Compost, Mulch, and Other Organic Gardening Materials

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria Safe Work Australia (SWA). Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code Not Hazardous - No criteria found.

Precautionary statements

S22, S25, S36. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing.

SUSDP Classification

None allocated.

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code.

UN Number

None allocated Although pasteurised, this product contains micro-organisms. Avoid breathing dusts or mists arising from it and wear a particulate mask in dusty conditions. Wear gloves and keep product moist when handling. Wash hands immediately after use and read detailed warnings and instructions on the bag.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort in normal use. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product may be mildly irritating to eyes, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort which should disappear once product is removed. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product may be mildly irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Brown to Dark Brown. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

No significant risk factors have been found for this product