SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER | Active Zinc 9.8% Zn |
PRODUCT USE | Micronutrient fertilizer. |
MANFACTURERS NAME | Active AgriScience Inc. |
STREET ADDRESS | 3422 Millar Ave |
CITY | Saskatoon |
POSTAL CODE | S7K 5Y7 |
DATE | March 31st, 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 |
CANADA: WHIMIS 2015 | Serious eye damage: Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral: Category 4 |
USA: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2012 | Serious eye damage: Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral: Category 4 |
 
DANGER HAZARD STATEMENTS Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. PREAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection / face protection IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE / doctor if you feel unwell. rinse mouth IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IMMEDIATELY call a doctor Disponse of contents / container in accordance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations |
SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
| HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS | Zinc sulphate monohydrate |
| CAS# | 7746-19-7 |
| CONCENTRATION | 25% |
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. |
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 | Toxic sulphur oxides and / or zinc oxides can be released during a fire or when product is heated to decomposition. |
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 | Wear personal protective equipment outlined in SECTION 8. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. |
STORAGE | Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dark, well ventilated area away from incompatibles. |
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION |
EXPOSURE LIMITS | Not available. |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS | Ventilation: install ventilation systems on tractor cabs and confined spaces if possible. |
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 | Clear liquid. |
BOILING POINT | Not available. |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 1.3 – 1.4 g/cm3 |
COLOUR | Clear. |
FREEZING POINT | Not available. |
ODOUR | Not available. |
pH | 1.2-1.5 |
SOLUBILITY IN WATER | 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 | Toxic sulphur oxides and / or zinc oxides can be released during a fire or when heated to decomposition. |
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
ACUTE TOXICITY | Zinc sulphate is classified as Category 4 for oral toxicity (LD50: > 300 ≤ 2000 mg/kg of body weight). |
CHRONIC TOXICITY | Prolonged or repeated skin exposure can lead to severe dermatitis. Exposure to high levels of mists can lead to thirst, a metallic taste in the mouth, weakness, fatigue muscular pain and nausea. |
EYE / SKIN IRRITATION | Severe eye irritant – may cause eye burns and eye damage. Irritating to skin, respiratory and digestive tracts. |
SENSITIZATION | Not available. |
CARCINOGENICITY | Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, or ACGIH as a suspected or probable carcinogen. |
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY | Some evidence in rats (RTECS). |
MUTAGENICITY | Some evidence in microorganisms, rodents and in vitro human cells (RTECS). |
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
ECOTOXICITY | Very harmful to aquatic life in low concentrations with possible long term effects. |
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 regulated for transport. DOT: Not regulated 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 the Hazard Products Act and Regulations (WHMIS 2015) and the 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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