SILICA PLUS LIQUID FERTILISER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF NOHSC. Emergency Overview: Clear to hazt, colourless, odourless, tick liquid. Causes eye, skin and digestive tract irritation. Spray mist causes irritation to respiratory tract. Spills are slippery. High pH is harmful to aquatic life. Reacts with acids, ammonium salts, reactive metals and some organics. Non-combustible but flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminium, tin, lead and zinc.

Hazard statements

R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. S24/25, S26, S28, S37/39 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Swallowed Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Eye A severe eye irritant. May cause conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eyes) and possibly corneal burns and ulceration. Skin: Inhaled Irritating to skin. May cause itching and skin rash. Exposure to vapours at room temperature is an unlikely route of exposure due to it's low vapour pressure. Spray mist will cause respiratory irritation and may result in coughing as well as inflammation of nose, throat and windpipe.

Potential chronic health

All Routes Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dry skin. Defatting of the skin can result in irritation and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Chemical Characterisation Ingredients Liquid Ingredient CAS Number Proportional Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase WATER 7732-18-5 30% - 60% POTASSIUM SILICATE 1312-76-1 30% - 60% 4.1 Description of first aid measures