SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Company name and address: G-Planter (SCC) Sdn Bhd 11 A Jalan Mahsuri Kaw. Industri Jalan Mersing 86000 Kluang, Johor Emergency Phone: 07-7878488 Trade Name: Chemical Name: Use of the: Substance/Preparation SOIL-EXCEL Potassium polyacrylate Agricultural Products SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview This material is a white, granular or powder, odorless polymer that yields a gel-like material with the addition of water. It is insoluble in water and causes extremely slippery conditions when wet. Recent scientific information has determined that respirable Soil Excel particles are defined as inert or nuisance dust by OSHA, United State of America. This material is not regulated as a hazardous material, but any dust may be a potential respiratory tract irritant. Use an approved respirator if necessary when conditions merit. This material is non-hazardous according to criteria of Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC). Not classified as Dangerous Goods by criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail. Potential Health Effects: Inhalation The manufacturer recommends a maximum 8-hour exposure limit of 5mg/m 3. Nuisance dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Potential Health Effects: Skin Exposure to the dust, such as in manufacturing, may aggravate existing skin conditions due to drying effect. Potential Health Effects: Eyes Dust may cause burning, drying, itching and other discomfort, resulting in reddening of the eyes. Potential Health Effects: Ingestion As in any instance of non-food consumption, seek medical attention in the event of any adverse symptoms. Page 1 of 6
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Potassium polyacrylate, cross-linked > 60% CAS-No. See section 16 for text of risk phrases SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation :Provide fresh air, seek medical advice if necessary. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Notes to physician :Wash with plenty of water and seek medical attention if irritation develops. : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician. : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. : Treatment is symptomatic SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray or fog, foam, dry chemical or CO 2. Hazards from combustion products: May be released in case of fire: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Precaution for fire fighters and special protective equipment: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Hazchem code: Not applicable Page 2 of 6
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: In case of release dust: Dust mask Material can create slippery conditions. Environmental precautions: Prevent material from entering drains and/or water ways. Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust formation. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Safe handling advice: Avoid dust formation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Advice on protection against fire and explosion: No special protective measures against fire required. Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers: No special precautions required. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dry place. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION National exposure standards: This product is not regulated as a hazardous material. However, the manufacturer recognizes the potential that nuisance dust may cause respiratory tract irritation and recommends an eight-hour exposure limit of 5mg/m 3. It is also recommended that an approved respirator be used to avoid nuisance dust. Biological limit values: No biological limit allocated. Components with workplace control parameters Engineering measures: Provide adequate ventilation. Page 3 of 6
Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: In the case of dust or aerosol formation use respirator with an approved filter. Skin Protection: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour Safety data ph Melting point/range Boiling point/range Flash point Ignition temperature Explosiveness Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Vapour pressure Density Bulk density Water solubility : Powder or crystal like granular : White : Ester-like : ca. 7.7 (1 g/l) : Not applicable : Dusts can form explosive mixtures with air. : < 20 hpa (20 C) : 0.7 g/cm3 : ca. 650 kg/m3 : insoluble Page 4 of 6
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid : None known. Incompatible materials : No known incompatibility with other materials Thermal decomposition : > 200 C Hazardous reactions : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION Acute / chronic effects: No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet. Symptoms which may arise if the product is mishandled are: Inhalation: No hazard expected in normal use. Dust may cause irritation. Possible discomfort includes coughing and sneezing Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: Dust may cause irritation. Ingestion: May cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. Chronic exposure: No adverse health effects are known. Further toxicological information. No data is available on the product itself. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Elimination information (persistence and degradability) Biodegradability : There is no data available for this product. Behaviour in environmental compartments Mobility : There is no data available for this product. Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : There is no data available for this product. Page 5 of 6
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product With respect to local regulations, e.g. deposit in a suitable landfill site or dispose of to suitable waste incineration plant. SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Hazchem code Not applicable SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Poison schedule Not Scheduled SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION This information is based on our current level of knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular properties. Registration No: None Date of revision : 28.06.16 -End of - Page 6 of 6