MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Organix Fishfert Liquid Fertiliser
Other Names:  None
Product Code: None
UN No: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None Allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None Allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated.
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: Not Scheduled
Chemical Family: Blend of ingredients
Uses: Garden Fertiliser

Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Brown viscous liquid
Melting/softening point: No Data available
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not applicable
Volatile materials: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100°C.
Flashpoint: Not flammable, non combustible
Specific gravity: No Data
Solubility in water: Fully miscible
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive

Ingredients

Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms.The ingredients are not listed as carcinogenic in Worksafe’s document “Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment” (May 1995).

Acute Effects:

This product is virtually non-toxic by normal routes of exposure. There is no data to suggest that chronic exposure has any adverse health effects in the way of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or reproductive effects. However, as with many products of organic origin, it is possible that this product may contain pathogenic micro-organisms
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
Eye: This product may cause slight eye irritation. However, it is unlikely to cause more than mild transient discomfort. It is also unlikely to cause any significant lasting effects.
Skin: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems to typical persons if used as intended

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lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Exposure Standards:

A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8-hour day, and 5-day week has not been established by Worksafe Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m³ for dusts or mistswhen limits have not otherwise been established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely that this level will be approached in normal use.

Engineering Controls:

In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high; you are advised to modify the process or environment to reduce the problem.

Personal Protection:

Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product. However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator may be preferred. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Protective gloves are nor normally necessary when using this product. However it is always prident to wear gloves. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is always prudent to use protective eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: This product is essentially safe to use without special protective clothing. However its use is recommended as a good industrial practice. Consult AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on Occupational Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.

Storage & Transport

Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep away from extreme heat and open flames and make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under “Materials to avoid” below

Minor spills do not normally need any special cleanup measures. In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or watercourses. As a minimum wear overalls, goggles and gloves. Stop leak if safe to do so and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recylcling or salvage. After spills, wash area, preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations..

There is a no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Not Flammable
Flammability limits: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots, non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat and preferably, goggles.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in confined spaces.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Water.
Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents..

This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets”, 1994.                                                                             File Code: fishfert

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