Active IRON™

SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER

Active IRON 6% Fe

PRODUCT USE

Micronutrient fertilizer.

MANFACTURERS NAME

Active AgriScience Inc.

STREET ADDRESS

3422 Millar Ave

CITY

Saskatoon

POSTAL CODE

S7K 5Y7

DATE

June 30th, 2020

PROVINCE

Saskatchewan, Canada

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

1-639-398-0485

PREPARED BY

Active AgriScience Inc.

USE RESTRICTIONS

For professional use only. Use only as labeled.

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

WHIMIS 2015

Acute Toxicity, oral: Category 4
Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 2A
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2012

Acute Toxicity, oral: Category 4
Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 2A
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2

WARNING

HAZARD STATEMENTS

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

FIRST AID

IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: wash cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, get medical advice / attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
STORAGE: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store locked-up in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of contents / container in accordance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush eyes with a large gentle stream of water for 15 minutes while holding the upper and lower eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

SKIN CONTACT

Flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

INHALATION

Move victim to fresh air. Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

INGESTION

Rinse mouth. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. DO NOT induce vomiting without physician’s direction. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in vomit, rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

Most Important Symptoms, both acute & delayed.

May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause digestive tract disturbances. Repeated exposure may increase iron levels in the liver, spleen and lymphatic system. Damage may occur in the spleen and liver.

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE

Product will not burn or support combustion.

MEANS OF EXTINCTION

Use extinguishing methods appropriate for the surrounding fire.

FLASHPOINT & METHOD

NAP

AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE

NAP

UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT

NAP

SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT

Not sensitive.

LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT

NAP

SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE

Not sensitive.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Sulphur oxides, iron oxides.

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

LEAK & SPILL PROCEDURES

Wear personal protective equipment outlined in SECTION 8. Contain spill then adsorb with inert material and place ­into suitable clean containers for later disposal.  Do not release into drains or the environment.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure adequate ventilation when handling or applying this product.  Wear personal protective equipment outlined in SECTION 8. Do not get in eyes, or on skin. Do not breathe mist/spray. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling and before smoking, eating or using the toilet.

STORAGE

Store locked up. Keep away from incompatibles.

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Not available.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Ensure adequate ventilation when handling or applying this product. If mists are present and ventilation is absent or poor, use an air purifying respirator.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Skin

Wear chemical resistant gloves, and coveralls when handling or applying this product.

Eyes

Wear chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields when handling or applying product.

Respirator

Use an approved air purifying respirator if mists are present and ventilation is absent or poor.

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE

Liquid

VISCOSITY

Not available

EVAPORATION RATE

Not available

APPEARANCE

Not available

BOILING POINT

Not available

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

1.1 – 1.2 g/cm³

COLOUR

Not available.

FREEZING POINT

Not available

ODOUR

Not available.

pH

1.3-1.6

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Fully Soluble.

ODOUR THRESHHOLD

Not available

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY

Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

INCOMPATABILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

Not available.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Sulphur oxides.

SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY

Iron Sulphate Heptahydrate; Acute Oral: LD50 (oral, rat) 1389 mg/kg. LD50 (oral, mouse) 1520 mg/kg.
Active Iron; Acute Dermal: based on pH, product is expected to cause serious eye irritation and skin irritation.

CHRONIC TOXICITY

Repeated exposure may increase iron levels in the liver, spleen and lymphatic system. Damage may occur in the spleen and liver.

EYE / SKIN IRRITATION

Active Iron: Based on pH, product is expected to cause serious eye irritation and skin irritation.

SENSITIZATION

Not available.

CARCINOGENICITY

No component of this product present at levels ≥ 0.1% is identified as a probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC, or ACGIH.

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

May damage fertility. May harm the unborn child.

MUTAGENICITY

Some evidence in microorganisms.

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY

Not available.

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL

Dispose of this product and its container in accordance with Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

SHIPPING

TDG not a dangerous good for transport.
DOT: not a dangerous good for transport.

SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

This SDS is prepared to comply with the Global Harmonized System of Chemical Classification and Labeling (GHS) and conforms to the requirements of HPR (WHMIS 2015) & OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is current and correct as of the date of this SDS, however, the information and recommendations are presented without warranty, representation or license of any kind, with respect to their accuracy, or completeness, and the seller, supplier and manufacturer (Supplier) of this material or their affiliates, disclaim all liability for reliance on such information and recommendations.

Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the buyer or the user (recipient). All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. The recipient assumes all risk in connection with the use of this material and assumes all responsibility for ensuring the material is used in a safe manner in compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws.

The supplier does not warrant the merchantability of this material or the fitness of the material for any particular use and assumes no responsibility for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the use of this material.