Redi-Gro Potting Soil

Hazard statements

These products are not considered hazardous in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. However, if altered and dust is formed there may be health and physical hazards. These products contain sawdust and or bark fines which may contain wood dust, and sand which may contain crystalline silica. Wood dust and Crystalline Silica require a GHS classification and a State of California Proposition 65 Warning. Wood dust may cause allergic reaction and contact with skin and eyes can cause irritation. Inhalation can cause respiratory system irritation and prolonged inhalation of wood dust may cause cancer. Depending on moisture content and particulate size, wood dust may form combustible concentrations in the air. Silica dust can cause eye irritation. Chronic inhalation of crystalline silica may cause respiratory irritation, damage to the lungs and cancer.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

for Wood Dust and Crystalline Silica Combustible Dust Target Organ Toxicity

Hazard pictograms

For Wood Dust and Crystalline Silica California Proposition 65 Warning Wood Dust Crystalline Silica

Signal word

Danger Carcinogen: Category 2 Category 1A Eye Irritation: Category 2B Skin Irritation: Category 3 N/A Flammability: LEL 40 gm/cubic meter N/A Product precautionary Statements: If potting soil products becomes dry, dust can be generated. Mist lightly with water to reduce generation of dust. Do not breathe dust. Safety glasses should be worn to prevent dust from getting into the eyes. Wear gloves to prevent skin irritation.