Material Safety Data Sheet
In compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Date prepared: 11/01/10
Date revised: N/A (first edition)
1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:
Description:
Company:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
General:
Hazard symbol:
Environmental hazard:
3.
CAS number:
Naturally occurring non-pathogenic bacterial cultures,
thickener and preservative.
Not applicable - product is a preparation.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Exposure by skin contact:
Exposure by eye contact:
Exposure by ingestion:
Exposure by inhalation:
5.
Excessive ingestion may cause nausea.
None.
Preparation does not present any danger to the
environment.
COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical composition:
4.
Guard’N’Aid Rot Stop Roots.
Highly specialized biological preparation to promote plant
and root health in hydroponics and similar systems.
HydroGarden Wholesale Supplies Ltd
Unit 2 Progress Way
Binley
Coventry
CV3 2NT. UK
024 76 651500
024 76 608091
info@hydrogarden.com
Wash affected area thoroughly with water.
Flush eyes thoroughly with water.
Rinse mouth and throat with water and give sips of water to
dilute. Excessive ingestion may cause nausea.
Remove victim to fresh air.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media:
Exposure hazards:
Protection of fire-fighters:
Water, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
None known.
Not applicable.
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Guard ‘n Aid Rot Stop (Roots)
Material Safety Data Sheet
In compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Date prepared: 11/01/10
Date revised: N/A (first edition)
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Clean-up procedures:
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements:
Storage conditions:
Packaging materials:
8.
Off-white aqueous liquid.
Distinctive.
4-5.
Soluble.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
11.
None.
No special ventilation is necessary.
Not required.
Not required.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Odour:
pH:
Solubility:
10.
The material should be handled under good housekeeping
practices. Wash hands after use. Keep away from drinking
water sources.
Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid freezing temperatures
and temperatures above 45°C to preserve biological
stability.
Packaging can be recycled.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering measures:
Respiratory protection:
Skin protection:
Eye protection:
9.
Refer to section 8.
Avoid uncontrolled excessive release to drains. The product
contains natural bacterial strains.
Small releases should not pose any hazard to the local
environment. Wash spillage site with water.
Product is stable under normal conditions of use.
Excessive temperature variations, below 0°C or above 45°C.
Strong acids or alkali and strong oxidizing agents.
TOXICOLOGICAL
Acute toxic effects:
Local effects:
Skin irritation:
Not determined.
Eye irritation:
Not expected.
Not expected.
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Guard ‘n Aid Rot Stop (Roots)
Material Safety Data Sheet
In compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Date prepared: 11/01/10
Date revised: N/A (first edition)
The bacteria in the product are naturally occurring and are known to be non-pathogenic to humans,
animals or plants.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility:
Persistence and degradability:
Accumulation:
Ecotoxicity:
Other adverse effects:
Other information:
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations:
Disposal of packaging:
14.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Empty packaging can be recycled.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Regulations:
Land:
Inland waterways:
Sea:
Air:
15.
The preparation is highly dispersible in water and has a low
vapour pressure. Product is likely to distribute
predominantly to the aqueous environment.
The preparation is not harmful the environment and does
not present any dangers in terms of persistency and
degradability.
Preparation is not expected to bioaccumulate due to high
water solubility.
The preparation has been formulated to cause minimal
environmental impact and is not anticipated to pose any
environmental hazard.
Adverse effects in the sewage treatment plant are not
anticipated.
Contains Class 1 micro-organisms selected from the natural
environment.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Regulations: This preparation does not meet the criteria for classification as dangerous in
accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC. There are no special labeling requirements.
16.
OTHER INFORMATION
Legal disclaimer:
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Guard ‘n Aid Rot Stop (Roots)
Material Safety Data Sheet
In compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Date prepared: 11/01/10
Date revised: N/A (first edition)
The information provided is to the best of our knowledge correct and accurate. However, all data,
instructions and suggestions should be used only for guidance purposes. This company shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product.
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Guard ‘n Aid Rot Stop (Roots)