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 |
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS | Ferrous Sulphate heptahydrate |
CAS# | 7782-63-0 |
CONCENTRATION | 33.3% |
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 | 1.6 |
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. |
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