GRACE-SIERRA HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS CO -- PETERS PROFESSIONAL SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD -- 6850-00B070087 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PETERS PROFESSIONAL SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
MSDS Date:05/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00B070087
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GRACE-SIERRA HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS CO
Address:1001 YOSEMITE DR
City:MILPITAS
State:CA
ZIP:95035
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-395-7105
Emergency Phone Num:215-395-7105
Preparer's Name:M. LOWMAN
CAGE:GRACE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GRACE-SIERRA HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS CO
Address:1001 YOSEMITE DR
City:MILPITAS
State:CA
ZIP:95035
Country:US
Phone:408-263-8083
CAGE:GRACE

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 30-70%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: 30-70%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
CAS:7722-76-1
Fraction by Wt: 10-60%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:UREA
CAS:57-13-6
RTECS #:YR6250000
Fraction by Wt: 1-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV:	10 MG/M3 TOTAL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
    INHALATION MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS. INGESTION OF LARGE
    AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE SEVERE GASTROINTENSTINAL IRRITATION, MUSCULAR
    WEAKNESS, AND BLUE-TINGED SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. MAY ALSO CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA.
    ASPIRATION PNEUMONITIS MAY CAUSE COUGHING, LABORED BREATHING,
    CYANOSIS, AND IN SEVERE CASES, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN ABRASIONS AND SORES.
    INHALATION OF DUST MAY AGGRAVATE ASTHMA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE
    AMOUNTS  OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID DUSTING OR MISTING CONDITIONS DURING
    CLEANUP. IF MATERIAL IS UNCONTAMINATED, COLLECT AND REUSE AS
    RECOMMENDED FOR PRODUCT. IF CONTAMINATED, PUT IN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER AND DISPOSE. KEEP AWAY FR OM DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES.
    FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL IS NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR OM DUSTY AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED FOR NOMAL USE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
    APRON OR BOOTS IF NEEDED. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON
    LABEL BEFORE USE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:45.1-47.2/FT 3
pH:5.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Appearance and Odor:AQUA-BLUE POWDER WITH A SLIGHT YEASTY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES, SODIUM NITRITE, AND MANY CHLORINE
    COMPOUNDS (INCL BLEACH AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PROD)
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, FUELS, OTHER ORGANIC OR
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUN AND
    MAGNESIUM. CHLORINE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, POTASSIUM,
    PHOSPHOROUS, AS WELL AS AMMONIA, BIURET, CYANURIC ACID AND CYANIC
    ACID.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHALL
    COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY REGULATIONS. SEND WASTE MATERIAL TO AN APPROVED RECYCLING
    FACILITY IF FEASIBLE. CITY , STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MUST
    BEFOLLOWED.

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