ALKEN® BIO-NUTRIENT 8

Effective Date: 03/27/2007

 Product Bulletin


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 Material Safety Data Sheet
 Manufacturer's Name: Alken-Murray Corporation
 Manufacturer's Address: P.O. Box 400, New Hyde Park, New York 11040
  T: 540-636-1236 Fax: 718-224-0754
  E-mail: msds@alken-murray.com 
 Manufacturer's Cage Code: 2A384

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NFPA Hazard Ratings:

0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe


 Health=2  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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All ingredients on Canadian DSL and USA TSCA lists

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms: Micro-Nutrient, Amino-Acid, Vitamin, Mineral Blend
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  Proprietary Mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  8108

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV   % Weight
Amino acid, vitamin, mineral blend   Proprietary   NDA   NDA  Proprietary

Ingredients not  precisely identified are proprietary and/or non-hazardous per 29 CFR 1910-1200 and/or represent less than 1%. All chemical ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA inventory. Request product nutritional analysis for more specific information about product composition

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3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: Product should neither be breathed nor eaten.

Potential Health Effects:

  • Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Eye, skin irritation
  • Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Mild eye or skin irritation
  • Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known
  • Ingestion: No effect if ingested in small amounts. Irritation of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach can develop following ingestion of large quantities.
  • Inhalation: Nuisance dust from product may irritate respiratory passages

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4. First Aid Measures

  • Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air
  • Ingestion: Wash mouth out with water or milk.
  • Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
  • Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
  • Note to Physician: Treat chemical exposure symptomatically and supportively.

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

 Flash Point: None by PMCC

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire-Fighting Information: None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known

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6. Accidental Release Measures

Wear approved nuisance dust respirator during cleanup. For small spills, flush to waste treatment sewer (product is biodegradable). For large spills, contain and collect for reuse. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Store in cool dry place. Prevent skin and eye contact. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after use. Avoid creating dust. Use approved respirator. Keep container closed when not in use.

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8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
  • Personal Respirators (MSHA-NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 Approved): if needed, use respirator to screen out nuisance dust and fumes
  • Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing
  • Eye Protection: Safety glasses if significant dust is produced during blending or handling.
  • Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. Avoid handling which would create large amounts of dust.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Free-flowing light tan-brown powder
  • Odor: Nil
  • Solubility in Water: 50 - 99%
  • Bulk Density: 0.66 to 0.77 g/cm3
  • pH: 6.5 - 8.5 (1% solution)
  • % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
  • Boiling Point: 520 C (968F)
  • Melting Point: 338C (640F) Sublimes
  • Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.9
  • Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.0 @ 160 C (320F)
  • Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): NDA

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10. Stability and Reactivity

  • Stability: Product is stable under normal temperature and pressures.
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
  • Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
  • Incompatibility: Strong acids or alkalis.
  • Conditions to Avoid: Heat, Exposure to strong acids,

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
     RTECS: CAS#12125-02-9: BP4550000
  • Carcinogenicity: Ingredients not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

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12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: NDA

Environmental Toxicity: NDA

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13. Disposal Considerations

 RCRA Hazard Class (if discarded): Neat, unused product is not considered a hazardous waste, according to RCRA regulations 40 CFR 261. . For proper disposal of used materials, an assessment must be completed to determine the proper waste management options permissible under applicable rules, regulations and/or laws governing client's location. Use until less than 1 inch remains in the container, triple rinse with clean water, and pour rinse water to sewer. Then remove or deface product label to avoid confusion if pail or drum is later refilled. Clean, empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management facility.

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14. Transportation Information

  • DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
  • DOT Hazard Class: None
  • DOT Label: Class 50: (NMFC item 68140, sub 5) "Fertilizer compound, NOI powder in pails or drums." Alken Bio-Nutrient 8, micro-nutrient blend

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15. Regulatory Information

  • 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: This formula does not contain any hazardous air pollutants or ozone depletors
  • Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as hazardous, toxic or priority pollutants.
  • SARA TITLE III:

..................................Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None

..................................Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None

  • Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D2B
  • Not subject to Proposition 65 labeling requirements

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16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Update and revision of reactivity level and sectiosn 9 & 10

Alken-Murray Corporation provides the information contained herein in good faith, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Alken-Murray warrants that this product is of merchantable quality. The implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the extent the products are used for the purpose or uses described on the product's label or in any written instructions or materials distributed to the buyer by Alken-Murray and is hereby disclaimed should buyer use the products in a manner inconsistent with this uses or purposes described therein. In no event shall Alken-Murray be liable for any consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages incurred by buyer even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.