**Safety Data Sheet: Gold’N Gro 8-0-0 + 1% ZN**.pdf

## Gold’N Gro® 8-0-0 + 1% ZN Safety Data Sheet Summary

This safety data sheet (SDS) provides information on the potential hazards, first aid measures, handling, storage, and disposal of Gold’N Gro® 8-0-0 + 1% ZN, a liquid plant nutritional product.

Key Highlights:

1. Composition & Hazards:

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (1%)
Other Ingredients: Primarily water and various organic compounds (lo-biuret urea, aqueous ammonia, ammonium thiosulfate, etc.).
Hazards:
Irritant: May irritate eyes and skin.
Keep Out of Reach of Children: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and ingestion.

2. First Aid Measures:

Eyes: Rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present. Call a poison control center or doctor.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a healthcare professional. Call a poison control center or seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer artificial respiration and call 911 or emergency services.

3. Fire Fighting Measures:

Use carbon dioxide (CO2) or foam. Water can cool fire-exposed containers.
Wear appropriate protective gear when fighting large fires involving chemicals.

4. Accidental Release Measures:

Dike and contain spills. Absorb with clay, sand, or sawdust. Place in a suitable container for disposal. Be cautious; spill area may be slippery.

5. Handling & Storage:

Use appropriate ventilation, respiratory protection, and eye protection.
Store in a cool, dry place (41°F - 104°F/5°C - 40°C) away from heat, sparks, flame, moisture, and oxidizing materials. Keep tightly closed.

6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection:

Local and general ventilation recommended.
Respiratory protection required if adequate ventilation not provided or air sampling shows exposure above recommended limits.
Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses, protective clothing, gloves.

7. Physical & Chemical Properties (Typical Values):

Dark brown liquid with shoe polish odor.
Soluble in water.
pH: 8.0 - 8.5
Boiling point: >200°F (>93°C)

8. Stability & Reactivity:

Stable under normal conditions.
No known hazardous reactions, but avoid excessive heat under confinement and incompatibility with iron, aluminum, and copper-bearing alloys.

9. Toxicological Information:

Limited data available on specific toxicity.
Ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact are potential routes of exposure.

10. Ecological Information:

No listed or known ecotoxicity data.

11. Disposal Considerations:

Dispose according to local, state, provincial, and federal regulations.

Important Notes:

This summary is based on the provided SDS and offers a concise overview of key points.
* Always refer to the complete SDS for detailed information and safety instructions.