degradability: Bioaccumulative Potential: Mobility in Soil: For potassium nitrate Aquatic Organisms LC hr (Poecilia reticulata) = 180 mg/l LC hr (Gambusia affinis) = 162 mg/l LC hr (Daphnia magna) = 39 mg/l No information available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Disposal: Container Disposal: Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations. Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Classification: Based on available information, classified as Dangerous Goods for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 7 th Edition. UN Number: 1486 Proper Shipping Potassium nitrate Name or Technical Name: Transport Hazard 5.1 Class: Packing Group: III Environmental None known Hazards for Transport Purposes: Page 6 of 7

7 HAZCHEM Code: 1Z 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION SUSMP: APVMA: Not scheduled Exempt from registration Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): All components listed 16. OTHER INFORMATION Edition: Initial edition Revision Due: December 2021 Reason for Initial version Revision: Preparation Prepared by Campbells Fertilisers Australasia Information: Data Sources: Supplier SDS Glossary: ACGIH American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists APVMA Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority CAS Chemical Abstract Services number, used to uniquely identify chemical compounds NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety CommissionSafe Work Australia SWA Safe Work Australia HCIS Hazardous Chemical Information System PPE Personal protective equipment SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons This SDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information available for this product and how to safely handle and use it. Since the use of this information and the conditions of the use of this product are not under the control of Campbell s Fertilisers, it is the user s responsibility to determine conditions of safe use of the product. END OF SDS Page 7 of 7