01117
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Nutri-Phite Sulfone
Other means of identification: SDS # FFN: 01117
Recommended use: Fertilizer
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet:
Supplier Address: Verdesian Life Sciences, U.S., LLC.
1001 Winstead Drive, Suite 480
Cary, NC 27513
Emergency Telephone Number: INFOTRAC 1-352-323-3500 (International), 1-800-535-5053 (North America)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance: Yellow crystalline
Physical State: Solid
Odor: Faint
Classification: Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC)
May be harmful if swallowed
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS No Weight-%
Ferrous Sulfate 7782-63-0 < 5
Manganese Sulfate 10034-96-5 < 5
Zinc Sulfate 7733-02-0 < 5
Urea 57-13-6 >10
Dimethyl Sulfone 67-71-0 >10
Proprietary Potassium Compounds Proprietary >10
Proprietary Ammonium Compounds Proprietary >10
Organic Acid Salt Proprietary >1
Other components Proprietary <44
None of the other components contribute significant, additional hazards at the concentrations present in this product.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
General Advice: Provide this SDS to medical personnel for treatment.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation: Remove exposed individual(s) to fresh air for 20 minutes. Consult a physician/poison center if individual's condition declines or if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Not determined.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Product is not flammable.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Ventilate area of leak or spill.
Environmental Precautions: See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Methods for Containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Clean-Up: Avoid creating dust. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Advice on Safe Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Avoid generation of dust. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Strong bases.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Proprietary
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe (vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe TWA: 1 mg/m3 Fe
Proprietary
TWA: 10 mg/m3 particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica synthetic nonfibrous TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction (vacated) TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust (vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction TWA: 10 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable dust
Appropriate engineering controls: Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: Wear eye/face protection.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
General Hygiene Considerations: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties:
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Yellow crystalline
Odor: Faint
Color: Yellow
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 6.0 (10% solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: > 110 °C / 230 °F
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: Not determined
Flash Point: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: < 1.0 (butyl acetate = 1)
Flammability (Solid, Gas): n/a-liquid
Upper Flammability Limits: Not determined
Lower Flammability Limit: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density: Not determined
Specific Gravity: Not determined
Water Solubility: Not determined
Solubility in other solvents: Not determined
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Kinematic Viscosity: Not determined
Dynamic Viscosity: Not determined
Explosive Properties: Not determined
Oxidizing Properties: Not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid generation of dust.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known based on information supplied.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure:
Product Information:
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Will cause gastrointestinal tract irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on the effect of the product on the environment:
Product Information:
Toxicity to aquatic organisms: Not determined.
Toxicity to terrestrial organisms: Not determined.
Persistence and degradability: Not determined.
Bioaccumulative potential: Not determined.
Mobility in soil: Not determined.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods:
Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Information:
UN Number: Not determined.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not determined.
Class or Division: Not determined.
Packing Group: Not determined.
Special Precautions: Not determined.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Information:
US Federal Regulations: Not determined.
US State Regulations: Not determined.
International Regulations: Not determined.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information:
Revision Date: 29-Apr-2016.
Revision Number: 2.
