Material Safety Data Sheet May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Non-Mandatory Form) Form Approved OMB No. 1218-0072
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
Bonide Muriate of Potash Section I
ID # 935
Date: June 22, 2001
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Bonide Products, Inc. 6301 Sutliff Road Oriskany, NY 13424
(800) 424-9300 (315) 736-8231
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity
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Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Name(s)
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Other Limits
% (Optional )
Potassium Chloride (CAS# 7631-99-4)
NE
NE
Proprietary
Section III - Physical/Chemical Ingredients
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BOILING POINT (°F): 1411 degrees C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 2 @ 20 degrees C VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): ND PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): ND VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): ND EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1): ND SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight REACTIVITY IN WATER: Does not apply APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White/brown granular solid; no odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Data
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FLASH POINT (°F): Does not apply FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume): Lower: Does not apply Upper: Does not apply EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Nonflammable- use fire extinguisher suitable for the surrounding fire AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Does not apply UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Does not apply SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Does not apply
Section V - Health Hazard Information
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PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS Eyes, skin, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: EYE CONTACT: Irritation, stinging. SKIN CONTACT: Irritation, stinging. INHALATION: Irritation, coughing, sneezing. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Not determined MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Kidney disorders. CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN: None NTP: YES NO IARC: YES NO OSHA: YES NO OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS Toxicity is similar to sodium chloride (table salt) LD50 (mouse)=383 mg/kg EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush with water for several minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately. Give one to two glasses of water and induce vomiting. INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
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Section VI - Reactivity Data
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STABILITY: Unstable Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials. INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Brominetrifluoride, potassium permanganate and sulfuric acid. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not determined May Occur Will Not occur HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not determined
Section VII – Spill or Leak Procedures
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED: Don protective equipment if needed (see Section 8). Sweep into labeled container for disposal. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section VIII – Personal Protection Information
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dust. VENTILATION: Use in well ventilated area. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: If skin contact is likely to occur. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles. OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Not determined
Section IX – Special Precautions
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING: Keep container closed when not in use. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section X – Other Information
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Not determined NOTICE: This information is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no guarantee expressed or implied is made with respect to the information contained herein.
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N/A: NOT AVAILABLE OR APPLICABLE N/E: NOT ESTABLISHED ND: Not Determined TLV: THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE TWA: TIME WEIGHTED AVG./8 HOUR WORKDAY STEL: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT D.O.T.: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith.
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