MicroEssentials SZ

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

controlled Special Section Sub Class None PPE VIII (N/A) Eye: Contact may cause eye irritation including stinging, watering and redness. Skin Contact may cause mild irritation including redness and a burning sensation. No harmful effects from skin absorption have been reported. Inhalation (Breathing) 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. Contact with particulate matter may cause irritation of the nose and throat, coughing and shortness of breath including a burning sensation. Ingestion (Swallowing) Moderate degree of toxicity by ingestion, however ingestion is NOT an intended use. Signs and Symptoms Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the nose, throat and digestive tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, runny nose, coughing, shortness of breath, abdominal cramping and chest pain. Cancer Data not available. POTENTIAL HEALTH Target Organs EFFECTS Developmental Other Comments Data not available. Inadequate data available. These comments relate to minor ingredients or impurities that are present and bound within finished product granules. Overexposure to these minor components during proper handling and use are not expected. Allergic skin responses after repeated contact with sulfur, a component, have been reported but are not common. Prolonged or repeated overexposure to fluoride compounds may cause fluorosis. Fluorosis is characterized by skeletal changes, consisting of osteosclerosis (hardening or abnormal density of bone) and osteomalacia (softening of bones) and by mottled discoloration of the enamel of teeth (if exposure occurs during enamel formation). Symptoms may include bone and joint pain and limited range of motion. Pre-Existing Medical Skin and Respiratory (asthma-like) disorders. Conditions: MicroEssentials SZ is considered biodegradable and is taken up as a nutrient POTENTIAL by vegetation. Large spills can ENVIRONMENTAL harm or kill vegetation. May release ammonium ions that are toxic to fish in water systems. May release phosphates which will EFFECTS: result in algae growth, increased turbidity and depleted oxygen in water systems. COMPOSITION