MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
- Product Name:
Co-Mo Platinum
- Manufacturing Number:
Not available
- Producer:
Stoller Enterprises
P.O. Box 2347
Parklands
2121
South Africa
- Telephone Number:
+27 (0)82 921 8428
- Fax No:
+27 (0) 865 476 711
- Email:
jonathan@mbfi.co.za
- Supplier:
MBF International cc
2. Information on the Composition of Ingredients
- Product:
Liquid Fertilizer (homogeneous
suspension).
- Composition:
Contains cobalt, molybdenum and
phosphorous.
3. Hazardous Identification
- Possible Hazards:
May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin as
well as the respiratory tract if inhaled.
Harmful if ingested, may result in abdominal
distress, nausea, and respiratory
depression. Kidney damage may occur from
chronic overexposure.
4. First Aid Measures
- Inhalation:
Remove person to ventilated area. If the
victim is not breathing, perform artificial
respiration. Provide with oxygen if he/she
experiences difficulty with breathing. Do not
perform month-to-mouth. Seek medical
attention.
- Skin Contact:
Rinse thoroughly with soap (not abrasive)
and water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation occurs or if an allergic
reaction is noticed.
- Eye Contact:
Rinse slowly and gently with water for 1520minutes occasionally raising the eyelids.
Seek medical attention.
- Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs,
do not avoid it; make sure there is no risk of
suffocation. Seek medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
- Type of Material:
Non-flammable liquid
- Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire use chemical powder, carbon
dioxide or water mist, with the wind on your
back to avoid intoxication.
- Hazardous Decomposition Products:
SO2, and metal oxides may be
evolved at high temperatures.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Environmental Precautions:
Do not apply directly to water. Isolate area
in order to avoid the product reaching
manholes, drains or water bodies.
- Personal Precautions:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the
form of gloves, safety goggles and overalls
are recommended to be worn at all times.
- Destruction and Clean Up:
Recover as much of the liquid as possible
by scooping, then use an absorbent
material (i.e. dirt, sand, sawdust) and then
scrape up and dispose of appropriately as
solid waste.
7. Handling and Storage
- Handling:
Ensure adequate ventilation when handling.
Wear all necessary personal protective
equipment. Mix well before using.
- Storage:
Store at room temperature in original
labelled container only. Keep lid tightly
sealed and store in a dry area, out of direct
sunlight, avoiding contact with soil and other
products. Keep out of reach of children.
- Incompatible Materials:
Unknown
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protective Equipment
- Technical Measures/precautions:
General ventilation is usually adequate.
Local exhaust should be used if needed for
safe, comfortable working conditions.
- Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection:
Prolonged exposure may cause temporary
discomfort of respiratory tract and
headache. Respiratory protection (face
mask) is recommended.
Hand Protection:
This product may cause skin irritation in
some individuals. It is recommended that
gloves be worn as a precaution during
handling.
Eye Protection:
An eye bath and washing facilities should
be available. This product may cause mild
eye irritation if contact/exposure occurs.
Therefore the use of safety goggles/glasses
is recommended.
Skin Protection:
This product may cause mild skin
irritation/allergic reactions in some
individuals. Overalls are recommended to
avoid any such reactions.
Hygiene Measures:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during the
mixing or application of the product. Wash
your hands thoroughly after use, especially
before eating.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
- Physical State:
Liquid (homogeneous suspension)
- Colour:
Purple-ish
- Odour:
Neutral odour
- pH:
N/A
- Density (specific gravity):
1.2
- Solubility:
Water soluble
- Flash Point:
N/A
- Vapour Pressure:
N/A
- Boiling Point:
110°C
- Melting Point:
N/A
- Explosive Properties:
N/A
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Hazardous Decomposition Products:
SO2 and metal oxides may be
evolved at high temperature.
- Materials to Avoid:
Unknown
- Conditions to Avoid:
Stable.
11. Toxological Information
- Oral LD50 (rat): Cobalt sulphate:
768 mg/Kg
- Toxicity Data: Cobalt sulphate LD50:
16 mg/Kg (ivn-dog)
- Skin Irritant (Rabbit):
Not known
- Eye Irritant (Rabbit):
Not known
- Chronic Toxicity:
Kidney damage may occur from
chronic overexposure. Noncarcinogenic, non-teratogenic, and
non-mutagenic or reproductive.
12. Ecological Information
The available data for this product and on this plant nutrient material does not
indicate any undue hazard to the environment, if used correctly and according to the
instructions on this MSDS and product label. Any waste due to spillage or leakage
should be dealt with appropriately. Note: Due to the nutrient value, the product may
contribute to eutrophication in water bodies.
13. Disposal Considerations
To dispose fertilizer packaging – Make sure containers are empty and follow
washing procedures – Wash 3 times, filling with water to a 10th of its volume each
time. Once containers have been thoroughly cleaned dispose of appropriately.
14. Transportation Data
There are not transport restrictions for this product.
15. Regulations
- EEC Classification:
Adopted classification system: European
Community. EC No. 231-158-0; EC No.
237-066-7.
- Hazard Phases:
R36 – Irritates the eyes
R37 – Irritates the airways.
R38 – Irritates the skin.
- S-phases:
S2 – Keep out of children’s reach
S9 – Keep the recipient in a well-ventilated
place.
S16 – Keep away from flame or ignition
source – Do not smoke.
S24 – Avoid contact with skin.
S25 – Avoid contact with eyes.
S49 – Keep it only in the original recipient.
- National Regulations:
National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996);
Fire Brigade Service Act (Act 99 of 1987);
Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85
of 1993).
- Other Regulations:
None
16. Other Information
The purpose of the above information is to describe the product only in terms of
health and safety requirements. The information given should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties or as a specification. Customers
should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and completeness of such information
for their own particular use.
Contact Person:
Mr. Jonathan Etherington
Contact Number:
+27 82 924 8428