Glasson Fertilizers

Product Safety Data Sheet

Conforms to REGULATION (EU) No. 453/2010

Group Number 6
Version 1.2
Issue Date May-18
Last Updated Jul-19

Urea

1.0 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product Identifier
Product/Trade name Glasson Fertilizers straight Urea 46%N (Not inclusive of Feed Grade Urea).
Common chemical name Urea fertilizer
Synonyms Not applicable.
Chemical formula Not applicable.
EU index number Not applicable.
EC No 200-315-5
CAS No. 57-13-6
REACH Registration Number. 01-2119463277-33

National Product Registration Number, Not applicable.

where applicable
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture Fertilizer

Uses advised against The use of this substance should be limited to those specified in this SDS.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier Glasson Fertilizers
West Quay, Glasson Dock
Lancaster, LA2 0DB
Tel: +44 (0) 1524 753600
[email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone number +44 (0)1524 753600 (7:30am - 5:00pm)

2 Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with Non-hazardous

Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard Statement(s) Not applicable
Classification in accordance with Not applicable
Directive 67/548 (DSD)
Risk phrase(s) Not applicable
2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s) None

Signal word Not applicable

Hazard Statement(s) None

Precautionary statement(s) None

2.3 Other hazards Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

PBT/vPvB criteria According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, no PBT and vPvB assessment has been
conducted.
Other hazards which do not result in classification

Physical and chemical hazards Straight Urea fertilizers are non-hazardous, non-combustible and non-oxidising. However, the following points should be
noted for fire and thermal decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions;
Carbon momoxide, (CO), Carbon dioxide, (CO2), Nitrogen oxides, (NOx), ammonia, nitrous gases.

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 Health hazards The fertilizers are basically harmless products when handled correctly. However, prolonged or repeated contact with
skin may cause discomfort, ingestion of large quantities may give rise to gastro-intestinal disorders and inhalation of
dust at high concentrations may cause irritation of the nose; mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract with
symptoms such as sore throat and coughing. Prolonged eye contact may cause some irritation. Persons who may have
inhaled hazardous decomposition nitrous gases must be laid down and kept rested. Call a doctor immediately. Persons
who have inhaled fire effluents require medical observation for at least 48 hours. Symptoms of poisoning may even
occur several hours after the incident.

Environmental hazards Heavy spillage of nitrate and phosphate may cause adverse environmental impact such as eutrophication in confined
surface waters or nitrate contamination. See Section 12.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture

Classification Classification
Generic REACh
Chemical name CAS no. EC no. Regulation (EC) Directive % (w/w)
Reg No.)
No. 1272/2008 67/548/EEC

Urea 57-13-6 200-315-5 01-2119463277-33 - - Variable

EC no. means EINECS or ELINCS number.

This safety data sheet is not a guarantee of product specification or NPK value(s). NPK content is specified on sales orders, customer invoices, or product specifications.

4.0 First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General In some cases medical attention necessary (see below).
Inhalation Remove from source of exposure to dusts.
Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth and then give water or milk to drink.
Obtain medical attention if more than a small quantity has been swallowed.
Skin contact Wash the affected area with water.
Eye contact Flush/irrigate eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so.
Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Acute effects Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, and tearing of eyes.

Delayed effects None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician Treat symptomatically. Contact poison centre specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

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5.0 Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media If fertilizer is not directly involved in the fire
Use the best means available to extinguish the fire..
If fertilizer is involved in the fire
The product is not flammable. Use plenty of water.
Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use chemical extinguishers or foams or attempt to smother the fire with steam or sand.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards Where combustible material is the source of the fire, extinguish this source as a matter of priority.Do not allow molten
fertilizers to run into drains. If fire run-off water enters any water course or drains, inform the appropriate water authority
immediately

Hazardous thermal decomposition and Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions; Carbon momoxide, (CO), Carbon dioxide, (CO2),
combustion products Nitrogen oxides, (NOx), ammonia, nitrous gases. Persons who may have inhaled nitrous gases must be laid down and
kept rested. Call a doctor immediately. Persons who have inhaled fire effluents require medical observation for at least
48 hours. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur several hours after the incident.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special fire fighting procedures Open doors and windows of the store to give maximum ventilation.
Avoid breathing the fumes (toxic); stand up-wind of the fire.
Prevent any contamination of fertilizer by oils or other combustible materials.

Special protective equipment for fire- Use a self-contained breathing apparatus if fumes are being entered.
fighters

6.0 Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment Avoid walking through spilled product and exposure to dust.
and emergency procedures
6.2 Environmental precautions Take care to avoid the contamination of watercourses and drains and inform the appropriate authority in case of
accidental contamination of watercourses.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and Any spillage of fertilizer should be cleaned up promptly, swept up and placed in a clean labelled open container for safe
cleaning up disposal, avoiding dusty conditions.

