NPK Granular mixtures and Bulk blends

Material Safety Data Sheet

No: NPK-01
Date issued: August 2013
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

COMPANY DETAILS
Name: FOSKOR LIMITED
Address: 21 John Ross Parkway, Richards Bay 3900

Emergency telephone no.: 086FOSKOR

086 367567
Telex:

Tel: 035 902 3116/3114:

Fax: 035 902 3315

1) Product Identification:
Trade name: NPK Granular mixtures and Bulk blends
Chemical family: Inorganic Salts
Chemical name: NPK fertilizer
Synonyms: All solids chemical fertilizer mixtures and blends a: b: c (Total) = ratio N:P:K
(Total % N+P+K) - 1:0:1(48); 1:1:1(39); 1:2:2(38); 1:2:3(39); 2:3:2(22)+0.5%Zn;
2:3:2(37)+0.5%Zn; 2:3:4(24)+0.5%Zn; 2:3:4(30)+0.5%Zn; 2:3:4(39)+0.45%Zn; 3:1:0(40);
3:2:1(32)+0.5%Zn; 5:1:5(45); 1.1.1(39) + 0.1% Zn; 1.2.2(38) + 0.1% Zn; 2.3.2(37) + 0.1%
Zn; 2.3.4(39) + 0.1% Zn; 3.1.0(40) + 0.1% Zn; 3.2.1(38) + 0.1% Zn; 4.1.0(41) + 0.1% Zn;
4.3.4(40) + 0.1% Zn; 5.3.2(39) + 0.1% Zn
2) Composition
Chemical name

CAS No.

Potassium Chloride
Monobasic Ammonium Phosphate
Urea
Zinc Oxide

7447-40-7
7722-76-1
57-13-6
1314-13-2

EINECS No.
231-211-8
231-746-5
215-222-5

Hazardous components: Hazardous in case of contact with skin and eyes, inhalation and/or
ingestion.

EEC classification: Not classified as dangerous

PRIMARY USE: Crop nutrient

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3) Hazards Identification
Main hazard: Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Toxic fumes in fire and with acids
Flammability: Not flammable
Chemical hazard: No data available
Biological hazard: No data available
Reproductive hazard: No data available
Eye effects eyes: Contact may cause mild eye irritation including stinging, watering and redness.
Health effects - skin: Contact may cause mild irritation including redness and a burning sensation. No
harmful effects from skin absorption have been reported

Health effects - ingestion: Low degree of toxicity by ingestion

Health effects - inhalation: No information available. Studies by other exposure routes suggest a low
degree of hazard by inhalation

4) First-aid Measures
Product in eye: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Check for and remove any contact lenses
Product on skin: Immediately remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. Flush body with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes then wash with soap and water. Wash clothes and shoes before
re-use.

Product ingested: Immediately drink large amounts of water. Do NOT induce vomiting unless
directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek medical attention.

Product inhaled: Remove from contaminated area. Rest in half right position. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.

5) Fire-fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: Non-flammable. Can decompose violently upon heating. Extinguish with
fog/foam/dry agent. Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water from the side until well
after the fire is out. Thus use extinguishing media suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Special fire-fighting precaution: In the event of a fire, avoid inhaling fumes from exposed fertilizer
products use water to put out the fire and obtain medical attention for persons exposed to the fumes.

6) Accidental Release Measures

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Personal precautions: Wear respiratory equipment to avoid breathing dust.
Small spills: Carefully shovel material into dry container. Remove from site.
Large spills: Use same procedure as above. Contact proper local, provincial (state), or national regulatory
agency (ies) to ascertain proper disposal techniques and procedures. Wear respiratory equipment to avoid
breathing dust.

Environmental precautions and clean-up methods: Use shovel to put the material into well labelled
and convenient waste disposal container.

7) Handling and Storage

Handling: - Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and
show the container or the label. Avoid creating dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of
ignition (spark or flames).

Storage precautions: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Isolate from incompatible substances,
particularly alkaline materials, as ammonia gas will be released
Packaging materials: Use original container.

8) Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Occupational exposure limits: Exposure values at the TWA (Time weighted Average) means the
average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour
working day for a 5 day working week; thus the time weighted average has not been established.

Engineering control measures: If current ventilation practices are not adequate additional ventilation
or exhaust systems may be required

Hygiene measures: Wash hands after handling compounds and before eating, smoking, using
lavatory and at the end of the day.

Personal protection - respiratory: A NIOSH approved air purifying respirator with a type 95 (R or
P) particulate filter may be used under conditions where airborne concentrations high. Protection provided
by air purifying respirators is limited (see manufacturer's respirator selection guide). Use a positive
pressure air supplied respirator if there is potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are unknown
or any other circumstances where air purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. A
respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must
be followed if workplace conditions warrant a respirator.

Personal protection - hand: Wear chemical resistant PVC or Nitrile gloves

Personal protection - eye: Approved eye protection to safeguard against potential eye contact,
irritation, or injury is recommended.

Personal protection - skin: Wear cotton overalls and washable cotton hat. Wear boots.
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Other protection: A source of clean water should be available in the work area for flushing eyes and
skin. Impervious clothing should be worn as needed

9) Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: May vary from white to dark grey-brown granular, prilled or chipped material.
Odour: Slight ammonia
Boiling point: Not applicable
Melting point: Decomposes at 190 C before melting
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability: LEL/UEL Not applicable
Auto flammability: Not applicable
Explosive properties: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
10) Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions. Has a high resistance to
detonation

Incompatible materials: Avoid magnesium and strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous reaction: Keep away from strong oxidizers and strong reducers which may
cause nitration (Keep away from strong bases and acids).
Hazardous decomposition products: On exposure to intense heat the material may yield
ammonia, chlorine, and Sublimated ammonium chloride fumes (smoke), oxides of nitrogen.
Conditions to be avoided: prevent from heating, do not subject to combustion. Under the influence
of external heat sources at over 1000, ammonium phosphate and urea, included in the fertilizer, are
decomposed with emitting of ammonia gas phase. The product is hygroscopic, absorbs atmospheric
moisture from air.

