Safety Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet MSDS No.

F228560

Issue Date:

September 2012

Product Name:

MIRACLE-GRO BOOST ‘N FEED ALL PURPOSE

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1 of 3

Version:

1.0

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product name Other name/s Product code/s Recommended use Manufacturer Address

Telephone Emergency telephone

MIRACLE-GRO BOOST ‘N FEED ALL PURPOSE INCLUDING NATIVES 119700 Garden fertiliser SCOTTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Australia: Building E, Level 2 32 Lexington Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 (02) 8602 9000 1800 033 111 (24 hour)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard classification

Australia: NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name Iron sulphate Iron EDTA Manganese sulphate Copper sulphate Zinc sulphate Boric acid Sodium molybdate Potassium nitrate Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous

CAS 7720-78-7 15275-07-7 7785-87-7 7758-98-7 7733-02-0 10043-35-3 7631-95-0 7757-79-1 -

Concentration <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% 10-20% Balance

4. FIRST AID MEASURES General Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye First aid facilities

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. Dusty conditions are unlikely if product is used as intended. However, if prolonged inhalation of dust occurs, remove casualty to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a doctor. If conscious, drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Consult a doctor if necessary. If a person feels unwell or symptoms of skin irritation appear, consult a doctor. Rinse with plenty of water. Rinse eyes with water as a precaution. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Water, emergency wash facilities

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective precautions and equipment for fire fighters

Coordinate fire extinguishing measures to fire in surrounding area. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours.

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency

Avoid dust formation. Sweep-up to prevent slipping hazard.

Safety Data Sheet MSDS No.

F228560

Product Name:

MIRACLE-GRO BOOST ‘N FEED ALL PURPOSE

procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleanup

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September 2012

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Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water. Shovel or sweep up.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage

Avoid dust formation. Keep away from flammable material. When using do not eat or drink. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. For quality reasons: Keep out of reach of direct sunlight, store under dry conditions, partly used bags should be closed well. Keep at temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION National exposure standards

Biological limit values Engineering controls Respiratory protection Skin protection Eye protection

Safe Work Australia Exposure Standards: Substance TWA ppm iron salts, soluble (as Fe) -

mg/m3 1

Ensure adequate ventilation Not applicable Not applicable Safety glasses Fine granules, multi-coloured. No information available No information available No information available No information available No information available No information available No information available Partly soluble in water No information available No information available No information available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials and

mg/m3 -

The exposure standard for dust not otherwise specified is 10mg/m3 for inspirable dust and 3mg/m3 for respirable dust. The limit applies to both Australia and New Zealand. None allocated.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Odour pH Melting point/ freezing point Boiling point Flashpoint Flammability Upper/lower flammability limits Solubility Bulk density/specific gravity Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature

STEL ppm -

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. No information available

Safety Data Sheet MSDS No.

F228560

Product Name:

MIRACLE-GRO BOOST ‘N FEED ALL PURPOSE

possible hazardous reactions Hazardous decomposition products

Issue Date:

September 2012

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Version:

1.0

No decomposition if stored normally. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye Chronic effects

May cause sensitization by inhalation. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons. May cause eye irritation in susceptible persons. No information available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Environmental protection

No information available. No information available. No information available. No information available. Do not allow product or empty packaging to enter drains, streams or other waterways. Contains spills.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Safe handling and disposal methods Disposal of contaminated packaging Environmental regulations

Where possible, use up product completely according to the label directions. Dispose of contaminated product in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers can be landfilled, when in compliance with the local regulations.

No information available.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport information

ADG Code: IMDG Code: IATA Regulations:

Not classified as dangerous goods Not classified as dangerous goods Not classified as dangerous goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations Poisons schedule number

All ingredients are listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances.

Not a scheduled poison

16. OTHER INFORMATION Date of preparation or last revision of SDS

SDS Created: September 2012