FERTILISERS
AKC Pty Ltd trading as
A.B.N: 30 008 747 911
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: APEX
Supplier:
Address:
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Baileys Fertilisers
Other Name(s):
None
PO Box 261
Use(s):
Slow release fertilizer
Rockingham
Product Code:
F1082
Western Australia 6968
(08) 9439 1688
(08) 9439 1068
baileys@baileysfertiliser.com.au
baileysfertiliser.com.au
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No.
DG Class
None
Allocated
None
Allocated
Hazchem Code
Subsidiary Risk(s)
None
Pkg Group
Allocated
None
EPG
Allocated
None
Allocated
None
Allocated
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS Number
Proportion
Urea
57-13-6
Medium
Note:
Potassium Sulphate
7778-80-5
Medium
High: >60%
Polyurethane coating
Not listed
Low
Medium: 10-60%
Wax
Not listed
Low
Low: <10%
Swallowed:
Eye:
Skin:
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Wash out mouth with water. Poison Information Centres in each
state’s capital city can provide additional assistance. Seek medical
attention.
Irrigate immediately with cold running water and if irritation
persists seek medical attention.
Wash with water and if irritation persists seek medical attention.
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Inhaled:
Advice to Doctor:
Flammability:
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Extinguisher Media:
Spills and Disposal:
Storage and Transport:
Other information:
Handling:
Remove from exposure and if irritation persists seek medical
attention.
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Non flammable.
May decompose, emitting toxic fumes in a fire. Remain upwind
and notify those downwind of hazard.
Water spray or dry powder, foam and carbon dioxide extinguisher.
Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURSES
Wear suitable protective clothing and personal protection.
Carefully sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for
reuse/recycle or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area, away from alkaline
materials.
Product is hygroscopic. Contact with moisture is likely to cause
handling and corrosion problems.
Use as instructed ensuring safe work practices are followed that
avoid eye or skin contact or inhalation.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standard:
10 mg/m3 Nuisance dust.
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate natural ventilation and manage dust levels.
Personal Protection:
Wear gloves, safety boots, protective clothing and safety glasses
with side shields. In dusty conditions use dust mask or respirator
with dust cartridge.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Bright green spherical granules.
Odour:
Minimal Odour.
pH:
Not applicable.
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Melting Point:
Not applicable.
Vapour pressure:
Not applicable.
Specific gravity:
Not available
Flash point:
Not available.
Flammability limits:
Non-flammable.
Solubility:
Not available.
Other:
None.
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Reactivity:
Decomposition products:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, such as bleach, and alkaline
products.
May evolve toxic nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulphides and
phosphates when heated to decomposition.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mild irritant to gastrointestinal system. Ingestion of large doses
may result in gastrointestinal pain, nausea and vomiting
Mild irritant, exposure may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain
and redness.
Mild irritant, prolonged exposure may result in irritation or rash.
Mild irritant to respiratory system which may result in irritation of
the mucous membranes of the nose and coughing.
Swallowed:
Eye:
Skin:
Inhaled:
Environment:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Avoid contaminating waterways as these nutrients in water sources
may cause excessive algal growth.
Disposal:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations, to an approved
landfill site. Do not incinerate.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping
Name
UN No.
None
Allocated
None
Allocated
AICS
Hazchem Code
Subsidiary Risk(s)
None
Pkg Group
Allocated
None
DG Class
Allocated
None
Allocated
None
Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (ACIS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Baileys Fertilisers has taken all due care to provide accurate and up-to-date information but does
not provide a warranty concerning this information. It is the users’ responsibility to assess the
circumstances of use and assess the risks in any given situation.
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