SAFETY INFORMATION SHEET

Date of Issue: February 2004

Revision date: June 2016
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product Identifier ORGANIC ROOTING POWDER
1.2 Use of the substance/preparation Grorth supplement.
1.3 Company identification Vitax Limited
Owen Street
Coalville
LE67 3DE
Tel: 01530 510060 Fax: 01530 510299 Email: [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone Tel: +44 (0) 1530 510060 during office hours
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification:
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
2.3 Other hazards Contains no components considered to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic
(PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB).
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.2 Mixture Contains calcified seaweed
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of First Aid Measures
If inhaled Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of dust.
In case of skin contact Wash with soap and water.
In case of eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
If swallowed Rinse out mouth with water. Seek medical advice in if large quantities ingested.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Not available
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Not available.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products No hazardous combustion products are known
5.3 Advice for firefighters In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Avoid raising dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions Avoid contamination of water courses.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Sweep and shovel or vacuum up. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections Not applicable
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling No special handling advice required. Follow general industrial hygiene practice.
Avoid dust formation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where
dust is formed. For personal protection see section 8.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s) no data available
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8. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits
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Components CAS-No. Value type (Form of exposure) Control parameters Basis
Natural Calcium Carbonate. 1317-65-3 TWA (inhalable dust) 10 mg/m3 GB EH40
TWA (Respirable dust) 4 mg/m3 GB EH40
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Hand protection For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.
Skin and body protection: Protective overalls
Respiratory protection: When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators. Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN 143)
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: powder
Colour: off-white
Odour: characteristic
pH Not available
Melting point/range Not available.
Boiling point/boiling range
Not available.
Flash point Not available
Flammability (solid, gas)
The product is not flammable.
Upper explosion limit Not applicable
Lower explosion limit Not applicable
Vapour pressure Not applicable
Density Not available
Solubility Not available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
Not applicable
9.2 Other information no data available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2 Chemical stability No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.4 Conditions to avoid no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials no data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products None
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity This product is not subject to classification according to calculation method of the
General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations. When handled and used
as directed, there are no harmful effects anticipated.
Skin corrosion/irritation According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not
considered as being a skin irritant.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not
considered as being an eye irritant.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation no data available
Further information no data available
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity Natural product expected to pose no hazard to the environment.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability Not applicable
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
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Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not applicable
12.4 Mobility in soil no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative
(vPvB).
12.6 Other adverse effects None known.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable material to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging Empty remaining contents. Empty containers should be taken to an approved
waste handling site for recycling or disposal.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 UN number Not applicable
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not applicable
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable
14.4 Packing group Not applicable
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special precautions for user Not applicable
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No 649/2012 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals
Not applicable
REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation (Article 59).
Not applicable
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
Not applicable
Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants
Not applicable
Seveso II - Directive 2003/105/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances
Not applicable
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Not applicable
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment Not conducted for this product
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for revision: Replaces version dated August 2011. Revised format in-line with regulation
453/2010 - all sections updated.
Abbreviations
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR/RID: Agreement on the transport of dangerous goods by road/Regulations on the
international transport of dangerous goods by rail
Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our
knowledge, in-formation and belief at the date of its publication. The information
given is designed only as a 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 process, unless specified in the text.