6.4 Reference to other sections See section 1 for emergency contact information, section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste
disposal.

7.0 Handling and storage

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of identified uses given in section 1 should be considered for any use-specific information
provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).
7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid excessive generation of dust.
Avoid contamination by combustible (e.g. diesel oil, grease, etc.) and/or other incompatible materials.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to the atmosphere to prevent moisture pick-up.
When handling the product over long periods use appropriate personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves.
Carefully clean all equipment prior to maintenance and repair.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any Store in compliance with national and local regulations
incompatibilities Locate away from the sources of heat or fire.
Keep away from combustible materials and substances mentioned under Section10.
On farm, ensure that the fertilizer is not stored near hay, straw, grain, diesel oil, etc.
When stored loose, take particular care to avoid mixing with other fertilizers.
Ensure high standard of housekeeping in the storage area.
Do not permit smoking and use of naked lights in the storage areas.
Restrict stack size (according to local regulations) and keep at least 1m distance around the stacks of bagged products.
Any building used for the storage should be dry and well ventilated.
Where the nature of the bagged product and climatic conditions so require, store under conditions that will avoid
product breakdown by thermal cycling (wide variation in temperature).
The product should not be stored in direct sunlight to avoid physical breakdown due to thermal cycling.

Packaging materials:
Plastic synthetic materials, steel and aluminum are suitable. Avoid use of copper and zinc.

7.3 Specific end use(s) Fertiliser.

8.0 Exposure controls/personal protection

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of identified uses given in section 1 should be considered for any use-specific information
provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

8.1 Control parameters

Regulated Exposure limit values No specific EU official limit.

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 Recommended occupational and consumer Exposure pattern Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
exposure limit values (following from the Workers General Population
performed CSA): Oral 42 mg/kg bw/day 42 mg/kg bw/day
For Urea Dermal 580 mg/kg bw/day 580 mg/kg bw/day
Inhalation 292 mg/m3 125 mg/m3
The long-term DNEL is considered sufficient to ensure that effects from acute exposure to the substance do not occur.

PNEC fresh water: 0.47 marine water: Intermittent Sewage

For Urea mg/l 0.047 mg/l use/release: not treatment plant:
given not given

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering measures Avoid high dust concentration and provide ventilation where necessary.

Hygienic measures When handling the product do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands after handling and before eating, smoking and
using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Individual protection
Respiratory system If dust concentration is high and/or ventilation is inadequate, use suitable dust mask or respirator with an appropriate
filter (e.g. EN 143, 149, filters P1).
Skin and body Working clothes.
Hands Wear suitable gloves (e.g. plastic, rubber or leather) when handling the product over long periods.
Eyes Use appropriate safety eye wear depending on the task being carried out.

Environmental exposure controls Avoid the contamination of watercourses and drains and inform the appropriate authority in case of accidental
contamination of watercourses.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

9.0 Physical and chemical properties

Appearance White granules or prills unless deliberately coloured during manufacture.
Odour Odourless.
Odour thrteshold Not applicable
pH Usually > 4.5
Melting point/freezing point 160-170°C depending on moisture content, ammonuim nitrate main component
Initial boiling point and boiling range Decomposes.
Flash point Not applicable, as the fertilizer is a mixture of inorganic solids
Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Not applicable

Explosive properties Product does not present an explosion hazard

Auto-ignition temperature Not determined
Decomposition temperature May start to decompose above approx. 170°C.
Minimum ignition energy Not applicable
Oxidising properties Not classified as an oxidizer
Critical temperature Not applicable
Relative density Not applicable
Density Normally 1.33g/cmᶟ at 20°C
Loose bulk density Normally between 750-900 kg/m3
Vapour pressure at 20°C 0.002kPa

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 Vapour density Not applicable
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) 1.73 log POW at 20°C
Viscosity Not applicable
Mean particle size 2-4mm approx.
Water solubility Not applicable
Surface tension Not surface active (based on molecular structure)
Other information
Miscibility Not applicable
Fat solubility Not available
Gas group Not applicable
Remarks No further information available

10.0 Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7, handling and storage).
10.2 Chemaical stability Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7, handling and storage).
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions When heated can decompose.
10.4 Conditions to avoid Heating above 170°C (decomposes to gases).
Contamination by incompatible materials.
Unnecessary exposure to the atmosphere.
Sources of heat or fire close to the product.
Heating under confinement.
Welding or hot work on equipment or plant which may have contained fertilizer without first washing thoroughly to
remove all fertilizer.

