Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier Other Means of Identification Product Family Recommended Use Restrictions on Use Manufacturer/Supplier Identifier Emergency Phone No. SDS No. Not classified under any hazard class. Label Elements 12-4-8 SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Other Hazards Retail Home and Garden Fertilizer.. TerraLink Horticulture Inc., 464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7M1, 1-800-661-4559 TerraLink Regulatory and Technical Resources, 604-557-1497, Toll-free: 1-800-661-4559 ext 1114 0293 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015). Classification SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Contains no hazardous ingredients. Mixture: Notes There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES First-aid Measures Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped, assist breathing with oxygen. Obtain medical assistance if necessary. Skin Contact Wash gently and thoroughly with lukewarm, gently flowing water and mild soap for 5 minutes. Eye Contact Rinse the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If wearing contact lens(es), remove after 5 minutes and continue rinsing for at least 10 minutes. Ingestion Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to unconscious victim. If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth Page 01 of 06
Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to unconscious victim. If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth and give water to dilute material. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in vomit, rinse mouth. Obtain medical attention immediately. First-aid Comments Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell or are concerned. Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Acute and Delayed Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Target Organs Special Instructions. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media. Specific Hazards Arising from the Product Does not burn. No information is available. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire-fighters Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures No special precautions are necessary. Environmental Precautions Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up Dispose of this product as an industrial fertilizer. Reclaim waste where possible. Dispose of unsalvagable waste as required by applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations. Contact your supplier or a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor for treatment and disposal services. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling No special handling precautions are necessary. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Page 02 of 06
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Consult local authorities for provincial exposure limits. Appropriate Engineering Controls The hazard potential of this product is relatively low. General ventilation is usually adequate. Use local exhaust ventilation, if general ventilation is not adequate to control amount in the air. Individual Protection Measures Eye/Face Protection Not required but it is good practice to wear safety glasses or chemical safety goggles. Skin Protection Not required, if used as directed. Respiratory Protection Not normally required if product is used as directed. In case of dust formation use dust mask. Dust exposure limits have to be respected. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Multi-coloured Granule. Odour Musty Odour Threshold ph Melting Point/Freezing Point (melting); (freezing) Initial Boiling Point/Range Flash Point Evaporation Rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/Lower Flammability or (upper); (lower) Explosive Limit Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (air = 1) Relative Density (water = 1) Solubility Slightly soluble in water; (in other liquids) Partition Coefficient, n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Auto-ignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity Other Information Bulk Density Chemical Stability Normally stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Water, moisture or humidity. (kinematic); (dynamic) 1265 kg/m3 (79 lb/ft3) SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Page 03 of 06
Water, moisture or humidity. Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information presented below is for the entire product, unless otherwise specified. Likely Routes of Exposure Skin contact; eye contact; inhalation. Acute Toxicity LC50: LD50 (oral): LD50 (dermal): Skin Corrosion/Irritation Human experience shows very mild irritation. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation May cause mild eye irritation inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Single Exposure Inhalation Dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract and discomfort. At high concentrations may be harmful based on human experience and animal tests. Skin Absorption Not expected to be absorbed. Ingestion May cause symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea if ingested in large quantities. Aspiration Hazard Not known to be an aspiration hazard. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Repeated Exposure Respiratory and/or Skin Sensitization Not known to be a respiratory sensitizer. Not known to be a skin sensitizer. Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Development of Offspring Does not cause harm to the unborn child. Sexual Function and Fertility Does not cause effects on sexual function or fertility. Effects on or via Lactation Does not cause effects on or via lactation. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not known to be a mutagen. Interactive Effects Page 04 of 06
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is not required by WHMIS. Ecotoxicity Persistence and Degradability No ingredient of this product or its degradation products is known to be highly persistent. Bioaccumulative Potential This product and its degradation products are not known to bioaccumulate. Mobility in Soil If released into the environment, this product is expected to move rapidly through the soil, based on physical and chemical properties. Other Adverse Effects There is no information available. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods Dispose of according to local, provincial and federal government requirements. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not regulated under Canadian TDG regulations. Not regulated under US DOT Regulations. Special Precautions Transport in Bulk According to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) / Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) All ingredients are listed on the DSL or are not required to be listed. CEPA - National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Not specifically listed. USA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) All ingredients are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements under 40 CFR 720. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION SDS Prepared By Regulatory and Technical Resources Phone No. 604-557-1497 Date of Preparation November 08, 2016 Key to Abbreviations ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists AIHA = AIHA Guideline Foundation. HSDB = Hazardous Substances Data Bank IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer NFPA = National Fire Prevention Association NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NTP = National Toxicology Program OSHA = US Occupational Safety and Health Administration RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances Page 05 of 06
References Disclaimer RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances CHEMINFO database. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). HSDB database. US National Library of Medicine. Available from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS ) database. Dassault Systèmes/BIOVIA ( BIOVIA ). Available from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Supplier's SDS. Terralink Horticulture Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. TERRALINK HORTICULTURE INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, TERRALINK HORTICULTURE INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION. Page 06 of 06