NFPA Hazard Ratings:

• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: May cause mild skin irritation. May cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and digestive tract, headaches, coughing, nausea, diarrhea, and transietn disorientation.
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Prolonged skin contact my cause moderate irritation, although no harmful effects from skin absorption have been reported.
• Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Sensitive skin. Pre-existing heart disease may be aggravated by exposure to nitrates.
• Other Comments: This product contains nitrate salts. Nitrates may be reduced by intestinal bacteria to nitrites. When absorbed, nitrites may result in effects on the blood (methemoglobinemia) and blood vessels (vasodilating and a fall in blood pressure). Symptoms of toxicity may include headache, fainting, fatigue, cyanosis, confusion, irregular heartbeats, and possible respiratory paralysis.

• Inhalation: If respiratory symptoms develop, move patient away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If patient is not breathing, clear airway and immediately begin artificial respiration. Oxygen may be administered if breathing difficulties develop.
• Ingestion: If swallowed, seek emergency medical attention. If patient is drowsy or unconscious and vomiting, place on left side with the head down and do not give anything by mouth. If patient is conscious and alert and ingestion occured within the last hour, induce vomiting, preferably under supervision of physician or poison control. If possible, do not leave patient unattended. Observe closely for adequate breathing.
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation develops and persists, seek medical attention.
• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Note to Physician: Nitrates in large doses may cause dignificant vasodilation and hypotension. Pre-existing ischemic heart disease may be aggravated by these effects. In large ingestions, nitrates may cause methemoglobinemia. Methemoglobinemia should be suspected if cyanosis occurs. Methylene blue (1-2 mg/kg I.V, over several minutes) is an effective antidote for symptomatic Methemoglovinemia.

Flash Point: NONE by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup method, ASTM D-93

Flammability Limits: NONE

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water or suitable extinguishing media for surrounding fire

Special Fire-Fighting Information: Use water spray to cool containers. Nitrate salts can support combustion under certain conditions. Do not allow product to evaporate to dryness. For fires beyond the incipient stage, emergency responders in the immediate hazard area should wear bunker gear. When the potential chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, or when explicitly required by DOT, a NIOSH approved, self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn. In addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant. Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area, if it can be done with minimal risk.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When the potential chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, or when explicityly required, an SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) should be worn. In addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant. if in fire situation. Thermal decomposition may produce minute quantities of oxides of carbon, nitrogen and ammonia.. Closed containers exposed to extreme heat can rupture due to pressure buildup.

• Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
• Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): None require for normal use. Use if fire is present.
• Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing and latex or neoprene gloves. If handling large quantities of product, wear impervious clothing or lab coat.
• Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield if applied indoors
• Other Control Measures: Eye wash station advised. A source of clean water should be available in the work area for flushing eyes and skin.
  ACGIH: 10 mg/M3 for nuisance mists is suggested for this product. NOTE: State, local or other agencies may have established more stringent limits, based on ingredients identified in section 2, above. Consult an industrial hygienist or similar professional, or your local agencies, for further information.

• Appearance and Color: Transparent, Cyan Colored Liquid
• Odor: Ammonia odor
• Solubility in Water: 100%
• Specific Gravity: 1.45 plus or minus 0.05 at 75 degrees F (24 degrees C)
• Bulk Density: 11.8 -12.2 lb/US gallon
• pH: 6.9 - 7.1
• % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): 19% weight by volume
• Boiling Point: 212 degrees F (100 degrees C)
• Freezing Point: 32 degrees F (0 degrees C)
• Melting Point: NDA
• Vapor Density (Air=1): = 0.6 (water)
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): = 17.2 mm Hg
• Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): < 1

• Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Product will not burn, but if involved in a fire, oxides of nitrogen & carbon may be generated. Exposure to heat may release ammonia fumes.
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
• Incompatibility: Avoid contact with combustible, organic, or other readily oxidizable materials. Avoid contact with strong acids, chlorates, other strong oxidizers or metals. Contact with alkaline material may liberate ammonia.
• Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible substances. Do not allow product to evaporate to dryness. Refer to Section 5..

 Dermal & Eye Irritation Tests for ALKEN® 896 BIOSTIMULANT FORMULATED PRODUCT TESTED (tested as a whole with dilution indicated)

• Acute dermal irritation study New Zealand white rabbits: A 20% solution (5 ml ALKEN® 896 BIOSTIMULANT + 20 mL sterile, distilled water) was applied to intact & abraded skin one one side, with sterile water applied to intact & abraded skin on other side of same animals to serve as controls.
• Acute dermal irritation New Zealand white rabbits: PI = 0.0, Toxicity level IV
• Acute eye irritation study: A 20% solution (5 ml ALKEN® 896 BIOSTIMULANT + 20 mL sterile, distilled water) was introduced to one eye, with untreated eye serving as control. Eyes examined at 24, 48 and 72 hours.
• Acute eye irritation:New Zealand white rabbits: PI=0.0, Toxicity IV
• Acute Inhalation, Rats LC50= >2.43 mg/L.

