General Information
Revision date
2016-12-10
Product name
BFA Organic Base Fertiliser
CAS No.
7778-80-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Household fertiliser
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Company Information
company name
Richgro Garden Products
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customerservice@richgro.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H333
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H333
May be harmful if inhaled
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Not Hazardous - No criteria found H333: May be harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
S22, S25, S36. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing
SUSMP Classification
None allocated
ADG classification
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code
UN Number
None allocated
Signal word
NONE. Not hazardous
Prevention
P260: Do not breathe dusts.
Response
P314: Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. 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. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Blend of natural organic substances and sand. Odour: Pungent odour.
Health hazards
No significant risk factors have been found for this product
Potential health effects
Inhalation of dust and/or liquid mist (bioaerosols) from these products may result in respiratory irritation, inflammation or sensitisation resulting in illnesses ranging from hay fever and asthma to pneumonia (e.g. Legionnaire’s disease) and pneumonia-like illnesses. The elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory diseases, and the immuno-compromised are at particular risk from these illnesses. All people working with these and other landscaping and horticultural products should ensure that they are adequately protected from tetanus. 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. However, product may be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild discomfort which should disappear once contact ceases. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. 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 irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than 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.
