MicroEssential SZ

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Monoammonium

Health hazards

phosphate is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice.

Physical hazards

Slippery when wet. Physical Form: Solid Appearance: Gray, tan, brown or black granules EMERGENCY Odor: Slight ammonia odor OVERVIEW : Toxicity: Non-toxic NFPA HAZARD CLASS

WHMIS Classification

Health: 1 Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 Physical 0 Special Hazard: None PPE: Eye: Contact may cause mild eye irritation including stinging, watering and redness. Skin: Contact may cause mild irritation including

Potential health effects

redness and a burning sensation. No harmful effects from skin absorption have been reported. Inhalation (Breathing): Studies by other exposure routes suggest a low degree of hazard by inhalation. Ingestion (Swallowing) Low degree of toxicity by ingestion. Signs and Symptoms: Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the nose, throat and digestive tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing and shortness of breath. Cancer: Data not available. Target Organs: Data not available. Developmental: Data not available. Other Comments: Effects of overexposure to dusts can include irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, pneumoconiosis (dust congested lungs) pneumonitis (lung inflammation), coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and jaundice. Pre-Existing Medical Respiratory (asthma-like) disorders. Conditions:

Environmental effects

MESZ is considered biodegradable and is taken up as a nutrient by vegetation. Large spills can harm or kill vegetation. May release ammonium ions in water systems that are toxic to fish. May release phosphates which will result in algae growth, increased turbidity and depleted oxygen in water systems.