LC50 /LD50: (individual raw materials, reports taken from raw material ingredient MSDS)

• CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg;
• CAS# 7664-41-7: inhalation, mouse LC50 = 4230 ppm/1H, inhalation, mouse LC50 = 4600 mg/M3/2H, inhalation, rabbit LC50 = 7g/M3/1H, inhalation, rat LC50 = 2,000 ppm/4H, inhalation, rat LC50 = 18600 mg/M3/5H, skin, rat LC50 = 112, 000 mg/M3/15
• CAS# 6484-52-2: oral rat, LD50 = 2217 mg/Kg;
• CAS# 64-02-8: moderately toxic
• CAS# 7783-28-0: oral,rat, LD50 = >2,000 mg/Kg, dermal, rat LD50 = >5,000 mg/Kg
• CAS# 7558-80-7: oral,rat, LD50 = 8290 mg/Kg, Draize test, eye, rabbit,150 mg = Mild

•  Carcinogenicity:

ACGIH-A3: Molybdenum soluble compounds (sodium or ammonium) "confirmed animal carcinogens", but is NOT listed by IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA lists.
Other ingredients: NOT found on any carcingenicity lists published by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA

• Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate, is non-persistent and non-cumulative, when used according to application directions provided on product information bulletin or package labeling.. If diluted with water, this chemical is not expected to have a significant environmental impact beyond stimulating non-pathogenic, saprophytic bacteria to remediate pollution existing in aquatic application to which product is applied.
• Environmental Toxicity: This product has a low biological demand and is expected to cause no oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. Prevent release to potable water sources for mammals (includes humans, livestock & wildlife). Will cause digestive irritation, if consumed by mammals.
• Ecotoxicity of Individual Ingredient: Ammonia, CAS# 7664-41-7: Rainbow trout LC50 = 0.008 mg/L/24 H, Unspecified Fathead Minnow LC50 = 0.024 - 0.093 mg/L/48 H, Unspecified Flea Daphnia LC50 = 0.66 mg/L/48 H, 22 degrees C. Bluegill LC50 = 0.024 - 0.093 mg/L/48 H, Goldfish TLM = 2.0 - 2.5 mg/L/24 - 96 H.
  

• DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous material under USDOT Hazardous Material Regulations
• DOT Hazard Class: NDA
• UN Number: NDA
• DOT Label: Class 70: (NMFC item 68140, sub 6) "Fertilizer compound , NOI liquid in pails or drums

• TSCA: (40CFR 710) All chemical ingredients are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory. None of the ingredients are on the Health and Safety Reporting List, are under Chemical Test rule, are listed under TSCA Section 12B, or have a SNUR under TSCA
• CERCLA Reportable Quantity: This product does NOT contain ingredients that have Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirements under US 40 CFR 117.302
• Clean Air Act: Ingredients of this product are NOT listed as a hazardous air pollutants (HAP) on CWA. This product does not contain any Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depletors, nor was it made with such chemicals.
• Clean Water Act: Ammonia, CAS # 7664-41-7 IS listed as a " highly hazardous substance" under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this formula are listed as Priority Pollutants under CWA.
• SARA TITLE III:

Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: This product does not have an RQ or a TPQ,.
Section 311 Hazard Categorization: CAS# 6484-52-2: acute, reactive

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains Ammonia, CAS# 6484-52-2 (1%), which is subject to reporting under Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40CFR , Part 373. Final RQ = 100 lbs. (45.4 Kg), but concentration is de minimus and therefore cancels reporting requirement.

• STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW-LISTS: Ammonium nitrate, CAS# 6484-52-2, (~8%) IS listed on the following State Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachussetts. Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, CAS# 1303-96-4, present in this product at a trace level, IS listed on the following RTK lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Massachusetts. Ammonia, CAS# 7664-41-7 (<1%) is present on the following RTK lists: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Other ingredients are NOT listed on any of the following state right to know lists: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Tennessee.
• Not subject to California Proposition 65 labeling requirement.
• WGK (Water Danger/Protection):
• Canadian DSL: All ingredients ARE listed on the Canadian DSL. Product approved for sale in Canada.
• Canadian WHMIS Classification:: D2B & F because of Ammonium nitrate, CAS# 6484-52-2
• Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: : Ammonia, CAS# 7664-41-7 (< 1%) and Ammonium nitrate, CAS# 6484-52-2, (~8%) ARE listed on the CIDL but other ingredients do not appear on this list. This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
• OTHER Chemical Inventories - International: Ingredients listed on DSL lists in Japan, Korea, Australia, Europe and The Philippines.
• IHT: 2931.00.9055 Other non-aromatic, organo-inorganic compounds.
  
  

16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine review & revision

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