11) Toxicological Information

Inhalation: High dust concentration of air-borne material may cause irritation to the nose
and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and sore throat.

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Skin: Prolonged contact may cause some irritation, including redness and itching. No
harmful effects from skin absorption have been recorded.
Eye: May cause irritation, redness and pain following contact.
Swallowed: Presents little toxicity, unless large amounts are ingested. Large amounts give
rise to gastrointestinal irritation, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea,
irregular heart beat and hypertension.
TOXICITY DATA
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
LDLo (Intravenous): 77 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (Intraperitoneal): 900 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LD50 (Intraperitoneal): 620 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Subcutaneous): 2120 mg/kg (frog)
TDLo (Ingestion): 60 mg/kg/days (woman)
LD50 (Ingestion): 1500 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Ingestion): 20 mg/kg (man)
LD50 (Intravenous): 117 mg/kg (mouse)
Zinc oxide (1314-13-2)
TCLo (Inhalation): 600 mg/m3 (human)
LD50 (Intraperitoneal): 240 mg/kg (rat)
LC50 (Inhalation): 2500 mg/m3 (mouse)
LD50 (Ingestion): 7950 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Ingestion): 500 mg/kg (human))
Urea (57-13-6)
LD50 (Ingestion): 14,300 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 Dermal: none listed (rat)
Aquatic Fish 96-hour: > 9,100 mg/L
Aquatic (other) > 10,000 mg/L (daphnia)
Mono-Ammonium Phosphate (7722-76-1)
LD50 (Ingestion): > 2000 mg/kg bw (rat) OECD Guideline 425
LD50 Dermal: > 5000 mg/kg bw (rat, dermal) OECD Guideline 402
Acute Inhalation Toxicity Data not available
Mutagenesis Data not available
Target Organ Data not available

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12) Ecological Information

Acute toxicity
for Daphnia
magna
Acute toxicity
for fish

Ammonium
Phosphate
monobasic

Potassium Chloride

Urea

Zinc

No information found

L50=740mg/l
(24 hours)

EC50 (24hr)
>10,000 mg/L

EC50 (48
hrs) >1000
mg/l

L50=950mg/l
(Pimephalespromelas, 24
hours)

LC50, 96hr:
>9,100 mg/L

It is very
toxic to
aquatic
organisms.

L50=5000 mg/l
(Salmo irideus, 24
hours)

Scenedesmus
quadricauda,
At concentration
cell
Toxic impact on near 0.01 mg/l, algae 50=1337mg/l(Nitzschia
multiplication
algae
intensive growth is
linearis
inhibition,
observed
TT(192 hr) >
10,000 mg/L
hydrolyzed to
Toxic impact on
L50=940mg/l
ammonium
soil
No information found (Physaheterostropha, 96
through soil
invertebrates
hours)
urease activity
Considered
biodegradable and is
Will dissolve
Biodegradability taken up as a
No information found
and disperse in
nutrient by
water
vegetation.

No
information
found.

No
information
found.
No
information
found.

13) Disposal Considerations

Disposal methods: There are no uniform regulations for the disposal of fertilizer or its residues.
Chemical residues generally count as special waste. Dispose of on a farm otherwise waste must be
disposed of in accordance with local, provincial and national environmental control regulations.
Recover, reclaim or recycle if practicable. We recommend that you contact the authorities in charge
or approved waste disposal companies, which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Disposal of packaging: Disposal in accordance with local legal provisions.

14) Transport Information
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION: the UNITED NATIONS can establish no
classification as Dangerous Goods.

MARINE TRANSPORT: Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the International Maritime

Dangerous Goods Code (IMDGC).
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AIR TRANSPORT: Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the international Air Transport
Association (IATA) dangerous goods regulation fro the transport by air

15) Regulatory Information.

EEC hazard classification: 8.0
Risk phases: R20 Harmful by inhalation
R22 Harmful if swallowed
Risk phrases: Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Explosive when mixed with
combustible material.

Safety phases: S2 Keep out of reach of children

S24 Avoid contact with skin
S44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
Safety phrases: Keep away from combustible material. This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
Users should ensure that they comply with any relevant local, provincial and national legislation.

National legislation: The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)
16) Other Information
Reason for Alteration: None.
This information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them
shall make their own determination as to suitability of the product for their particular purpose
and on the condition that they assume the risk of their use thereof. The conditions and use of
this product are beyond the control of Foskor (Pty) Ltd, and Foskor (Pty) Ltd disclaims any
liability for loss or damage incurred in connection with the use or misuse of this substance.
Foskor (Pty) Ltd believes the information contained herein is accurate. However, Foskor
(Pty) Ltd makes no guarantees or warranties with respect to such accuracy and assumes no
liability in connection with the use of the information contained herein by any party. The
provision of the information contained herein by Foskor (Pty) Ltd is not intended to be and
should not be construed as legal advice or as ensuring compliance by other parties.
Judgments as to the suitability of the information contained herein for the partys own use or
purposes are solely the responsibility of that party. Any party handling, transferring,
transporting, storing, applying or otherwise using this product should review thoroughly all
applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards and good engineering practices. Such thorough
review should occur before the party handles, transfers, transports, stores, applies or
otherwise uses this product.
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