10.5 Incompatible materials Combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, alkalis, sulphur, chlorates, chromates, nitrites,
permanganates, metallic powders and substances containing metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc and their
alloys. Ammonium Nitrate and Ammonium Nitrate based fertilizers, strong oxidants, acids, nitrites and other nitrosing
agents. Urea reacts with calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite to form the explosive nitrogen trichloride.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products For fire situation: see section 5.

When strongly heated, it melts and decomposes releasing toxic fumes (e.g. NOx, ammonia and other gases depending
on composition)
When in contact with alkaline material such as lime, may give off ammonia gas.
See also Sections 2 and 9.

11.0 Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution Not available

Acute toxicity Ingredients

Acute oral toxicity Urea LD50: 14300 mg/kg rat, male

Local effects

Skin irritation Product No irritating effect

Eye irritation Product No irritating effect

Sensitisation No known significant effects or critical hazards to skin

Other
Sub-acute toxicity Oral 52-week LOAEL = 2250 mg/kg bw/day, (rat).Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure; No classification.
Repeated exposure; No classification. Aspiration hazard; Not relevant. Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution; This
substance and it's metabolites do not accumulate in the organism but are excreted completely. Inhalation; Exposure to
decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.

Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Reproductive toxicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Remarks Adverse health effects are considered unlikely when the product is handled and used correctly.
If large quantities are ingested may give rise to gastro-intestinal disorders.

12.0 Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment.
Urea Fish LC50: 6810mg/l, species Leuciscus Idis, (Orfe), 96 hour period.

Daphnia magna LC50; 10000 mg/l, species Daphnia Magna, (water flea), 48 hour period.
12.2 Persistence and degradability Ingredient name Urea

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 Biodegradation Standard test is not applicable as the mixture is inorganic.

Hydrolysis No hydrolysable group is present, will completely dissociate into ions.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Octanol-water partition coefficient Not relevant as the mixture is inorganic, but considered to
(Kow) be low (based on high water solubility)

Bioconcentration factor (BCF) Low potential for bioaccumulation (based on main ingredient properties).

12.4 Mobility in soil Urea; Soluble in water. Predicted to have a high mobility in soil. No further relevant information available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Not applicable

12.6 Other adverse effects Heavy spillage may cause adverse environmental impact such as eutrophication in confined surface waters.

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13.0 Disposal considerations
Container
Containers should be cleaned by appropriate method and then re-used or disposed by landfill
or incineration as appropriate, in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not remove label until container is thoroughly cleaned.

Methods of disposal Depending on degree and nature of contamination dispose of by use as fertilizer on farm, as raw material for liquid
fertilizer, or to an authorised waste facility.
Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way and in accordance with all applicable
local and national regulations.
See chapters 06 03 and 06 10 of the list of wastes (Commission decision 2000/532/EC )

Package waste disposal Empty the bag by shaking to remove as much as possible of its contents.
If approved by local authorities, empty bags may be disposed of as non-hazardous material or returned for recycling.

Note: see section 7 for safe handling and storage

14.0 Transport information

ADR/RID ADN/ADNR IMDG ICAO/IATA

14.1 UN Number
Not classified Not classified Not classified Not classified

14.2 UN Proper shipping name

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

14.3 Transport hazard

Not classified Not classified Not classified Not classified
class(es)
14.4 Packing group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Label
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable.

14.6 Special precautions for user None.

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL73/78
and the IBC Code

15.0 Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental None applicable
regulation/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
Other regulations Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH), EC 2003/2003, 96/82 EC.
Decision No 1348/2008/EC of the European Parliament & of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No
552/2009.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment In accordance with REACH Article 14, a Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for the
main ingredient Urea as a substance.

16.0 Other information

The information provided in this safety data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief at the date of its publication.
The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any proceed, unless specified in the text.
Classification in accordance with Regulation None.
1272/2008, as listed in Annex VI:
Classification in accordance with Regulation Not classified.
1272/2008, by self-classification based on
the performed CSA
Risk phrases None.

Symbols None.

Abbreviations and acronyms

Training advice
Date of previous SDS September 2014

Modifications in this version None.

References EFMA/Fertilizers Europe Guidance documents, TFI HPV data; NOTOX gap analysis

Disclaimer

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The information in this Safety Data Sheet is given in good faith and belief in its accuracy based on our knowledge of the substance/preparation concerned at the date of
publication. It does not imply the acceptance of any legal liability or responsibility whatsoever by Glasson Fertilizers for the consequences of its use or misuse in any
particular circumstances.

Glasson Fertilizers
West Quay, Glasson Dock
Lancaster
LA2 0DB

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