MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
- Product Name:
- Manufacturing Number:
- Producer:
CELLERATE
Not available
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 phosphorus compound,
molybdenum compound and zinc
compound.
3. Hazardous Identification
- Possible Hazards:
Can be corrosive to eyes, nose, throat and
respiratory. Harmful if ingested, inhaled or
absorbed through the skin, may cause
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, burn or
irritation in the mouth, throat, esophagus
and gastrointestinal tract.
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:
N/A
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.
- 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:
Do not store or transport the product
together with food, beverages, animal feed,
medicine, animals or people.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protective Equipment
- Technical Measures/precautions:
- Personal Protection:
General ventilation is usually adequate.
Local exhaust should be used if needed for
safe, comfortable working conditions.
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:
This product may cause eye irritation if
contact/exposure occurs. Therefore the use
of safety goggles/glasses is recommended.
Skin Protection:
This product may cause 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:
Blue
- Odour:
Characteristic odour
- pH:
1.0 to 2.0 (pure)
- Density:
Absolute density 1580kg/cm3 (water = 1000
kg/m3)
- Solubility:
Water soluble
- Flash Point:
N/A
- Vapour Pressure:
N/A
- Boiling Point:
N/A
- Melting Point:
N/A
- Explosive Properties:
N/A
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Hazardous Decomposition Products:
It can decompose at high
temperatures.
- Materials to Avoid:
Strong acids and strong oxidant
agents.
- Conditions to Avoid:
Stable at room temperature and in
the air.
11. Toxological Information
PHOSPHORUS COMPOUND

Aquatic Ecotoxicity
Relevant data not found in the literature.

Land Ecotoxicity - Vertebrates
DL50 rats (orally): 3500mg/kg (85% watery solution); 4200 mg/kg (80%
watery solution); 4400 mg/kg (75% watery solution)
DL 50 rats (via oral): 1530 mg/kg
CL50 rats (pulmonary) > 850mg/m3/1 hour
DL50 mice (via oral): 1250 mg/kg
DL50 rabbits (cutaneously): 2740 mg/kg
DL50 rabbits (cutaneously) > 1260 mg/kg (85% watery solution)

Land Ecotoxicity - Invertebrates
Relevant data not found in the literature.

Land Ecotoxicity - Microorganisms
Relevant data not found in the literature.
MOYBDENUM COMPOUND

Aquatic Ecotoxicity - Fish
CL50 Carassius auratus (Goldfish): 60mg/L/7 days
CL50 Morone saxatilis (bass) > 79.8 mh/L/96 hours
CL50 Oncorhynchus kisutch (salmon) > 1.0g/L/96 hours
CL50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (trout): 0.8-1.32 g/L/96 hours
CL50 Poecilia reticulada (guppy): 21.0 g/L/24 hours

Aquatic Ecotoxicity – Invertebrates
CE 50 Crangonys pseudogracilis (amphipods): 3618mg/L/48 hours;
2650mg/L/96hours in fresh water caused immobility of the organisms
CE 50 Tubifez tubifex (worm): 56.11 mg/L/24 hours; 52.12 mg/L/48 hours;
28.91 mg/L/96 hours caused immobility of the organisms.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity – Seaweed
For Anabaena oscillarioides (blue-green seaweed) the concentration of
0.000005 –0.025 mg/L/7 days caused general accumulation in the organisms.
for the same species, the concentration of 29.0 mg/L/3 days caused
physiological and enzymatic changes. For Biomphalaria glabrata (mollusk),
the concentration of 6.0 mg/L/48 hours caused stress in the organisms.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity - Protozoans
For Euglena gracilis (flagellate), the concentration of 960 mg/L/48 hours
caused genetic changes. For protozoans in general, the concentration of 0.05
– 1 mM/20 days caused decrease of population abundance.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity – Bacteria
Until the date of revision, consistent data was not found.

Land Ecotoxicity - Plants
Until the date of revision, consistent data was not found.

Land Ecotoxicity - Vertebrates
Mammals – high concentration produced irritation in the respiratory tract in
animals that were exposed to a source of insoluble molybdenum. In ruminants
(especially cattle and sheep), the consumption of pasture with high
concentration of the substance produced diarrhea.
CL50 rats (pulmonary) > 2080 mg/m3/4 hours
DL50 rats (via intraperitonial): 576 mg/kg
DL50 rats (via oral): 4g/kg
DL50 mice (via intraperitonial): 303 mg/kg
DL50 mice (subcutaneously): 570 mg/kg
DL50 cats (intravenously): 917 mg/kg caused respiratory depression
Guinea Pig: it was reported anorexia, loss of appetite and growth reduction in
animals that were poisoned by molybdenum.
CL50 Gastrophryne (frog): 0.96 mg/L/7 days.

Land Ecotoxicity – Invertebrates
Until the date of revision, consistent data was not found.

Land Ecotoxicity - Microorganisms
Bacteria – For E. coli, the dosage of 16 mmol/L caused phage inhibition.
Yeasts – A dosage of 80 mmol/L in S. cerevisiae caused loss of sexual
chromossomes.
ZINC COMPOUND

Land Ecotoxicity - Vertebrates
DL 50 (rats) orally: 2949 mg/kg
DL (mice) orally: 57 mg/kg
DL (rabbits) orally: 2000 mg/kg. Dosage not reported.

Land Ecotoxicity - Plants
CE 50 (Pinus sylvestris): 57μ g/g in 6 months seem to cause reduction of the
micorrhizae colonization.

Land Ecotoxicity – Invertebrates
The lethal concentration for Eisenia fétida (earthworm) was of 9.65mmol/kg of
soil in 42 days.

Land Ecotoxicity - Microorganisms
Not found in the literature.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity - Fish
CL 50 (Salmo gairdneri): 4.76 mg/L/48 hours
CL 50 (Labeo rohita): 65–77.5 mg/L/96 hours

Aquatic Ecotoxicity - Invertebrates
CL 50 (Scylla serrata): 741.3 ppm/24 hours in static bioassay
TL 50 (Ceriodaphnia dúbia): 15-240 minutes in concentration of 0.15-4.8mg/L
in static fresh water.
CL 50 (Daphnia magna): 35.4 mg/L in 24 hours
CL 50 (Hydra vulgaris): 61.5 mg/L in 24 hours

Aquatic Ecotoxicity – Seaweed
CE 50 (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii): 2.17 mg/L/72 hours in static fresh water
CE 50 (Chorella kessleri): 2.30 mg/L/72 hours in static fresh water
CE 50 (Selenastrum capricornutum): 0.797 mg/L/72 hours in static fresh
water. There was a decrease in the population growth rate.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity - Protozoans
Not found in the literature.
12. Ecological Information
This product isn’t toxic for the environment, if used correctly and according to the
instructions on this MSDS and product label.
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. Guideline 67/548/EEC and
Guideline 1999/45/EC.
- Hazard Phases:
R34 – It causes burns.
- S-phases:
S1/S2 – Maintain locked and 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