Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name:
MCGREGOR’S VEGEMAX LIQUID FERTILISER
Recommended use:
Supplied:
Plant Food
Amalgamated Hardware Merchants Ltd (AHM)
PO Box 97162, Manukau 2241, New Zealand
Street Address:
8 Hautu Drive, Wiri, Manukau, New Zealand
Telephone number:
Facsimile number:
Emergency Telephone:
+64 9 2511310
+64 9 2511311
The National Poisons Centre 0800 764 766 (ALL HOURS)
Date of Preparation:
June 2012
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazards designation:
Particular hazards
(R-Phrases):
Harmful effects/symptoms:
None
None
Unknown
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Preparation:
Description:
Ingredient
Ammonium nitrate
NPK-liquid fertiliser 8-8-6 with micronutrient
Aqueous solution of nutrient salts
CAS Number
Content (% w/v)
6484-52-2
11,5
Danger symbol
O: Oxidizing
R-phrases
8-9
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor.
Skin Contact:
Immediately wash affected skin regions thoroughly with soap and plenty of water.
Eye Contact:
Thoroughly rinse eyes with lids wide apart under running water (protect the uninjured
eye, remove contact lenses).
Ingestion:
Immediately rinse the mouth with water, then drink a lot of water.
General Hints:
Remove soiled clothes.
Product Name: MCGREGOR’S VEGEMAX LIQUID FERTILISER
Issued June 2012
Version: 2
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:
Specific Hazards:
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Water
Formation of nitrous gases and ammonia possible
During a fire, toxic fumes may be emitted. Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus. Contain runoff.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Environmental Precautions:
Methods for cleaning up:
Remove soiled clothes
Dilute with plenty of water
Absorb with inorganic absorption media, do not use saw dust or other
organic materials
Caution:
Floors may be slippery if wet. When dealing with spills, wear personal protective clothing and equipment as described
in section 8. Prevent further spillage or leakage. Keep bystanders away. Absorb spillage with inert material such as
spill kit, sand or cat litter. Collect and place in a sealable container for disposal. Wash down affected area with water
and detergent. Absorb and collect washings for disposal. Dispose of safely to an approved landfill.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear suitable protecting clothing.
Storage:
Protect the product from impurity and drying up. Store in the original, tightly
closed container. Do not store in metal containers (corrosion risk). Do not
store together with food, beverage or animal feed. Do not store below +5°C
and above +40°C.
Storage Class:
12. Liquid product with no fire risk in package with no fire risk.
VbF Class:
None.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection:
Not required
Hand Protection:
Rubber or plastic gloves
Eye Protection:
Safety goggles
Skin and Body Protection:
Closed working clothes
Preventive and Hygiene Measures:
Do not eat and drink at work. Remove soaked and soiled clothes
immediately. Wash hands and face after work.
Product Name: MCGREGOR’S VEGEMAX LIQUID FERTILISER
Issued June 2012
Version: 2
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form:
Colour:
Odour:
pH (Original state):
pH at 16 g/l H₂O and 20°C:
Change in physical state:
Boiling point/-range:
Flash point:
Inflammability:
Ignition temperature:
Self-ignition:
Fire-promotive properties:
Explosion Hazard:
Density at 20°C:
Solubility in water at 20°C:
Liquid
Green
Product Specific
5.5 (approx.)
6.5 (approx.)
>100°C evaporation of water
Not determined
Not applicable
Not determined
Not determined
The product is not spontaneously inflammable
The product is not fire-promotive
The product is harmless as a solution, but in crystallized state exists explosion
hazard if mixed with inflammable materials.
approx. 1.24 g/cmᵌ
To a very high degree
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous decomposition
Products:
Thermic decomposition
Products:
Further Information:
Temperatures above +40°C. Keep the product from drying up.
Alkalis
Reacts with alkalis setting ammonia free
Nitrous gases and ammonia
No decomposition if correctly used. The product is stable under normal conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data is not available, as toxicological effects are unknown.
12. ECOTOXICITY INFORMATION
General Information:
Fertiliser material. Ensure that the product does not reach the ground-water, water
bodies or the drainage system.
Water hazard class 1: Slightly water hazardous.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product:
Dispose of product by using it in accordance with the label. Waste product should be
disposed of to a suitable landfill. For disposal of large quantities, contact AHM
Limited. Waste code: 061001.
Container:
Dispose of to a suitable landfill or agricultural recycling scheme. Do not burn. Do not
use packaging for any other purpose.
Product Name: MCGREGOR’S VEGEMAX LIQUID FERTILISER
Issued June 2012
Version: 2
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Surface Transport:
No hazardous good
Inland navigation Transport: No hazardous good
Sea navigation Transport:
No hazardous good
Air transport:
No hazardous good
Further Information:
Mailable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling:
None
By virtue of the data available, the product is no hazardous preparation in the sense of
the Chemical Law and the Hazardous Materials Regulation. No labelling duty
according to the Hazardous Materials Regulation.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Please Note:
Always read the product label before use.
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to
describe the product in terms of its safety requirements.
Product Name: MCGREGOR’S VEGEMAX LIQUID FERTILISER
Issued June 2012
Version: 2